Committed to fostering excellence

The Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) has always been committed to fostering excellence within our industry, and this year has been no exception. Our primary focus has been on training and education, recognizing that an informed and skilled workforce is crucial to the growth and sustainability of our maritime sector. Through a variety of training workshops, initiatives, and partnerships, we continue to empower our members with the requisite knowledge and skills to navigate the complex waters of global trade.

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The Panama Canal is Open

By Alexei Oduber, Managing Director, GAC Panama

Amid misinformation, rumour and false reports that the Panama Canal has closed, it's essential to set the record straight – the Canal is fully operational and functioning seamlessly.

Since February of this year, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced the implementation of limited transit drafts, a practice it has employed many times in the past during the summer season and periods of restricted water levels.

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Rising sea levels, should we be concerned?

Caribbean Maritime’s cover story in the previous edition of the magazine focused on decarbonization. But there is a counter argument. This magazine does not set out to deliberately court controversy, and this is not the aim of this article. This article seeks to offer a different and, perhaps, contrarian perspective to a global concern about rising sea levels.

By Gary Gimson

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