Transportation accounts for 45 to 50% of total emissions of nitrogen oxides, 40 to 50% of Hydrocarbons and volatile organic compounds (HC & VOC), 25% of particulates, 30% of total carbon dioxide emissions, around 5% of total sulphur-dioxide emissions, and about 20% of all CFCs emissions (The Geography of Transport Systems). Available via the MIT or new BSD license. This complex, multi-phase operation allows only one travel lane to be open at a time. 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The privatisation of port operations began in late 2003, and today the private sector is active in areas such as cargo handling, warehousing, the development and maintenance of port structures, safety and security within the terminals, and towing, mooring, bunkering and repairing ships. I have told people, dont politicise railway project, dont make it look as if there are political motive behind the construction. John said: There is need for conscious training and capacity to improve local capacity both for construction management and operations rather than the current reliance of foreign expertise. The NANTS president, however, urged the government to ensure it increased security on our rail corridor to avoid loss of lives and goods and also boost the peoples confidence in using the rail system. As Udom Emmanuel edges towards the finishing line, PIA, regulation and return of investments in oil and gas, Lets not focus on what didnt happen in Adamawa, Get the best of world News delivered to your inbox daily, Consumer goods firms walk tight rope as FX loss rises by 253%, International Workers Day: Abiru celebrates Nigerian workers, Nigerian human rights lawyer bags Mandela Washington Fellowship, Edo to spend N6bn on rehabilitation of schools, Business Day, established in 2001, is a daily business newspaper based in Lagos. In the present situation of our transportation systems, Global Logistics organisations would find it difficult collaborating with the Nigerian Railway Corporation, let alone with the Inland Waterway Authority and other associated agencies in the transportation sector because of the huge advancements and difference between modern day transportation and our nations deplorable transportation systems. Hence, the revamping and reintroduction of the railway system in the country is one of the best things that has l happened to the countrys economy. According to the state government, there are funds available to complete the various projects, including the creation of rail lines for intracity trips and other works that will put the proper infrastructure in place for an efficient transport system in the state. Abstract Appraisal of the importance of maritime transportation to Nigeria's economy is an effort in assessing the extent to which maritime transportation has contributed to Nigeria's. Nigeria like all other developing economies of the world needs to encourage multimodal transport development by ensuring it is private sector driven. Mrs Ogbomena Robert, a native of Delta and a trader, confirmed that her business was moving well after the resuscitation of Warri-Itape railway that links Delta, Kogi and Edo. We need to embrace new and modern technological methods if we hope to build and operate a better transport system that can deliver these goals we desire. Appraisal of the importance of maritime transportation to Nigerias economy is an effort in assessing the extent to which maritime transportation has contributed to Nigerias economy through gross domestic product (GDP) output. Generally, transportation remains the one industry that keeps all other elements as well as the entire system in constant motion and it is very difficult to conceive of a situation where transportation does not play a major role in the life of any nation or society. 1. According to her, the initial concept of the Warri-Itape railway was to convey freight (cargo) from Ajaokuta Steel Company in Kogi to Alaja Steel in Delta. Research: As transportation investment cannot be solely carried out by the public sector, research is needed to justify and increase the interest of the private sector in investing in sustainable transport systems. Eyewitness? It also provides economic opportunities, reduces harmful pollution and improves air quality, provide benefits to individuals and communities. Outbound tonnage over the same period also rose, from 2.1m in 2016 to 2.3m in 2017 and 2.4m in 2018. Government should therefore limit its primary roles to regulation and coordination of the activities of the diverse stakeholders in the sector, otherwise government bureaucracy and delays would discourage and constrain the private investors from investing in the development of infrastructures that would accelerate the development of multimodal transport operations in Nigeria. 40 ships (1,000gross tonnage(GT) or over) totaling 360,505GT/644,471tonnes deadweight (DWT) The Nigerian government, its agencies in the transport sector, private sector, consultants and professionals within the transport industry must rise up by harnessing ways to develop social, economic, financial and environmental resources that meets the need of the present scenario without compromising the potential of future generations to meet their own needs.