JAMAICA IS spearheading the charge in sustainable maritime operations as the only lead partner country in the English-speaking Caribbean under the GloLitter Partnerships Project. Through its port of Kingston, Jamaica has developed a draft Port...
AS WE continue our reflection on 2024, the second instalment of this year in review delves into the stories that affected the maritime industry, both locally and globally. From landmark achievements in Jamaica’s shipping sector to the broader...
THE SHIPPING industry has faced a year of remarkable developments, challenges, and milestones. Leadership transitions, critical labour negotiations, and the mounting impacts of climate change have defined the year, alongside a renewed focus on...
The Jamaica chapter of Women in Maritime Association, Caribbean (WiMAC) is accelerating its drive to impact women in shipping in Jamaica and across the region. Newly elected president of the Jamaica chapter, Valrie Campbell, outlined a bold plan...
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) brought cheer to approximately 30 pupils of the Marcus Garvey Basic School during its annual treat on Tuesday, December 17. The pupils, aged three to six years, received refreshments and toys from the...
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) continued its long-standing tradition of spreading holiday cheer to the elderly in Greenwich Farm with its annual treat last Wednesday, December 12. The event, held at the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic...
CORAH ANN ROBERTSON-SYLVESTER was re-elected as president of the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) during its 86th annual general meeting (AGM) on December 6. The CEO of Seaboard Freight and Shipping Jamaica Limited was re-elected unanimously...
THE CRUISE industry made a significant recovery, exceeding its pre-pandemic performance in 2023 with a record-breaking global economic impact of US$168.6 billion. This new figure represents a nine per cent increase over the 2019 benchmark year, it...
THE PAST few years have been a whirlwind of disruptions, delays, and fluctuating freight rates for shippers, and it seems these challenges are far from over. According to global leader in maritime research and advisory services, Drewry Shipping...
IN THE face of growing climate threats, Kingston’s port must act decisively to adapt and become a climate-ready hub, capable of withstanding severe weather events while driving sustainable economic growth. Experts at the recent Shipping Association...
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THE AMERICAN Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF) will honour 109 scholarship recipients at its 2024 scholarship awards ceremony hosted by the US Embassy in Kingston on Tuesday, November 19. Ambassador Nick Perry will preside over the event,...
JAMAICA’S STRATEGIC location and resilient infrastructure provide a natural edge in the Caribbean logistics landscape, positioning it as a strong contender for becoming a central transshipment hub, said renowned analyst Lars Jensen, speaking at the...
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RENOWNED SHIPPING analyst Lars Jensen took centre stage at the Shipping Association of Jamaica’s Distinguished Lecture Friday, November 1, presenting a compelling vision for Jamaica’s future as a major logistics hub in the Caribbean, and globally....
