SLASPA port showcase opens today
Monday, September 23, 2019
by SLASPA
THE EVENT, THEMED THE “PROMENADE OF PORT CONNECTIVITY” WILL END ON WEDNESDAY.

The Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA) will host the region’s first ever Port Showcase, beginning today.

The one of a kind event will give SLASPA and its stakeholders an opportunity to convene in one place, network, forge new business relationships, present products and services and gain insight on the latest industry trends.

SLASPA’s premise for the event originated from the need to provide the wider business community and the general public with more information regarding the air and sea port industry as well as to educate students of the availability of port-related careers.

A series of presentations are scheduled to take place, featuring presenters such as IATA’s Regional Director for Airports, Mr. Felipe Reis and King Ocean’s Head of Eastern Caribbean, LCL Sales, Mr. Charles Gittens. Of significance, will be topics of interest Operating a Multi-Use Port and Airports – Engine for Economic Growth, where presenter Mr. Daren Cenac and other key stakeholders within the seaport and airport industry will provide pertinent information on the topic.

The event, which is themed the “Promenade of Port Connectivity” and will feature some prominent business entities of the port community and is expected to take place from Sep. 23 to 25.