The Jamaican maritime community is mourning the passing of Egbert Gallimore, a respected educator and leader whose career helped shape generations of maritime professionals. Mr. Gallimore began his journey at the Jamaica Maritime Institute (JMI), now the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), in the early 1980s as a Senior Lecturer in Engineering, when the Institute was […]
Repairs to the Newport West road network are set to continue this weekend, with works scheduled for September 6–7, 2025, along Second Street. The scope of this phase will run from Chad-Ad Distributors Limited on Second Street through to Fourth Avenue. The Shipping Association of Jamaica is advising that all trailers and trucks currently parked […]
As part of its ongoing rebranding, the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) has launched a suite of financial consultancy services designed to help small and medium-sized businesses strengthen their operations and build sustainable enterprises. With more than 86 years of expertise in financial management and supported by a team with over 50 years of combined […]
SAJ Consultancy Group Rolls Out HR Expertise Services With over 86 years of experience in human resources and industrial relations, the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) is now offering tailored consultancy services to help small and medium-sized enterprises strengthen their teams and improve performance. The new service helps businesses plan their workforce in smart, […]
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ), a long-standing champion of professional development in the local and regional maritime and logistics sector, is set to host two dynamic training programmes in August and September. Designed to sharpen skills and strengthen workplace performance, both sessions are open to industry professionals locally and regionally. The first training session, […]
Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) will launch its new Electronic Payment System (EPS) on September 1, 2025, marking the latest step in its ongoing digital transformation. The EPS will enhance payment flexibility, security and efficiency for domestic container transactions and cargo clearance, offering customers both online and on-site payment options via a redesigned web portal […]
Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) has announced the appointment of Carlos Cabrera as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2025. Cabrera succeeds outgoing CEO Captain Jedrzej Mierzewski, who led the company for the past four years and is leaving Jamaica to pursue other professional opportunities. KFTL expressed gratitude for Mierzewski’s dedicated service and […]
The Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) has officially opened registration for its 55th Annual General Meeting, Conference & Exhibition, scheduled to be held in Paramaribo, Suriname from October 12–14, 2025. The flagship event of the CSA calendar, the conference will bring together maritime leaders, decision-makers, and industry professionals from the Caribbean, Latin America, and beyond. This […]
MSC Jamaica recently celebrated its 11th anniversary of operations in Jamaica on August 1, 2025. The company used the milestone to reaffirm its ongoing commitment to the country’s shipping and logistics sector. “We want to express our sincere gratitude to our head office team as we celebrate 11 years of commitment and development,” said Managing […]
Hundreds of employment opportunities are expected to arise with the establishment of the Caymanas Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) in St Catherine, and when they do, the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) stands ready to provide the necessary training and guidance for the required workforce. Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Tuesday broke ground for the facility, […]
