NIGERIA currently falls foul of international maritime convention following the non-domestication of these conventions in its municipal laws.

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has reiterated the need for ship-owners to use Flat Bottom Vessels (FBVs) to attract more cargo to the port in Warri.

There are indications that the upcoming security   report on Nigeria’s marine space may worsen with operators accusing international interest groups of mischief over the report.

EFFORT by the present government to resuscitate the economy through efficient fiscal policy implementation remains high and vibrant, despite that unscrupulous elements remain hell bent in thwarting all measures put in place to refloat the economy, the Customs Area Controller of Ogun Command, Comptroller Michael Agbara has disclosed.

SIFAX Haulage and Logistics Limited, has acquired 20 new trucks to boost its operations and consolidate its position as a leading operator in the country’s logistics industry. 

As Five Star discharges rail lines with locally fabricated equipment Nigeria’s maritime industry has recorded a new feat with a successful deployment of the first locally fabricated heavy duty multi-purpose discharge crane at Terminal C of the Tin-can Island port.

NIGERIAN Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA,  has said insecurity presents a major challenge for  operators to fully exploit the  enormous benefits available in the maritime sector in Nigeria.

As a means of curbing corruption in cargo clearing process at the port, the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS must link licences issued for brokage to individuals.

Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents, ANLCA, has blamed the rise in smuggling in the country on government’s policy inconsistency and high tariff placed on some categories of imported goods.

The strike force on smuggling of foreign parboiled rice set up by the Comptroller General of Customs, CGC has intercepted five trailers of rice with Duty Paid Value (DPV) worth N42 million.