The Senate, Nigeria's upper legislature, has commenced moves to stop processing delay and illegal charges on cargo transport by freight agents in Nigeria. The decision to end multiple charges on cargo processing and transport was reached by the upper chamber in a resolution following consideration of a motion during plenary on
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Traffic in Suez Canal resumes after stranded ship refloated
ISMAILIA, Egypt (Reuters) - Shipping was on the move again late on Monday in Egypt’s Suez Canal after tugs refloated a giant container ship which had been blocking the channel for almost a week, causing a huge build-up of vessels around the waterway. With the 400-metre-long (430-yard) Ever Given dislodged, 113
Dockworkers’ industrial action cripples activities at Lagos ports as negotiation continues
Commercial activities at the Lagos Port Complex remain crippled by the ongoing industrial action embarked on by members of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) over non-payment of wages and bonus by the management of international oil companies. The strike was embarked on at the instance of the executive
Maersk launches instant booking confirmation
“Milestone for the entire industry” eliminates delays and gives customers visibility to sailing options. A.P. Møller – Maersk says its customers now can complete their bookings within seconds compared to previous waiting times of up to two hours. Eliminating this delay is a top priority for Maersk, the company said in its
Panalpina warns of potential ground-handling gridlock during peak
While most of the focus in previous peak air cargo seasons was based on finding enough capacity before the busy end-of-year shopping spree, Panalpina said there is another threat lurking this fall at overcrowded cargo-hub airports. After reporting the handling of just under 1 million tonnes of airfreight in 2017, a
Ikorodu Lighter Terminal records growth in containerised, cargo haulage
About four months after the commencement of movement of containers from the Apapa Port Complex by sea to the Ikorodu Lighter Terminal in barges for collection by trailers to other parts of the country, Connect Maritime Services Limited operating the service says it has continued to record growth in the
Panalpina releases positive first-half 2018 results
Swiss forwarder Panalpina reported a first-half net profit of US$36.1 million, up 20.1 percent over 1H17. Gross profit (what some forwarders call net revenue) was up 10.6 percent for the half to $744.4 million, while operating profit (EBIT) jumped 30.2 percent to $54.7 million. This strong performance comes after a long
Panalpina opens logistics centre in Singapore
On Tuesday, Swiss forwarder Panalpina opened a six-floor, 25,800-square-meter air- and ocean freight logistics center in Singapore, targeting demand for its services from clients in the energy, healthcare, technology, manufacturing and fashion industries operating through the tiny nation. In his remarks at the opening ceremony, Panalpina CEO Stefan Karlen said, “more
DHL breaks ground on Hanover transshipment facility
Hanover - DHL Freight broke ground on its 8,300-square-meter Langenhagen transshipment facility, near Hanover, which will serve as a hub for organizing and consolidating cargo for the company’s European client network. The logistics giant released plans of its intent to build the facility in fall of last year as part of its “Freight
Government Agencies, Customs Agents Trade Blame over Delays at Lagos Ports
Lagos - Following the declaration by the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo that some government agencies were frustrating the federal government’s Ease of Doing Business policy, licensed customs agents and government agencies operating at the ports are trading blames over delays in cargo clearance at the ports. During an unscheduled visit to