Neil Smith: A third-generation force in the Shipping Association of Jamaica
NEIL SMITH continues a legacy that spans three generations in the Shipping Association of Jamaica’s (SAJ) managing committee. Raised in Florida, the Shipping Services Group of Companies chief executive spent summers working alongside his father, Erol Smith, and grandfather, Reginald Smith, providing him with a firsthand understanding of the maritime […]
Expedited shipping: Do the benefits outweigh the cost?
With the rush of the festive season now behind us, many businesses are able to consider some of the possible gaps in service delivery experienced during the heightened shipping period. It is not uncommon for the November to December period to be met with shipping delays due to increased demand […]
New commissioner speaks to industry stakeholders
The Shipping Association of Jamaica along with its member companies, Lasocean Agencies Limited and Adolph Levy & Brothers Limited, hosted Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner of Customs Velma Ricketts Walker on July 26. The occasion was a Lunch and Learn Seminar titled, ‘Positive Advancements at Jamaica Customs’. More than 80 […]