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 Shipping Association of Jamaica’s (SAJ) 85th Anniversary Distinguished Lecture on November 1. Jamaica’s geographical position offers a unique advantage, with […]
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, sponsored by Lannaman and Morris Shipping Limited. This year’s cohort represents the ACMF’s largest in its seven-year history, with […]
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. Jensen’s keynote, titled ‘Jamaica as a Logistics Hub in a Changing Global Landscape’, addressed the significant challenges and prospects […]
JAMAICA STANDS at a pivotal moment in its maritime development, with the European Union’s (EU) Global Gateway programme poised to significantly bolster the nation’s efforts to transform into a world-class logistics hub. This ambitious initiative is not just about expanding Jamaica’s role in global maritime trade. It iss about ensuring the country’s future competitiveness in […]
Phillip Henry was a man of quiet resolve and immense impact. If you did not know him well, you might mistake his calm demeanour for being a pushover, but those who worked with him knew better. Henry’s career in the Jamaican and regional shipping industry wasn’t marked by grand speeches or headline-making moments; it was […]
Newly elected Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) President William Brown has pledged that the organisation will become a major force in driving Caribbean trade and economic growth. “I believe we are perfectly poised to become a regional advocate; to use our connectivity to encourage and facilitate regional trade between our countries. In a region where significant […]
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) celebrates its 85th anniversary with a Distinguished Lecture that aims to position Jamaica as a leading global logistics hub. The SAJ’s 85th Anniversary Distinguished Lecture is slated for the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston on November 1, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.. Co-funded by the European Union and […]
The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) illuminated the Office Centre Building in downtown Kingston, which houses its headquarters, in brilliant blue to celebrate World Maritime Day on Thursday, September 26. The ceremony, which saw remarks delivered by MAJ chairperson Corah Ann Robertson-Sylvester and its director general, Bertrand Smith, formed part of the International Maritime Organization’s […]
The impending strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is sending jolts through the local maritime sector, raising concerns about potential disruptions to trade flows and economic impacts. The ILA, North America’s largest union with over 85,000 port workers, has threatened to strike on October 1, if a new contract agreement with the United States […]
