Increased water levels in the early months of 2024 gave encouragement to the Panama Canal Authority, so much so that half-way through April, the Authority indicated that it intended to ease restrictions by increasing the limit of daily transits. The new limit will see Panama Canal transits back to 32 ships per day.

MIT commits to growth and development of female staff

Of the 1,156 employees that make up Manzanillo International Terminal (MIT), one of the best facilities in its class worldwide, more than 208 are women functioning effectively, guiding and performing myriad tasks at all levels of the organisation.

By Monique Morrison*

In the dynamic landscape of Caribbean shipping, the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) has emerged as a pivotal force, advocating for gender diversity, and fostering inclusivity within the maritime industry.