LONDON (AP): Britain’s polar research ship has crossed paths with the largest iceberg in the world – a “lucky” encounter that enabled scientists to collect seawater samples around the colossal berg as it drifts out of Antarctic waters, the British...
THE GLOBAL pool of shipping containers for the current and coming years will contract, according to a recent analysis by maritime research and consulting firm Drewry. The forecast is influenced by continually high inflation rates worldwide, which...
THE LOCAL maritime industry marked a significant milestone with the arrival of the first vessel for dry dock servicing at the German Ship Repair Jamaica (GSRJ) Shipyard last week. Dry docking refers to when a ship is brought to a service yard for...
Published:Wednesday | November 22, 2023 | 12:06 AM
Corah Ann Robertson Sylvester was elected president of the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) during its annual general meeting on Friday, November 17. Robertson Sylvester, the chief executive officer of Seaboard Freight and Shipping Jamaica...
IN A worrying development about the well-being of seafarers, a recent report revealed an ongoing decline in their happiness at sea. The Seafarers Happiness Index which encompasses the third quarter of 2023 is the third successive drop in seafarer...
THE CARIBBEAN Shipping Association (CSA) concluded its highly anticipated 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM), Conference, and Exhibition with resounding success in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Hosted at the luxurious Hyatt Regency from...
TO GEAR up for the impending Data Protection Act, which is scheduled to take effect on December 1, Shipping Industry will provide weekly insights and practical tips to facilitate the industry’s seamless transition towards achieving compliance. The...
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) will host a two-day virtual workshop that delves into the intricacies of International Commercial Terms, commonly known as Incoterms, on November 21 and November 23. This workshop, offered in collaboration...
BARBADOS PORT Inc was announced as winner of the highly coveted Ludlow Stewart Container Port of the Year 2023 award at the Caribbean Shipping Association’s (CSA) 53rd Annual General Meeting, Conference, and Exhibition gala on Tuesday, October 24...
The Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) re-elected Marc Sampson as president for a third consecutive term, amid a record turnout for its 53rd Annual General Meeting, Conference, and Exhibition. Hosted by the Shipping Association of Trinidad and...
AP: An influential shipping industry group has quietly warned shippers to think carefully before they sign up for a new plan to reduce pollution and eventually eliminate their contribution to climate change. The International Chamber of Shipping...
WASHINGTON (AP): The Treasury Department said Thursday that it has imposed its first set of sanctions on two companies that shipped Russian oil in violation of a multinational price cap. The United States, along with the European Union, countries...
In preparation for the Data Protection Act, which comes into effect on December 1, the Shipping Industry will provide weekly tidbits to assist the industry’s readiness to become compliant. With a marked increase in the quantity of data being...
REGIONAL SHIPPING icon Charles Johnston was conferred with the Order of Jamaica (OJ) for his sterling contribution to the nation’s shipping and logistics industry on Monday, October 16. Johnston is a managing committee member and former president...
WITH EMPHASIS on mobilising stronger systems to support the cause of women within the region, the Women in Maritime Association, Caribbean (WiMAC) hosted its Regional Conference and Sixth Annual General Meeting at the Ocean Coral Spring Resort in...
JAMAICA JOINED the global shipping and logistics industry in its celebration of World Maritime Day, and the emphasis on environmental security, last Thursday, September 28. The day was recognised under the theme ‘MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes...
