Registration has begun for the 20th staging of the Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference (CSEC) set for May 2-3 in Miami, Florida. The CSEC, which will be held at the InterContinental Hotel in Doral, will bring shipping and logistics...
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) will offer a Basic Microsoft Excel course for professionals looking to increase their knowledge and proficiency in applying the useful software. The 12-hour training seminar will be conducted virtually...
Jamaicans will see their options for shipping connectivity increase following a recent partnership between R.S. Gamble and global operating logistics provider Kuehne+Nagel. Under the agreement, R.S. Gamble will act as Kuehne+Nagel’s independent non...
Though retired for over two decades, Wongsetta Edwards vividly remembers his time working on the port of Kingston, especially in the early days of containerisation. His 32-year stint began in 1966, a chance entry into the industry that was...
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) presented a well-received hazardous materials training seminar last week, increasing its service delivery to the port community and the wider business sector. The successful virtual session was facilitated...
Jamaica’s maritime community welcomed a delegation from Belize to share information and best practices in relation to shipping operations, environmental compliance and the blue economy last week. Led by Belize’s Minister of Public Utilities, Energy...
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) donated a smart television to the Marcus Garvey Basic School in Greenwich Farm, Kingston 13, to assist in the education of its students. The gift was presented by staff of the association to the institution...
The Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference (CSEC) will return to an in-person format in May, after two years of disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference will be staged in Miami, Florida, United States of America, from May 2 to 3...
Approximately 1,200 people have been inoculated across four coronavirus vaccination blitzes held in Newport West. The fourth session, held by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, in partnership with Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) and the Port...
One of the greatest inventions of the 20th century is, perhaps, one of the least obvious. It does not have the glamour of the ubiquitous smartphone, but it’s arguably just as important. With an estimated 90 per cent of the world’s goods – including...
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...
