There is no doubt that the ocean environment is changing at an alarming rate. Rising sea acidity and temperatures – which spawned Sargassum and other algae, widescale pollution of rivers and other waterways – are just a handful of the alarming...
In the maritime world where time is money, cybersecurity is no laughing matter. The shipment of a single container, tanker or bulk shipment can involve a multitude of cargo owners, shipping lines, ports, land transportation companies and customs...
In the tale of the Little Engine That Could, a tiny train with a powerful engine overcomes a seemingly impossible task in pulling a larger train over a high mountain. Similarly, in the shipping industry, a dedicated team of ‘little engines’, or...
In the shipping industry, the harbour master has a statutory role for the safety of harbours and port areas and for the conduct of vessels within those areas. As Jamaica celebrates 58 years of independence, we can be proud that in 1990, a Jamaican...
Robert Kinlocke’s service to the port and shipping industry of Jamaica spanned half a century and played a significant role in the development of the private and public sectors of the industry. His career in shipping began with one of the lowest...
As Jamaica’s shipping industry joins the nation in mourning the passing of business mogul and philanthropist Antony ‘Tony’ Hart, the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) acknowledges his tremendous efforts in successfully bringing modern cargo...
Tributes continue to pour in for Robert Kinlocke, former managing committee member of the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ); chairman of Gateway Shipping International Limited (formerly GraceKennedy Shipping Limited); International Shipping...
The entire maritime community of Jamaica and the Caribbean is mourning the sudden passing of Robert Kinlocke, managing committee member of the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ), chairman of Gateway Shipping International Limited (formerly...
Kingston Wharves Limited, in partnership with the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) and a number of other businesses operating in the Newport West area, came together to clean up the community on Saturday, August 15. The effort was endorsed by...
Two of Jamaica’s major shipping companies now have female chief executive officers. The chairman of both companies, Charles Johnston, recently announced the appointment of Sue-Ann Johnston as chief executive officer of Jamaica Fruit...
“The shipping industry and governments need to take better care of our ships’ crews, and today we are adding our voice to the call for immediate action,” stated Juan Carlos Croston, president of the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA), in his...
The members of Jamaica’s shipping community have a long history of active involvement in, and collaboration with, organisations and institutions that provide for the well-being of fellow Jamaicans. One recent example of such community outreach was...
Every time we see a ship entering or leaving a Jamaican port, we can rest assured that no matter how massive that cargo or cruise ship may be, there is a Jamaican marine pilot at the helm. He is skilfully guiding that vessel into or out of harbour...
A recent article appearing in the online newsletter Offshore Energy states that “cyberattacks on the maritime industry’s operational technology systems have increased by 900 per cent over the last three years”. The increase in cyberattacks...
The Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association of Jamaica (CBFFAJ) successfully staged their annual general meeting on Sunday, July 19 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel at which they elected an 18-member executive team, headed by President Clive...
