Characteristics and challenges of managing Port of Oulu – Marko Mykkänen, MD
This month ESPO is talking with Marko Mykkänen, Managing Director of the Port of Oulu. In what follows, Marko Mykkänen tells ESPO more about the […]
Month: March 2021
PIL restructuring completed
The restructuring of Pacific International Lines (PIL), the world’s 12th largest liner company, has been completed with a unit of Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund coming […]
Airports’ revenues to deep further in 2021 despite positive signs for recovery
Airports Council International (ACI) World has declared that despite some positive signs for recovery, the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on airport revenues would still […]
COVID-19: Nigeria, others urged to accept antigen tests for safe air travel restart
Nigerian government and others around the world have been urged by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to accept best-in-class rapid antigen tests in fulfillment […]
FG commended on Funtua Free Trade Zone
The Federal Government has been commended for the decision to establish a Free Trade Zone in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State. Alhaji Usman […]
Nigerian Shippers’ Council advises barge operators on safety
Nigerian Shippers’ Council has advised barge operators to take safety seriously and acquire seaworthy barges to protect their investments and the consignments of their clients. […]
Kalmar to supply 28 Ottawa T2 terminal tractors to SSA Marine
Kalmar says it has signed two separate orders with SSA Marine to supply a total of 28 Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractors. According to Kalmar, the […]
Tanzania’s president suspends Tanzania Ports Authority Director-General
Tanzania’s new president, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has suspended the Tanzania Ports Authority’s (TPA) Director-General, Deusdedit Kakoko, after an audit report showed embezzlement of government funds […]
Cargo association appoints new head
The International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) has appointed Richard Steele as the new Head of ICHCA International. He will take over the role with effect from […]
Avalanche of containers bound for European ports sparks congestion fears
Ketchupeffekt is the Swedish term used by the port of Gothenburg to describe the avalanche of containers set to flood European ports in the coming weeks. […]