The arrival of the Höegh Pacific at the Port of Kingston marks more than the maiden voyage of a new vessel. It reflects growing confidence in Jamaica’s role as a regional auto logistics and transhipment hub, with implications for trade connectivity, investment and employment across the Caribbean. Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) recently welcomed the newly […]
There were broad smiles across the room, and tears from one unexpected honouree, as veteran shipping executive Denise Lyn Fatt was surprised with a mentorship award presented by her mentees during the 24th Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference (CSEC) on May 18, observed globally as International Day for Women in Maritime. The tribute celebrated more than […]
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao — The 24th Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference (CSEC) opened on Monday with a clear message: the future of Caribbean shipping will depend on stronger partnerships, practical innovation, and a shared commitment to shaping a more resilient regional industry. Held from May 17–19 at the Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort, the conference brings together port […]
The Women in Maritime Association, Caribbean (WiMAC) is moving to extend its reach across the region, with plans to establish national chapters in St. Lucia, Curaçao, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent, the Bahamas, and Montserrat. The expansion drive is among the central priorities of the association’s newly installed Governing Council, which will guide WiMAC […]
With Jamaica importing almost everything it consumes by sea, an unsafe or environmentally damaging shipping industry would have disruptive effects on the economy, public services, coastal communities, and the marine environment on which the country depends. That was the central message delivered by Bertrand Smith, Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), to […]
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 about security, sustainability, and digital transformation are no longer future concerns. They are present ones. Against that backdrop, the […]
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of Jamaica has said paper-based processes are no longer fit for purpose in modern maritime operations, warning that outdated practices increasingly pose operational and safety risks in 2026.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 operators to be able to demonstrate how digital systems, cyber resilience and crew training are being addressed as part […]
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 chains, build resilience, and operate with greater agility. These are necessary conversations. But they raise a more […]
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 moment for Jamaican industry to build a world-class, resilient future. Speaking to members of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association […]
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 as Commissioner of Customs and CEO of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), she leaves behind a period […]
