The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) joins the regional maritime community in mourning the passing of Fernando Rivera, a visionary leader whose lifelong dedication helped shape the modern Caribbean shipping landscape. Rivera, a proud son of Puerto Rico, held an enduring passion for regional development and maritime progress. His distinguished career spanned over five decades […]
The Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) and Latin American Division of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA Latam) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalising a strategic partnership to promote closer collaboration between the Caribbean and Latin American port and shipping sectors. The agreement was signed during the 23rd Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference (CSEC) […]
The Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) officially opened the 23rd Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference (CSEC) today at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, bringing together maritime leaders and stakeholders from across the region for two days of high-level engagement and strategic discussion. Delivering the welcome address, Hon. Hazelle P. Rogers, Broward County Commissioner for District 9, emphasized […]
A child at the Bustamante Hospital for Children has been given a second chance at life, thanks to a US$6,000 heart surgery sponsored by Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) in partnership with Chain of Hope Jamaica. This marks the second consecutive year that KFTL has partnered with the organisation, which is dedicated to providing critical […]
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) will continue to use its expertise developed in labour management to support its members through a new suite of services. This was the central message given to members by the Association’s President Corah Ann Robertson-Sylvester at a special town hall meeting hosted by the Association on Friday. The meeting, […]
JAMAICAN SHIPPING and trade stakeholders are breathing a sigh of relief following the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) decision to exempt Caribbean shipping from steep port call fees proposed under a new Section 301 action targeting Chinese dominance in the global maritime and logistics sectors. The outcome, announced on April 17, is being welcomed by […]
When SHIPCO Jamaica launched five years ago, it entered a competitive market with a bold promise to raise the bar for logistics across the Caribbean. In a region where demand for reliable shipping services was accelerating, the company quickly positioned itself as a key player. Now marking its fifth anniversary, Shipco Jamaica is a demonstration […]
Developers officially broke ground Friday on a US$13 million (J$2 billion) warehouse facility aimed at expanding Jamaica’s logistics infrastructure. The Kingston Gateway Commercial and Warehouse Complex, a joint venture between SAJE Logistics Infrastructure Limited and Proven Properties Limited, will be built on nearly four acres at Marcus Garvey Drive, close to Port Bustamante. Designed to […]
EXPO JAMAICA: President of The Shipping Association of Jamaica, Corah Ann Robertson-Sylvester (left), welcomes Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill (right), to the organisation’s booth at Expo Jamaica 2025 last Wednesday. Pictured alongside the minister are ADVANTUM representatives Tsahai Morgan (second right) and Russhaun Thomas.
The United States government is considering imposing new fees on Chinese-built vessels operating in US waters. These proposed charges, which could range between US$500,000 and US$1 million per port call regardless of vessel size, are designed to reduce reliance on Chinese-made ships and promote the use of domestically built vessels. This move is part of […]
