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.
Groups kick as minister moves to annul CRFFN board election
The last is yet to be heard about the controversial Board election of the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarders of Nigeria (CRFFN) held recently, as speculations about purported moves by Transportation Minister, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi, to cancel the election went viral last week.
Freight forwarders, Customs trade words over delays in fast-track clearance
Stakeholders in the maritime industry have lamented the delays in the fast track process for clearance of raw materials and other items meant for the manufacturing sector.
MWUN warns Brawal of industrial action over non-payment of dues to retrenched workers
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN has threatened to shut down operations of the Brawal Shipping (Nigeria) Limited over non-payment of entitlement of its retrenched members years after.
Residents of riverine communities at risk over sub-standard life jackets
Over 400 residents of nine riverine communities of Amuwo Odofin Local Government, Lagos State are at risk over the use of substandard lifejackets provided by boat operators in the area.
NPA raises alarm over non-rail linkage at Lekki port
The NPA has warned against the dangers of non-linkage of the ongoing Lekki deep seaport to the rail line.
Hinterland connectivity for cargo delivery tops agenda at IAPH conference
A re-engineering of cargo delivery regime in the African continent will top the agenda of the forthcoming International Association of Port and Harbours, IAPH Conference billed for next week in Abuja.
ISPS: Tin Can Port begins construction of perimeter fence
Port management of Tin-can Island port has commenced work on the perimeter fencing of the facility in compliance with the International Ships and Ports Security Facilities, ISPC code.
NNPC commences refueling services to ships
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has unveiled plans to set up a subsidiary to provide refueling services to ships and other ocean-going vessels.
Empty containers: Shipping companies ignore Osinbajo’s task force
Shipping companies are ignoring directives by the taskforce set up by the Vice President on the decongestion of the port access roads, as they have continued to collect demurrage from importers and their agents for empty containers dropped at the approved holding bays by the taskforce.
Ex-presidential aide, MWUN boss flay FG over security at private jetties
Amid increasing spate of the importation of arms and ammunition and other offensive military accessories, especially at a time of growing national security challenges, experts and concerned Nigerians have again urged the Federal Government to review the concession agreements granted private jetty owners to allow for security presence in the affected jetties.
