Ships & Ports ...the voice of the maritime industry.

Seme Customs rakes in N1.4bn
...buries ‘toxic’ rice

WISTA to host 2nd African Women in Shipping Conference in Ghana

Ports & Cargo Handling records 1000th vessel berthing at Tin-Can Port Terminal ‘C’

Peaceful election good omen for shipping sector

Hanjin Boxship Escapes Pirate Attacks

APM Terminals Buys Control of Black Sea Port

Pirates Release Ship, Hold Crew

First-Quarter Piracy Attacks Hit Record

Pirates Release Beluga Nomination

Maersk Likely to Order 10 More 18,000-TEU Ships

Radiation Heads Japan-EU Maritime Talks

Freight forwarders commend Customs CG, Apapa CAC for exemplary service
...demand more good deeds from duo

Piracy Information-Sharing Centre in Mombasa commissioned by IMO Secretary-General

Indian Navy, Coast Guard Capture Pirate Mother Ship

China Turns Away MOL Ship for Radiation

Maersk Introduces Ships Designed for West Africa

How stakeholders stormed Rivers for MV Osayame, Mr. Greg Utomwen Ogbeifun Celebrating MV Osayame at 1

Maersk Marks Five Years Using Low-Sulfur Fuel

UASC Adds Libya Surcharge

Japan Container Ports Face Some Radiation Risk

CBN criticizes FG over lifting of ban on furniture, toothpicks

Cargo Defence Fund has greatly benefitted shippers, says Scribe

Stakeholders chart path to enhance port operations at Calabar

Seme Customs makes jumbo rice seizure in 1month
...Indian hemp too

Shippers’ Council to spend N433m on capital projects

Nigeria lacks maritime technical capacity, says Slok Group boss

Seized CMA CGM Ship Due for Release

Japan's Shipyards Remain Intact After Quake

Transport Operators Mobilize Japan Relief

Ship Lines Suspend Service at Three Japanese Ports

Somali Pirates Release Vessel

Pirates Fail in Third Attempt to Seize Maersk Alabama

IMAN warns CRFFN over plans to partner customs on enforcement compliance

Stakeholders seek Maritime Affairs Ministry from Jonathan

IMO holds anti-piracy round table meeting

Navy rescues pirated vessel, Zoulfikar, off Madagascar

Ship owners, seafarers campaign against Somali pirates

Pirates capture yacht with 3 children on board in Indian Ocean

Tumaka returns as NIMASA image maker

Accra hosts roundtable on shipping, oil development in Africa March 9th, 10th

Angola Releases U.S.-Flag Maersk Ship

APM to Build, Run $1 Billion Costa Rica Terminal

Abuja goes agog, purple
…As Ezenwa turns 60, quits Federal Civil Service

MAN wants functional ports in Port Harcourt, Calabar

Libyan Ports Closed by Violence

A.P. Moller-Maersk Books Record $5 Billion Profit

APM Terminals Boosts Profit 60 Percent in 2010

OOCL Joins CMA CGM’s India-Europe Loop

New Zealand Quake Shuts Lyttelton Port

4 American hostages killed by pirates, US says

Calabar Port Dredging to Bring Benefits

Maersk Buys 10 Super-Sized Container Ships

French dockworkers, employers open talks over pensions

Labour thwarts plans to transfer containers to DP World’s Cochin terminal in India

IMO spells out action needed to tackle piracy

Maersk Launches India-Europe Service

DP World’s Cochin Terminal Stands Idle

Maersk Alabama Pirate Sentenced to 34 Years

BIMCO threatens to boycott shipping lanes btwn India, Africa

Rhine Fully Reopens to Shipping

Ogbeifun readies for double celebration March 4
…Marks 60th birthday, 1 year anniversary of MV Osayame

11.5 metres draft vessel berths at Lagos port

Somali pirates released from Danish warship

Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd to Share Med-US Services

Maersk Scores No. 1 in Drewry On-Time Report

Shipping Group Demands Safety in Arabian Sea

Carriers Watch Turmoil as Egypt Supply Chains Remain Secure

Giant CSCL Ship Begins Service

Rhine River Opens for Traffic

Suez Canal Stays Open, Ports Congested

Ban on textiles still in force – Dikko

NPA promises to make Nigerian ports competitive

Ships Collide Off Mumbai

JTF denies witch-hunting IMAN members

FG vows to protect local industries

Gunmen attack cargo ship, abduct officers

Maersk Upgrades 2011 Growth Forecast

‘NIMASA, NPA have failed in their core responsibilities’

