Pressure mounts on Shipping as Trump pulls out of Paris Accord

Pressure mounts on Shipping as Trump pulls out of Paris Accord

The decision of the President Donald Trump on US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement exerts further pressure on all major industrial sectors to deliver their fair share of carbon cuts, including shipping, according to NGOs focusing on environmental issues in the...
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NIMASA Photo News

NIMASA Photo News

Executive Director, Operations, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Engr. Rotimi Fashakin, Director, Maritime Services, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Dauda Danjuma, Director General, NIMASA,  Dr. Dakuku Peterside, Head, Proto...
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NPA reiterates collaboration with Chamber of Shipping

NPA reiterates collaboration with Chamber of Shipping

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has reiterated the agency’s resolve to collaboare with the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping and all stakeholders in the Ports Industry. Speaking, when she hosted members of the Chambe...
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Ooni implores NPA, stakeholders on trade facilitation, packaging, AGOA

Ooni implores NPA, stakeholders on trade facilitation, packaging, AGOA

The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has challenged stakeholders to uphold and take advantage of the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA).   Specifically, the Ooni, who spoke in Lagos at a forum comprising of representati...
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Drewry: Container carriers heading to profit

Drewry: Container carriers heading to profit

The majority of container shipping lines lost money in the first three months of 2017, but higher rates and fast-growing demand will soon show on the bottom line, according to shipping consultancy Drewry. In its last Container Forecaster report, Drewry...
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NPA Photo News

NPA Photo News

Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman (2nd left); Practice Manager, World Bank, Benedict Eijbergen (left); Senior Transport Spec., World Bank, Olatunji Ahmed (2nd right) and the Technical Assistant to the MD, Dr. Abubakar D...
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FG gives agencies 60 days to harmonise operations at Seaports, insists on 24 hour services at Apapa

FG gives agencies 60 days to harmonise operations at Seaports, insists on 24 hour services at Apapa

By Moses Ebosele –   The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday signed three executive orders “that will significantly change some of the ways government business and operations are conducted in the country forthwith”.   Ahead of the signing...
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Six crew kidnapped from cargo ship off Nigeria

Six crew kidnapped from cargo ship off Nigeria

Six crew members have been kidnapped from a general cargo vessel off Nigeria, according to ICC International Maritime Bureau’s (IMB) report. Pirates boarded an unidentified ship while it was underway around 21 nautical miles south of Nigerian Coast on May 1...
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BPE, NPA renew commitment to ensure review of seaport concession agreement

BPE, NPA renew commitment to ensure review of seaport concession agreement

 The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr. Alex A. Okoh, has pledged the Bureau’s seamless collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for a sustained development of the maritime industry.  Receiving the Managing Directo...
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FRSC, Seaport Truckers bicker over alleged extortion

FRSC, Seaport Truckers bicker over alleged extortion

Seaport truck owners under the aegis of Joint Council of Seaport Truckers (JCOST) on Tuesday in Lagos threatened to sue the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) over alleged extortion.   But, in a swift...
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NPA Photo News

NPA Photo News

Managing Director of  Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman (3rd right); Executive Director, Finance and Admin. NPA, Mohammed Bello-Koko (2nd right); the President SSA, Comrade Benson Adegbeyeni (1st right); President General, Maritime Workers Uni...
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Haastrup: Success of port concession has opened more business opportunities

Haastrup: Success of port concession has opened more business opportunities

The Federal Government has been commended for its foresight in concessioning terminal operations at the nation’s seaports. Chairman, Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN), Princess Vicky Haastrup, who gave the commendation said the succes...
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Maersk Group declares $253m profit in first quarter

Maersk Group declares $253m profit in first quarter

Danish shipping and offshore energy conglomerate Maersk Group reported its profit at USD 253 million for the first quarter of 2017, compared to USD 224 million seen a year earlier, in line with expectations. The group’s revenue increased by 5 percent...
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Port of Virginia hosts COSCO Development

Port of Virginia hosts COSCO Development

The Port of Virginia welcomed on May 8 COSCO Development, the largest containership to call this port and the US East Coast.  The 13,092 TEU boxship breaks the previous record held by the 10,000 MOL Benefactor when it sailed to Norfolk International Termin...
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