After grounding, Maryland bans marine pilots from using phones
Boxship, Ever Forward with tugs, barges and crane during lightering operations during the month-long effort to re-float grounded container vessel. After a distracted pilot ran the boxship Ever Forward aground…
Inflation, recession top 2023 supply chain fears list
Port of LA stacked-containers A survey of supply chain business leaders found that inflation and recession are the main fears for companies as they enter 2023. Container logistics platform Container…
Minister of Transport laments Edo train station attack…Says we’re saddened by act
Minister Transport, Mu’ázu Sambo has lamented over the attack by bandits on Tom Ikimi Train Station located in Igueben, Edo State, South-South Nigeria, in which no fewer than 32 persons…
NIMASA canvasses int’l synergy on standardised digital communication for flag, port administration
DG NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA has made a strong case for international collaborations to attain standardised digitalisation for Maritime Administrations across the…
Maritime stakeholders rally support towards late Otunba Folarin’s burial…Hold night of tributes
Late Otunba Kunle Folarin Maritime stakeholders under the aegis of the Nigerian Ports Consultative Council NPCC, the media and other players in the industry are currently galvanising different groups towards…
Global economy faces huge stress test in 2023
The fact that the world did not experience a systemic financial crisis in 2022 is a minor miracle, given the rise in inflation and interest rates, not to mention a…
Vessel vulnerabilities: Why attackers increasingly target maritime
Maritime is at the centre of global trade and many sectors rely upon the industry for safe transportation of critical goods. For instance, food imports and building supplies. Despite this…
OPEC oil output rises despite production target cuts…As Nigeria rebounds
Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries OPEC oil output rose in December, a Reuters survey found on Wednesday, despite an agreement by the wider OPEC+ alliance to cut production targets to…
BREAKING: Babangida commends Obasanjo for endorsing Peter Obi
From left: Peter Obi and former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Less than 48 hours after former President Olusegun Obasanjo wrote Nigerians, especially the youths appealing to them to vote for the…
MSC completes Bolloré Africa Logistics acquisition
Photo: MSC Isabella. MSC Group has completed its € acquisition of Bolloré Africa Logistics through subsidiary SAS Shipping Agencies. The purchase price comprises a € share sale, plus a €600m…