Cameron captures China’s deepest subsea deal

Firm plans to unveil Maritime Man of the Year 2010 Jan 31

Piracy shoots down cruise ships numbers

Seventh AIDA Ship to Sail with Siemens Technology

India’s Exports Jump 36.4 Percent

Chennai Draws Congestion Surcharges

Importers, agents kick against cargo examination by EFCC

Nigeria spends N4.3tn on imports in nine months

Drewry Forecasts East-West Rates to Fall 7 Percent

Lagos ports discharge N53.7bn petrol

APL, LA-Long Beach Ports to Cut Ship Emissions

China trade growth slows as imports rise

Singapore Container Throughput Jumped 9.9 Percent

Steer clear of politics, stakeholders advise new NIMASA boss

Customs, agents may clash over imported textile, furniture

Maritime workers give 14-day ultimatum to NPA

Trans-Pacific Benchmark Rate Jumps 10 Percent

MOL Boosts Outlook for 2011

Maersk Expects Balanced Capacity in 2011

Customs arrests one over discovery of Dollars in container

Stakeholders tackle SON on SONCAP

Aniebonam labels CRFFN's threat as 'ranting'

Cotecna Inspection receives global ISO / IEC 17020 accreditations

MARITIME SECURITY: NPA poised to start ship to ship transfer in July

NPA retirees beg Jonathan to prevail on NPA to implement FMOF’s circular on pension

ISAN sacks Folorunsho as DG
• Dissolves NIMAREX 2011 C’mtte

Suleiman says NPA is key to Nigeria’s economy
.... As BCC hosts former NPA MD, Mohammed

Seme Customs goes tough on smuggling
...As command inaugurates COWA, lay foundation of skills acquisition centre

Frequent deployment of CACs generate reaction among stakeholders

UN Day of the Seafarer holds this Saturday

Nigerian ports’ ship traffic increases in first quarter of 2011

TIPC arrest 2 over attack on security personnel

Fresh troubles for Aniebonam
· CRFFN moves against NAGAFF Founder
· Allies dissociate selves from law suit
· CWCFFN crumbles as associations pull out of controversial body
· CRFFN to charge CRFFN Forum for impersonation

One stop shop examination will reduce corruption at ports

Ships & Ports releases book on shipping careers

NCMDLCA charges Jonathan on power, condoles SON

LOCAL CONTENT: Nigeria’s LADOL partners Korea’s Samsung on $250m FPSO platform dev

DANGEROUS CARGO: NSA places vessel, MV Sophita on watch list ...As tanker catches fire in Lagos waters

Projecting hope through the Annual Shipping Career Summit

Tin-Can Port Mgmt cracks down on unruly truck drivers

Stakeholders condemn FG’s plans to establish additional maritime schools

Agents condemn continual existence of Customs taskforce on 100 per cent physical examination

Monarch tells NPA to carry Lagosians along in developmental activities

Operator scores concessionaires high

TICT mgmt to prioritise safety

Suleiman’s scorecard tears apart maritime industry
.....As Stakeholders disagree, set agenda for new Transport Minister

Fresh leadership crisis hits ANLCA
• National President, Shittu, sacks Kanikwu as DG

Maritime arbitration attracts earnings for national development - MAAN

SGS restates commitment to takeover of DI by Customs

FOU Zone ‘A’ secures jail term for 5 ...As Tin Can Command nets N13.4bn in 3 wks

Apapa CAC visits, describes LADOL Base as ‘very interesting’

Maersk Line introduces sustainable container floors

Yenagoa 2011 sets to mark 6th Annual Shipping Career Summit

NIMASA shortlists Rangk, 5 others for CVFF
Agency sets on course to revolutionise indigenous shipping operations

Customs FOU Zone 'A' intercepts goods worth over 71m, 3 boats in one wk

Nigeria’s economy cannot develop without efficient transport system, says varsity don

How we partnered cotecna, others to improve govt revenue
-Apapa Customs Boss

Expert criticizes FG over approval for 3 maritime institutions

ISAN sets for fleet technical audit

The Legacy of Suleiman as Transport Minister

New WAFMAX vessels will provide sustainable transportation mode for West African trade, says Maersk

Ex-NPA chiefs market PPP for ports development
…As Nigerian Ports Today berths in Lagos

Cement pollution looms at PH ports

CBN governor, Sanusi, criticizes WTO free trade agreement

CWCFFN accuses SON officials of corruption at ports

Stakeholders bemoan Customs reforms task forces

NAGAFF condemns attack on customs officer at Clarion bonded terminal

MAY 29: Transport Minister, top FMOT officials bombard parastatals for contracts, foreign trips

How I stopped the generator cabal at NIMASA- Akpobolokemi
…meets indigenous ship owners, promises full implementation of Cabotage law
· Agency spends N450m on NSDP

- EXCLUSIVE! –
IMO disowns PICOMSS for militarising merchant shipping

Apapa Customs Monthly Stakeholders Meeting: The 4-Way Test

Operator identifies Cabotage Act as catalyst for development of Nigeria’s maritime industry

