Former Governor-General Sir Howard Cooke (centre), displays his copy of 'The History of the Shipping Association of Jamaica' after he officially launched the book on Friday, January 12 at the Devonshire, Devon House. Looking on are (from left): Robert Bell, past president of the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ); Michael Bernard, SAJ president; Senator Anthony Johnson, author of the book; and Corah-Ann Robertson-Sylvester, chief executive officer of Seaboard Freight and Shipping Ja. Ltd., major sponsor of the function. - Contributed
The Shipping Association of Jamaica will relaunch its monthly Lunch and Learn series today. Launched in mid-2006 to raise awareness among shipping industry personnel, particularly newcomers to the industry at the junior and mid-management levels, the Lunch and Learn series has become a staple on not only the shipping industry calendar, but those of affiliated industries.
The idea behind the Lunch and Learn sessions is that during an hour-long lunch session, members and affiliates of the shipping industry are informed about various issues and developments relating to the sector. It is expected to be an informal exchange of ideas and information as the association seeks to educate and develop industry stakeholders and employees, by engaging experts who possess extensive experience and knowledge in various aspects of the maritime transport field.
Port Security Agenda
This month's seminar entitled, 'America's Port Security Agenda: Implications for U.S.-Caribbean Trade', will be delivered by Andrea M. Ewart, international trade attorney and customs consultant out of Washington, D.C. Mrs. Ewart has decades of experience in the trade and customs arenas, with particular emphasis on the Caribbean, and has also presented and written numerous articles for Caribbean audiences about the CARICOM Single Market and Economy and other trade agreements and their implications for Caribbean businesses.
This month's seminar is being hosted with the kind sponsorship of Assessment Recoveries Limited. In the upcoming months other topics to be presented include: 'Threats to maritime security: terrorism and criminal activity', 'Kingston as a regional 'hub port': competitive or comparative advantage?', 'The 'missing links' in Jamaica's
logistics supply chain', among others.
cruise and outports schedule
| vessel | Port | Date |
JAMAICA FREIGHT
MV Seaboard Voyager | Montego Bay | 16/01 |
| MV Seaboard Venture | Montego Bay | 19/01 |
LANNAMAN & MORRIS
Carnival Conquest | Montego Bay | 17/01 |
| Costa Magica | Ocho Rios | 18/01 |
| Imagination | Ocho Rios | 18/01 |
| Carnival Victory | Ocho Rios | 19/01 |
| Coral Princess | Ocho Rios | 20/01 |
| Aida Aura | Montego Bay | 20/01 |
SEABOARD JAMAICA
Seaboard Voyager | Montego Bay | 16/01 |
| Seaboard Venture | Montego Bay | 19/01 |
