Tue | Oct 21, 2025

Shipping

Shipping Schedule

Published:Tuesday | November 16, 2021 | 12:08 AM

CMA CGM VESSELS ETA KINGSTON MICHELANGELO TRADER 16/11 VEGA SACHSEN 16/11 AS FIORELLA 16/11 CMA CGM PUERTO ANTIOQUIA 16/11 WATERMARK ST GEORGE 17/11 CMA CGM...

Tributes to Robert Bell

Published:Thursday | November 18, 2021 | 9:47 AM

He was my mentor I was introduced to Robert Bell when I entered the shipping industry in 1964. From the very first day, Robert welcomed me unto the waterfront. At the time, he was with the Lascelles Group, which operated Church Street Wharf and...

Remembering shipping icon Robert Bell

Published:Tuesday | November 16, 2021 | 12:08 AM

“Our shipping industry thrives on respect, mentorship and encouragement,” Robert Bell once insisted, noting that the industry’s traditions of mutual respect and fraternity must be passed on to future generations. Bell, a former chairman of the...

KWL cops international port award for technology and innovation

Published:Tuesday | November 9, 2021 | 12:07 AM

Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) copped the 2021 Port Industry Award of Excellence for Technology and Innovation recently. The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) and the Secretariat of Inter-American Committee on Ports (S/CIP) of the...

Shipping Schedule

Published:Tuesday | November 9, 2021 | 12:07 AM

CMA CGM VESSELS ETA KINGSTON SEASPAN OCEANIA 08/11 CMA CGM VENTANIA 09/11 JANINA 09/11 HARIS 09/11 CMA CGM AMERICA 10/11 LETAVIA 10/11 SC MARIGOT 10/11 NADJA...

Factors to consider when selecting a freight forwarder

Published:Tuesday | November 2, 2021 | 12:06 AM

Selecting a carrier to handle your shipping needs can be a tough decision, especially if you do not understand the importance of freight forwarding, which is the coordination and shipment of goods between places. While freight forwarders are...

Shipping Schedule

Published:Tuesday | November 2, 2021 | 12:06 AM

NOVEMBER 2-8, 2021 CMA CGM VESSELS ETA KINGSTON VEGA SACHSEN 02/11 MICHELANGELO TRADER 02/11 MATHILDE SCHULTE 02/11 SEABOARD SUN 02/11 CONTSHIP ZOE 02/11 CMA CGM VENTANIA 02/11 COSCO GUANGZHOU 03/11 SEASPAN OCEANIA 03/11 CAROLINA STAR 03/11...

Shipping Schedule

Published:Tuesday | October 26, 2021 | 12:05 AM

CMA CGM VESSELS ETA KINGSTON NADJA 26/10 HAMBURG TRADER 26/10 AS FIORELLA 26/10 APL PARIS 27/10 LUTETIA 27/10 SEABOARD SUN 27/10 FALMOUTH 27/10 RHODOS...

Understanding sea freight and its impact on your business (Pt 2)

Published:Tuesday | October 26, 2021 | 12:05 AM

In part two of this discussion, we will explore the benefits and potential downsides of sea freight which businesses and individuals should consider when making transportation decisions. The types of goods that can be transported by sea freight...

Cadets miss out on sea time due to pandemic travel restrictions

Published:Tuesday | October 19, 2021 | 12:05 AM

Restrictions on crew change and repatriations are impacting cadets at a time when the shipping industry needs to recruit more young people. Crew travel problems can affect cadet training by preventing them from reaching ship placements to gain...

Almost 600 people vaccinated during Newport West blitz

Published:Tuesday | October 19, 2021 | 12:05 AM

The recent vaccination blitz in Newport West resulted in the inoculation of nearly 600 persons. The blitz was staged by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, in partnership with the Port Authority of Jamaica, Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL), Kingston...

Shipping Schedule

Published:Tuesday | October 19, 2021 | 12:05 AM

CMA CGM VESSELS ETA KINGSTON CONTSHIP PAX 19/10 JANINA 19/10 KALAMATA TRADER 19/10 CMA CGM HYDRA 19/10 MANDALAY 19/10 MIDNIGHT CZAR 20/10 WATERMARK ST GEORGE 20/10 KATHERINE...

Peak shipping season: Here’s how it affects you

Published:Tuesday | October 12, 2021 | 12:05 AM

The holiday season approaches and while many people are planning to get ahead of the rush, those in the shipping and logistics industry are already in the thick of it. Peak season for the industry happens around August to October. The bustle...