2011 POLLS: Abdullahi commends Customs personnel

Customs commences license renewal

2011 POLLS NAGAFF condemns Nwabunike’s over alleged result sheet
...says it is a manifestation of his leadership style in CRFFN

MARINE POLLUTION: NIMASA restates commitment to implement MARPOL convention

Experts calls for change in SOLAS to combat piracy

MAN Oron ‘has lost focus’, says Omotoso

CUSTOMS REFORMS: ANLCA casts doubts on work of Presidential TaskForce
…says Amiwero’s PTFRC membership is ‘self-serving’, does not represent freight forwarders ·
Amiwero says: ‘I was not appointed to represent freight forwarders’

US charges Somali hostage negotiator for piracy

Nigeria-Czech Business Council President bemoans Customs roadblocks

Agents accuses Customs units of collecting N5,000 each as bribe

TCIP sets to check extortion, warns against containers stripping on port access roads

NPA moves to upgrade IT infrastructure

Customs, agents trade accusations over graft at ports

You’re not educated enough to reform Customs, Amiwero tells Abdullahi

War looms over KLT Phases 1, 2
...As FMOT, NITOA, ASCA plot respective agenda over terminal

The 2011 polls and the great toll on the maritime activities

Apapa Customs commends APMT for transferring containers to bonded terminals

NSDP beneficiary emerges ‘best student’ in India

- STAKEHOLDERS FORUM INITIATIVE-
ANLCA accuses Customs of intellectual theft

Expert blames lack of political will for insecurity in Nigerian waters

Customs road blocks remain illegal, Abdullahi warns

ISAN denies expressing interest in NUL

Ihenacho's suspension shocks maritime industry

MAN ORON: The burden of rudderless leadership

Cotecna scales up training for Customs officers

CRFFN perfects plan to collect ‘practicing fees’ on Nigerian imports, exports
…As JACOFF orders Chapter Chairmen to collect ‘cargo clearance dues’

ONE-STOP-SHOP CARGO EXAMINATION: Freight forwarders fault implementation

PTML customs rakes over N10 bn in 2011 first quarter

MARITIME SECURITY: NPA sets to re-introduce port pass

CRFFN attends 2011 FIATA Hqtrs’ Session in Switzerland
…As CWCFFN queries Transport Minister over Council

LADOL sets to spend over N75bn on new logistics facilities

CRFFN: One body, too many darts

Master mariner wants CVFF commercialise

Customs agents commend pre-scanning initiative

BOI tasks Nigeria on the accessibility of funds

WTO ranks Nigeria 146 in cargo handling efficiency
As NAGAFF boss identifies lack of attitudinal change bane of 48-hr cargo clearance

Customs, agents accuse NDLEA of impeding prompt cargo exam

Customs arrests fake officer in Kano

Six candidates jostle for position of IMO Secretary-General
• Nigeria's Monica Mbanefo drops out of contest

REVEALED!
Lagos waters lack radar coverage

Radiation from Japan, Nigeria’s high importation and poor response

NIGERIAN PORTS: Cargo throughput increases by 12 per cent in 2010
… ship traffic increases by 75 per cent

Ship owners express interest in management of national carrier

Why customs has not raided Berger car market – Dimka
...As Customs FOU impounds goods worth over N1bn in 3 mths

Agents berate WIFI implementation

FG plans import substitutes

Customs commence process to exorcise ‘ghost’

Chamber of Shipping seeks better deal for indigenous ship owners
...As operators identify temporary importation as bane of local content

Biu praises Ships & Ports Comm Coy for initiatives

FG revives Nigeria Unity Line

Flagrant abuse of ETLS

CALABAR PORT: A Call for Action, Not Talk

FOU Zone ‘A’ seizes, destroys 200 cartons of frozen poultry products

Seme Customs sets to battle abuse of ETLS

Nigeria Customs officers commend SGS for helping to rebrand Service

Terminal operators have never increased cargo handling charges - Haastrup

NPA resolves to sustain CSR to Host Communities

Enforce single window Customs exam, NAGAFF tells Nigeria Customs

CBN blames high import cost for surge in food, fuel prices

APMT marks 5th anniversary, commissions new administrative building

How Nigeria lost 75 percent of trawlers to pirates in 7 yrs

Reception at Greg Ogbeifun Avenue

NYK Offers Free Tsunami Aid Transport

Maersk Hikes Piracy Surcharges

Cotecna Houston gets ISO / IEC 17020 certificate
...shares expertise in agribusiness financing systems in Brazil

