The maritime sector in Jamaica is mourning the loss of a pivotal figure, Warren St. Aubyn Sweeney, a professional whose career served as a bridge […]
ADVANTUM: 45 Years of Caribbean Maritime Tech Evolution
ADVANTUM, a cornerstone of Caribbean maritime technology, is celebrating 45 years of continuous service, marking a pivotal evolution from its roots as Port Computer Services […]
Kingston Freeport Paralysis: 1,000 Dockworkers Strike
Operations at the Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) have ground to an absolute halt as over 1,000 dockworkers initiated a sweeping industrial action, effectively paralyzing […]
Green’s Maritime Pivot: Solving Caribbean Food Insecurity
Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Minister Floyd Green has formally requested urgent improvements to maritime links within the Caribbean to resolve logistical hurdles facing regional food […]
Jamaica’s Bunkering Revolution: TFG Marine Deploys MFM Tech
In a significant leap for the Caribbean maritime sector, TFG Marine has officially deployed the first bunker barge in Jamaica equipped with a Coriolis mass […]
Shipping Price Crisis: Why Jamaica Suffers First
The volatility of global shipping markets acts as a silent tax on island nations, and for an import-dependent economy like Jamaica, this tax is becoming […]
Jamaica’s Shipping Shock: Why Prices Remain Defiantly High
The Jamaican economy is currently navigating a complex aftermath of global supply chain volatility, centered on a 35% surge in shipping costs that continues to […]
Kirk Benjamin Confirmed as JCA CEO and Commissioner
The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has officially confirmed the appointment of Kirk Benjamin as Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner of Customs. Benjamin, who had been […]
SAJ Warns: Shipping Sector Faces Major Cheque Overhaul
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) has issued a critical advisory to its membership and the broader maritime ecosystem, urging a strategic pivot away from […]
Panama Canal Crisis: Drought Forces Harsh Transit Caps
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has officially initiated a stringent reduction in the number of vessels permitted to transit the canal daily, a decision driven […]