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India Fines Japanese Car Carrier Companies For Violation Of Competition Act
Authorities in India have fined Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K-Line), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and Nissan Motor Car Carrier Company for having created and operated a cartel impacting the maritime motor…
DESPITE PROMOTION: MWUN Seeks Salary Structure Review For NPA Workers, Laments Ten Years Stagnancy
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has called on management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to review the salary structure of workers under employment, lamenting that despite the recent promotions , the employees are yet to…
APM Terminals Apapa Is Transforming Into World-Class Facility — Klaus Laursen
APM Terminals Apapa, one of the largest container terminals in West Africa, is rapidly transforming into a world-class facility, Klaus Laursen, Country Manager has said.
Speaking in Lagos while reviewing the performance of APM…
EXPORT: NDLEA Intercepts UK, Saudi-Bound Cocaine Concealed In Synthetic Hair
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have thwarted efforts by drug traffickers attempt to export cocaine to the United Kingdom and Middle East.
Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy,…
Adamawa , Shippers’Council Partner On Key Projects, Set Up 9 Man Committee For Border Transformation
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has reassured the Nigerian Shippers Council of the continued support, assistance and collaboration of his administration for sustenance of the existing business-friendly environment towards the enhancement of…
US Port Faces 90 Containers Daily Vandalisation, Theft – Union
A daily theft and vandalisation of about ninety containers usually occurred at the Los Angeles port , rail operator Union Pacific has disclosed.
Intermodal freight trains passing through Los Angeles' Lincoln Heights…
EEZ: S’Africa Launches Falcon 9 Satellite To Monitor Coastal Shipping Activities
South Africa’s Maritime Authorities have concluded plans to launch Falcon 9 rocket into space as part of efforts to monitor shipping activities in her territorial waters.
The launching this Thursday, will open a new page for the…
RECAAP: Singapore Records 50% Pirate Attacks On Ships Along Asia Waters In 2021
The Singapore Straits accounted for over half of all piracy and armed robbery incidents against ships in 2021, according to the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC).
Presenting its annual report ReCAAP said there were total of 82…
BLUE ECONOMY: FG Says Project Not For Littoral States Alone
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said on Monday, that a viable blue economy project will offer vista of opportunities not only for littoral states where there are bodies of waters but for the entire country.
He identified areas to…
Panama Seaports Record 8.62 TEUs Growth In 2021
Panamanian seaports have posted record growth and cargo volume in 2021 reaching 8.62m teu and increase of 11.5% compared to 7.73m teu the year before.
It was also the first time Panama passed the 8m teu milestone.
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