Category: Maritime

South Africa probes Maersk, CMA CGM, others over alleged price fixing
September 30, 2016 No Responses

South Africa probes Maersk, CMA CGM, others over alleged price fixing

The premises of six cargo shipping companies operating in the Western Cape and Kwazulu-Natal provinces were raided on September 28, according to the Competition Commission of South Africa.  The Commission said it has reasonable grounds to suspect that Hamburg Süd South Africa,...
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Olu of Warri seeks utilisation of Seaports
September 29, 2016 No Responses

Olu of Warri seeks utilisation of Seaports

 AS part of measures to revive economic activities, the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli Emiko has appealed to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) to facilitate the effective utilisation of the Warri and Koko Seaports.   The traditi...
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Cosco wins concession of new Port’s Terminal for 35 years
September 29, 2016 No Responses

Cosco wins concession of new Port’s Terminal for 35 years

Port developer and operator Abu Dhabi Ports has awarded a 35-year concession to build and operate a new container terminal at Khalifa Port to China-based Cosco Shipping Ports Limited – Abu Dhabi (CSPL SPV). Cosco Shipping Ports Limited will operate...
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NIMASA boss decries negative impact of oil spills
September 27, 2016 No Responses

NIMASA boss decries negative impact of oil spills

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has said described preparedness and core training as the panacea for handling oil spills in the maritime environment. The Director General said this w...
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CMA CGM Reshuffles Europe-West Africa Links
September 27, 2016 No Responses

CMA CGM Reshuffles Europe-West Africa Links

French container shipping company CMA CGM has amended the port rotation of the EURAF 3 and WAZZAN services which connect Europe to West Africa.  Starting on September 23, 2016, EURAF 3, operated with three vessels of 1,800    TEU, will add a...
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NSC seeks removal of physical trade barrier in African
September 24, 2016 No Responses

NSC seeks removal of physical trade barrier in African

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ (NSC), has called for the removal of physical trade barrier in African sub-region. Bello made the call during the inauguration of the interim working committee of West Africa Road....
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Maersk reshuffles Executive Echelon
September 23, 2016 No Responses

Maersk reshuffles Executive Echelon

A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S has made several changes to the Group’s executive management following the decision to separate the businesses into two independent divisions, Transport & Logistics and Energy. As reported earlier, the Group’s Transport &...
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IMO urges more states to ratify London Protocol
September 22, 2016 No Responses

IMO urges more states to ratify London Protocol

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has urged Governments to ratify the London Protocol treaty which regulates the dumping of wastes at sea in order to ensure the universal application of its precautionary approach towards protection of the marine en...
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CMA CGM unveils new African phase, inaugurates training for executives
September 20, 2016 No Responses

CMA CGM unveils new African phase, inaugurates training for executives

CMA CGM Vice Chairman,  Rodolphe Saadé,  will on Tuesday, September 20th, 2016  inaugurate a unique training course tailored for its future African executives,   With the launch of this new African development phase, CMA CGM explained that it will advance...
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NPA pledges synergy with host communities
September 16, 2016 No Responses

NPA pledges synergy with host communities

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has pledged to partner host communities as part of measures to ensure mutual benefits to both parties.   Speaking during her visit to the palace of the Oba of...
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Lagos, NPA to tackle Apapa gridlock
September 15, 2016 No Responses

Lagos, NPA to tackle Apapa gridlock

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in collaboration with the Lagos State Government is to commence decongestion of traffic gridlock along Seaports’ access roads in Apapa in the next few weeks.   Speaking with Journalists after a meeting with Lagos State...
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Seaport unveils low emission discount
September 13, 2016 No Responses

Seaport unveils low emission discount

The Port of London is set to become the first UK port to recognise ship owners committed to improving their environmental performance, as part of a wider approach to reduce the port’s environmental impact. According to Worldmaritime News, the Port...
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Ayade, Amaechi, others to brainstorm on harnessing Africa’s Maritime Logistics
September 12, 2016 No Responses

Ayade, Amaechi, others to brainstorm on harnessing Africa’s Maritime Logistics

The Annual African Shipping & Oil Roundtable/Award Dinner, facilitated by Africa Business and Logistics Support Services (ABALSS) UNLIMITED, a platform promoting Regional Integration and Economic Sustainability through Maritime and Energy Sectors in Africa...
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‘Critical Role of regulation in development of Africa’s Ports’
September 10, 2016 No Responses

‘Critical Role of regulation in development of Africa’s Ports’

A-two day African Ports Evolution, West Africa edition forum, has ended  in Accra with the call for regulation and competitiveness to control the industry. The forum was designed to provide West African government, terminal operators, port authorities and ser...
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