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28/11/2019
Rades Closed to Container Ships for Two Days

At a meeting held yesterday (27 November 2019) between the Rades port authorities and local stakeholders, it was decided...
26/11/2019
New Reefer Collection Rules in Rades

On 29 October, the port authorities have made some amendments to the internal regulations of Rades port.
18/11/2019
Gabon Telephone Numbers Change

If you require assistance from our offices in Port Gentil or Libreville, please be advised that Raissa Ndong's telephone number has just been changed from +241 04 28 01 10 to +241 74 28 01 10.
27/09/2019
DR Congo: Pilot Services Disrupted

Although the Compagnie des Voies Maritimes (CVM) announced in the evening of 24 September 2019 that their strike had come to an end, we are receiving reports that pilot services are still disrupted in Matadi and Banana.
06/09/2019
Port Profile: Douala, Cameroon

Budd's Cameroon office has issued an updated port profile which includes important new information regarding armed guards at anchorage.
29/07/2019
China: Updated List of Polluting and Hazardous Liquid Cargoes

A recent regulation from the China Maritime Safety Administration updated the official list of polluting and hazardous liquid bulk cargoes.
07/07/2019
Nigerian Port Strike Suspended

The indefinite strike which brought Nigerian ports to a standstill from the morning of 3 July was suspended on 5 July pending the outcome of talks scheduled for Monday, 8 July 2019.
04/07/2019
Nigerian Ports on Indefinite Strike

As of yesterday, 3 July 2019, all Nigeria’s dockers have been on strike.
05/06/2019
Country Profile: Liberia

Africa’s oldest republic, Liberia, was first declared a nation in 1847 by the freeborn and freed black Americans who had...
03/06/2019
Ramadan Holidays in Tunisia

In Tunisia, 4, 5 and 6 June 2019 have been declared public holidays to celebrate the end of Ramadan.
29/05/2019
Union Announces Strikes in Port of Marseille-Fos

The CGT workers’ union has announced one-day strikes in the port of Marseille-Fos.
28/03/2019
Increased Risk of Customs Fines in Dakar

As reported widely in previous years, vessels calling in Dakar may be subjected to Customs fines and/or detention for any alleged inaccuracies in the following documents and declarations:
22/03/2019
Tunisia: Protests Prevent Pet Coke Discharge in Gabès

A sit in which started at the port of Gabès on Tuesday, 19 March 2019, has effectively prevented any vessels from discharging the pet coke which fuels local cement works.
18/03/2019
Algeria: Strikes Perturb Courts

In the aftermath of another Friday of demonstrations in Algeria protesting against the continuing presidency of Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Budd’s Algiers office reports that to date, there have been no major effects on the country’s ports.
08/03/2019
Indonesian Insurance Mandatory for Some Cargoes

Following a series of postponements in 2018 (see our web news of 15/02/18, 09/04/18 and 03/08/18), the Indonesian govern...

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Rades Closed to Container Ships for Two Days

New Reefer Collection Rules in Rades

Gabon Telephone Numbers Change

DR Congo: Pilot Services Disrupted

Port Profile: Douala, Cameroon

China: Updated List of Polluting and Hazardous Liquid Cargoes

Nigerian Port Strike Suspended

Nigerian Ports on Indefinite Strike

Country Profile: Liberia

Ramadan Holidays in Tunisia

Union Announces Strikes in Port of Marseille-Fos

Increased Risk of Customs Fines in Dakar

Tunisia: Protests Prevent Pet Coke Discharge in Gabès

Algeria: Strikes Perturb Courts

Indonesian Insurance Mandatory for Some Cargoes

Algeria election: Fresh protests as Tebboune replaces Bouteflika

Nigerian spent eight years awaiting trial before being freed

Liverpool's Sadio Mane like a 'big brother' - Watford winger Ismaila Sarr

Ex-Tanzania FA boss Jamal Malinzi guilty on one of 20 corruption charges

Climate change in Africa: Quiz

Algeria election: Thousands march to protest in Algiers

Wilfred Bungei: Ex-Olympic champion hopes his battle with alcoholism will inspire others

'I give up my weekends to protest'

'Tonight a door was opened,' says new Miss Universe

Chalk Back: Kenyan women fight back against street harassment

Why can't this doctor work in the UK?

Seychelles: The island nation with a novel way to tackle climate change

Indian Ocean Dipole: What is it and why is it linked to floods and bushfires?

Kenya pollution: How air sensors are helping people fight pollution

Africa’s 'condom king' wants no more HIV infections

Algeria election: Five things to know

Being a fashion designer in Malawi

Why the Herero people's special dress is worn with pride in Namibia

South African creates sign language glove for deaf parents

Making Ethiopia green again

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As Correspondents to
the world’s leading
Marine Insurers

Surveying Services

Follow our blog at www.budd-pni-blog.com for the latest information from our offices in ports around the world.

Service Provider to the maritime Industry since 1850

Rades Closed to Container Ships for Two Days

New Reefer Collection Rules in Rades

Gabon Telephone Numbers Change

DR Congo: Pilot Services Disrupted

Port Profile: Douala, Cameroon

China: Updated List of Polluting and Hazardous Liquid Cargoes

Nigerian Port Strike Suspended

Nigerian Ports on Indefinite Strike

Country Profile: Liberia

Ramadan Holidays in Tunisia

Union Announces Strikes in Port of Marseille-Fos

Increased Risk of Customs Fines in Dakar

Tunisia: Protests Prevent Pet Coke Discharge in Gabès

Algeria: Strikes Perturb Courts

Indonesian Insurance Mandatory for Some Cargoes

Algeria election: Fresh protests as Tebboune replaces Bouteflika

Nigerian spent eight years awaiting trial before being freed

Liverpool's Sadio Mane like a 'big brother' - Watford winger Ismaila Sarr

Ex-Tanzania FA boss Jamal Malinzi guilty on one of 20 corruption charges

Climate change in Africa: Quiz

Algeria election: Thousands march to protest in Algiers

Wilfred Bungei: Ex-Olympic champion hopes his battle with alcoholism will inspire others

'I give up my weekends to protest'

'Tonight a door was opened,' says new Miss Universe

Chalk Back: Kenyan women fight back against street harassment

Why can't this doctor work in the UK?

Seychelles: The island nation with a novel way to tackle climate change

Indian Ocean Dipole: What is it and why is it linked to floods and bushfires?

Kenya pollution: How air sensors are helping people fight pollution

Africa’s 'condom king' wants no more HIV infections

Algeria election: Five things to know

Being a fashion designer in Malawi

Why the Herero people's special dress is worn with pride in Namibia

South African creates sign language glove for deaf parents

Making Ethiopia green again

Portfolio

As Correspondents to the world’s leading Marine Insurers

Surveying Services

Follow our blog at www.budd-pni-blog.com for the latest information from our offices in ports around the world.

Service Provider
to the maritime Industry since 1850

As Correspondents to
the world’s leading
Marine Insurers