WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao will host the 24th Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference in May, one of the most significant maritime gatherings in the region. The conference is scheduled to take place from 17 to 19 May, with registration now officially open.
The event is organized by the Caribbean Shipping Association and hosted by the Curaçao Ports Authority. It will be held at the Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort and is expected to attract more than 300 senior executives and decision-makers from the maritime and logistics sectors.
According to the organizers, representatives from over 200 companies across approximately 30 countries are expected to attend. The conference aims to serve as a key platform for networking and in-depth discussions on the future of shipping and logistics in the Caribbean.
The program will focus on a wide range of topics, including developments and trends within the maritime industry, regional logistics strategies, regulatory frameworks, technological innovation, and sustainability. Industry leaders, port authorities, shipping lines, logistics companies and policymakers will come together to exchange insights and explore opportunities for collaboration.
The Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference is widely regarded as a flagship event for the regional maritime sector. Organizers say hosting the conference in Curaçao underscores the island’s strategic role within Caribbean shipping and logistics, while also strengthening regional cooperation and long-term strategic connections within the industry.