Registration opens for the 55th CSA Annual General Meeting, Conference & Exhibition

The Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) has officially opened registration for its 55th Annual General Meeting, Conference & Exhibition, scheduled to be held in Paramaribo, Suriname, from October 12-14, 2025.

The flagship event of the CSA calendar, the conference will bring together maritime leaders, decision-makers, and industry professionals from the Caribbean, Latin America, and beyond. This year’s conference, hosted by the Suriname Port Management Company, is expected to draw stakeholders from across the region’s maritime, shipping, and logistics sectors. Sessions will explore a range of critical issues facing the sector, including geopolitical disruptions, port security, green infrastructure, and digital resilience.

Lars Jensen, chief executive director of Vespucci Maritime, will address the session ‘Turmoil in Shipping and Geopolitics – What Comes Next?’ Other highlights include ‘Empathy in a Cutthroat World’ led by Mireille Berggraaf, and ‘Artificial Intelligence in Maritime Operations: Unlocking Efficiency, Safety, and Strategic Advantage’.

The programme also includes panel discussions on intra-Caribbean connectivity, climate-resilient port infrastructure, the implementation of port community systems, and the role of customs in modern maritime trade. A cultural networking event will round out the first day, offering participants the opportunity to experience Surinamese hospitality while building business connections. Day two will feature a series of roundtable discussions covering smart port technology, decarbonisation, cybersecurity, and the future of maritime workforce development.

The exhibition, open throughout the duration of the event, will showcase innovative solutions and services from regional and international partners.

This 55th staging marks a milestone for the CSA and highlights the organisation’s ongoing commitment to strengthening maritime collaboration and growth in the Caribbean. CSA members are encouraged to take advantage of the early bird discount, with full conference passes available for US$800 until August 18. After this date, the regular rate of US$950 will apply until October 8. Onsite registration will be available for US$1,000. Day passes are also available for US$500 per day, increasing to US$550 after October 8.

For observers, early bird registration is US$1,200 until August 18, after which the fee increases to US$1,450 until October 8. Onsite registration will be US$1,500. Observer day passes are available for US$775 per day, rising to US$825 after October 8.

To register and view more information, visit conference.caribbeanshipping.org.