The world that Caribbean shipping operates in today looks very different from five years ago. Geopolitical tensions are rerouting global trade. Canal bottlenecks are straining capacity. The cruise industry is under pressure to evolve. And questions...
In recent weeks, much has been said about how global disruption is reshaping shipping and logistics. From longer transit routes to rising costs and shifting trade corridors, the pressures are clear. Businesses are being encouraged to rethink supply...
The Maritime Authority of Jamaica has said paper-based processes are no longer fit for purpose in modern maritime operations, warning that outdated practices increasingly pose operational and safety risks in 2026. The Authority said it expects...
The global shipping landscape is being redrawn, and Jamaican manufacturers have a front-row seat to the transformation. Rather than a setback, Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) President Corah Ann Robertson-Sylvester sees this as a defining...
Leadership in public institutions is rarely neat and even less often universally agreed upon. It is tested in moments of pressure, shaped by competing priorities, and ultimately measured over time. As Dr Velma Ricketts Walker concludes her tenure...
Jamaica’s logistics sector is taking a decisive step towards smarter, faster operations with the introduction of a new artificial intelligence-powered solution designed to eliminate one of the industry’s most persistent inefficiencies: manual data...
What began as a simple act of outreach became a moment of reflection for the team at Shipco Jamaica following a recent visit to Jacob’s Well, a residential care facility for women living with mental and physical disabilities. In observance of...
March 31 – April 6, 2026 MSC JAMAICA VESSELS ETA KINGSTON CRYSTAL A 01/04 APOLLO TRADER 02/04 CMA CGM AFRICA 03/04 GREEN STAR 04/04 ZIM THAILAND 04/04 VISITOR 06/04 CRYSTAL A 06/04 CONTSHIP...
The Jamaican maritime community has lost one of its true architects. Captain Michael John Belcher – master mariner, industry builder, and mentor – leaves behind a legacy deeply embedded in the development of Jamaica’s modern shipping sector. His...
Jamaica’s shipping sector is intensifying its engagement in global discussions on maritime decarbonisation, as industry leaders move to ensure the Caribbean’s realities are reflected in emerging international regulations. Earlier this week, members...
German Ship Repair Jamaica Limited (GSRJ) continues to strengthen Jamaica’s emerging ship repair industry, reinforcing Kingston’s position as a strategic maritime service hub in the Caribbean. Earlier this week, a team from the Shipping Association...
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) was represented at a recent international technical exchange in Bogotá, Colombia, focused on best practices in the design and operation of Special Economic Zones (SEZs). SAJ’s General Manager, Terrence...
Communities in Westmoreland that continue to recover from the impact of Hurricane Melissa received much-needed support on Saturday when the general manager of the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ), Terrence Brooks, led a team into the parish to...
When Corah Ann Robertson-Sylvester walks into a room, she does not shrink to fit it. “I show up, I wear bright pink, because I’m not trying to fit in. I am here and I’m here boldly.” That declaration – confident, unfiltered and unmistakably her –...
Global shipping is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. As the industry moves steadily toward low- and zero-carbon energy, countries that depend on maritime trade face a critical question: Will they adapt quickly...
