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SAJ showcases canine and security services at JAMPRO exporter session

Published:Tuesday | July 8, 2025 | 12:07 AM
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President of the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ), Corah Ann Robertson-Sylvester (second left), shares a moment with (from left) Delaine Morgan, manager of exporter facilitation at JAMPRO; Jean Hinds-Bell, SAJ’s internal audit and strategic services
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President of the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ), Corah Ann Robertson-Sylvester (second left), shares a moment with (from left) Delaine Morgan, manager of exporter facilitation at JAMPRO; Jean Hinds-Bell, SAJ’s internal audit and strategic services officer; Sonja Linton, vice president of exports at JAMPRO; and Dionne Mason-Gordon, member services manager at the SAJ, during JAMPRO’s Exporter Information Session.
SAJ member company ADVANTUM was represented at the JAMPRO Export Information Session by Tsahai Morgan, communications and marketing executive, and Russhaun Thomas, business analyst, who engaged attendees at the company’s information desk.
SAJ member company ADVANTUM was represented at the JAMPRO Export Information Session by Tsahai Morgan, communications and marketing executive, and Russhaun Thomas, business analyst, who engaged attendees at the company’s information desk.
Dionne Mason-Gordon (left), member services manager at the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ), shares insights on the SAJ’s Canine Division with Nicola Johnson of PBAS Ltd, during a visit to the association’s booth at JAMPRO’s Exporter Information
Dionne Mason-Gordon (left), member services manager at the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ), shares insights on the SAJ’s Canine Division with Nicola Johnson of PBAS Ltd, during a visit to the association’s booth at JAMPRO’s Exporter Information Session.
Corah Ann Robertson-Sylvester (centre), chief executive officer of Seaboard Freight and Shipping Jamaica and president of the SAJ, shares a moment with her team during the JAMPRO Exporter Information Session. Pictured with her are Adrian McIntosh, sales an
Corah Ann Robertson-Sylvester (centre), chief executive officer of Seaboard Freight and Shipping Jamaica and president of the SAJ, shares a moment with her team during the JAMPRO Exporter Information Session. Pictured with her are Adrian McIntosh, sales and logistics executive, and Coreen Williams, director of sales and marketing.
Jean Hinds-Bell, internal audit and strategic services officer (left), and Dionne Mason-Gordon, member services manager (right), of the SAJ share a moment with valued customer Barbara Scarlett of Roystar Shipping during the JAMPRO Exporter Information Se
Jean Hinds-Bell, internal audit and strategic services officer (left), and Dionne Mason-Gordon, member services manager (right), of the SAJ share a moment with valued customer Barbara Scarlett of Roystar Shipping during the JAMPRO Exporter Information Session.
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THE SHIPPING Association of Jamaica (SAJ) showcased its canine and security service offerings during the recent Exporter Information Session hosted by JAMPRO at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel. Designed to support and safeguard Jamaica’s export ecosystem, the SAJ’s services provide essential pre-export cargo screening and site-protection solutions that ensure compliance, safety, and operational efficiency throughout the supply chain.

The forum brought together key stakeholders from across the export value chain, including exporters, logistics providers, the Jamaica Customs Agency, terminal operators, and other support organisations, to share critical insights into the export process.

“The SAJ’s presence underscored its ongoing commitment to national development through tailored services that support businesses, secure cargo, and promote compliance with international trade and security regulations,” said SAJ General Manager Terrence Brooks.

The SAJ’s Canine Division specialises in pre-export cargo screening, vehicle and facility inspections, personnel screening, and the deployment of highly trained detection dogs. These services play a vital role in ensuring that cargo remains free of contraband and other illicit threats before leaving Jamaica’s shores, helping exporters meet international security standards while facilitating smooth cross-border trade. Available 24/7, the Canine Division maintains rapid-response capabilities at Jamaica’s busiest ports and trade hubs.

Through its Canine Division and Security Services arm, the SAJ offers comprehensive protective solutions for exporters, event organisers, residential clients and commercial businesses.

“We have a team of elite detection dogs,” Brooks noted. “Each dog is paired with an experienced handler, including ex-military and law-enforcement professionals, to deliver confidential, client-focused service.”

Complementing its canine operations, the SAJ also provides professional security services for a wide range of sectors. This includes the deployment of armed and unarmed guards to commercial, residential, and industrial locations, as well as canine support for events and perimeter control.

These services are supported by digital patrol verification technologies such as smartphone tracking and QR code check-ins. Clients benefit from real-time reporting that enhances transparency, accountability, and overall security oversight.

“Our services go beyond physical presence. They are smart, tech-enabled solutions designed to deliver measurable value,” Brooks explained. “We understand the evolving security needs of Jamaica’s residential and business landscape and are committed to meeting those demands.”

The SAJ’s participation in the JAMPRO forum forms part of its broader strategy to strengthen engagement with export stakeholders and promote service offerings that drive compliance, resilience, and sustainable growth within the logistics and shipping sector.