Ship backlogs from Suez chaos could take months to clear, say container lines
The stranding of a container ship in the Suez Canal has created disruptions in the global shipping industry that could take weeks and possibly months to clear, top container shipping…
Stranded at sea, coronavirus takes toll on sailors’ mental health
When Ritesh Mehra, 43, enlisted for a four-month stint as captain on a liquid gas tanker last July, he never expected to be stranded at sea until spring. “Twice it…
Institute of Information Management Africa holds annual conference …Inducts Goke Ilesanmi, others
The Institute of Information Management IIM Africa recently held its 28th annual conference and induction ceremony in Lagos during which some new fellows and members were inducted. Among the 10…
BPE seeks increased PPP in Nigeria’s maritime sector
Director General of the BPE, Alex Okoh, Worried by the huge infrastructural deficit in Nigeria’s maritime sector, the Bureau of Public Enterprise BPE has made a strong case for increased…
WMU, Sweden offers Ph. D admission to ex-MARAN President, Akinola
Former MARAN President and CEO, Ships and Ports Communications Limited, Bolaji Akinola World Maritime University WMU, Malmo, Sweden has offered a Ph. D admission to former President of Maritime Reporters…
Floating Dock: We needed approvals from Transport Ministry, ICRC-NIMASA DG…As agency, NPA seal operational pact
Nigerian Maritime Administration Safety Agency NIMASA, has it needed to get approvals from the Federal Ministry of Transport and the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission ICRC, which accounted for the slight…
MD LADOL: How govt policies can grow private sector, stimulate wealth creation
Managing Director, LADOL Free Zone, Dr. Amy Jadesimi Managing Director of LADOL Free Zone, Dr. Amy Jadesimi, has no doubt been in the vanguard of the crusade for the achievement…
Again, CBN retains 11.5% interest, holds other parameters constant…Cites supply side inflationary trends
CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele The Monetary Policy Committee MPC of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, has once again, decided to retain the Monetary Policy Rate MPR; also called the…
SIFAX Group, South Africa Chamber discuss financing options for maritime sector ……As BPE DG speaks at event
SIFAX Group, a group of companies with investment in maritime, aviation, oil & gas, haulage & logistics, financial services and hospitality, in line with its industry leadership objectives takes the…
NPA shuts three illegal jetties, unseaworthy barge operations
MD NPA, Hadiza Bala Usman The Nigerian Ports Authority NPA, has made good its earlier threats by closing down three illegal private jetties as well as uncertified barge operations, which…