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NARTO, MWUN Decry Increasing Vandal Of Trucks Along Corridors, Seek Police Support To Sanitize Port Industry
The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) on Wednesday, solicited support from the Area B Command of the Nigeria Police Force as part of efforts to sanitize the port industry…
NIMASA : Jamoh Wants EFCC To Investigate Alleged Money Laundering Allegation
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Mr Bashir Jamoh, has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission asking it to investigate allegations of Money Laundering levelled agauinst…
COVID19 RESTRICTION: China Relaxes Seafarers Quarantine Overseas
Authorities in China has loosened the quarantine restrictions overseas for Chinese national crews returning home at the end of their contracts.
According to notices from some Chinese Embassies China flagged ship…
VIN : ANLCA Seeks FG’s Intervention To Reduce Vehicles Import Levy From 15% To 5%
By Roland Ekama
Ahead of the May 21st implementation , the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) on Friday, called on the federal government to reduce import levies payable on fairly used cars with the…
ITF , ETF Set Up Solidarity Fund To Support Ukraine Transport Workers
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) and European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF) have set up a solidarity fund to support the activities run by transport unions in Ukraine to benefit those affected by the war.
ITF…
NAGAFF Rally Support For NNPP With Establishment Of Professional Platform, Trust Fund, Hashtag Movement
By Roland Ekama
TheNational Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) on Wednesday , commenced moves to promote its political wing, the New Nigerian People's Party (NNPP) through the creation of a…
WATER TRANSPORT: LAGFERRY Tasked To Introduce Automated Ticketing System
The management of the Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) has been tasked to introduce automated ticketing system to boost waterways transportation.
The state ferry service has also been urged to ensure the deployment and application of…
Shipowners Group , Seafarers’ Unions Agree New 3- Year Global Minimum Wage
The UN International Labour Organization (ILO) once again convened the latest bipartite round of negotiations between shipowners and seafarers’ unions from across the world, coordinated by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the…
Tin Can Customs Reacts Against Corruption Charges Levelled Against Officer
Tin Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday, stated that the Deputy Controller in charge of Valuation, DC Frank Onyeka was not culpable in the case of accusation of extortion levelled against him by freight…
Seafarers Win Case To Mandatory Internet Access In International Law
Seafarers’ groups have won the right to mandatory social connectivity for crews –including internet access – in updates to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), but are disappointed that shipowners and governments may seek to charge…