ECU Collaborate SIFAX Shipping To Launch First LCL Consolidation Service In Nigeria

ECU Worldwide, Allcargo Logistics’ wholly-owned global subsidiary and a leader in LCL consolidation, has today sealed a partnership deal with SIFAX Shipping Company Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, to introduce LCL consolidation services to exporters especially the SMEs in Nigeria. ECU Worldwide is the only company in Nigeria to offer outbound LCL consolidation services….

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Nigerian Shippers’ Council Holds Stakeholders’ Seminar In Port Harcourt

By Sylvanus OBASI, Port Harcourt The Nigerian Shippers’Council, South-South Coordinating Office, has organised a One Day Stakeholders’ Seminar with the theme: “Understanding The Structure And Functions Of Regulatory Agencies In The Port System,” which was aimed at exploring the intricacies of regulatory agencies in the port sector and their vital roles in ensuring the smooth…

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Vessel Fire Incident In Niger-Delta: NIMASA DG Sets Up Incident Command Centre

By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The Director General of NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola has set up an incident command center in the office of the Agency’s Executive Director Operations, to prepare an effective situation-based response plan against oil spillage or other incidents affecting the marine environment and safety of navigation. This decision was taken following a…

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‘We Care For Every Soul At Sea’ – MTS,  Assures Better Welfare For Seafarers

By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The Mission To Seafarers Lagos Centre has assured seafarers visiting Nigerian seaports that their well-being is adequately catered  for spiritually and materially. This assertion was made recently by the Anglican clerics at a Sea Sunday Service held at All Saints Anglican Church in Lekki Lagos.  Speaking to PLATFORM REPORTERS immediately after…

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Photos From Ongoing 17th International Maritime Seminar For Judges

Chairman, Senate Committee on Marine Transport, Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshinlokun; Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Bar. Pius Akutah, MON; Chief Justice, Republic of Liberia, Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh; Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Hon. Adegboyega Oyetola; Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola;  Assistant Inspector General of Police, Chris Ejike (rtd); Chief Judge,…

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FCFMT Alumni Aims To Drive Networking, Mentorship, Policy Reforms In Maritime Education – Ogunsakin

By Sylvanus OBASI, Lagos The President, Alumni Association of Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology, Captain William Ogunsakin has disclosed that the association under his leadership in the past one year has been striving to Establish a strong network of maritime professionals; Provide mentorship and career guidance to its members and their students as…

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ALMAN Felicitates Platforms Communications On 8th AMSAY Conference, Pledges Unalloyed Support

The Association of Licensed Maritime Academies of Nigeria (ALMAN) has felicitated Platforms Communications, conveners of the Annual Maritime Students And Youth (AMSAY) Conference. In a goodwill message sent to Mr Sylvanus Obasi, Chief Executive Officer of Platforms Communications ahead of the 8th edition of the AMSAY Conference, the association maintains that maritime education, training and…

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Shippers’ Council Set To Hold 17th International Maritime Seminar For Judges

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in collaboration with the National Judicial Institute (NJI) is set to host the 17th edition of the International Maritime Seminar for Judges under the distinguished chairmanship of H.E Senator George Akume, KSJI, fnim, Secretary to the Government of…

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