Category: Maritime

Customs Impounds 1.5 Tonnes Of Cocaine On CMA CGM Boxship
August 12, 2020 No Responses

Customs Impounds 1.5 Tonnes Of Cocaine On CMA CGM Boxship

Germany’s customs and police officers have seized around 1.5 tonnes of cocaine discovered on board a container vessel at the Port of Hamburg, a spokesperson for the Customs Office in Hamburg confirmed to Offshore Energy. The cocaine was hidden in “bags...
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Maritime Agencies Unveil 24-Hour Seaports’ Agenda
August 11, 2020 No Responses

Maritime Agencies Unveil 24-Hour Seaports’ Agenda

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, disclosed this ...
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CMA CGM Acquires 50 Per Cent Stake In Container Terminal
August 11, 2020 No Responses

CMA CGM Acquires 50 Per Cent Stake In Container Terminal

South Korean shipping major, HMM has signed a sales and purchase agreement with French counterpart, CMA CGM for the sale of its 50 per cent stake minus one share in Total Terminal International Algeciras (TTI Algeciras), a container terminal in...
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SIFAX Group Honours 46 Staff
August 10, 2020 No Responses

SIFAX Group Honours 46 Staff

SIFAX Group, a group of companies with investment in Maritime, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Haulage & Logistics, Financial Services and Hospitality,has rewarded and honoured 46 staff at its annual Long Service Award ceremony. The SIFAX Group Long Service Award...
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NIMASA Reiterates December Deadline For Single-Hull Tanker Ban, Secures Approval For CVFF disbursement
August 7, 2020 No Responses

NIMASA Reiterates December Deadline For Single-Hull Tanker Ban, Secures Approval For CVFF disbursement

  The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has restated that the country remains steadfast in its decision to stop the use of single-hull tankers by December 31 this year.    Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, stated this.....
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Beirut Explosion: CMA CGM Staff Missing, Several Injured
August 7, 2020 No Responses

Beirut Explosion: CMA CGM Staff Missing, Several Injured

French container shipping company, CMA CGM, which has deep roots in Lebanon, has launched an emergency plan to conduct a thorough health and safety assessment of its 261 staff members based in Beirut, following the deadly explosion that wreaked havoc...
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Shippers’ Council Donates Equipment, Relief Materials To Orphanage, Hospital In Jos
August 6, 2020 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Donates Equipment, Relief Materials To Orphanage, Hospital In Jos

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has donated hospital equipment and relief materials to Health Centre and an Orphanage in Jos, Plateau State. The Executive Secretary of the Council, Hassan Bello, while presenting the items in Jos on Thursday,  explained...
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LNG Projects Get $31.7m Financial Support From EU
August 4, 2020 No Responses

LNG Projects Get $31.7m Financial Support From EU

Two Spanish LNG bunkering projects have received financial backing to the tune of €27 million ($31.7 million) from the European Commission. The funds have been secured through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) mechanism, which promotes more sustainab...
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MWUN Seeks Compliance With Govt Directives On Stevedores, Dockworkers
August 4, 2020 No Responses

MWUN Seeks Compliance With Govt Directives On Stevedores, Dockworkers

Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), on Monday has called on dock labour employers and private operators to comply with government directive on the use of registered stevedores and dockworkers.  In a statement on Monday,President General of MWUN, Mr ...
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Shipping Institute Urges FG To Re-Engage Global West In Fight Against Piracy
August 3, 2020 No Responses

Shipping Institute Urges FG To Re-Engage Global West In Fight Against Piracy

The President, Nigerian Institute of Shipping (NIS), Capt. Tony Onoharigho, on Sunday, urged the Federal Government to re-engage the services of Global West Specialist Vessels (GWSV) in the fight against piracy.In a statement, Onogharigho hinged the appeal on ...
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NIMASA Seeks More Collaboration With Stevedoring Firms
August 1, 2020 No Responses

NIMASA Seeks More Collaboration With Stevedoring Firms

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has declared renewed commitment towards furthering the interest of stevedores as captured in the 2014 Stevedoring Regulation.    Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, stated...
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Maersk Unveils Digital Supply Chain Management Platform
July 29, 2020 No Responses

Maersk Unveils Digital Supply Chain Management Platform

Maersk is launching a digital platform that aims to assist small and medium-sized companies to manage and simplify their supply chains.  The platform will strengthen the company’s position as a global integrator of container logistics, Maersk said.&nbsp...
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Shipping Firm Incures $803,000 Fine Over Unfair Trade
July 28, 2020 No Responses

Shipping Firm Incures $803,000 Fine Over Unfair Trade

South Korean Fair Trade Commission has fined shipbuilding major Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. for unfair trade with its subcontractors. The KRW 970 million ($805,000) fine is described as the highest fine yet to be imposed by the anti-trust regulator for...
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LNG Prices Steady As Surplus Cargoes Weigh
July 25, 2020 No Responses

LNG Prices Steady As Surplus Cargoes Weigh

Asian spot Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) prices held steady this week, under pressure from surplus cargoes in the region as inventory levels in top importing countries remain full.Some enquiries for winter cargoes could boost prices in coming months, several t...
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