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WHO Report Says Hypertension Affects One In Three Adults Globally
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It is...
INTERVIEW: “Trade Agreement With Benin Will Boost Regional Commerce, Strengthen Nigeria’s Economy”—Compt. Dera Nnadi
Comptroller Dera Nnadi, who recently assumed office as the Customs Area Controller of Tin Can Island Port Command recently had a chat with journalists. Nnadi, who, before the current posting was in charge of Customs operations at the Seme/Krake, shared...
Jobs Threatened As Port Of Liverpool Begins Consultation With Union
Following a “sustained and significant deterioration” in container volumes, Port of Liverpool owner Peel Ports today announced that it has...
Novatek’s Former CFO Gets Seven Years for Hiding Offshore Funds From IRS
The former CFO of Russian LNG export giant Novatek has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for...
Brazilian Navy Makes Largest Cocaine Seizure in National Waters
The Brazilian Navy working in coordination with the federal police made the largest-ever cocaine seizure in Brazilian waters. The government...
Protestors March Through Hamburg Opposing MSC’s Investment in HHLA
Employees of Hamburg port operator Hamburger Hafen und Logistik have taken to the streets of Hamburg to demonstrate their dissatisfaction...
China Railways Launches New 50ft Container Designed For Express Rail Services
China Railway Group has debuted its newly designed 50ft containers, intended for use on the country’s emerging express rail network...
Panama Canal Draught Restrictions Spark Liner Surcharges
Evergreen’s latest addition to its neo-panamax fleet had to offload 1,400 containers to pass through the Panama Canal, due to...
Greek Shipping Continues its Run at the Top of the Tonnage Charts
Last week, the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) released its 2022-2023 annual report celebrating its sustained position atop the shipping...
The NIMASA Floating Dock: A White Elephant Project?
As it has variously done, again recently, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) raised hope about a new...
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