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From capacity building to project support: Darwin Telemaque ’s next vision for PMAC

In conversation with Darwin Telemaque — CEO, Antigua Port Authority and Chairman, Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC), at ...

Caribbean ports move toward a common environmental framework

Environmental performance is becoming a strategic priority for Caribbean ports, but measuring progress consistently across the region has remained a ...

BVI Ports Authority targets stronger landside cargo operations with new Port Purcell warehouse project

As Caribbean ports seek to improve cargo throughput without necessarily expanding their waterfront footprint, investment is increasingly shifting toward landside ...

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PMAC 29th Annual General Meeting – Shore power alone won’t decarbonise Caribbean ports

For Caribbean ports, shore power is often framed as an infrastructure challenge: install the connection, bring electricity to the berth and allow ships to switch off their auxiliary engines while...

PMAC 29th Annual General Meeting – Shore power alone won’t decarbonise Caribbean ports

For Caribbean ports, shore power is often framed as an infrastructure challenge: install the connection, bring electricity to

PMAC 29th Annual General Meeting – Shore power alone won’t decarbonise Caribbean ports

For Caribbean ports, shore power is often framed as an infrastructure challenge: install the connection, bring electricity to the berth ...

LAC ’s 2024 port hierarchy reveals more than a stable top tier

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) ’s container port hierarchy has a remarkably familiar top tier. In 2024, Santos remained ...

AI is helping turn fragmented shipping documents into structured data for customs and port systems

From fragmented documents to operational data: where AI fits into shipping digitalization

Shipping’s digital transformation is increasingly exposing a persistent operational problem: critical information may exist, yet remain difficult to use because ...

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AI is helping turn fragmented shipping documents into structured data for customs and port systems

From fragmented documents to operational data: where AI fits into shipping digitalization

Shipping’s digital transformation is increasingly exposing a persistent operational problem: critical information may exist, yet remain difficult to use because ...

Caribbean port strength comes with growing network exposure

The Caribbean remains one of the most strategically important container spaces in Latin America and the Caribbean. Several of the ...

More cargo, fewer calls: Puerto Quetzal’s shifting operating profile

Puerto Quetzal entered 2025 from a stronger volume base, but the more revealing part of its recent performance lies beneath ...

Latin America ’s container recovery masks uneven port trajectories

Latin America and the Caribbean’s container trade has moved back above pre-pandemic levels. But the regional recovery is far from ...

Stronger maritime governance could reinforce Caribbean trade and logistics

The fifth Regional Meeting of Directors and Heads of Maritime Administrations (DIHMAR5), held in Guyana in late June, delivered more ...

Cruise demand remains resilient despite geopolitical uncertainty, Carnival’s latest results suggest

Geopolitical uncertainty, elevated fuel costs and shifting travel patterns continue to shape the operating environment for global cruise operators. Yet ...

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Caribbean ports move toward a common environmental framework

Environmental performance is becoming a strategic priority for Caribbean ports, but measuring progress consistently across the region has remained a ...

Biofuels emerge as the Caribbean’s most realistic maritime transition fuel

As pressure builds on the global shipping industry to reduce emissions, the Caribbean is approaching a critical phase in its ...

Colombia positions itself for the next phase of maritime decarbonisation

Colombia is accelerating preparations for a lower-carbon maritime sector as authorities, industry stakeholders and international partners move into the next ...

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CMA CGM and MSC tighten their grip on Port of Spain ’s container traffic

Two global shipping groups dominated container activity at Port of Spain in 2025, reinforcing the concentration trends shaping Caribbean liner ...

Cruise Executives Are Sending a Clear Warning on Taxes and Passenger Fees

Across the Caribbean and Latin America, discussions around cruise passenger taxes and port fees appear to be entering a more ...

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Cruise demand remains resilient despite geopolitical uncertainty, Carnival’s latest results suggest

Geopolitical uncertainty, elevated fuel costs and shifting travel patterns continue to shape the operating environment for global cruise operators. Yet ...

MSC turns Caribbean culture into a competitive advantage aboard MSC World Europa

As cruise lines compete for market share in the world’s busiest cruise region, differentiation is no longer driven solely by ...

Martinique’s cruise industry looks beyond volume and shifts to value creation

Strong passenger growth, expanding homeport operations and renewed interest from cruise lines are reinforcing Martinique’s position in the Caribbean market. ...

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Caribbean port strength comes with growing network exposure

The Caribbean remains one of the most strategically important container spaces in Latin America and the Caribbean. Several of the ...

Caribbean countries deepen cooperation on Seafarer Training Standards

Caribbean governments are stepping up efforts to strengthen the implementation of international standards governing seafarer training and certification, recognising the ...

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The transformation of decision-making channels in global travel: strategic lessons for the LAC region

Amadeus’ Travel Dreams 2026 report documents the emergence of artificial intelligence as a leading driver of inspiration and decision-making in ...

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Why authenticity may become the Caribbean ’s strongest cruise advantage

Across the Caribbean, destinations continue investing in port infrastructure, terminal upgrades and visitor facilities to accommodate growing cruise traffic. Yet ...

Caribbean Cruise Destinations Are Increasingly Competing as Brands

For decades, Caribbean cruise competition was largely shaped by geography, climate and itinerary logistics. Ports competed for ship calls, destinations ...

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Seatrade Cruise Global 2026. Redefining luxury at sea: how Aman is shaping the ultra-luxury yachting segment

At Seatrade Cruise Global, much of the discussion around cruise development continues to focus on scale, demand and destination strategy. ...

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BVI Ports Authority targets stronger landside cargo operations with new Port Purcell warehouse project

As Caribbean ports seek to improve cargo throughput without necessarily expanding their waterfront footprint, investment is increasingly shifting toward landside ...

LAC ’s 2024 port hierarchy reveals more than a stable top tier

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) ’s container port hierarchy has a remarkably familiar top tier. In 2024, Santos remained ...

More cargo, fewer calls: Puerto Quetzal’s shifting operating profile

Puerto Quetzal entered 2025 from a stronger volume base, but the more revealing part of its recent performance lies beneath ...

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Exploring the maritime ecosystem shaping trade, mobility and blue economy across the Caribbean and Latin America

PMAC 29th Annual General Meeting – Shore power alone won’t decarbonise Caribbean ports

For Caribbean ports, shore power is often framed as an infrastructure challenge: install the connection, bring electricity to the berth ...

AI is helping turn fragmented shipping documents into structured data for customs and port systems

From fragmented documents to operational data: where AI fits into shipping digitalization

Shipping’s digital transformation is increasingly exposing a persistent operational problem: critical information may exist, yet remain difficult to use because ...

Martinique’s Grand Port Unveils Smart Grid to Advance Intelligent Energy Management

The Grand Port Maritime de la Martinique (GPMLM) has inaugurated a new Smart Grid, marking a significant milestone in its ...

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