MWUN 14-day Strike Notice
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has notified several Federal authorities of a possible 14-day strike if International Oil Companies (IOCs) continue to deny stevedoring companies and registered dockworkers…
Bello-Koko Confirmed as NPA MD, Hadiza’s Answer to Query
President Muhammadu Buhari has confirmed the appointment of Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko as the substantive managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). A press release dated 15th February 2020 signed by…
Frozen vehicles unloaded at Russia port in -19°C temperatures
A Russian port recently received some cargo completely covered in ice, delivered on a ship that was also quite chilled. The Sun Rio Ro-Ro cargo carrier arrived in the eastern…
SIFAX Expands Ijora Terminal, CCECC to Construct Pavement
After operating for a little over 15 months and following a growing customer base as well as increasing demand, SIFAX Shipping ICT Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group and operator…
Lekki Port Construction Reaches 79.68% Completion Stage ― Promoters
The promoters of the Lekki deep seaport, the Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited on Thursday disclosed that the project is now almost 80 percent completed, according to Nigerian Tribune. Disclosing…
Containership Attacked, 6 Crew Kidnapped in Gulf of Guinea
…Danish Navy Provides Medical Attention A 5,550 TEU containership suspected to be TONSBERG, has been attacked in Gulf of Guinea 38 nm SW of Bioko island southwest coast, Equatorial…
NPA New S.O.P for barges set for Sept. 1
The new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for barge operators on Nigerian waters is billed to take effect from today, September 1, 2021. Making the disclosure during an interactive session with…
NPA: Why Eastern Ports are not Fully Functional – Bello-Koko
The Acting Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Koko, has disclosed that security and geographical limitations are affecting the full operation of ports in the Eastern part…
Piracy Decline to end War Risk Insurance, reduce Shipping Cost – NIMASA
The DG of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has stated that a sustained reduction in reported cases of piracy and other maritime crimes in…
FG Committee to unbundle Nigerian Railway Corporation
Amidst efforts to modernize the Nigerian Railway system, the Federal Government has set up a presidential committee to unbundle the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), according to The Guardian. The committee,…