Ghana scraps Terminal Handling Charges at Seaports

Ghana scraps Terminal Handling Charges at Seaports

The Ghanian Ministry of Transport has directed that Terminal Handling Charges (THC) should not be charged by any body as local charge at any of the country’s ports.  This followed an investigation into the introduction of the Charges by shipping...
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Tincan Island Port generates N26.2 Billion in August

Tincan Island Port generates N26.2 Billion in August

For the Month of August 2016, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Command generated N26.2 Billion revenue.   According to the command, the figure represents a positive signal “going by the indices of the previous month”.   It will...
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Adequate maritime security requires planning, says Peterside

Adequate maritime security requires planning, says Peterside

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that ensuring a good security in the maritime industry requires careful planning and stringent implementation. The DG stated this during th...
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Port of Antwerp unveils investment agenda for West Africa

Port of Antwerp unveils investment agenda for West Africa

The port of Antwerp is to invest into the expansion of West African port of San Pedro, Côte d’Ivoire, as it agreed with the port to collaborate on the expansion plans over the next few years. Work on construction of...
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Drewry: Pressure Mounts on Carriers to Cut Costs

Drewry: Pressure Mounts on Carriers to Cut Costs

As the container industry revenues are contracting faster than carriers can cut costs, the shipping consultancy Drewry said that prolonged losses in the container shipping industry are likely to lead to more container merger and acquisition activity or more ...
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Peterside condemns assassination of Ken Atsuwete

Peterside condemns assassination of Ken Atsuwete

Dr. Dakuku Peterside has condemned the “barbaric and gruesome assassination” of Barrister Ken Atsuwete in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) who was reacting to t...
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NIMASA pledges to fully enforce the implementation of ISPS Code

NIMASA pledges to fully enforce the implementation of ISPS Code

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) has again restated its position in ensuring the full implementation and enforcement of the International Ships and Ports Facility Security (ISPS) code in the nation’s ports. The Director Genera...
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Niger Republic begins cargo clearance in Nigeria October

Niger Republic begins cargo clearance in Nigeria October

 (NAN) Shipping companies in Niger Republic are to return to Nigerian ports in October for cargo clearance, 10 years after they pulled out of Nigeria. A Representative of the national shipping council of Niger Republic, Idi Hamissou, made the disclosure...
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NPA redeploys General Managers

NPA redeploys General Managers

The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has redeployed 19 senior management staff including General Managers.   Under the new arrangement, Mrs Akinbayo C. O. and Ephraim Okon who were Asst. General Managers Admin and Commercial respectively ar...
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NIMASA clarifies position on Customs Board

NIMASA clarifies position on Customs Board

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has dissociated itself from a report credicted to  one of its staff, Mr Momoh Alhassan.    Mr Alhassan who spoke at an event organised by the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) to sensitise...
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Buhari approves governing boards for NPA, NIMASA

Buhari approves governing boards for NPA, NIMASA

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the composition of the Governing Boards of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). A statement issued by the Director (Press) in the office of the Secretary...
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‘Heritage Bank did not conceal NPA’s N11.2Billion’

‘Heritage Bank did not conceal NPA’s N11.2Billion’

An investor of Heritage Bank has absolved the Bank of any involvement in the alleged concealment of N11.2 Billion belonging to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).   The  source who preferred to remain anonymous on Thursday described the allegation as false,...
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Ajayi assures Apapa community of NPA’s support

Ajayi assures Apapa community of NPA’s support

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) General Manager in charge of Western Ports, Chief Michael Kayode Ajayi has reiterated the commitment of the Authority to partner and support Apapa Community “as the host of the two busiest Ports in West Africa”....
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SIFAX partners AES, Hyundai on  vehicle importation service

SIFAX partners AES, Hyundai on vehicle importation service

SIFAX Group has launched its vehicle importation service in conjunction with foremost international shipping agent, Auto Export Shipping (AES) and Hyundai Glovis, the logistics arm of Hyundai KIA Automotive Group. At the formal reception of the first vessel, M...
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