Transport Archives — Page 44 of 49

October 29, 2016 No Responses

Hyundai, Kia in $41.2m settlement with states

(Auto News)-Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation have opted for a $41.2 million settlement with attorneys general from 33 states and the District of Columbia. The development will close the remaining investigations into the automakers’ overstatement of fuel...

October 27, 2016 No Responses

Mercedes plans two powerful E-class variants

(Auto News) Mercedes-Benz’s latest E-class sedans went on sale in June and now the automaker has shed light on the high-performance variants. The high-end E63 S is powered by a 4.0-liter V-8 biturbo engine that produces 603 hp and 627...

October 22, 2016 No Responses

Mitsubishi joins Renault-Nissan alliance

(Auto News) Carlos Ghosn has officially folded troubled Mitsubishi Motors into the Renault-Nissan alliance and appointed himself chairman, forecasting nearly half a billion dollars in savings as soon as next year as the group joins a small club of automakers.....

October 20, 2016 No Responses

FG approves transaction adviser on rail concessioning

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved the appointment of transaction advisers to negotiate with General Electric (GE) on railline concessioning. Speaking at the end of the meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, Minister ...

October 16, 2016 No Responses

Nigeria pledges to effectively implement IOPC Fund

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its commitment to the implementation of the 1992 International Civil Liability Convention and the 1992 International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Fund. The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Adminis...

October 15, 2016 No Responses

Honda recalls 350,000 Civics

(Auto News) American Honda is recalling approximately 350,000 Civic coupe and sedans in the U.S. from the 2016 model year to fix an issue with the vehicles’ electronic parking brake. The automaker, in a statement, said software that controls the...

October 15, 2016 No Responses

Kia wins 2016 customer service award

KIA Motors Nigeria has emerged the best customer service provider and the winner of the 2016 Nigeria Customer Service Award (NCSA) in the automobile category. In this year’s edition of the Nigeria Customer Service Award held at the Civic Towers...

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

Ease of doing business and corruption at borders, ports

By Lanre Badmus – After months of mere sound bites and public statements, a Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council has been approved by President Muhammadu Buhari, to drive government’s promise to significantly reduce the cost of doing bu...

October 11, 2016 No Responses

Stallion Nissan Donates car to Lagos State Security Trust Fund

Nissan in collaboration with Stallion Group has donated a brand new Nissan Almera car to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund. According to the company, the donation is in praise of the organisation’s efforts in mitigating violent crimes in...

October 8, 2016 No Responses

Kia brand value hits $6.3 Billion

The global value of the Kia Motors brand has grown by 12% over the last year, according to Interbrand’s exclusive list of the 100 ‘Best Global Brands’. According to the 2016 study, Kia has risen five spots to become...

October 7, 2016 No Responses

‘Trade, Transport Interconnectivity critical to sustained growth in Africa’

Member States of Union of Africa Shippers Council (UASC) on Thursday in Abuja commenced a two-day special Sub-Regional Interactive meeting aimed at improving trade and transport infrastructure within the continent. With the theme:Transport Infrastructure De...

October 5, 2016 No Responses

Evolution of the Rotterdam rules, By Hassan Bello

Long before the emergence of International Carriage Conventions, the sea and the oceans of the world have been of divergent purposes to several city states and civilization. The Greeks, Chinese, Romans, Vikings, medieval Lords and the Great Hannibal of...

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...