Ships & Ports bags 2010 Best Maritime Media Coy Award

Ogun Customs Command intercepts over N14 contraband goods in 2 wks

Dimka warns against blackmailing Customs

MV ZAHRA FIRE INCIDENT: Inquiry Board admits submissions from stakeholders

Nted emerges NLC VP

ANLCA chief tasks agents on integrity, honesty

CRFFN vs NAGAFF: Judge orders parties to refrain from act of prejudice

NAMM President urges govt to prive training berths, vessels for seafarers

NSC counsels stakeholders on import, export documentation

IMAN warns CRFFN over plans to partner customs on enforcement compliance

Customs FOU, Zone 'A' nabs man with indian hemp, records 297 seizures in Feb

Customs approves rerouting of containers

PH ports mgmt sets pace for cleaner port environment

US Judge fines Greek company $2.4 M for pollution

Coast guard to change ship rebuilding rule

MSC hikes India-Europe rates

Apapa customs, agents strategise to fast track cargoes clearance

Dikko exploiting potentials of NCS through capacity building

India’s AMET University set to run maritime courses in Nigeria

NPA MD solicits reduced freight rate from SAN

CABOTAGE TRADE: Ogbeifun tells indigenous operators to organise themselves

MAN searches for new rector

Customs FOU Zone ‘A’ records 260 seizures in 1 month

Seme Customs gets new controller

Group tasks FG on ETLS

FG partners US govt to computerise Nigerian ports

Operator makes case for rehabilitation of Abuloma Jetty in Rivers

Shittu to resign as ANLCA boss

Customs acquires 2 helicopters, 380 vehicles for April polls

Customs sets to introduce new wireless connection

Plateau Govt eyes equity stake in Jos ICD

Boat operators threaten strike over insecurity in Rivers State.

TICT invests $50m in 5 yrs

NAGAFF BOT CHAIRMAN, SANUSI, SUCCUMBS TO CANCER AT LUTH
...As association accuses Customs of killing another chieftain

NPA reviews accounting procedure

Customs sets to prune officers at seaports
…As Service promises capacity boost

NCMDLCA acquires new national secretariat

Jonathan appoints, Senior Special Assistant Maritime Services

FG to commission Onitsha Port in Feb

African Logistics Summit holds March 10 - 12

Charter rates rise on strong cargo demand

Another cocaine import intercepted at Tin-Can Island port

Spain ratifies Rotterdam Rules

Pirates seize MV Beluga Nomination in Indian Ocean

300 Ships trapped in Rhine River

Seme Customs records 541 seizures, N5.5bn revenue

Customs FOU Zone ‘B’ records 573 seizures in 2010

IMB says pirates seized 1,181 hostages, 53 vessels in 2010

Acid-laden tanker capsizes on Rhine in Germany

Caribbean shipowners hike rates

NCS nabs 2 chinese over N300m furniture import
… As NEPZA protests arrest

Somali pirates adopt new tactics in hijacking merchant ships

CRFFN warns freight forwarding assocs to stay out of politics, or be deregistered

Customs denies dumping new policy on textiles, other items

Heavily indebted Vietnamese shipbuilder misses payment

Sharaf Shipping Agency begins operations, introduces CSAV service to Nigeria

NIMASA helps 3rd Mainland Bridge accident victims

LCM donates N5m, other gifts to Lagos orphanages

2011 will be a pretty difficult year for shipping, says Indian operator
…As Maersk expects balanced capacity in 2011

ACCIDENTAL OIL SPILLAGE: IMO plans drastic regulations

Ships & Ports stakes N1 Million on Maritime Cup Competition

SGS trains freight forwarders on role under DI regime

Seme CAC receives new Beninoise Receveur
…Reiterates commitment to trade facilitation

MAAN gets new Executive Council

FRSC berates absence of road signs in road construction sites

SON chairman condemns kidnapping, charges security agencies

Pirates attack MV Warrior on Lagos waters

Govt’s lack of support is stifling maritime industry, says ISAN

NCS tasks NCDMB on enlightenment campaign

NAGAFF flags-off Group Life Scheme with LASACO, AIICO

Port Manager, Asanga commends port concessionaires

Customs battles to meet 2010 revenue target

NSC holds Second National Shipping Conference this wk

Court delays Jones Act antitrust ruling

European shipbuilders support ship emission Regs

Panama Canal reopens after 17 hrs

JAN-OCT, 2010
Apapa One, Seme Customs score big revenue, seizure

Truck operators strike paralyse cargo operations at India’s port

Kenya seeks more international support to prosecute pirates

US court convicts Somalis pirates against USS Nicholas
...as pirates attack MV Albedo in Somali Basin

NMLA elects new exco

AP Moller – Maersk Group wins Environmental Awareness Award

CISN honours transport minister, CNS, 11 others

PTFRC endorses Cotecna’s training for Customs

Importers Association assents to 48-hr cargo clearance
…As Aulic Bonded Terminal sets to take off @ Lagos Trade Fair Complex

