The devastating explosion of a commercial vehicle on the Abeokuta-Sagamu Interchange Expressway, which claimed 16 lives, is yet another grim reminder of the dangers posed by the unsafe transportation of flammable materials. Governor Dapo Abiodun’s call for transport unions to…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) and APM Terminals (APMT) have begun cargo movement on the Standard Gauge from Lagos to Moniya, Ibadan freight yard, to boost import and export. The Managing Director, NRC, Dr Kayode Opeifa, said at the flag-off…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has concluded arrangements with APM Terminal (APMT) to begin expansion of cargo movement from Apapa Port in Lagos to NRC Freight Yard at Moniya, Ibadan. This is contained in a statement signed…
has highlighted the strategic role that customers and employees play in the growth and survival of its various businesses, describing both stakeholders as the “blood that businesses need to grow.” This announcement came as the company celebrated the 2024 annual…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Nigeria Limited has been dragged to the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos over allegations bordering on loss of cargo. The shipping company was sued before Justice Friday Ogazi alongside Five Star…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the cargo volumes for African airlines increased by 17.0 percent in January. IATA, in a report sent to email during the week, said it showed much improvements compared to -1.2 percent performance in the month…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has kicked off the evacuation of overtime cargoes to help decongest the port. The NPA spokeswoman Josephine Moltok in a press statement made available to Nigerian NewsDirect said, “Following the inspection tour,…
A Civil Rights Group, Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER) has warmed the Federal Government against any compromise with Public Procurement Laws in the implementation of the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) to improve the country’s security and…
Amidst a debilitating traffic gridlock that has failed to abate despite series of government and private sector interventions, Nigerian shippers are lamenting the loss of an estimated N750 billion occasioned by high cost of doing business and delay in cargo…
