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300+ Delegates in Fort Lauderdale for Shipping Executive Conference
Over 300 shipping and logistics leaders from across the Caribbean, Latin America, and the United States are attending the 23rd Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference (CSEC), hosted by the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA), in Fort Lauderdale this week.
Scheduled for May 19–20, 2025, at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, the conference will explore the critical forces shaping the regional and global maritime industry. This year’s conference comes at a time of accelerating change for the maritime sector.
Over two days, attendees will engage in dialogue on a wide range of pressing topics including artificial intelligence, trade policy, climate resilience, cruise competitiveness, maritime security, and global supply chain disruptions.
The event will open with formal remarks from CSA President William Brown and CSA General Manager Milaika Capella Ras, followed by guest addresses from Hon. Hazelle P. Rogers, C.D., Broward County Commissioner for District 9, and Joseph Morris, CEO and Port Director of Port Everglades. The opening ceremony will also include the presentation of new delegates.
“As a proud Jamaican and a Broward County Commissioner, I am honored to welcome the Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference to Fort Lauderdale,” said Hazelle P. Rogers, Broward County Commissioner for District 9. “By choosing our County, once again, to host their conference, the Caribbean Shipping Association recognizes everyone under the sun and how inviting our community is for doing business and participating in leisure activities.”
Echoing this warm welcome and reinforcing the region’s commercial readiness, Port Everglades leadership also emphasized the port’s strategic importance to Caribbean trade.
“As the leading gateway between the United States of America and the Caribbean, we value our strong trade partnership with the Caribbean Shipping Association and its members,” said Joseph Morris, CEO and Port Director of Port Everglades. “I am especially proud to showcase to its membership how our port is advancing infrastructure improvements to further support efficient trade with the island nations for years to come.”
William Brown, President of the Caribbean Shipping Association, noted, “the Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference continues to be a vital platform for industry collaboration, reflection, and action. As we confront complex global challenges, our ability to come together, share insights, and innovate across borders is more important than ever. I am proud to see the CSA lead this conversation with such a strong and diverse slate of delegates.”
Milaika Capella Ras, General Manager of the Caribbean Shipping Association, added, “This year’s conference reflects the dynamism of our industry and the resilience of our members. From AI integration to climate adaptation, the topics on the agenda speak to both current realities and future ambitions. We are excited to welcome over 300 delegates for what promises to be an engaging and forward-thinking event.”
The 23rd CSEC is proudly supported by sponsors including Port Everglades, HIT Rio Haina Port, King Ocean, Shipco Transport, Puerto Nuevo Terminal, Taylor International, Kingston Wharves Ltd, Svitzer, Tropical Shipping, Tote Maritime, Caribconex, Inter-American Development Bank, CFL Global Logistics Solutions, Seaboard Marine and SSA Maritime MIT.