Insights

There is much happening in Guyana, making Georgetown a timely setting for the Caribbean Shipping Association’s 56th Annual General Meeting, Conference and Exhibition, which...

There is significant dialogue in these insights about ships, policy, and trade routes. Let's talk about something just as important but easier to overlook;...

On Thursday, September 24th, the world marked World Maritime Day, and the 2026-2027 biennial theme, "From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence," could not...

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has done more than rattle oil markets. It has quietly exposed the fragility of our regional food...

For decades, Caribbean governments have spoken about increasing intra-regional trade, strengthening food security and reducing dependence on imports from outside the region. Yet one...

Saint Lucia’s maritime space is more than a transportation corridor; it is an economic, environmental, historical, and cultural asset. The planned development of Below...

Currently, two very different stories are playing out in global shipping. One involves a shrinking lake in Panama, and the other involves melting ice...

President Trump signed a memorandum on August 13, opening select categories of U.S. Navy shipbuilding to foreign yards for the first time in decades.

The global shipping industry is drowning in capacity. There is currently more shipping capacity than there is cargo to fill it, yet that oversupply...

Saint Lucia already has the legislative framework for easing costs in our maritime sector. The question is whether boat owners know these concessions exist...

On Saturday, August 1, 2026, Saint Lucia, along with other countries across the region, will commemorate Emancipation Day. This year’s observance features a special...

This past week served as a stark reminder that maritime safety in the Caribbean cannot remain reactive.

On June 23rd, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) launched Carib-SMART-Law, a new program designed to tackle a challenge that many in the maritime industry...

Coming out of the 51st CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting held right here in Saint Lucia, regional leaders agreed to expedite the establishment of...

Saint Lucia’s ports are the lifeblood of our economy, serving as critical gateways for trade, tourism, and national security. Protecting them is a shared...

Recent statistics released by Allianz and highlighted by the World Shipping Council revealed a troubling reality: a container ship fire now occurs approximately every...

Robotics technology has advanced to the point of being able to address the inevitable threats and hardships that arise when humans must work at...

Saint Lucia’s maritime sector is no longer confined to its geographic boundaries; it is increasingly defined by its strategic engagement with regional partners and...

A modernized and robust ship registry framework presents a strategic opportunity for the Government of Saint Lucia to diversify national revenue, strengthen its maritime...

The global maritime industry is feeling the effects of climate change, as drought conditions at the Panama Canal disrupt one of the world’s most...

Saint Lucia’s maritime sector is the core driving force of economic activity, supporting trade, tourism, and regional connectivity. One of the most critical factors...

Saint Lucia’s energy security is inseparable from maritime trade. Unlike larger economies that may produce energy domestically, Saint Lucia relies almost entirely on imported...

The escalation of conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has resulted in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and restrictions across the...