Seaport Archives — Page 41 of 45

October 28, 2016 No Responses

‘Port Harcourt Seaports critical to Nigeria’s economic development’

The President of Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce (PHCCIMA)Dr. Emi Membere-Otaji has appealed to the Federal Government and all relevant stakeholders to give adequate attention to re- inventing Port Harcourt seaports as part of measures to sustain economic growth and...

October 25, 2016 No Responses

NPA to restructure Ikorodu Lighter Terminal for Agric Export

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is to restructure Ikorodu Lighter Terminal as part of measures to ensure its effective utilization. Inspecting operations at the Terminal, NPA’s Board chairman, Emmanuel Adesoye, described the facility as a “Gold ...

October 20, 2016 No Responses

CMA CGM suspends Terminal Handling Charges in Ghana

CMA CGM has placed temporary suspension on the collection of Terminal Handling Charges in Ghana. In a notice to customers, the Shipping Firm said: “ CMA CGM wishes to inform its customers that the collection of Terminal Handling Charges (THC),...

October 18, 2016 No Responses

APM Terminals Expands Partnerships on Vado Terminals

Dutch container terminal operator APM Terminals has partnered COSCO Shipping Ports and Qingdao Port International Development to operate the existing Vado Reefer Terminal and the new deep-water container terminal under construction in Vado, Italy, opening ...

October 18, 2016 No Responses

LCCI holds public-private dialogue on port efficiency, maritime sector roadmap

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), in collaboration with the Financial Derivatives Company, a renowned economic consultancy firm, is to hold a Public-Private Dialogue on Port Efficiency & Maritime Sector Roadmap in Nigeria. According to ...

October 15, 2016 No Responses

NPA to strengthen security partnership with Navy, others

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has reaffirmed the commitment of the present Management of the Organisation to improve on the existing synergy with the Nigerian Navy and other relevant stakeholders. According to th...

October 13, 2016 No Responses

Minister pledges full implementation of ISPS Code

The Federal Government has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to maritime security through the full implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code. This commitment was made by the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike A...

October 12, 2016 No Responses

‘Clean environment at Seaports, good health critical in operational efficiency’

The management of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has reiterated its resolve to make the Nation’s Seaports a pride worthy of emulation in line with International Standards. According to NPA, the resolve is attainable through adherence to better sanitization...

October 11, 2016 No Responses

NPA to introduce tenancy for agencies at Seaports

As part of measures to generate additional revenue, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is considering renting out all spaces hitherto occupied by Government and Private agencies at the nation’s seaports. NPA’s Executive Director incharge of Marine and...

October 6, 2016 No Responses

Shipowners task IMO on timeline for GHG Emissions

The world’s national shipowner associations represented by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have urged the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to develop a timeline for the further reduction of the shipping sector’s Green House Gas (GHG) e...

October 4, 2016 No Responses

Big Ocean Data gets contract for Maersk Line’s Vessel Tracking

Maersk Line has entered into a two-year agreement with BigOceanData for its vessel tracking services. BigOceanData is initially being used to track Maersk Line’s fleet, a total of approximately 630 owned and chartered vessels, using fused satellite and te...

October 3, 2016 No Responses

South Korea votes $13B for Port Expansions

South Korea has revealed its plans to invest some KRW 14.7 trillion (USD 13.3 billion) into the expansion of the country’s ports, according to data released by South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF). The investment, scheduled to be undertak...

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...

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...