GREAT BAY, St. Maarten - The Port of St. Maarten is hosting the 7 th Annual Caribbean Shipping Executives Conference (CSA) from May 18 - 21, and local companies, corporate executives and professionals are being invited to take part in the three-day conference that will deal with issues, trends and other information pertaining to growth, expansion and good management of companies and resources employed in the shipping and cruise industry.
The conference which kicks off on May 18 at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort with registration offers the local business community an insight into the Caribbean shipping and cruise sector.
Special rate for St. Maarten (residents only) for one-day attendance is US$100 or for two or more days, the full conference registration fee is US$350. Registration should be done directly with the CSA via their website www.caribbeanshipping.org
There will be a number of panel discussions on May 19 and 20 related to Terminal Capacity in the Caribbean; Implications of the European Partnership Agreement; Strategic Management Communications; Panama Railway: An Increasing link to growth in the Caribbean; Trade & Investment - Necessary for our continued growth; Handling and disposal of ships waste and the effect on the Environment; Maritime Transport and its effects on Regional industrial development.
May 21 has been set aside for discussions related to the cruise industry. Sector issues to be addressed on that day are Regional Cruise Cooperation, Data Collection, Development of Cruise Terminals, and Cruise Europe and the Impact on the Caribbean Region.
Major sponsors of the conference are, Tropical Shipping, Intermar Shipping, CMA CGM, SEL Maduro & Sons, St. Maarten Port Services, and D & J Tours. 
