Shipping agent Jamaica Freight and Shipping is singing praises for the new software Advantum Port and Agent Manager. The new software, designed by ADVANTUM (formerly Port Computer Services), was introduced to agents late last year. It replaced the Agent Information System (AGIS). Christine Johnston, marketing manager at Jamaica Freight, describes the software as a “core […]
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) last week hosted its second annual industry health fair, in partnership with Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) and KCT Services Limited. The health fair focused on the physical and financial health of industry members with special presentations by the National Health Fund, Salad Masters and a one-hour work-out session with […]
Antilles Freight Corporation (AFC), represented by local agent Ocean Air International Limited, was recently honoured as one of 50 outstanding Jamaican business achievers in Florida. The corporation received the award at the Jamaica USA Chamber of Commerce’s seventh annual recognition luncheon held at the Westin Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood, Florida. The award was presented as […]
The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) has established a partnership with an alternative energy solution company to manufacture primarily light-emitting diode (LED) lights and solar PV (photovoltaic) panels for sale throughout Jamaica and the Caribbean. Solar and Fire Protection Services Limited (SFPS) will collaborate with the institute as this is aligned with its objective of ensuring […]
President of the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) Carlos Urriola has implored executives attending the Caribbean Shipping Executives Conference (CSEC) in Jacksonville, Florida, to plan for change as they look to the future of the shipping industry. “We need to have a clear understanding of what comes next; where do we expend our limited resources; and, […]
The Port Authority of Jamaica engaged senior executives from Disney Cruise Lines in a familiarisation trip recently. This is a continuation of the PAJ’s marketing thrust under its ‘Cruise Jamaica’ brand to host key decision makers from major cruise lines to showcase the ports and the destination as a whole and promote the Jamaican Cruise Experience. […]
The Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) will be investigating reports of low power voltage in the Newport West shipping community. This follows a meeting with members of the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) last week. At a special members meeting held on May 9 at the SAJ’s offices, members of the SAJ raised the […]
Major Richard Reese brings to the shipping industry strong managerial skills and a solid background in the areas of logistics, finance, intelligence, asset protection and emergency management. The former army man served as a commissioned military officer in the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) for 13 years, retiring in 1987. Since retiring from the JDF, Major […]
Berthing operations at Berth 3 at Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) has been suspended following damage caused to the berth by the MSC Brianna last Thursday. At approximately 5 p.m., the MSC Brianna, a container vessel, collided with the pier at Berth 3 KWL causing damage to the sheet piles and a major collapse of a […]
The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) has launched the first of a two-stage tender process for the establishment of a Port Community System in Jamaica. A Port Community System is a central database which provides integration of commercial and logistics activities among companies involved in the export and import process, including trading companies, shipping agents […]
