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IMO as a global regulatory agency

Published:Tuesday | September 23, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Every year at this time Jamaica joins the rest of the world to celebrate World Maritime Week which climaxes into World Maritime Day on the last Thursday of September.

CMI bursting at the seams as public embraces logistics hub concept

Published:Tuesday | September 16, 2014 | 12:00 AM

The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) is reporting that it is now oversubscribed for all its programmes, especially its master and bachelor of science degree programmes in logistics and supply chain management.

Kingston Wharves outlines plans for logistics centre

Published:Tuesday | September 9, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) last Wednesday outlined plans for the establishment of a total logistics complex in Newport West and further expansion of its port facility during a stakeholders meeting with members of the Shipping Association of Jamaica...

SAJ hosts 75th anniversary back-to-school health fair

Published:Tuesday | September 2, 2014 | 12:00 AM

More than 200 students living in the Greenwich Town community of St Andrew benefited from the Shipping Association of Jamaica's (SAJ) 75th anniversary back-to-school health fair, held on August 22 and 23, 2014.

Caribbean Shipowners Association adopts 2014 peak season surcharge

Published:Tuesday | August 26, 2014 | 12:00 AM

The members of the Caribbean Ship Owners Association have adopted a voluntary guideline calling for the implementation of a 2014 peak season surcharge (PSS)....

Bertrand Smith - laying the foundation for a modern legal framework for Jamaica's shipping sector

Published:Tuesday | August 19, 2014 | 12:00 AM

It was an opportunity of a lifetime that steered his professional success.Bertrand Smith, director, legal affairs at the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), known to most persons as 'Bert', has been in the maritime industry for more than 20 years ...

CMI gets support from Shanghai Maritime University

Published:Tuesday | August 12, 2014 | 12:00 AM

The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), in its transitional phase towards acquiring university status, is to receive additional academic support through a partnership with the Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) in China...

CMI awards scholarship to Miss Jamaica contestant

Published:Tuesday | August 5, 2014 | 12:00 AM

The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) has awarded Miss Jamaica World 2014 contestant, Toni-Ann Oliver, with a $1-million scholarship to pursue a master of science degree in logistics and supply chain management.

CMI offers Mandarin to create logistics hub-ready workforce

Published:Tuesday | August 5, 2014 | 12:00 AM

As of September 2014, the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) will offer Mandarin as a core course to all students enrolled at the institute.

CMI awards scholarship to Miss Jamaica contestant

Published:Tuesday | August 5, 2014 | 12:00 AM

The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) has awarded Miss Jamaica World 2014 contestant, Toni-Ann Oliver, with a $1-million scholarship to pursue a master of science degree in logistics and supply chain management.

CMI offers Mandarin to create logistics hub-ready workforce

Published:Tuesday | August 5, 2014 | 12:00 AM

As of September 2014, the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) will offer Mandarin as a core course to all students enrolled at the institute.

DOMINO CHAMPS!

Published:Tuesday | July 29, 2014 | 12:00 AM

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Loxley Tulloch - a natural leader

Published:Tuesday | July 29, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Growing up, Loxley Tulloch, general manager of Gateway Shipping, said he dreamt of becoming someone who was in charge...

SAJ says, thank you!

Published:Tuesday | July 22, 2014 | 12:00 AM

The scenic Palisadoes, cool sea breeze and an institute of higher learning provided the perfect setting for the successful staging of the Shipping Association of Jamaica's (SAJ) 75th Anniversary 5K Run/Walk.As the sun rose on...

SAJ says, thank you!

Published:Tuesday | July 22, 2014 | 12:00 AM

The scenic Palisadoes, cool sea breeze and an institute of higher learning provided the perfect setting for the successful staging of the Shipping Association of Jamaica's (SAJ) 75th Anniversary 5K Run/Walk.As the sun rose on...

Maritime Authority of Jamaica's legal officer graduates with distinction

Published:Tuesday | July 15, 2014 | 12:00 AM

From a class of 33 lawyers from 25 countries, the Jamaican representative, Vannessia Stewart, was awarded the prize for Best Overall Performance at the International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) located in Malta.Earlier this month, legal officer...

SAJ members cop JEA awards

Published:Tuesday | July 8, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Jamaica Exporters' Association Award Banquet 2014...

Highlights from the SAJ's 75th Anniversary Run/Walk

Published:Tuesday | July 8, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Highlights from the SAJ's 75th Anniversary Run/WalkWalkers repeat their pledge ahead of the start of the Shipping Association of Jamaica's (SAJ) 75th anniversary 5K Run/Walk held at the Caribbean Maritime Institute on June 28.

Captain Michael Belcher retires from KCT - Passes baton to Dwane Forrester

Published:Tuesday | July 1, 2014 | 12:00 AM

After more than five decades as one of the vital forces behind the development of Jamaican ports, Captain Michael Belcher, managing director of the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT), has retired from the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), effective June...

Kingston Wharves puts plans for logistics hub into action

Published:Tuesday | June 24, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Shareholders of the Kingston Wharves Limited Group (KWL Group) were briefed at its annual general meeting (AGM) earlier last Wednesday on the advancing plans for the company's launch ...

We salute all seafarers

Published:Tuesday | June 24, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Without the contribution of seafarers, half the world would freeze and the other half would starve.June 25 is observed globally as the Day of the Seafarer...

Women need training to survive in maritime sector - Jamaicans tell international conference

Published:Tuesday | June 17, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Women have a significant role to play in the development of the maritime sector in the Caribbean region, but in order to survive and thrive, they need access to professional training and education systems backed by internationally recognised ...

Harbour Sharks record first win

Published:Tuesday | June 10, 2014 | 12:00 AM

The shipping industry's football team, 'Harbour Sharks', recorded its first win in the Business House Division Two League. The team, which comprises members of KCT Services Limited and the Shipping Association of Jamaica, recorded a 4-1 win over Pepsi at Collie Smith Drive last Tuesday....

CMI to offer postgraduate diploma to ready teachers for CAPE logistics

Published:Tuesday | June 3, 2014 | 12:00 AM

The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) has expanded its programme offerings to include a postgraduate diploma in logistics and supply chain management...

Kingston Wharves to undertake multibillion-dollar expansion

Published:Tuesday | May 27, 2014 | 12:00 AM

Grantley Stephenson, chairman and chief executive officer of the Kingston Wharves Group, has signalled the company's intent to undertake an aggressive plan of expansion over the next five years. ...

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