The world's first semi-autonomous cargo ship could begin operating in the second half of 2018 and become fully autonomous by 2020, according to The Wall Street Journal. The ship was built by Yara International and Kongsberg Gruppen, two Norwegian firms, and is equipped with sensors, cameras, radar, and a global positioning system
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Tour operators, NAHCON partner to perfect Hajj Logistics
...Train members on E-track, online visa processing platform for intending pilgrims Tour operators under the aegis Association of Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria have collaborated with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria to train members of the association to ensure a hitch-free operation this year. The National President, AHUON, Alhaji Majeed AbdulFattah, said
Auto company launches tricycle cargo wagon in Nigeria
An Indian two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturing company in conjunction with a Nigerian affiliate, Metropolitan Motors Limited has officially launched the Bajaj Maxima Cargo. The General Manager of Metropolitan Motors Limited, Olutoyin Okeowo, described the Maxima as a utility vehicle and the last mile means of transportation for goods most especially in
Lagos shuts down logistics for Saturday LG election
....Restriction to last for 8 hours Nigeria. The Government of Lagos State of Nigeria on Sunday announced that it will restrict movement of persons in the state for 6 hours for its local government election, holding on July 22, 2017, from 7 am to 2 pm. The State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr.
Nigeria moves to reduce cost of aviation services, freight rates
The outcry for reduction in the cost of provision of major aviation services in Nigeria by its domestic airlines operators has finally received government’s attention. Nigeria’s acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, said on Monday that the aviation industry would play a significant role in the economic development of the country, hence efforts
How Average Transport fares in Nigeria declined in May –NBS
THE average fare paid by commuters for bus journey within cities in the country decreased by 2.72 percent month-on-month and increased by 48.78 percent year-on-year to N131.00 in May 2017 as against N134.66 in April 2017.The National Bureau of Statistic, NBS, disclosed this in its transport fare watch report for
How Lufthansa lifted 60 million passengers in 6 months
Work commences at Ilorin Int’l airport
Ilorin, Nigeria. Renovation and upgrading of facilities have commenced at the Ilorin International Airport, in the Kwara State capital. The renovation, which is being executed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) affects every part of the airport. Some of the projects being renovated are the FAAN Administrative block, roofing of
Transportation Startup Transfix Raises $42 Million From Investors
Freight-booking company connects shippers with trucking fleets via an app and website Transfix, an online service helping companies to hire trucks to move their goods, said Wednesday it had raised $42 million from investors, in one of the largest funding rounds to date for a freight booking startup. The Series C funding