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Caribbean Shipping Association elects William Brown as new president

William Brown was elected president of the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) at the body’s 54th Annual General Meeting, Conference and Exhibition in St Maarten today, October 7, 2024.

Brown, who is the chairman and CEO of Cascades Shipping Services and immediate past president of the Shipping Association of Jamaica, succeeds Marc Sampson who served as president for the past three years.

An experienced maritime professional with a strong track record in the shipping and logistics industry, Brown brings a wealth of experience to the role, most recently serving as the CSA’s vice-president and Group D chairman prior to that. He is a chartered accountant and Certified International Trade Professional with a specialization in fraud, inventory logistics, shipping agency forensics, and international trade investigations. Brown is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Maria del Mar Rodriguez was elected as the CSA’s new vice-president. Del Mar Rodriguez, who was previously CSA Group C chairman, is the assistant vice-president for the Hispaniola and US Virgin Islands at Tropical Shipping and has extensive knowledge of and insights in the sector.

William Brown

With her deep understanding of the Caribbean shipping landscape and her commitment to the industry, Rodriguez is expected to make significant contributions to the CSA leadership team.

Commenting on his election, Brown said, “We have seen the growth of the CSA from having membership from just the English-speaking Caribbean at its inception, to now include all the countries of the Greater Caribbean area, as well as companies from around the world who do business in the region. We have emersed ourselves in the decarbonization of the industry by our Memorandum of Understanding with the Inter-American Development Bank.”

In addressing his own question, “what is our next frontier”, Brown asserted “I believe we are perfectly poised to become a regional advocate; to use our connectivity to encourage and facilitate regional trade between our countries. In a region where significant wealth coexists alongside extreme poverty, the leadership of the region and its institutions, including the CSA, must pay closer attention.

Therefore, our contribution to the growth in regional trade must become a major part of our next agenda.”

Brown and del Mar Rodriguez

The annual general meeting, which runs from October 7-8, 2024 at the JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa, brought together almost 400 delegates from across the Caribbean and beyond to discuss key issues facing the maritime industry, including decarbonization, the global supply chain, cybersecurity, sustainability, and trade facilitation.

The Caribbean Shipping Association

The Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) is the leading regional body representing the shipping and maritime industry in the Caribbean. Founded in 1971, the CSA has been a driving force in promoting the growth and development of the maritime sector in the region. The CSA’s mission is to advocate for the interests of its members, foster regional cooperation, and contribute to the sustainable development of the Caribbean.

The CSA provides a platform for its members to network, share information, and collaborate on initiatives to address the challenges and opportunities facing the maritime industry. The Association also works closely with governments and international organizations to promote the development of maritime infrastructure, improve regulatory frameworks, and enhance the competitiveness of the Caribbean shipping sector.
Source: Caribbean Shipping Association

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