POINT BLANCHE:--- Commissioner Carlyle Tear of St. Eustatius and his consultant A.J. Bart Van Asch visited Port St. Maarten on Friday, September 5.
The delegation was interested in the workings of the Port logistics software system, Global Logistic System (GLS).
A full explanation of the Port system was given coupled with a live demonstration of gate and invoicing activities.
Commissioner Tear and Van Asch was able to have an in-depth understanding of the system handling in terms of Gate control, Discharge/Loading Cargo vessels, the interactive website where Carrier agents and Port ops can communicate, and most importantly relating to their visit was the invoicing capabilities.
Both Commissioner Tear and Van Asch was very much impressed with the user friendly and complete over all handling of the system as it relates to Port operations.
Other topics discussed, was mainly to create a strategic and productive partnership between the islands. Ferry services between the islands were an important topic of discussion, with the main objective to enhance the connectivity between St. Eustatius and St. Maarten and propel economic growth.
This connectivity between the islands was a topic of interest for both Port St. Maarten Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mark Mingo and the delegation from St. Eustatius.
An agreement to foster a partnership between both Ports was established immediately, and a follow up meeting to concrete matters has been scheduled in November 2014.
