Maritime Archives — Page 10 of 136

September 13, 2024 No Responses

Shippers Council Task Operators On Investment In Dockworkers’ Welfare

The Executive Secretary of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Barr. Pius Akutah, has encouraged Nigerian seaport terminal operators to prioritize the investment in welfare of dockworkers. Akutah, who was speaking at the 2024 Dockworkers Day organized by Shipping Correspondents Association of...

September 13, 2024 No Responses

Maritime Workers To FG: Renew Licenses For Terminal Operators

Maritime Workers under the aegis of Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) have expressed their displeasure over the continuous delay in the renewal of the licenses of the terminal operators at the nation’s seaports. President, MWUN, Adewale A...

September 11, 2024 No Responses

AMES Marine Technical Summit Focuses On Growth Areas For Marine And Blue Economy

President of the Association of Marine Engineers and Surveyors (AMES), Engr. Israel Obadan, has said that the association’s forthcoming marine technical summit would focus on key discussions to proffer growth solutions for the nation’s bourgeoning Ministry...

September 11, 2024 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Reiterates Protection For Truckers

The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Pius Akutah has pledged the Council’s protection for the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) and their drivers and trucks against hoodlums harassment and attacks.Sp...

September 10, 2024 No Responses

BLUE ECONOMY: NIGERIA SET TO HOST DEEP SEABED WORKSHOP

As part of efforts to harness the Blue Economy sector for sustainable growth and development in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is set to host a global workshop on Deep Seabed activities. This initiative is in collaboration w...

September 9, 2024 No Responses

NPA MD Leads Talks To Stave Off Planned Truckers Strike

The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, on Monday, 9th September, 2024,in a proactive move calculated to stop impending national economic shut down, staved off the planned strike action by the Consortium of Trucking Unions...

September 4, 2024 No Responses

Shettima Inaugurates $115m Upgrade Projects At West Africa Container Terminal

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday officially inaugurated a comprehensive $115 million upgrade project at the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) in Onne, Rivers State.A statement explained that the investment underscores APM Terminals’ unwave...

September 4, 2024 No Responses

Export Promotion Council Lauds SIFAX Shipping, ECU Worldwide LCL Export Partnership

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has lauded the collaboration between SIFAX Shipping and ECU Worldwide, describing it as a venture capable of boosting the nation’s export capacity and earnings.Mr. Arnold Jackson, Director, State Offices Coordinat...

September 1, 2024 No Responses

Minister Probes NIMASA Over Contract Allegations

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has ordered an investigation into contract allegations against the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and its Executive Director, Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services, Abba ...

August 30, 2024 No Responses

Shippers’ Council, FRSC Reaffirm Road Traffic Partnership

The Nigerian Shippers’ council (NSC) has reaffirmed its partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) as part of measures facilitate free flow of traffic along the Apapa Axis of Lagos State. The Executive Secretary of NSC, Pius Ukeyim...

August 29, 2024 No Responses

NPA MD Pledges Improved Staff Development, Higher Productivity, Revenue

The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has reaffirmed his commitment to staff development as part of measures to boost productivity and revenue generation.Dr. Dantsoho gave this assurance when he received the leaders of t...

August 29, 2024 No Responses

Oyetola, Sarumi, Others For SCAN Dockworkers’ Day 2024

In its resolve to continue placing on the front burner issues affecting the Nigerian dockworker as a pivot in the nation’s seaport logistics system, the Shipping Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (SCAN) is set for the second edition of the SCAN...

August 28, 2024 No Responses

Nigeria, Belgium Strengthen Bilateral Ties On Port Efficiency, Growth

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Kingdom of Belgium have expressed readiness to deepen bilateral ties in other to increase efficiency of the nation’s seaports and record growth in trade volumes between the two countries.Speaking after receiving...

August 26, 2024 No Responses

LNG: NNPC Expands Global Market Footprint To Japan, China

In line with its strategic vision to be a dynamic and reliable global energy supplier of choice, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has commenced shipment of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargoes to Japan and China on Delivered...