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Cayman Marks World Maritime Day
We speak with the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry and the Cayman Islands Coast Guard about World Maritime Day 2025, what it means for Cayman, and how the public can take part in the observance today.
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New shipping link with Jamaica will reduce Cayman’s dependence on the US
Seaboard Marine Ltd. has launched a bi-weekly refrigerated consolidation service between Kingston, Jamaica and Grand Cayman, a move designed to lower shipping costs for smaller exporters while addressing Cayman’s dependence on the United States for food imports.
The service – launched on 17 Sept. – will deliver cargo within 36 hours and enables multiple Jamaican exporters to consolidate temperature-sensitive shipments into a single container, sharing costs while maintaining cold chain integrity.
The model is expected to appeal to producers of fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, juices and pharmaceuticals, as well as retailers and restaurants in Cayman that rely on a steady supply of perishable goods.
