Trinidad shipping AGM convenes
Cargo Consolidators shared updates from the Shipping Association of Trinidad and Tobago’s AGM and logistics conference held at the Hyatt Regency, highlighting active regional dialogue on shipping and port issues. These peer forums are where local carrier constraints and opportunities get aired face‑to‑face. (x.com)
The Shipping Association of Trinidad & Tobago ran its 88th Annual General Meeting alongside its inaugural Shipping & Logistics Conference at the Hyatt Regency in Port of Spain on March 26–27, 2026. (shipping.co.tt) The Honourable Jearlean John, Minister of Works and Infrastructure, delivered the day‑one feature address calling for port modernisation under Government’s Revitalisation Plan, accelerated digitalisation across the maritime sector, and investment in structured training and succession planning. (youtube.com) Senator the Honourable Satyakama Maharaj was scheduled as the day‑two feature speaker, signalling ministerial engagement on trade, investment and tourism policy at the two‑day meeting. (shipping.co.tt) International and technical speakers on the roster included maritime consultant Lars Jensen and Dr. Jan Hoffmann, Global Lead for Maritime Transport and Ports at the World Bank, with agenda sessions explicitly covering “Trade Facilitation” and “Leveraging Technology in Logistics.” (shipping.co.tt) Event listings and tags for the SATT conference singled out carriers, logistics, marine performance and seaboard trade as focal topics, reflecting the forum’s mandate to surface carrier constraints, port performance issues and operational bottlenecks in face‑to‑face sessions. (shipping.co.tt) Cargo Consolidators Agency Ltd., a SATT member established in 1976 with multiple offices in Trinidad, participated in the AGM and conference messaging and maintains a longstanding presence in local freight forwarding and consolidation services. (shipping.co.tt)
