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Caribbean Shipping Association Annual General Meeting set for Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- Plans are well underway for the Caribbean
Shipping Association's (CSA) 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) next
month, October 10 -12 at the Hilton Barbados.
The CSA is
the voice of the region's shipping industry and a major regional forum
in which matters relevant to the growth and development of Caribbean
shipping are discussed.
Officials of the
Assoc...
Shipping company making headway
Shipping company making headway
A new local freight forwarding company aims to ultimately become "a UPS or FedEx of The Bahamas," according to its founder.
In an interview with Guardian Business, Mr. Ship It (MSI) Founder and Managing Director Jurelle Nairn said that MSI, which opened its doors less than four weeks ago, had already received considerable interest with nearly 1,700 registered accounts.
"As of right now we have 1,6...
New fee increases at apd affecting shipping charges
New fee increases at apd affecting shipping charges
By NATARIO McKENZIE
Tribune Business Reporter
nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net
FEE increases at the new Arawak Port Development (APD) affecting shipping companies may soon affect retailers and wholesalers, with one shipping company already announcing new charges due to increased operating costs associated with the port's new tariff structure.
Crowley has announced that due to increased operating cos...
Port expects to charge VAT on shipping-related services
Confirming that the $83 million Nassau Container Port (NCP) expects to add 15 percent to all shipping-related services it provides once value-added tax (VAT) is implemented, the port's CEO said the facility could also see a spike in expenses if the proposed new tax regime comes into effect.
While he has no issues with the government's plans to reform the country's taxation system, Arawak Port Deve...
CS Satira named as new Campbell Shipping vessel
CS Satira named as new Campbell Shipping vessel
WITH the words "I christen you CS Satira", State Minister for Transportation Hope Strachan officially named the latest vessel to be managed by locally headquartered Campbell Shipping Company.
Bahamas playing role in tackling shipping piracy
Bahamas playing role in tackling shipping piracy
THE Memorandum of Understanding on counter-piracy between the governments of the Bahamas and the United States of America will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the country?s position as a leading global Flag State, Minister of Transport Glenys Hanna-Martin said.
Mrs Hanna-Martin said the agreement will strengthen the Bahamas? enforcement reach in volatile shipping areas such as...
Bahamas playing role in tackling shipping piracy
Bahamas playing role in tackling shipping piracy
THE Memorandum of Understanding on counter-piracy between the governments of the Bahamas and the United States of America will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the country's position as a leading global Flag State, Minister of Transport Glenys Hanna-Martin said.
Financial Secretary explains VAT to shipping industry stakeholders
Financial Secretary explains VAT to shipping industry stakeholders...
Chamber of Shipping of America Recognizes Crowley's Explorer Crew for Quick Response to At-Sea Emergency
Chamber of Shipping of America Recognizes Crowley's Explorer Crew for Quick Response to At-Sea Emergency
NEW ORLEANS - The
Crowley Maritime Corp. tugboat Explorer has been awarded with a letter
of commendation from the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) for
assisting a stricken vessel 30 miles west of Providenciales, Turks and
Caicos Islands, in December. Crowley crewmembers quickly responded to
the 20-foot vessel, which had run out of fuel, providing the crew of two
with water, life ja...
Martinique presents maritime plans to regional shipping meeting in Grand Bahama
FREEPORT, The Bahamas
(May 13, 2013) - GAT CARAIBES, a group of transportation companies in
Martinique, will present its strategic plan to the 12th Annual Caribbean
Shipping Executives Conference (CSEC XII),
which opened today at the
Grand Lucayan Beach and Golf Resort on Grand Bahama Island.
Hosted
by the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) from May 13 to 15, shipping
industry executives...