Maritime

Calabar port ships first cocoa export in 14 years   By Eniola Idris Nigeria is on the path to booming non-oil export as the maiden voyage of 7,000 tons of cocoa export...

NPA clamps down on jetties, barges   By Abimbola Abdullahi   Sequel to the increasing reports of abuse in the process of operating barges and private jetties, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has...

BREAKING: NPA issues temporary suspension on receipt of exports cargoes at Lagos ports   By Eniola Idris As part of efforts to improve access into the ports, the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) has...

Terminal operators sign agreement to enhance welfare of dockworkers    By Fredrick Wright Members of the Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) have taken a bold step to further enhance the...

Importers loss over N1 billion goods as containers plunge into Lagos Lagoon   Stakeholder want compensation,improved port operations   By Eniola Idris Some importers were recently thrown into debts as about six  containers laden...

NPA receives equipment to combat maritime crimes   By Eniola Idris The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has received equipment for combating drug related crimes.   The Video Teleconferencing Equipment (VTC) equipment was delivered by...

Again, Buhari directs disbursement of Cabotage fund to shipowners By Fredrick Wright Apparently irked by the delay, President Mohammadu Buhari has again directed the disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund...

IAPH places Africa’s ports on world stage By Fredrick Wright The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), is set to place Africa’s seaports on world stage as the body examines...

NPA urged to develop 100-year port development plan   . Expert laud electronic call-up system By Eniola Idris The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has been urged to develop a100-year port development plan that...

SIFAX off dock terminals record 49,835 TEU volumes in 2020   By Eniola Idris Notwithstanding the prevailing traffic congestion around the Lagos ports with its attendant consequences for businesses, the inland container...