By Kenneth Saunders*

A $450 million MSC1 port investment; A $450 million MSC1 port investment; pier expansion at Celebration Key; and an historic single-day passenger record at  Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) signify positive port trends for The Bahamas in 2026. Substantial port investments and increased visitor arrivals indicate continued growth in the development of maritime resources and a sustained popularity of the destination. These markers reflect investor commitment to The Bahamas’ tourism product.

By Helga Sommer, P.E. and Erik Stromberg

Every port executive has experienced the same conversation. Engineering recommends rehabilitating an aging berth. Operations believes expanding a container yard should take priority. Maintenance reports that electrical systems are becoming increasingly unreliable. Finance reminds everyone that only one or two major projects can be funded this year.

By Deniece M. Aiken*

From the Suez Canal blockage to the Red Sea crisis and the recent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, global events have exposed the Caribbean’s growing vulnerability to disruptions far beyond its shores. From the Suez Canal blockage to the Red Sea crisis and the recent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, global events have exposed the Caribbean’s growing vulnerability to disruptions far beyond its shores.