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Truckers kick against another traffic enforcement taskforce in Apapa
The Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) has kicked against the constitution of another taskforce for the enforcement of…
National Maritime Transport Policy will unlock benefits of Nigeria’s…
The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman, has expressed confidence that the National Maritime…
NPA begins truck electronic call-up system, assures of port access ease
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced the commencement of Eto, an electronic call-up system for trucks operating in the…
UNCTAD lists Nigeria among ship-owning countries
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has recognised Nigeria in the class of ship-owning countries.
Virgin plastic production must be addressed in pollution treaty: Expert…
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Among the global agreements to address plastic waste are targets under the 2030 Agenda, which have lent…
LAGFERRY to increase boat fleet to 20
The Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) has concluded plans to increase its boat fleet to 20, as part of strategy to improve and…
EU bans shipping of plastic waste to developing countries
The European Union has banned all non-recyclable plastic waste being shipped to developing nations from 1 January.
WTO members delay agreement on fisheries subsidies to 2021
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Despite switching to online meetings and written consultations to continue negotiations, WTO members were…
Landmark ILO ruling says govts failed to protect seafarers’ rights under…
By Jasmina Ovcina
The International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Committee of Experts issued a ruling that governments have…
Shippers’ Council seeks suspension of demurrage for shippers over Apapa…
The Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) has made known its plan to seek the suspension of demurrage accrued by shippers as a result…