Shipping Schedule

Published:Tuesday | October 12, 2021 | 12:05 AM

CMA CGM VESSELS ETA KINGSTON INDUSTRIAL ROYAL 12/10 VEGA SACHSEN 12/10 BF LETICIA 12/10 CMA CGM PUERTO ANTIOQUIA 12/10 MIDNIGHT CZAR 12/10 CMA CGM HYDRA 13/10 X-PRESS SHANNON...

The Anderson family: Three generations of port workers

Published:Tuesday | October 5, 2021 | 12:06 AM

Samuel Anderson dedicated his life to the shipping industry, spending over three decades working at the port of Kingston. Little did Anderson know that his spell there would make him the forerunner of his family’s involvement which spans three...

Shipping Schedule

Published:Tuesday | October 5, 2021 | 12:05 AM

CMA CGM VESSELS ETA KINGSTON CMA CGM FORT DE FRANCE 05/10 NADJA 05/10 HAMBURG TRADER 05/10 AS FIORELLA 05/10 WATERMARK T GEORGE 05/10 HARIS 05/10 CONTSHIP ICE 05/10 MIDNIGHT...

Two-day vaccination blitz for Newport West shipping community begins

Published:Tuesday | September 28, 2021 | 12:09 AM

Interests in Newport West, the island’s shipping hub, are encouraging their workforce to get vaccinated at a pop-up vaccination blitz in the community on Tuesday, September 28, and Wednesday, September 29. The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ two-...

Shipping Schedule

Published:Tuesday | September 28, 2021 | 12:08 AM

CMA CGM VESSELS ETA KINGSTON JANINA 28/09 CONTSHIP PAX 28/09 MATHILDE SCHULTE 28/09 SC MARIGOT 28/09 SEASPAN OCEANIA 29/09 OLIVIA I 29/09 AS FEDERICA 29/09 BOMAR REBECCA 30/09 APL LE HAVRE...

Shipping Schedule

Published:Tuesday | September 21, 2021 | 12:06 AM

CMA CGM VESSELS ETA KINGSTON VEGA SACHSEN 21/09 CONTSHIP ZOE 21/09 CONTSHIP ICE 22/09 LETAVIA 22/09 ALEXIS 22/09 MIDNIGHT CZAR 23/09 AS FILIPPA 23/09 ORINOCO...

Understanding sea freight and its impact on your business – Pt 1

Published:Tuesday | September 21, 2021 | 12:05 AM

For many businesses, international shipping is the ultimate goal to achieve a larger customer base and increased revenue. However, for that to happen, there must be consideration given to the best way to get their goods delivered into the hands of...

Importing a motor vehicle

Published:Tuesday | September 14, 2021 | 12:06 AM

Many people opt to import a motor vehicle, whether due to preference or cost-effectiveness. However, it’s important to note that there are several steps that must be followed to ensure the process moves smoothly. The first move for anyone bringing...

Shipping Schedule

Published:Tuesday | September 14, 2021 | 12:05 AM

CMA CGM VESSELS ETA KINGSTON LETAVIA 14/09 HAMBURG TRADER 14/09 AS FIORELLA 14/09 KALAMATA TRADER 14/09 AS FEDERICA 14/09 CMA CGM VENTANIA 14/09 MARINER 15/09 EXPRESS FRANCE 15/09 EXPRESS BRAZIL 15/09 X-PRESS SHANNON 15/09 KRISTINA 15/09 CONTSHIP...

What is a customs broker, and do you need one? (Pt 2)

Published:Tuesday | September 7, 2021 | 12:05 AM

In part two of this discussion, we will explore the possibility of clearing Customs without the use of a broker in Jamaica and highlight the point at which their expertise and experience are required. A customs broker can be of enormous benefit to...

Shipping Schedule

Published:Tuesday | September 7, 2021 | 12:05 AM

CMA CGM VESSELS ETA KINGSTON CONTSHIP PAX 07/09 VEGA VELA 07/09 BOMAR REBECCA 07/09 AS FILIPPA 07/09 CMA CGM TAGE 08/09 CAROLINA STAR 08/09 KONRAD...

What is a customs broker, and do you need one? (Pt 1)

Published:Tuesday | August 31, 2021 | 12:06 AM

Whether it’s personal effects or items for business, clearing Customs is an important aspect of importing goods into, or exporting from, a country. It is a procedure that may seem daunting to most, having specific requirements and documentation...

Pages

Subscribe to Shipping