Shipping Association of Trinidad and Tobago

What Shipping Association of Trinidad and Tobago does

The Shipping Association of Trinidad and Tobago (SATT) is a private membership-based trade association founded in 1938 that represents the organized maritime industry of Trinidad and Tobago from its headquarters at 15 Scott Bushe Street, Port of Spain. It serves ship agents, ship managers, ship brokers, ship owners and operators (Group A), port, dock and terminal operators (Group B), and service companies including NVOCCs, surveyors, chandlers, and freight forwarders (Group C), with 80+ member companies and a paid secretariat of approximately 19 employees. SATT's core services are advocacy and representation before government agencies (Customs & Excise, Ministry of Trade and Investment, Ministry of National Security), negotiation support, technical advice, industry statistics, training partnerships, and events management including its 88th AGM, the newly launched Shipping and Logistics Conference, and member webinars.

SATT generates revenue primarily through annual membership dues across its three membership tiers plus transaction-based event fees (AGM registration at $550, webinars at $350 for members and $400 for non-members). The association operates a sales-led go-to-market combining direct outreach, industry referrals, and a self-serve website portal at shipping.co.tt, supported by a Facebook presence, an email newsletter (SATT Shipping News), and earned media coverage. Its distribution is domestic, anchored in Trinidad and Tobago's major ports (Port of Spain, Point Lisas), with regional reach through membership in the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) and broader industry coalitions (TTCIC, TTCSI).

SATT does not develop proprietary technology products; its technology footprint consists of a WordPress website, online membership application, member directory, and event registration. Its strategic technology posture is to facilitate industry adoption of national digital trade infrastructure (Single Electronic Window, Port Community System) and to support regulatory compliance across members. Operationally, SATT is governed by an elected Executive Council drawn from member firms and is independent of any parent organization.

Name

Shipping Association of Trinidad and Tobago

Legal name

The Shipping Association of Trinidad & Tobago

Website

https://shipping.co.tt

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Shipping Association of Trinidad and Tobago (SATT) is an 80+ year-old private trade association representing ship agents, port operators, and maritime service companies in Trinidad and Tobago through advocacy, negotiation, technical advice, events, and industry statistics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Industry Association Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals) (BPAIALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Documentation & Trade Facilitation (eBL, eDO, eManifest, eGate Pass) (TLAHAOAF), Spare Parts, Ship Chandlery & Logistics to Vessel (TLAHAJAF)

Keywords

• Maritime industry association
• Shipping trade association
• Port terminal operators
• Ship agent services
• Freight forwarding association

Headquarters

HQ city

Port of Spain

HQ country

Trinidad & Tobago

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: SATT generates revenue through membership fees from three member groups: Ship Agents/Managers/Brokers/Owners (Group A), Port/Dock/Terminal Operators (Group B), and Service Companies/individuals engaged in maritime shipping (Group C).
2. Event Registration Fees: The association generates revenue through registration fees for events including AGMs, conferences, and webinars. For example, the 87th AGM registration was $550.00 and webinar fees were $350 for members and $400 for non-members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Shipping Association of Trinidad and Tobago (SATT) is a membership-based trade association serving the maritime and shipping industry in Trinidad and Tobago. It provides advocacy, negotiation, technical advice, and events management services to its members, which are organized into three groups: Ship Agents/Owners/Brokers (Group A), Port/Terminal Operators (Group B), and Service Companies (Group C). SATT also maintains a member directory, publishes consolidated port statistics, and hosts industry events including AGMs, conferences, and webinars.

Product overview

The Shipping Association of Trinidad and Tobago (SATT) is a membership-based trade association for the maritime and shipping industry, not a technology product company. It offers a portfolio of membership services including advocacy and negotiation support for ship agents, port operators, and service companies; a searchable member directory; consolidated industry statistics and port reporting; and events management including AGMs, conferences, and networking events. The organization advocates for industry regulation, facilitates business-policy dialogue, and provides technical guidance to its members across three membership tiers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SATT Membership Services Membership organization providing advocacy, negotiation, technical advice, and events management services to maritime industry stakeholders in Trinidad and Tobago, organized into three groups: Ship Agents/Owners/Brokers (Group A), Port/Terminal Operators (Group B), and Service Companies (Group C).
• Member Directory Searchable directory of SATT member companies categorized by type including Shipping Agents, Ship Owners/Brokers/Charterers, Port Operators, Terminal Operators, NVOCC/Consolidators/Freight Forwarders, Surveyors, Chandlers/Service Providers, and Maritime Organisations/Consultants.
• Industry Statistics and Reporting Consolidated port statistics publications covering Trinidad and Tobago's major ports including Port of Port of Spain and Port of Point Lisas, with monthly and annual data on cargo volumes and port operations.
• Events Management Organization and hosting of industry events including Annual General Meetings (AGM), conferences, webinars, networking mixers, and sports tournaments for the maritime community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Advocacy efforts have led to shipping industry being considered for regulation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and supporting.

