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APM Terminals Apapa Clarifies Empty Container Returns
APM Terminals Apapa has responded to recent concerns surrounding the congestion of empty containers at its terminal, setting the record straight on the root causes of the situation and assuring stakeholders of its continued…
FG Launches Life Jacket Campaign In Akwa Ibom,
The Federal Government through the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola CON, has expressed the commitment in ending the unnecessary loss of lives on the nation's waters.
The Minister disclosed this at…
SOS At Seas: Seafarers Abandonment Hits Devastating New Highs—Urgent Action Needed
New figures from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)has revealed that seafarer abandonment is escalating sharply, with 158 cases recorded by May 2025, up from 119 at the same time in 2024.
According to ITF ,…
WATERWAYS SAFETY:Minister Leads Life Jacket Distribution In Lagos , As NIWA Harps On Zero Mishap In 2025
By Roland Ekama
The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, through the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA)in collaboration with the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) on Wednesday, May 29, 2025.presented a…
SGF Akume Visits NSC, Reaffirms Support For Maritime Sector Reforms
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), H.E. Senator George Akume, KSJI, fnim, paid a high-level visit to the Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) headquarters in Lagos.
The high-level visit underscores the Federal…
Customs, Ministry Target 50% Export Price Reduction As Trade Under AfCFTA Advances
The Nigeria Customs Service, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, has commissioned the inaugural Nigeria–East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor, marking a major milestone in regional trade…
Maritime Police , Customs Strengthen Collaboration To Combat Waterways Crime
In a significant step towards enhancing maritime security, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Maritime, Musa Yusuf Garba, on Monday , hosted Comptroller Patrick N. Ntadi, the new Customs Area Controller of the Western…
Barge Operators, MWUN Foster Strategic Maritime Collaboration
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), led by President-General, Comrade Francis Bunu Abi has pledged the union's strong commitment to synergize with barge operators as part of measures to boost seamless movement of cargoes…
MSC Container Ship Sinks Off Indian Coast, 24 Crew Rescued
A Liberian-registered MSC Elsa 3 sank on 25 May at around 0750 hrs local time on 25 May off the coast of Kochi according to India’s Ministry of Defence.
The MSC Elsa 3 was on a voyage Vizhinjam to Kochi when it developed a 26…
MWUN Storms Lekki Freeport To Resolve Brewing Operational Crisis, Demands Respect For Protocols
By Roland Ekama
In a dramatic move to quell rising tensions at Lekki Freeport Terminal, the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has stepped in decisively to tackle growing unrest among dockworkers.
On Wednesday, Comrade…