A total of 31 vessels are expected to arrive at the Lagos pilotage district with various cargoes, including petroleum products, wheat, corn, fertiliser and a host of others. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), which revealed these in its shipping position on Tuesday, said the four motor vessels were currently at ENL
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Nigeria to ban carbon-monoxide emitting Vessels
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), said it would put a stop to vessels with a high amount of sulphur in the fuel that allows for emission of carbon monoxide into the air from calling at the nation’s seaports. Mr. Dakuku Peterside, the NIMASA Director-General, disclosed this at a
Nigerian Customs warns importers against false declaration
Nigeria Customs Service, Area Controller, Kirikiri Lighter Terminal, Comptroller Lami Wushishi, has urged importers and agents to be truthful and transparent with their declarations to ensure a seamless service delivery and reduce the delay in cargoes clearing. as the agency is operating 24 hour Port service. The agency which is operating
Nigeria’s Courier firms to lose N.5bn to electronic circulation of quoted companies’ annual reports, dividend warrants
Courier organizations in Nigeria may soon be losing over N500 million annually when delivery of annual reports, notices of annual general meetings and dividend warrants go fully electronic. Moov Logistics News gathered that for some years now a number of courier companies have been feeding fat on this errand service to stock
25 ships discharge petroleum and other products in Lagos
In its latest “Shipping Position’’ released on Friday in Lagos the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) stated that twenty-five ships are discharging petroleum products and other commodities at Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos. The NPA said that the vessels were discharging buck wheat, general cargo, petrol, containers, bulk maize, empty container,
Nigeria Leads in e-commerce opportunity In Africa
Nigeria is in pole position to take advantage of the Africa region’s e-commerce potential projected to reach $50 – $75 billion within the next 5-10 years, according to the latest research by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The report which relied on data generated by the research and analysis division of
Business Rivals Agree on Policy
At a time when the U.S. needs unity and bold reforms, American businesses must be partners in building the future. While the business community has diverse interests, every company should agree on basic policy priorities if we want to be globally competitive. That’s why we are speaking out together—two fierce
NSC Partners NNPC to Build Truck Transit Park In Ogun State
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) is collaborating with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), NEXIM Bank and other investors to build world-class Truck Transit Park ( TTP) in Ogun State to boost the economy and generate more revenue for the government. Executive Secretary of the old truck park in Ogere, along Lagos/Ibadan Expressway
Emirate Airline Brings Experts to discuss Aviation Security
Emirates Group Security has announced plans to bring together leading global experts in aviation security to discuss trends and growth prospects in the sector at the forth-coming AVSEC annual Global events. The AVSEC (Aviation Security) global is a symposium that allows high-level decision makers, airlines, government, airport operators, regulators and the
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Ask Larry email: [email protected], [email protected] _____________________________________________________________ Hi everyone, it’s another Tuesday and we have three issues to deal with. We welcome reactions to the questions and answers from readers. Hi Larry, What are the areas should we focus more in order to improve warehouse transportation? [Joy, Ikeja Lagos] Larry: A warehouse is distribution center or storage