Air cargo loading London (Air Cargo world) - Congestion at the Heathrow Airport’s cargo center has gotten so bad that local police are now turning away vehicles, prompting complaints from U.K.-based forwarders that they are “enduring misery on a daily basis,” according to Robert Keen, the British International Freight Association’s (BIFA)
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Nigeria moves cargo delivery from Lagos ports to Papalanto to beat Apapa Gridlock
Lagos Port Lagos - The Nigerian Government has concluded plans to make importers take delivery of their cargoes cleared from Lagos ports at Papalanto in Ogun State via rail lines. This was disclosed by the country's Minister of Transport, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, who said the government has made provisions for the supply
Lagos embarks on safety, simulation campaign to prevent death toll on its waterways
Commercial transportation by boat Lagos - Lagos State Waterway Authority (LASWA) has rolled out a safety campaign around all Lagos jetties, in a bid to cushion the incessant boat mishaps on its waterways as recorded in recent times. On Sunday, August 20, in Ilashe area of Lagos State, nine persons were confirmed dead in a
New Abuja airport terminal’s completion delayed by lack of Power and water supply
New Nnamdi Azikwe Abuja Airport terminal under construction new terminal is being constructed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja Abuja - The new airport terminal is one of the four being built with a $600m loan from the Chinese government and is being constructed by the China Civil Engineering and Construction
Nigeria Customs Service set to restructure goods clearance, to introduce AEO
The main purpose of the AEO status is to improve security on external borders Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme will facilitate local stakeholders participation in global trade Lagos - The Nigeria Customs Service has announced that it will introduce the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme to check the menace of smuggling, especially
Med-View Airline begins flight services to Cote d’ Ivoire, Guinea and Senegal
Med-View Airline Boeing 737-500 - airline to commence flights to Jeddah by the end of 2017 Med-View Airline has announced it has begins flight services to Abidjan, Cote d’ Ivoire; Conakry, Guinea; and Dakar, Senegal. Med-view commenced flight services into Francophone West Africa with its Boeing 737-500 as part of its expansion plans. Med-View
5 most anticipated airport cargo capacity expansions
FedEx Dubai cargo operations As demand continues to increase for air cargo and e-commerce, the world’s airports are preparing to expand where possible to handle the expected load. Here is a list of some of the most eagerly awaited airport projects that will help expand global airfreight capacity. 1) Chicago, U.S. —
Nigeria contracts firm to secure it’s maritime space
Lagos - Nigeria is taking steps to ensure the security of its waterways, maritime facilities and train personnel. The country's Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, disclosed on Monday that the government has contracted an Israeli firm for three years to adequately train Nigerian personnel on the security of the sector, after
Nigeria’s Airspace Agency hires 40 new air traffic controllers
Agency weigh in on safety needs, employed 150 air traffic controller in 10 months Need to urgently beef up depleting number Lagos - The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency has engaged 40 new cadets following the depleting number of air traffic control officers across the country. The agency said on Monday that
