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NPA Says ‘Largest’ Container Vessel Berths At Lekki Seaport
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced the berthing of the largest container carrier to sail on Nigerian territorial waters.
According to the Authority, the vessel christened ‘Maersk Edirne’, berthed at the Lekki Deep Seaport…
EU To Introduce New Import Control System For Maritime, Road, Rail June 3
The European Union’s new Customs pre-arrival safety and security system – Import Control System 2 (ICS2) – will introduce a new process for entry of goods by maritime and inland waterways, road and rail in the EU from June 3, 2024.
This…
Expansion, Acquisitions Cement Abu Dhabi Ports’ Ranking In Global Logistics In 2023
Abu Dhabi (AD) Ports Group has further cemented its position as one of the world’s leading facilitators of global trade and logistics following its unprecedented global expansion and strategic acquisitions in 2023.
The Group began 2023…
Oyetola Targets $10bn Revenue Through National Shipping Line
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, says the ministry will consider the re-establishment of a National Shipping Line through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement.
The Minister who spoke like Rotimi…
New Ro-Ro Vessel Berths At Shuwaikh Port To Aid Service At Khalifa Port
SSF Ania vessel has berthed at Shuwaikh Port - Kuwait following the launch of a new Ro-Ro service aimed at improving connectivity and facilitating trade with Kuwait.
The new service offering is designed to eliminate the need for…
Nigerian importers can to clear goods in Cotonou – Customs Acting CG, Adewale
The Acting Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adeniyi Adewale has disclosed that Nigerian importers who plan to import their goods through Cotonou ports in Benin republic will have the liberty to do so legitimately…
UK Warship Arrives Nigeria To Support Maritime Security
A Royal Navy warship, HMS Trent, arrived in Lagos on Sunday to aid the fight against illegal activities including piracy and illicit trafficking in the sub-region.
This is Trent’s second visit to Nigeria, the British High Commission said…
MSC Expects 10 LNG-Powered New Vessels In 2026
Chinese shipbuilder Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard is processing an order to build ten LNG-powered behemoths each boasting a 10,300 TEU capacity.
According to a report by a Chinese media outlet, the order is from MSC, the…
More Worries As Customs Hike Import Duties By 82.5%
Importers are spending more money to pay to clear their goods at the ports following the adoption of the N770/$ exchange rate representing 82.46 percent on duties and levies on imported goods by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS).
An…
Biggest African Port To Be Partially Privatized
Africa’s biggest harbor will be partly owned and operated by the Philippines’ International Container Terminal Services Inc., a first for South Africa’s national ports company.
The company, known as ICTSI, has been selected as an equity…