MENA holds first AGM

ILA mgt, students visit Cotonou Port

AP Moller-Maersk forecasts $5 bn profit in 2010

PIACSC teams with others to fight corruption at ports

Ports Police prioritises community policing
…inaugurates PCRC in Lagos

…Blames lack of committed efforts for poor state of transport in Nigeria

German shipowners reject private piracy-combat fleet
...As hijacked Panama-flagged tanker anchored off Somalia

ATA, Port of LA ask court to expedite appeals

Ngugo women to celebrate their husbands

MARCON elects new exco

Firm inducts 50 maritime living legends

Maritime expo holds in Nigeria next year

Increasing our Tonnage
By Philip Egeolu

NPA moves GMs, AGMs, PM

ILA visits Benin Republic to expose staff, students

MAERSK ALABAMA: pirates faces sentencing this week
… As Obama signs Coast Guard Authorization Bill

Stakeholders plead for improved port accessibility, crowd control

NARTO, others threaten showdown over Lagos Wharf Landing Fee

Somali pirates hijack Japanese, 20 Filipinos sailors off Kenyan coast

Nigerians tasked on boat building @ Ships & Ports Career Guide

Akure monarch advices FG to remove 10 yrs age ceiling for Tokunbo cars

BOAT TRANPORTATION: A Timely Alternative for Lagosians
By Sir Philip Egeolu

Akure Maritime Summit calls for consistent, stable govt policies

Seme Customs generates N327m in Sept

FCT Customs decorates new DCs

ISO, SON set benchmark for SR

Customs loses Wakili

Customs chief courts other agencies

N'Delta communities embrace boat design, building career

6 W’African nations agree to delineate maritime boundaries

Aniebonam blames ignorance for fraud in goods clearance

Omatseye declares Nigeria 'immediate future destination for African maritime activities’

SON smashes SONCAP Cert forgery syndicate in Abuja
…suspends Certs for revalidation

How Apapa gridlock marred Nigeria's World Maritime Day 2010 celebration

Cruise Biz and Tourism: An Alluring Alternative
By 'Sola Adesanwo

Ibadan ICD kicks off May 2011

CT Customs thrills Liberia Customs boss with ASYCUDA++

US Navy opposes repeal of Jones Act

Firm holds induction for 50 living legends in maritime

Port police barricades Duncan terminal

ENL trains workshop staff overseas

FRSC moves to prosecute owners of unstable containers

NARTO sets up Task Force to facilitate collection of Lagos Wharf Landing Fees

2010: NAGAFF backs Jonathan

NSC inaugurates LASSA Exco

Stakeholders disagree over MASECA Bill

Akhigbe emerges 5th NCS President

NMLA mourns Belgore

7 states key into NSDP

Financial involvement bane of cabotage waiver – Kemewerigha

Cotecna trains 925 Customs officer, 65 others in 4 yrs
…accuses FG of reneging on contract terms

...Sarumi sells maritime industry reforms

FOSFA accredits Cotecna's Lab

CSR: Kasuma Shipping sets to build classrooms, courtrooms at Apapa

CWCFF tasks minister on CRFFN Act

Govt inaugurates task force on customs reform

NAGAFF labels 48-hr cargo clearance target ‘mere wishful thinking’

Bello, FCT Customs grab media awards

India’s biggest container port partially resumes partial operations after ship collision

WISTA identifies OPS as key to maritime development

NSC inaugurates LASA executive

TCIPC launches campaign to sanitise port area

MARAN holds forum on dredging Calabar Port Aug 19 -20

'Wild' Mopol attacks female journalist at Tin-Can Port

TRIBUTE
The First 100 Days of Prince Olayiwola Shittu as the National President of ANLCA: A Big Progressive Leap
By Joe Sanmi

Freight forwarding associations shun CRFFN verification

SON gives NISPO Porcelain NIS Quality Cert

Customs chief praises Presidency, Police for safe release of kidnapped journalists

IMPROVED PORTS: Freight forwarders hinge hopes on Ministerial Task Force

NBTE accredits 3 courses at Stars Maritime Academy

LASG lauds NSC Mgmt for promoting cooperative activities

Customs agents commend CRFFN on membership registration

Obanikoro laments hostile security operatives at ECOWAS countries

UN condemns N’Korea for S’Korea ship sinking

US expects 16% rise in container imports this month

MARITIME SECURITY: Jadesimi points way forward

NAGAFF counsels agents on documentation

RMU, Ghana, seeks $1.4m to upgrade laboratory

Gulf of Mexico oil spill forces Obama to postpone foreign trip
…As Huricane Alex hampers salvage efforts

