Features The Changing Role of the Freight Forwarder The freight forwarder has been the “go to” industry for shippers wanting to transport goods to international markets. The freight forwarding industry blossomed ... By maritimemagSeptember 22, 20190
Headlines Cosco Shipping Port sells port assets to SIPG Cosco Shipping Port (CSP) has entered into purchase agreements with Shanghai International Port Group (Hong Kong) to dispose of its indirect interests in ... By maritimemagSeptember 22, 20190
Headlines Shipping ‘extremely ill-prepared’ for IMO 2020 Shipowners and operators are urged to immediately execute their respective Ship Implementation Plan (SIP) to prepare for the 2020 fuel sulphur regulation which ... By maritimemagSeptember 22, 20190
Economy MWUN calls for deregulation of rail sector to attract investors By Dapo Olawuni | The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has urged the Federal ... By maritimemagSeptember 20, 20190
Analysis Automation has little medium-term impact on seafarer demand Vessel automation and digitization will reduce future seafarer demand, but the medium-term impact is expected to be limited, according to shipping consultancy Drewry. ... By maritimemagSeptember 20, 20190
Economy Singapore, Panama to Strengthen Maritime Relations Singapore and Panama have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their maritime relations. Under the MoU, the maritime authorities of Panama ... By maritimemagSeptember 20, 20190
Headlines LNG Is the most commercially viable alternative marine fuel—Study LNG is the most mature, scalable, and commercially viable alternative fuel currently available for the maritime industry, a new study finds. Released by ... By maritimemagSeptember 19, 20190
Economy AfCFTA: Nigeria, others may be pdumping ground, LADOL boss warns African leaders Abiola Seun | The Managing Director of Lagos Deep Offshore Logistic Base (LADOL), Ms Amy Jadesimi has urged the African ... By maritimemagSeptember 17, 20190
Economy UK launches first port economic partnership between port and state Port of Southampton and the UK government have launched the country’s first Port Economic Partnership (PEP), an initiative aimed at creating stronger links ... By maritimemagSeptember 17, 20190
Headlines US retail imports to surge again ahead of more tariffs Imports at major retail container ports in the U.S. reached unusually high numbers just before new tariffs on goods from China took effect ... By maritimemagSeptember 17, 20190
Headlines Cyprus unveils plans to end Ship registration fees Cyprus is looking to put an end to initial ship registration fees in an effort to boost the Cypriot registry’s competitiveness and attract ... By maritimemagSeptember 17, 20190
Economy Lekki Port to create 170,000 Jobs Abiola Seun | The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has recommended the connection of all Port Terminals to the national ... By maritimemagSeptember 16, 20190
Headlines Shittu tasks FG on scrapping waiver clause in Customs law By Dapo Olawuni | Immediate past president of Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) Prince ... By maritimemagSeptember 16, 20190
Cover MARITIME THIS WEEK: A Recap of News and Events Abiodun OBA | MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2019 On Monday September 2, the Navy assured EFCC of its ... By maritimemagSeptember 15, 20190
Big Story Stakeholders laud Shippers’ Council for interventions in trade disputes Segun Oladipupo | Nigerian Shippers’ Council has received several letters of appreciation for its various ... By maritimemagSeptember 15, 20190
Economy Afolabi SIFAX boss, tasks FG on implementation of Maritime Laws, Policies By Dapo Olawuni | The Vice-Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr Taiwo Afolabi has called ... By maritimemagSeptember 14, 20190