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Largest Vessel Berth At Onne Port Excites NPA
The Nigerian Ports Authority on Saturday received Maerskline Stardelhorn , a 300 metres length and 48 meters width container ship, as part of measures to increase port activities in eastern ports and reduce the lingering congestion in…
China Probes Six Liners Over Freight Rate Hike
China’s Ministry of Transport has sent letters to six major containerlines, asking them for explanations behind the recent freight rate surges, which has seen ships charging record figures on the transpacific.
The six companies…
Akwa Ibom Government To Align With Local Content In Development Of Ibom Deep SeaPort Project.
The Akwa Ibom State Government has assured Nigerian dregers of full inclusion in the construction process of the Ibom Deep Seaport project , emphasizing that local content will be strictly adhered to in the construction process of the…
174 Persons Win Customs E-Auction Vehicles In One Week
At least a total of 174 persons have won in the electronic auction bidding for vehicles, the Nigeria Customs Service has disclosed.
In the first week of resumed bid process, a total of 6,938 persons bided for 198 vehicles, .
Spokesman…
COMTUA Moves To Tackle Trucks Man-Hours Along Port Corridors.
The Council of Maritime Transport Unions and Associations (COMTUA) has reiterated keen interest to tackle the man hours lost by truckers and long stay of heavy duty vehicles along the port corridors, even as its affirmed strong…
Customs Nabs Two Lebanese Over Attempts To Smuggle $890,000 , As EFCC Commences Investigation
Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service, Port Harcourt Airport Command have arrested two Lebanese for attempting to smuggle foreign current abroad.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigation of two…
WRECK REMOVAL: NIWA To Engage UK, Swiss Firms , Says Foreign Coys Will Remove Wreck , Pay FG
Worried about the reckless abandonment of vessels on the shoreline, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has disclosed plans to engage Swiss and UK Marine firms in the removal of wrecks to ease navigation of crafts.
Managing…
POST COVID19: Advocacy Group Seeks Partnership With Shippers’ Council On Information Sharing
Apparently satisfied with the resilience and proactive steps taking during the peak of the COVID19 pandemic in line with port operations, the Advocacy For Maritime Development Association of Nigeria (AMDAN),has harped on strategic…
Heads Of Maritime Agencies Agree To Implement Intermodal Transport For Port Efficiency
Heads of maritime agencies in Nigeria have agreed to work on modalities for a quick commencement of 24 hours operation at the ports.
Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh,…
BREAKING:LASWA Nabs Dredgers, Barge Operators Over Violation Of Safety Regulations
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) on Tuesday, again apprehended a total of six crew members on three different vessels within the state inland waterways over violation of safety protocols.
The suspects were arrested at CMS ,…