LA Harbor authorities move to tackle congestion, check diversion

PTL CONFERENCE: FMOT promises to transform maritime sector

MWUN suspends strike

Concessionaires demand independent port regulator

NIMASA restates commitment to PPP in harnessing Nigerian maritime potentials
…embarks on massive staff training, retraining

NAGAFF rallies support for APM Terminals

Nigeria needs intermodal transport to develop - Suleiman

Drydocks World repairs ship damage by pirates

APMT Pays N30bn to FG in 4yrs

Cotecna refurbishes Customs Staff School

FG considers direct ships berth at LADOL Base

HALF-YEAR REPORT: Customs FOU Zone ‘A’ recounts experiences

Amiwero faults composition of Ports Task Force

NAMM in a frenzy for 25th Anniversary Celebration

Globalscan Systems prepares customs to take over DI 2012

PTL W'Africa Expo holds in Lagos June 29, 30

TIN-CAN RTEAN BEGS SENATORS: ‘Call Fed Controller of Works to order'

Prioritise BWM, Suleiman tells African govts

Gulf of Mexico oil spill: Why Obama may regret '90%’ promise

Dutch court convicts 5 Somalis in piracy trial

Shippers’ Council comes alive in Rivers, Bayelsa

Russia presses for French warship tech

Shonekan sells essence of academic update @ 11th Maritime Seminar for Judges

Customs agents docked for fraud

Illegal maritime sector activities cost Nigeria $25.5 billion annually, says PICOMSS chief

Tin-Can Port receives another ‘toxic’ ship?

Crew slaughters 5 Somali pirates aboard Libyan ship

Tukur chairs NAMM 25th anniversary nite July 3

MARITIME SECURITY: NIMASA romances Air Force, Navy
…as NITOA honours Omatseye

NSC holds 11th Maritime Seminar for Judges June 1 - 3

FG sets to review CTN after 6 months

Container ship runs aground in Columbia River

Peru declares emergency at Callao Port

Somali Piracy: INTERTANKO Calls for more aggressive approach... As Somali piracy surges

Pirates attack Chinese vessel in Lagos, injure five …As FG moves to domesticate int’l laws on sea robbery

MARAN holds seminar on CTN.

CARGO CLEARANCE: CBN urged to fast-track electronic Form M implementation.

GULF OF MEXICO: Crews position ‘top hat’ to contain oil spill.

Middle-man negotiates ransoms for Somali pirates

Asia-Europe container volume surges 20%

IMS: Our training and facilities meet international standards.

ADMIRALTY RESOURCE SERVICES: No training centre can match our ideas and knowledge

CMA: We provide the best training for seafarers

Apapa Customs cuts off delays in cargo clearance

Shippers’ Council to spend N433m on capital projects

NPA sets to generate N132b revenue in 2011
…As FG unfolds 25-year port masterplan
• Port tariffs undergo review

NIMASA ‘s CVFF posts over N13bn

AKSG partners NPA, private sector to construct Ibang deep seaport

- POST-BENIN REPUBLIC POLLS -
Nigeria's border re-opens to normal business activities

Transport Minister blames Customs, other govt agencies for impeding ports operations

Yabatech, US-based GMATS maritime capacity development MoU crashes

Customs defeats Shippers’ Council to lift 2011 Maritime Cup
...as NAGAFF beats Sifax in third place match

Customs, Shippers Council lock horns in final match of Maritime Cup Competition

NPA MD bemoans poor state of African maritime industry

NPA calls for stronger PIACSC presence at ports to boost anti-corruption war
…Assures it made adequate budgetary provisions for one-stop-shop good clearance regime

Customs, Army seeks to foster working relationship

FG grants tax holiday to FTZs

Port Reforms Evaluation C’tte accuses of reneging on concession agreement

Cotecna installs world-class cargo scanners at nation’s ports

Transport, Finance Ministries, CBN, NNPC, ISAN meet over crude oil lifting

Marine Board of Inquiry begins public sitting over MV Zahra incident

MARITIME SECURITY: American firm seeks collaboration with indigenous ship owners
…As NPA reaffirms commitment to ports security

Golden Shipping battles NIMASA, AGF in court over ‘phantom’ benchmark freight rate

NPA orders effective CTN enforcement
…Lists Nigeria’s ample maritime investment opportunities

Maritime Cup Competition kicks off amidst colourful parade
• NCS, NAGAFF raise stake to N1m
...as customs draws 1-1 with Micura in opening match

NIMASA website lists Omatseye as DG
…Months after sack

WILD DOG ATTACK: Shipping coy reneges on medicare, compensation promises to NIMASA staff

COMPUTERISATION: NPA invites presentations from experts

Why terminal operators cannot increase dock workers' wages yet

Stakeholders task govt on security, manpower building in maritime
... As Consultant says right classification of ships will promote confidence in Nigerian maritime industry

