LAC eFTI4ALL. Can digital data frameworks support deeper logistics integration across the region?
While global supply chains continue to expand and digitalize, logistics systems across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) remain unevenly connected at the regional level. Discussions during the LAC eFTI4ALL webinar pointed to a recurring challenge: despite strong international linkages, intra-regional integration remains limited, both in terms of physical flows and data exchange. Against this […]
Digital freight and regional integration: what the LAC eFTI4ALL webinar suggests for the regional logistics landscape
As digital transformation continues to reshape global supply chains, the LAC eFTI4ALL webinar, organized by the Collectivité Territoriale de Martinique (CTM) on April 21, 2026, brought together regional and international stakeholders to explore how standardized freight data exchange could support more connected and efficient logistics systems. Positioned at the intersection of European regulatory frameworks and […]
Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 : Caribbean destinations highlight experience-led strategies
At Seatrade Cruise Global, one of the cruise sector’s most influential annual gatherings, Caribbean destinations once again used the event as a platform to engage directly with cruise operators and position themselves within an evolving global market. Interviews conducted on-site with representatives from Saint Martin, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica and the French Caribbean […]
Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 : Cruise industry leaders signal continued growth and evolving priorities
At Seatrade Cruise Global, one of the cruise sector’s flagship gatherings, senior leaders from major cruise companies and industry organizations gathered to discuss the current trajectory of the sector and the forces likely to shape its evolution over the coming years. During the keynote session “The State of the Global Cruise Industry,” held on April […]
Cruise industry leaders representing over 90% of global capacity gather in Miami during FCCA Foundation event
A record number of cruise industry executives gathered in Miami Beach this week as the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association hosted its annual Shining Stars FCCA Foundation Dinner during Seatrade Cruise Global. Held at Papi Steak Miami, the invitation-only event brought together 16 presidents, CEOs and senior executives representing more than 90% of the world’s cruise capacity, […]
Cayman Islands cruise traffic shows stable operations in early 2026
The latest monthly statistics released by the Cayman Islands Port Authority indicate a steady pattern of cruise activity at the Cayman Islands port during the opening months of 2026. Passenger volumes, vessel calls and operational ratios suggest a stable cruise schedule, with traffic levels broadly consistent with those recorded in late 2025. Passenger volumes remain […]
Emerging Cruise Ports Are Reshaping Global Cruise Itineraries
New destinations, evolving tourism trends and infrastructure investments are expanding the geography of global cruise routes. The global cruise industry is entering a new phase of expansion, one increasingly defined by the emergence of new destinations and a broader network of ports. While traditional cruise hubs in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean continue to dominate […]
MSC Cruises: Building the Caribbean’s European Hub — From Fort-de-France to La Romana
In conversation with Patrick Pourbaix — Managing Director, MSC Cruises & Explora Journeys France & Monaco There is a statistic that Patrick Pourbaix, CEO of MSC Cruises France, delivers with quiet confidence — and it stops every conversation cold. “Caribbean islanders are the world’s biggest cruise enthusiasts,” he says, seated aboard the MSC Virtuosa in […]
Brazil expands maritime and inland logistics with new shipbuilding investments
Brazil is reinforcing its maritime and inland transport infrastructure through a new round of investments approved by the country’s Merchant Marine Fund (FMM), aimed at strengthening shipbuilding capacity, expanding port-related infrastructure and improving river navigation across key regions of the country. During the 62nd meeting of the fund’s board, held on 18 March, the Brazilian […]
Ports across Latin America hit record cargo volumes as nearshoring reshapes trade routes
Ports across Latin America recorded historic cargo volumes in 2025, reflecting a broader transformation in global trade patterns. Capacity expansions, stronger Asia–Americas shipping connections and shifting supply chains are driving sustained growth across some of the region’s most strategic maritime gateways. Terminals operated by DP World across Latin America posted record throughput levels during the […]
Caribbean port leaders to meet in Suriname for PMAC Annual General Meeting 2026 as industry faces global transition
Port authorities, maritime operators and industry stakeholders from across the Caribbean will gather in Paramaribo this July for the 29th Annual General Meeting of the Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC). Scheduled to take place from 8 to 10 July 2026 at the Royal Torarica Hotel, the event will be hosted by PMAC in […]
Suriname launches national port digitalisation programme to strengthen logistics competitiveness
Suriname has officially begun implementing a National Port Community System (PCS), marking a major step in the digital transformation of its maritime logistics infrastructure. The initiative, centred on the Dr. Jules Sedney Haven in Paramaribo, aims to modernise port operations, improve logistics efficiency and strengthen the country’s international trade competitiveness. The PCS forms part of […]