CSA Past Presidents - Ludlow Stewart

Ludlow Stewart

1981-84 Jamaica

The late Ludlow “Luddy” Stewart was born in September 1931 and started work with the United Fruit Company in 1957. By 1972 he had made his way up to become the company’s freight manager.

It’s generally accepted that Luddy was one of the greatest CSA Presidents of all time and much admired by all those who knew him. It was said that the only things that outmatched his dapper and debonair appearance were his integrity, professionalism, discipline, and service.

Luddy was the longest-serving president of the Shipping Association of Jamaica, having served seven years in three separate periods. At the time of his death, he was chairman of the Joint Industrial Council for the Port of Kingston, a body in which unions and management of the shipping industry meet monthly to ensure the continuation of good industrial relations in the sector. He was considered one of the foremost experts on Jamaican shipping affairs, having served the industry for over 40 years.

During his active years in the shipping industry, he received the following accolades: honorary harbour master of the Port of New Orleans, CSA Silver Club member and the Order of Distinction of Jamaica.

Luddy died in December 2010 aged 79 and shortly after bravely attending the CSA’s AGM in Paramaribo and at a time when he was clearly very frail.