Nigeria urgently needs a deepsea port, says NPA MD

NIMASA engages Ijaw youths in war against pirates

Maritime workers call-off strike

World Customs Organisation is pursuing ‘3Ps’ principle, says Mikuriya

TIPC mgmt faults trucks owners’ alleged extortion by security officials

NPA workers seek better welfare, threatens court action over pension remittance

NNAKEZI'S DEATH: Police autopsy report vindicates Customs
...As Customs FOU Zone ‘A’ makes 260 seizures, convicts one in 1 month

Ihenacho proffers panacea to Tokunbo craze

MARTIME SECURITY: NIMASA receives 5 boats to patrol Lagos waters

Group charges FG to establish a national hydrographic office

MARITIME CUP 2011:Customs takes on defending champion, Micura in opening match of Maritime Cup 2011
...Ships & Ports names cup Dikko Abdullahi Maritime Cup 2011

Maersk orders largest, most efficient ships

Establish a Ministry of Maritime Affairs to harness sector’s huge potentials, NIMAREX 2011 begs Jonathan

IMO scribe, Ihenacho, Suleiman, others to speak at NIMAREX 2011

Expert laments inadequate human capital development in maritime

NAGAFF threatens to drag FG to court over status of PTFCR

Ships & Ports explores opportunities in underwater business in Nigeria

Lawyers drag FG to court over Muazu’s appointment as NIMASA Board Chairman
... As Akpobolokemi denies writing resignation letter, rift in NIMASA leadership

Ports Police nabs 5 over containers diversion

CRFFN approves maiden register, clear only ANLCA

Customs takes on defending champion, Micura in opening match of Maritime Cup 2011
...as Ships & Ports names cup Dikko Abdullahi Maritime Cup 2011

Nigeria gets new IMO Rep

NIMASA under pressure to disburse loan to ship owners

Stakeholder challenge NSC, concessionaires on ICDs projects

Wrecks: FG canvasses reduction in shipping charges

JACOFF applauds NCMDLCA over new Nat’nal Sec’tariat

World’s Customs boss to visit Nigeria

NIMASA Board: Lawyers Challenge Muazu’s Appointment

NDLEA laments how illegal routes ravage Idiroko Border

Apapa Area 1 Customs increases revenue with 7% in 2011

Chad seeks rent-free days in Nigerian ports
…As NPA boss scores concession high

Transport Minister, Suleiman, to kick off maritime cup 2011

PFSOF accuses NUPENG of traffic gridlocks in Apapa

CRFFN partners Customs to sanitise freight forwarding
…As Customs chief accuses stakeholders of corrupt tendencies, withdraws EFCC, ICPC from JTF

I’ll step on toes, says new NIMASA DG

FG bans importation of rice through land borders

Ogun Customs collects N2.3bn revenue, 303 seizures in 2010
…7 Custommen killed, 1 injured by smugglers

Lagos awaits special giant Maersk vessel with 4,000 containers this week

Suleiman reiterates mission to make Nigerian ports most Competitive

Lekki Port construction sets to commence soon

How Abdullahi disgraced Aganga over Fiscal Policy
• Presidency’s efforts to remove sting of Customs chief’s insubordination, save Finance Minister’s face

Concession Has Boosted Economy

Elochukwu exonerates customs agents from arms importation

Maritime Bank To Take-off In March

EFFC slams Omatseye with 11-count charge

Suez Remains Open, Container Operations Halt Amid Unrest

Unrest Affects Egypt Ports; Suez Remains Open

MARITIME SECURITY: NIMASA partners US anti-terrorism team

NNPP tags non-implementation of ban lifting on prohibited goods by Customs as public embarrassment.

CILT bemoans Nigeria’s transport sector problems 50 yrs after independence.

FG bans NATFORCE

NAGAFF BOSS DIES AT 49

Agents report corrupt Customs to Jonathan

SSS raises alarm over possible MEND attack on Apapa

South Korea's foreign minister wants pirates tried in his country

Importers, NAGAFF Integrated Services accuse 100% Cargo Exam JTF of witch-hunting ‘informal sector
’ …Agent disagrees

Customs Anti-smuggling Unit seizes N138m goods in Lagos, Ogun

Group tasks NIMASA on CVFF

Expert cautions Akpobolokemi’s critics

Onitsha port ready February as Lokoja Port faces litigation

Transport Minister blames non-compromise btw ISAN, NNPC for indigenous operators’ exclusion from lifting Nigeria’s crude

NIMASA accuses Customs of sabotaging Cabotage implementation

I-N-C-R-E-D-I-B-L-E!
Shipping costs in Nigerian ports are 10 times higher than Benin Republic’s

