Jamaica Air Shuttle

The theme of the conference is "RIMS Now: Dawn of a New Beginning" and it is being hosted by the Shipping Association of Jamaica.

Discussions and presentations will focus on:

• The Global Financial Crisis: Should there be concerns about the Greek, Spanish, Portuguese and Irish debt situation and the possible impact on the regional Cargo, Cruise and Luxury Yacht Sectors?
• What is the likely impact of the Panama Canal Expansion on International Commerce? What is the future for regional transshipment?
• Are businesses in the Caribbean and Latin American maritime sector equipped with business contingency plans against natural and environmental disasters?
• Regional Integrated Maritime Strategy (RIMS) Now: Dawn of a New Beginning
• Who are your customers and do you understand their needs? Are you delighting your customers and employees? Are you aware that a delightful company leads to profitability?

Key Speakers

Dr. Walter Kemmsies, Chief Economist, Moffatt & Nichol

Alberto Aleman Zubieta, Chief Executive Officer, Panama Canal Authority

Jean-Paul Rodrigue, Associate Professor, Hofstra University Dept. of Global Study & Geography

Steven "Zip" Zipkoff, Author, Lecturer, Keynote Speaker and Adjunct Professor 

Ricardo Sanchez, Head of Infrastructure Services Unit, ECLAC

Robert West, Principal - Trade & Transportation, Halcrow Inc.

Jeffery Malyszek, Vice President, Moffatt & Nichol

Loretta Gamble, Division Director, Technical Assistance Division, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Registration Costs

For Members:
Early Bird Registration Fee of U$750 ends August 16, 2010.
Regular Registration Fee of U$850 starts August 17, 2010 and ends September 26, 2010.
Late Registration Fee of U$950 starts September 27, 2010.
 For Non-Members:
Early Bird Registration Fee of U$850 ends August 16, 2010.
Regular Registration Fee of U$950 starts August 17, 2010 and ends September 26, 2010.
Late Registration Fee of U$1,050 starts September 27, 2010.