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COVID-19: Lasting impacts, long-term implications

By Jan Sierhuis

Even before COVID-19 got to its second anniversary, it had already severely disrupted global trade. The reason is simple: trade and tourism are Even before COVID-19 got to its second anniversary, it had already severely disrupted global trade.

Financing Caribbean port development

COVID-19 further emptied the coffers of most Caribbean governments. More than ever, Caribbean ports will have to depend on private funding for sustainable port investments through public-private partnerships (PPPs).

Cyberattacks on the rise…Are you ready for this?

By Mike Jarrett

You walk into your office for work. Up to that point, You walk into your office for work. Up to that point, it’s an average Monday morning.You are met at the door by visibly concerned members of staff.

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Guadeloupe: Jarry upgrade scheduled for 2022

Berth 12 at Guadeloupe’s Port of Jarry is scheduled for a major upgrade in the year ahead. The project will allow the main seaport in Guadeloupe to handle 6,900 TEU container ships at full load under optimal operating conditions (instead of 80% as is now the case).

Preview '22: Cartagena meets 2022 challenges with strategic planning

The Port of Cartagena, the second largest container terminal in the Caribbean, after Panama, sees its biggest challenge in 2022 as sustaining its global reputation for efficiency and reliability, while riding the current waves of disruptions caused by the global pandemic.

CIP priorities for 2022: Capacity building, disaster risk management, empowerment

By Mike Jarrett

Indications are that despite the sustained displacements created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the rise of a resilient Inter-American Committee on Ports (CIP) of the Organization of the American States will continue through 2022.