Mike Jarrett - Portside Caribbean

Caribbean port administrators need to be concerned

Ports should collaborate with environment, scientific communities By Bert Smith* he 2014 National Climate Assessment predicts two scenarios that are likely to seriously threaten seaports and marine o

CARIBBEAN MARITIME INSTITUTE: Record enrollment and inching closer to university status

CARIBBEAN MARITIME INSTITUTE: Record enrollment and inching closer to university status 2016 February 1: The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) ended the year 2015 poised for a major transition in its

Caucedo ‘new-canal ready’, poised for further development

Major dredging operations completed, logistics centre opened 2016 February 1: DP World Caucedo is “new-canal ready.” Last year the Dominican Republic’s world-class marine terminal and free zone comple

Caribbean ports expanding, upgrading, retooling

Major work projects and development initiatives The year 2015 expired and slipped away quietly. It did leave behind a mood of uncertainty about security and governance in some places and a steady hum

Port of Spain: cruise business up; systems upgrade completed

Port of Spain: cruise business up; systems upgrade completed 2016 February 1: April last year (2015) will be remembered in the history of the Port of Port of Spain for the inaugural visit of the mv Gl

Climate change will impact Caribbean ports

Risks sea level rise poses to Caribbean ports Jesper Goodley Dannisøe** and Jan Sierhuis* The global accord reached in Paris, France, on December 12, 2015, sets goals for diminishing risks associated

Port of Cartagena geared and ready for challenges ahead

Port of Cartagena geared and ready for challenges ahead 2016, February 1: The port of Cartagena had a spectacular year of growth and development in 2015. The port received five ZPMC Super Post Panamax

Improvements at Suriname’s main port

Major expansion at Nieuwe Haven facility Container yard space expansion of 20,0002m Container handling capability increased New port IT system to be acquired 2016, February 1: The year just ended (201

Steward Leadership: Whose purpose have we served?

There are no secrets By Joseph Cervenak* he oracle priestesses, near 3,000 years ago decreed the Delphic maxim “know thyself.” Nearly 1500 years later, John Quincy Adams, the sixth American President

MONTSERRAT: Extensive rebuilding programme continues

Encouraging signs of a rebirth As Montserrat continues its extensive rebuilding programme following the devastating eruptions of the long-dormant Soufriere Hills volcano, which destroyed its capital

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