Congo ships iron ore from upgraded port

Congo Republic shipped its first iron ore exports on Friday from a rehabilitated deep-water port that…

Buhari signs new minimum wage bill

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the new minimum wage bill. The bill, which has now become…

Damen records $19.1m loss for 2018

Damen Shipyards Group has recorded a net loss of USD19.1 million in 2018. This is the…

ABS, CINS to jointly reduce dangerous goods stowage risks

Technology company ABS and Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS) representatives will be working together to set…

Iran, Oman to launch new shipping line by late April

Iran and Oman are set to add a new direct shipping route between their ports in…

Junction Rain: U.S., Nigerian navies intercept 100 ships

The Nigerian Navy with its United States counterparts have intercepted 100 vessels out of which 40…

Ukraine appeals detention of vessels, 24 sailors by Russia

Ukraine has submitted an appeal to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) requesting…

Panama Canal to welcome its biggest ever containership in May

The Panama Canal is set to welcome its biggest ever containership mid-May, according to Alphaliner. Taiwan’s…

Chinese firm signs contract to build $135m port in Bulgaria

China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) has signed a $135.5 million Bulgaria port project construction contract with Logistic…

FG approves $20m loan for Lagos transport plan

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the loan of $20 million for Lagos State strategic…

How seafarers battle loneliness at sea

Loneliness is a feeling of depression resulting from being alone. It is known for its negative…

Buhari asks Ministers to give account of stewardship

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked for a comprehensive “status reports on policies, programmes and projects” from…