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Effective port resilience in onslaught of Climate Change

Why the delay? … a strategy of preparedness, resilience and adaptability is now imperative for Caribbean port managers By Paul Kerslake and Ethan James More than 80%...

Potentials of Port Innovation Systems in the Caribbean

Transcending boundaries Seaports, as essential hubs in the global trade network, function as trade and industrial zones where goods are not only transshipped but also...

WISTA Jamaica launched

Women's International Shipping & Trading Association to play developmental role in Caribbean shipping By Monique Morrison* In the dynamic landscape of Caribbean shipping, the Women's International...

Preventing seaport disasters

Knowledge that ‘accidents will happen’ should stimulate positive action ... not inaction! Given the high volume of marine traffic criss-crossing the world’s oceans, accidents in the...

35,000 barrels of oil pollute Tobago environment

35,000 barrels of oil pollute Tobago environment What really happened? By Mike Jarrett Tuesday, February 6, 2024 was as normal as it gets in the twin island...

Caribbean Port Investment Outlook 2024

Climate change vulnerabilities demand increased capital investment. By Jan Sierhuis* The buzz words at maritime events these days are ‘decarbonisation’ and ‘digitalisation’. As ships get greener...

CIP PRIORITIES 2024: Strengthening existing synergies

By Mona Swoboda * As the port and maritime sector recovered from COVID-19's shipping disruptions, the UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2023 1 predicted a...

Position seaports to benefit from growth in 2024

Including emission goals within a multi-year strategic plan is a great start By Kenneth Saunders*  ‘New Year, new you’ is a saying often used to...

Climate Change: No ‘Quick fixes’ ahead

All current and future activities must be changed or modified to limit expected damage *By Jesper Goodley Dannisoee Caribbean nations are facing a not-so-far future in...

Caribbean issues, expectations and challenges in 2024

Issues, expectations, challenges in 2024 With the trials and tribulations, stresses and uncertainties of 2023 fast disappearing, to be replaced by new issues and expectations...

IMO January 2024 mandate: Some Caribbean territories will not be ready

“Lagging behind … big time!” By Mike Jarrett * Maritime transportation and specifically the movement of cargo across oceans developed over centuries. Each country, in its...

Towards a sustainable maritime sector – a gender perspective

Gender equality will ultimately characterise the future of global maritime trade By Deniece M. Aiken* Sustainability of the maritime industry has, in recent times, been identified...