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 […]
Global capital targets port infrastructure as investment forum launches in São Paulo
On 13 April 2026, São Paulo will host a new international forum designed to connect global investors with port infrastructure projects. The IAPORTS Investment Round 2026, organised by International Association of Port Development in partnership with B3 – São Paulo Stock Exchange, will bring together decision-makers from across the maritime, infrastructure and financial sectors to […]
Guyana positioning itself on the global cruise tourism map
Recent cruise ship arrivals and ongoing port infrastructure developments highlight the country’s growing ambitions within the global cruise industry. Guyana is gradually positioning itself as an emerging destination within the global cruise tourism market, following the recent arrival of several cruise vessels that signal increasing international interest in the South American country. According to Minister […]
New Port Call Optimization framework aims to streamline maritime operations
Ports and shipping organisations have unveiled the first global framework to standardise port call data, aiming to improve berth-to-berth navigation, optimise port operations and reduce emissions across the maritime supply chain. A long-standing data gap in global port operations For decades, maritime operations have relied on a complex web of port-specific data systems. Each port […]
Cargo flows highlight the Cayman Islands reliance on maritime logistics
The latest cargo statistics released by the Cayman Islands Port Authority provide a revealing snapshot of how maritime logistics sustain the economy of the Cayman Islands. Nearly 500,000 tonnes of cargo pass through the territory’s ports each year, alongside tens of millions of gallons of imported fuel, underscoring the critical role played by maritime supply […]
Belize’s offshore cruise model handles over one million passengers without a deep-water terminal
Tourism has become one of the central pillars of the economy in Belize, supported by both overnight visitors and a large volume of cruise passengers arriving in the country each year. In 2019, the destination recorded more than 500,000 overnight tourists, while cruise arrivals surpassed one million passengers for the fourth consecutive year, according to […]
Marseille Fos strengthens logistics cooperation with French Caribbean ports
A new cooperation agreement between the Port of Marseille Fos and French Caribbean ports aims to reinforce logistics connectivity and secure maritime supply chains linking mainland France with the Caribbean basin. The initiative reflects growing efforts among port authorities to strengthen strategic shipping corridors and improve the resilience of logistics networks serving island economies. The […]
Puerto Plata strengthens its position in the Caribbean cruise network
Cruise activity in Puerto Plata continues to gain momentum as the Dominican Republic strengthens its ambitions to position itself as a major maritime tourism hub in the Caribbean. Recent calls at the Taíno Bay cruise terminal highlight the growing presence of major international cruise operators in the country’s northern port. Two large cruise ships recently […]
Sint Maarten ’s Cruise and Air Passenger Traffic Surges in 2025, Reinforcing Its Caribbean Hub Role
Tourism flows through Sint Maarten showed strong growth in 2025, with both cruise and air passenger arrivals increasing and reaffirming the island’s strategic position within the northeastern Caribbean tourism and transport network. New statistics released by the government’s Department of Statistics indicate that the territory welcomed nearly 1.6 million cruise visitors and more than 855,000 […]
Grand Turk reinforces its strategic role in Eastern Caribbean cruise itineraries
The Grand Turk Cruise Center continues to strengthen its position within the Eastern Caribbean cruise network, according to the latest Half-Year Cruise Report 2025 released by the Turks and Caicos Islands Statistics Authority. The data confirms that cruise activity at the port has not only recovered from the pandemic years but is now surpassing pre-COVID […]
Barbados Port: from cruise hub to logistics engine in the Caribbean
Barbados has long been recognised as one of the Caribbean’s leading cruise destinations. Yet behind the visible recovery of passenger traffic, a quieter but more structural transformation is underway. The latest operational data from Barbados Port Inc. reveals a port that is steadily repositioning itself—not just as a tourism gateway, but as an increasingly important […]
Cruise Industry has changed: floating cities redefining Caribbean competitiveness
The cruise industry is no longer what it used to be. What was once a relatively simple tourism segment has evolved into a complex, globalized system—one that now reshapes how Caribbean destinations compete, invest, and position themselves. Speaking in the FCCA Leadership Series, Micky Arison offers a rare, long-view perspective on this transformation. “It’s much […]