Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) has copped two prestigious awards from the Secretariat of the Inter-American Committee on Ports (CIP) of the Organization of American States (OAS) as the organisation celebrates the 10th anniversary of the awards....
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Bertrand ‘Bert’ Smith has been appointed the director general of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) with his tenure starting on April 2, 2024. Smith is an attorney-at-law with over 25 years of experience in the shipping industry with expertise...
Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) has invested US$50 million in cutting-edge technology and major equipment to strengthen its commitment to excellence, safety, and sustainability. KFTL will acquire two ship-to-shore cranes, expected by late...
Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Peter Brady has retired from the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), having served as its director general since its inception in 1999. As director general, Rear Admiral Brady was primarily responsible for elevating Jamaica’s...
ONGOING DISRUPTIONS to significant shipping routes continue to threaten the projected recovery of global trade following several quarters of decline. While the forecast for 2024 is considered “broadly positive”, logistical challenges related to...
SHIPPING ASSOCIATION of Jamaica (SAJ) President Corah Ann Robertson-Sylvester is urging members of the association to take the steps necessary to ensure that their organisations are compliant with the new requirements of the Data Protection Act (...
The Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) is set to convene its 54th Annual General Meeting, Conference, and Exhibition from October 7 to 9 in St Maarten. This highly anticipated event offers maritime stakeholders an opportunity to cooperate and...
THE MARINE Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), in its 81st session, is set to drive significant changes in global maritime standards from March 18 to 22, at the IMO headquarters in London. This event will convene industry leaders, policymakers...
INDUSTRY LEADERS and decision-makers are gearing up for Caribbean Shipping Association’s (CSA) 22nd Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference set to take place on May 20 and 21 at the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon in Miami, Florida. The annual...
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez urged the maritime sector to take decisive steps towards gender equality and women’s empowerment. Speaking at an event themed ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’ on...
TWO CRITICAL global maritime trade routes are grappling with disruptions, setting the stage for potential repercussions on inflation, food, and energy security worldwide. This according to a recent report Navigating troubled waters: Impact to...
“STATES SUCH as Jamaica which depend on international shipping for our foreign trade, are particularly very vulnerable to marine pollution from ships and other marine vessels” said Rear Admiral (ret’d) Peter Brady, director general of the Maritime...
