Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) recently recognised the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) and presented special awards to 14 of its officers for their exceptional contribution, leadership and collaboration over the past two years. The awards luncheon...
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) will host a two-day virtual hazardous materials training course from February 22 to February 23. The comprehensive course will be facilitated and certified by the Caribbean Maritime University’s Maritime...
Despite the impact of the pandemic, newly-elected president of the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA), Marc Sampson, said the achievements of the industry since, have consolidated its role as the backbone of the global economy. Sampson, the lone...
For many people, a career in the shipping industry seems like an unlikely choice, but others are making this improbable dream a reality. One such person is Andre Sewell, an apprentice marine pilot with the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ). His...
The Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) will host its 51st annual general meeting (AGM) and conference virtually today, January 25. The CSA, which represents over 100 members and national associations across the region, will also elect a new...
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With the rush of the festive season now behind us, many businesses are able to consider some of the possible gaps in service delivery experienced during the heightened shipping period. It is not uncommon for the November to December period to be...
The Port Trailer Haulage Association (PTHA) elected B. Paul Wright as its president during its annual general meeting on December 11, 2021. Wright, the association’s seventh president, takes over from Alva Wood, who did not seek re-election. In...
Jamaica Trading Services (JTS) donated 14 tablets to students of the Mount Airy All-Age School in Westmoreland recently. The donation was initiated by the company’s head, Philip Jackson, a past student of the institution, who also operates the UK-...
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This is the second of a two-part series reviewing the past year’s impact on the shipping industry. Much like the year that preceded it, 2021 saw numerous challenges in the maritime industry often characterised by the coronavirus pandemic. As it...
Much like the year that preceded it, 2021 saw numerous challenges in the maritime industry, often characterised by the coronavirus pandemic. As it stands, many of these issues will continue into the new year, as will COVID-19, with their impact on...
Nearly seven decades after the Empire Windrush caught fire and sank 2,800 metres below the Mediterranean Sea, efforts are being made to recover an important part of the historic vessel – its anchor. An ill-fated journey to the United Kingdom (UK)...
Jamaica has affirmed its commitment to the marine environment and blue economy as it was re-elected to Category C of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The country was re-elected to serve another two-year term until 2023...
Fifty elderly residents of Greenwich Farm, St Andrew, were the beneficiaries of care packages provided by the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) as part of its annual Christmas treat last Wednesday, December 8. The distribution was done at the...
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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...
The Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association of Jamaica (CBFFAJ) elected the executive board for the administrative period 2021 to 2022 at its annual general meeting on Sunday, November 21. Clive Coke was selected as president and will be...
