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The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) continued its tradition spreading joy to the elderly in Greenwich Farm and the students at the Marcus Garvey Basic School on Tuesday, December 13. The SAJ presented care packages to 50 senior citizens from the community at the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. The atmosphere was festive as […]

The Freeport Container Port (FCP) in The Bahamas copped the prestigious Container Port of the Year Award presented by the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA). The award was presented to the port’s management and staff by CSA President Juan Carlos Croston, General Manager Milaika Capella Ras, and chair of the Ports Award Committee Roland Malin-Smith, in […]

He was my mentor I was introduced to Robert Bell when I entered the shipping industry in 1964. From the very first day, Robert welcomed me unto the waterfront. At the time, he was with the Lascelles Group, which operated Church Street Wharf and were ship agents, so, in effect, we were competitors; but this […]

In part two of this discussion, we will explore the benefits and potential downsides of sea freight which businesses and individuals should consider when making transportation decisions. The types of goods that can be transported by sea freight are expanded and have fewer restrictions whereas air freight has rules about the shipment of flammable items […]