• European Union Delegation / EUROCHAMTTmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026SATT representatives met with the EU Delegation on June 11, 2026, facilitated by EUROCHAMTT, to discuss Caribbean maritime investment opportunities. The EU mission aims to identify bankable investment opportunities including port modernisation, green and digital services, shipbuilding/repair, electrification, logistics and shipping, and maritime safety.
• Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSATT is a member of the Caribbean Shipping Association, which facilitates regional collaboration among Caribbean shipping stakeholders. SATT actively participates in CSA conferences and initiatives, including the recent 24th Caribbean Shipping Executives' Conference in Curacao.
• Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce (TTCIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSATT is a member of the TTCIC, Trinidad and Tobago's leading business chamber organization that promotes private sector growth and economic development.
• T&T Coalition of Services Industries (TTCSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSATT is a member of TTCSI, the coalition representing services industries in Trinidad and Tobago. SATT's Group B Chairperson Ms. Marlene Jeremiah was elected to the TTCSI Board of Directors.
• Customs & Excise DivisionsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting agency relationship with Customs & Excise Division for trade facilitation and regulatory compliance.
• Ministry of Trade and InvestmentsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting agency relationship with Ministry of Trade and Investment for industry development and trade policy advocacy.
• TTBizLinksupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting agency providing business registration and licensing services relevant to SATT members.
• University of Trinidad and TobagosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSATT advocates for UTT maritime programme graduates to gain sea-time experience and collaborates on seafarer professional development initiatives.
• Customs Training SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Customs Training School to educate newly recruited customs officers on the role of shipping agents and freight forwarders in international trade.
• Ministry of National Security - Immigration DivisionsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting agency relationship for immigration matters affecting seafarers and maritime industry personnel.
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSATT collaborates with ICC for coastal clean-up initiatives such as the Scotland Bay coastal cleanup in September 2025.
• Lloyds Maritime AcademysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSATT promotes career development opportunities through Lloyds Maritime Academy's professional development calendar for maritime industry professionals.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce (TTCIC): T&T's broader private-sector chamber, of which SATT is a member. Adjacent organization with overlapping advocacy function but wider industry scope beyond maritime — useful for benchmarking association governance and member services.
• PLIPDECO (Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corporation): T&T state-owned port and industrial estate operator at Point Lisas, handling 65%+ of domestic container traffic. A key SATT member and adjacent ecosystem participant that depends on SATT's collective advocacy and convening role.
• Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (PATT): Government port authority managing Port of Spain and listed as a member stakeholder of SATT. Not a peer in form (public authority vs. private association) but a closely adjacent ecosystem participant with overlapping industry representation interests.

Broad incumbents

• Maritime UK: UK maritime industry umbrella body coordinating promotion, lobbying, and growth strategy across shipping, ports, and maritime services. Comparable convening and advocacy model, but operating at national scale for a much larger maritime economy.
• International Chamber of Shipping (ICS): Global principal international trade association for merchant shipowners and operators. Comparable in advocacy and policy representation function but at global scale; SATT engages with ICS-aligned initiatives through regional partners.

Direct peers

• Bermuda International Shipping Association: Bermuda-based shipping trade association providing advocacy and member services for shipowners and operators. Comparable national association model in another small-island jurisdiction with a disproportionately large shipping registry.
• Shipping Federation of Canada: Canadian national shipping trade association representing shipowners, agents, and maritime service providers. Comparable in advocacy, policy engagement, and member-service structure, though operating in a much larger and more diversified market.
• Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA): Regional trade association representing Caribbean shipping interests. SATT is itself a member of CSA, making it the closest functional peer — a shipping industry association with overlapping membership and shared convening role across the Caribbean basin.
• Bahamas Shipowners and Operators Association: Bahamian shipping industry body representing shipowners and operators. Comparable national-scope association with similar advocacy, representation, and convening function in a fellow Caribbean maritime hub.
• Jamaica Shipowners' Association: National trade association serving shipowners, agents, and maritime service providers in Jamaica. Directly comparable to SATT in mandate (industry advocacy, networking, policy representation) and Caribbean single-country scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/posts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shipping-association-tt

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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