The world that Caribbean shipping operates in today looks very different from five years ago. Geopolitical tensions are rerouting global trade. Canal bottlenecks are straining capacity. The cruise industry is under pressure to evolve. And questions about security, sustainability, and digital transformation are no longer future concerns. They are present ones. Against that backdrop, the Caribbean Shipping Association’s (CSA) annual conference carries more weight this year than it might have in quieter times.