Challenges are inevitable in life, and the same can be said about businesses and any establishments. Some challenges are general to all industries while some can be peculiar to certain industries. The International Clearing and Forwarding companies who help…
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has released new guidelines which would serve as a new procedures for barge operations across the country and this is to be adhered to by all barge operators. According to the Mohammed Bello…
The Barge Operators Association of Nigeria, BOAN has collaborated with the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN to enhance waterways transportation, seaports decongestion, and strengthen interface with the government and regulatory bodies. BOAN is working with National Inland…
Shipping and logistics management are often considered to be one and the same and therefore, used interchangeably many times. However, there is a difference between the two. We will discuss the difference between shipping and logistics management. While…
The outbreak of the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) caused a nosedive in virtually every sector especially Maritime sector in Nigeria. It created a shift from working physically to working at home virtually, utilizing ICTs. Prior to the outbreak…
Port concession is a contract in which government transfers operating rights to private individuals or enterprises, who further engage in an activity contingent on government approval and subject to the stipulated terms of the contract. Looking at the…
The Nigeria shipping market has undoubtedly evolved overtime, however, it still faces challenges mitigating against its development. It is a market comprising various stakeholders performing distinct functions that aid in developing the maritime sector. Generally, there are four…
Maritime laws and policies are guiding and applicable legal rules, laws and principles that are concerned with maritime businesses and practices. While Maritime Policies are private or public policies concerned with the economics of maritime transport, ports and…
Implementation of Intermodal Transport System in Nigeria, a country populous with a huge geographical coverage should be a hub for a functional intermodal transport system in Africa. However, the reverse is the case as the country still operates…
The possibilities Benefits of Intermodal Transport System are numerous. It introduces an easy and safer way of transporting goods as it involves more than one transport mode. Here are 10 key benefits of the intermodal transport system; Lower…
