In the ever-evolving world of shipping and logistics, Dr Frances Yeo is an impressive model of strategic innovation and resilient leadership. With over six years at ADVANTUM, Dr Yeo has navigated the complex waters of the industry, steering her team with an eye on future readiness and adaptability. Her recent doctoral work in Organizational Change […]
The President of the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA), William Brown, has called for urgent regional and international collaboration to decarbonise the maritime industry, declaring the effort not only an environmental necessity but “an existential imperative” for small island nations like those in the Caribbean. His remarks were delivered aboard the MV Pacific World, flagship of […]
Jamaica is on track to become the largest and fastest-growing transhipment hub in the Caribbean, with a US$80 million expansion of operations at the Kingston Freeport Terminal (KFTL). The Westlands Expansion Project is a collaboration between the Port Authority of Jamaica, the KFTL, and CMA Terminal Holdings, and will add 15 hectares to the port, […]
The Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association of Jamaica (CBFFAJ) will be producing a Customs Brokers Catalogue a comprehensive directory aimed at improving visibility for its members, particularly among international clients and returning residents seeking professional customs brokering services. The announcement was made by Marcia Bent, who was re-elected president of the association during its […]
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) showcased its canine and security service offerings during the recent Exporter Information Session hosted by JAMPRO at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. Designed to support and safeguard Jamaica’s export ecosystem, the SAJ’s services provide essential pre-export cargo screening and site protection solutions that ensure compliance, safety, and operational efficiency throughout […]
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will introduce mandatory anti-harassment training for all seafarers starting January 1, 2026, under amendments to the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Code. The announcement was made by Captain Steven Spence of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) during a webinar hosted on Tuesday, June 25, in […]
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) will host an industrial relations training seminar on Thursday, July 17, under the theme ‘Mastering the Legal and Financial Landscape of Industrial Relations Practice’. Facilitated by Emile Leiba, managing partner at DunnCox, the session aims to equip stakeholders 0with the tools and insights necessary to manage workplace dynamics effectively […]
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) joins the wider business community in mourning the loss of Lazarus Bucknor, a director of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) and chairman of the Chamber’s Customs, Tariffs and Port Users Committee. He passed away on May 20. A longtime advocate for trade and economic development in Jamaica, Mr. […]
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) has been recognised for its longstanding contribution to the nation’s maritime sector, receiving the Solid Alliance Award from Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) during the company’s 80th anniversary banquet, held on June 4. The award celebrates a partnership that spans eight decades and acknowledges the SAJ’s pivotal role in the […]
Kingston Wharves Chairman, Jeffrey Hall, has expressed gratitude to the company’s staff, customers, managers, directors and other stakeholders for helping the company to innovate and grow over its 80 years history. Hall acknowledged the contributions of partners, stating: “Shipping is not a solo voyage.” He credited a wide ecosystem of players, regulators, shipping lines and […]
