LAC eFTI4ALL. How logistics inefficiencies are shaping industrial competitiveness across the region
Across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), industrial activity remains closely tied to the performance of logistics systems. For many companies, supply chains depend heavily on imports, exposing operations to delays, uncertainty, and fluctuating costs. Discussions during the LAC eFTI4ALL webinar highlighted how these constraints go beyond operational challenges. They point to a broader issue: […]
Martinique consolidates its cruise infrastructure to support growing traffic and expanded operations
The close of the 2025–2026 cruise season in Martinique highlights a continued rise in traffic levels, with 568,348 passengers recorded and an increase in port calls compared to the previous season, according to the official announcement. Beyond these figures, the trajectory points to a broader shift: the destination is moving from growth momentum to structural […]
LAC eFTI4ALL. From paper to data: what digital freight frameworks could change in logistics operations
Across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), freight operations continue to rely heavily on paper-based processes, despite ongoing efforts to modernize logistics systems. From transport documents to administrative checks, information is often handled through fragmented workflows that limit visibility and slow down operations. During the LAC eFTI4ALL webinar, these constraints were highlighted as part of […]
Seatrade Cruise Global 2026. Beyond passenger numbers: rethinking value creation in cruise calls
At Seatrade Cruise Global, discussions around cruise growth and passenger volumes often dominate the agenda. Yet during the session “Maximising the Benefits of Cruise Calls: Time Ashore, Spend & Impact,” held on April 13 at the Sunset Vista Salon, the conversation shifted toward a more nuanced question: how is value actually created during a port […]
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 […]