NIWA moves to improve waterways security
IN bid to attract private investments to enhance the nation's Blue Economy initiative, the management of the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has commenced moves to improve security on waterways across the country.
We want to create a fish processing hub in Lagos – MOGBOJURI
THE Governments of Norway and Nigeria have concluded plans to establish a N16billion fish processing hub at the Marine Department of the University of Lagos. In this interview with Vanguard Maritime Report, The pioneer Chief Executive of the Centre, Dr. Segun Mogbojuri told Vanguard Maritime Report that the idea is to return Nigeria to the international seafood markets.
FUPRE ventures into ship building with completion of passenger ferry
Federal University ofPetroleum, Effurun, Delta State, has ventured into ship building with the construction of a passenger ferry, Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Ibhadode, has said.
NPA mulls terminal operators’ participation in trade fairs
In a bid to promote the activities of Terminal Operators in ports across the country, the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has said that operators would be encouraged to take full participation in Trade Fairs and Exhibitions.
Product registration certificate, no longer required for cargo clearing – SON
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has stated that its Product Registration Certificate (PRC) is no longer required for clearing cargoes at the nation’s point of entry.
Operators accuse Maersk Group of monopolistic practice
Operators in the maritime industry have accused the Maersk Group of gradually building a monopolistic market for it self in the country by creating more favourable opportunities for unit companies to have advantage over other competitors.
Inland waterways will raise GDP, empower riveriine dwellers – ex MAN rector
A former Rector of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, MAN, Oron, Akwa-Ibom state, Engr Olu Akinsoji, has said that the economic benefits of a well-harnessed waterways transport system will continue to elude riverine dwellers if urgent steps are not taken to address the missing link between water transport and economic development.
Why Nigeria is not recognized in global export market —Trade expert
DESPITE its global leadership position in the production of yam and cassava tubers, shea nuts cocoayam, Sorghum melon seed, kola nut and other agricultural produce, Nigeria is not listed in the world Export market.
Maersk introduces online ship booking service
WORLD container shipping giant, MAERSK, has introduced an online shipping service with a view to providing quality service to its customers.
Anxiety heightens over cargo scanners induced congestion
The dysfunctional state of cargo scanning machines at the ports has started adding to the already congested ports and border posts, Vanguard Maritime Report can authoritatively report.
Warri port channel dredging to be completed in 2 months — NPA
The Nigeria Ports Authority, NPA, has said that the ongoing dredging of the Warii port channel will be completed in two months.
