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DEVELOPMENT
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MANAGEMENT
Potentials of Port Innovation Systems in the Caribbean
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WISTA Jamaica launched
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Preventing seaport disasters
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PORTSIDE COMMUNITIES NEWS
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NEWS BYTESPORT COMMUNITIESJamaica’s Trade Facilitation ratings show impressive increase
UNCTAD reports Jamaica's ratings up from 50% in 2017 to 79% in 2023 2024, January 30: Several Caribbean territories were not able to meet the January 1, 2024 IMO deadline for establishing a maritime single window; while others like Jamaica, have been Read More
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DEVELOPMENTPORT COMMUNITIESBarbados building port community system
What port users expect? By Mike Jarrett As the region moves closer to total digitalisation of logistics systems, another Caribbean port has launched a development project for an integrated port community system. Following the announcement in November Read More
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ENVIRONMENTPORT COMMUNITIESClimate Change: record-breaking hurricane season in 2020
Record-breaking hurricane season in 2020 2020 December 01: Somewhat overshadowed by a global pandemic, the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season was as devastating as any and more so than many. The U.S. National Hurricane Centre in Miami, Florida used more Read More
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EDITORIALPORT COMMUNITIESSPECIAL REPORTSA YEAR LIKE NO OTHER: Special report 2020
2020 - A year like no other Presidential elections in the USA helped in no small measure to make 2020 a year like no other. The world’s communications media - public and social - garnered as much public attention to this singular event as did the can Read More
TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEMS
Potentials of Port Innovation Systems in the Caribbean
Transcending boundaries Seaports, as essential hubs in the global trade network, function as trade a
IMO January 2024 mandate: Some Caribbean territories will not be ready
“Lagging behind … big time!” By Mike Jarrett * Maritime transportation and specifically the movement
Cyber-attacks on the rise
Are you ready for this? By Mike Jarrett o, you walk into your office for work. Up to then, it’s an a
ENVIRONMENT
The road to Net-Zero emissions in the Caribbean
Maritime Technologies Cooperation Centres are key components Caribbean seaport operators and manager
Martinique port: major development initiatives in 2025
Next generation gantry cranes to be acquired mplementation of several projects and scheduled upgrade
Effective port resilience in onslaught of Climate Change
Why the delay? … a strategy of preparedness, resilience and adaptability is now imperative for Carib
