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NPA Workers Seek Immediate Repair Of Stranded MT Zaria , Decry Calabar , Port Harcourt Ports Infrastructure Decay
By Roland Ekama
Comrade Bamidele Alex Ajayi, President of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Branch, Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), has raised concerns over the decay of port infrastructure at Calabar and Port Harcourt ports…
Sri Lanka Repatriates Remains Of 84 Iranian Sailors Killed In US Torpedo Strike
Sri Lanka recently repatriated the remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in a US submarine attack on their frigate.
This incident occurred on March 4, 2026, off the southern coast near Galle.Incident
The Iranian frigate IRIS Dena was…
DP World Profits Up 32% To $1.96 billion In 2025
The Dubai-headquartered ports and logistics business reported a 5.8% increase in container throughput
DP World announced record financial results for 2025, with revenue up 22% to $24.4 billion, and adjusted EBITDA up 18% to $6.4 billion,…
Shadows On The Horizon: Nigeria’s National Single Window—Hype Or Hack? As March 27 Looms
The media hype surrounding the National Single Window (NSW) platform ahead of its Phase One launch on March 27 appears flawless on the surface. But Roland Ekama X-rays some of the possible pitfalls awaiting the takeoff of this all-important…
Two-Week Licence Nightmare: Freight Agents Accuse NPA Spokesman Of Stonewalling
Freight forwarders operating at Nigerian seaports have criticised the spokesperson of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr. Ikechukwu Onyemekara, over alleged failure to respond to calls and messages from stakeholders amid growing…
Customs Fixes December 2026 To Phase Out Physical Examination At Ports
By Roland Ekama
The Comptroller-General , Nigeria Customs Service Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, announced that physical examinations of cargo will be completely phased out before the year's end, shifting to…
MARITIME SECURITY: Cross River Canvasses Support For Amphibious Training Institution
Cross River State governor, Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to deepened collaboration with the military to strengthen maritime and internal security in the state.
The governor gave the assurance when…
Shippers’ Council, Ogun State Govt Partner on Inland Dry Port Project
The Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC), and Ogun State Government are partnering to fast -track the development of Gateway Inland Dry Port project.
The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers' Council, Dr.…
IMO Declares 20,000 Seafarers Stranded in Persian Gulf Amid Deadly Strait Of Hormuz Attacks On Vessels
By Roland Ekama
The Secretary-General, International Maritime Organisation IMO Arsenio Dominguez has condemned a deadly attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, March 6, 2026, where at least four seafarers died and three…
Dr. Increase Uche To Lead NAGAFF’s New Trade War Committee To Tackle Port Corruption
Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, Founder of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), has inaugurated a 16-member Trade War Committee to tackle corruption, regulatory excesses, and operational bottlenecks…