Security: NPA Canvasses Synergy with Port Agencies

NIMASA, Navy partners to rid Nigerian waters of pirates, robbers

REVIEW OF CUSTOMS OPERATIONS IN 2010

NAGAFF inaugurates Impact, Leadership Assessment C’ttee

NCS holds this year’s 1st Members Evening Jan 27
Ihenacho listed as Special Guest of Honour

EFCC drags Omatseye to court
Judge shifts arraignment to Feb 3

South Korea rescues crew that was hijacked by pirates

Maersk chief projects long-term container industry growth

Suleiman labels NPA structure obsolete, promises re-jig
…As unions fault NPA Revised Conditions of Service 2010

NDLEA seizes 110kg of cocaine at Tin-Can Port
NPA MD seeks greater synergy among maritime stakeholders over security information

Arms shipment: UN team arrives Nigeria Sunday

Govt. beefs up security at Lagos ports

Freight forwarders express angst about Joint Task Force on 100% Cargo Exam

Ondo/Ekiti Customs records over N20m revenue, about N200m seizures

Customs CG appoints Dimka Ag Controller to succeed rtd Kane at FOU Zone ‘A’

Maersk chief projects long-term container industry growth

CBN tightens FOREX procedures
Banks now to scrutinize nature of products, history of importers, overseas suppliers before providing FOREX

Cotecna launches electronic tracking system for transit goods in Togo

100% Cargo Exam Task Force seizes containers, arrests 6

Expert commends Interior Minister over release of illegally detained vessel

PICOMSS raises security alert at Lagos seaports
... As security chiefs resolve to beef up security on Lagos waters

Nigerians set to reap benefits of Local Content Act-Jadesimi

Fire razes CIS, freight forwarders’ offices at Apapa

NDLEA, NAQS ignore FG’s order to leave ports

NPA sets to scrap PIACSC

NAGAFF begs Okonjo-Iweala to return NDLEA, SON, NAFDAC to ports

Stakeholders kick against inclusion of SON, NAFDAC at port by Reps

PIACSC postpones 4th Maritime Summit

Dangote, Otudeko in court battle over 5th Apapa Wharf Extension

Ships & Ports’ Akinola bags SSACTAC, NPA Branch Workers Friendly Award 2011

Anishere wins WISTA-Nigeria presidency

NPA says truckers at Nigerian ports ‘are amongst the most exposed’ to HIV, AIDS

Jukwe defends CRFFN
…Accuses Obih of ‘blatant lies’

Cotecna signs 5-yr Verification of Conformity program with Niger

PIACSC holds 4th Maritime Summit October

There is no congestion at ENL- Mgmt

Court remands 4 Indians in Ikoyi prison

We are not making profit trucking containers for scanning — APM Terminals

MAN Ag. Rector, Okpo, lists challenges, promises to refocus Academy

Tin-Can Customs intercepts arms, ammunition, arrests one

Extortion is killing Nigeria’s maritime industry, says Enebeli

Cement prices hit skies
…As FG’s importation quota floors importers

Over 260 contraband Containers Litter Onne Port

NSC calls for upgrade of airport facilities
...Organises seminar on opportunities in airfreight this wk

Concessionaires mourn late Josepdam boss, Kuteyi
...describe death as unfortunate

Customs faults reports on killing of 3 yrs old girl by officers

Customs accuses importers of robbing govt through free trade zones

Dissolve MAN, Oron Board now, experts tells FG

Mandatory energy efficiency measures for international shipping adopted at IMO environment meeting

Maersk Division Wins $126 Million Navy Contract

Umar boosts Kaduna/Katsina Command by 12 % in two wks

DTI operators task Customs mgmt on transparency of officers
... As Customs denies illegal practices at DTI

NAGAFF accuses CRFFN of bankruptcy

PSFO Forum, Lagos Zone tells terminals, jetties operators to comply with ISPS Code

Stakeholders lament at UN Day of the Seafarer in Lagos

Ogun Customs in reapproachment with traditional rulers
• Converts car smugglers to legitimate importers

Cotecna Trade Services voted best collateral manager

Operator cautions CRFFN on collection of cargo dues

APMT sets to introduce electronic database to check forgery

NPA tasks operators on safety at port

Agents condemn continual existence of Customs taskforce on 100 per cent physical examination

UN Day of the Seafarer celebration in Nigeria

Maersk Implements Piracy Surcharge

Lagos High Court resolves IMAN leadership crisis
…affirms Onuchukwu President

Piracy high on agenda at IMO Maritime Safety meeting

Cosco Sets War-Risk Surcharge in Libya

Maersk Hikes Piracy Surcharge

Chinese Ship Rescued After Pirate Attack

APMT awards scholarship, industrial training to Nigerian varsity undergraduates
...Equips Randle Secondary School with computers

Applicants flood Customs recruitment centre

Pirates Seize Ship, Damage Second Vessel