Jamaica’s logistics sector is taking a decisive step toward smarter, faster operations with the introduction of a new artificial intelligence-powered solution designed to eliminate one of the industry’s most persistent inefficiencies: manual data entry. ADVANTUM PCS, a long-standing technology provider in the shipping and supply chain space, has launched an AI-powered Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) […]
What began as a simple act of outreach became a moment of reflection for the team at Shipco Jamaica following a recent visit to Jacob’s Well, a residential care facility for women living with mental and physical disabilities. In observance of International Women’s Day, the team stepped away from the pace of port operations to […]
The Jamaican maritime community has lost one of its true architects. Captain Michael John Belcher—Master Mariner, industry builder, and mentor—leaves behind a legacy deeply embedded in the development of Jamaica’s modern shipping sector. His life reflects the enduring truth captured in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s A Psalm of Life: that great lives leave “footprints in the […]
Jamaica’s shipping sector is intensifying its engagement in global discussions on maritime decarbonisation, as industry leaders move to ensure the Caribbean’s realities are reflected in emerging international regulations. Earlier this week, members of the Shipping Association of Jamaica met with representatives from the Ministry of Transport maritime directorates from the Netherlands to discuss the International […]
German Ship Repair Jamaica Limited (GSRJ) continues to strengthen Jamaica’s emerging ship repair industry, reinforcing Kingston’s position as a strategic maritime service hub in the Caribbean. Earlier this week, a team from the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) visited the GSRJ shipyard to observe ongoing repair operations, including work currently being carried out on the […]
Communities in Westmoreland that continue to recover from the impact of Hurricane Melissa received much-needed support on Saturday when the General Manager of the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ), Terrence Brooks, led a team into the parish to distribute relief packages to residents still rebuilding their lives. The outreach formed part of the Association’s ongoing […]
When Corah Ann Robertson-Sylvester walks into a room, she does not shrink to fit it. “I show up, I wear bright pink, because I’m not trying to fit in. I am here and I’m here boldly.” That declaration — confident, unfiltered and unmistakably her — perfectly captures why the President of the Shipping Association of […]
Global shipping is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. As the industry moves steadily toward low- and zero-carbon energy, countries that depend on maritime trade face a critical question: Will they adapt quickly enough to remain competitive? For Jamaica, the answer appears to be a deliberate and strategic yes. The Maritime […]
As Jamaica’s shipping and logistics sector navigates rising costs, digital disruption and increasing global competition, one question is moving quickly from the margins to the boardroom: how prepared are our leaders to leverage artificial intelligence? Across industries, AI is no longer a distant concept confined to technology firms. Tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and […]
When people think of ports and shipping, they often picture cranes, cargo containers, and massive vessels. What they might overlook is the workforce behind it all. In Jamaica, the true strength of our shipping industry is not just in our infrastructure — it is in the people who make it work. Across the Caribbean, employers […]
