By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH AS the yuletide shipping rush begins, Nigerian importers are set to bear a fresh ₦190.5 billion ($127 million) cost burden following the introduction of new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) by global shipping giants Maersk Line and CMA CGM. The two leading carriers, which jointly handle about 680,000 containers bound for Nigeria […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH MARITIME industry experts have called for comprehensive modernisation of Nigeria’s ports to enhance global competitiveness, efficiency, and economic growth. Speaking at the 3rd National Discourse on “Port Modernisation: Automation, Regulation, Administration, and Competencies,” held in Lagos, Secretary-General of the Abuja MoU on Port State Control, Capt. Sunday Umoren, described ports as […]
By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF AT least four migrants have died after their boat capsized near the Greek island of Lesbos amid strong winds, Greek authorities said on Thursday. According to public broadcaster ERT, the coastguard rescued seven survivors, all believed to be men from Sudan, while a search continues for more missing passengers. The total […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH DENMARK has pledged to strengthen its partnership with Nigeria to develop the maritime sector and position the country as a leading hub in Africa. Speaking at the 10th Lagos International Maritime Week (LIMWEEK), Danish Consul-General Jette Bjerrum said Nigeria’s youthful population and vast coastline present huge opportunities for technology-driven maritime growth. […]