For most Americans, Labor Day means a long weekend. It means a family barbecue and maybe one last trip before summer fades. But behind this familiar September holiday is a surprisingly dramatic story. It involves a deadly bombing, a national strike, and a president trying to make peace with the very workers he’d just sent […]
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BON TRADE BLOG
Bon Trade Intl. is an N.V.O.C.C. (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) and Freight Forwarding operation that focuses on specific markets.
Understanding Shipping Containers: The Steel Boxes That Changed Global Trade
It’s hard to imagine international trade without shipping containers. These steel boxes are everywhere — at ports, on highways, aboard cargo ships — yet we rarely stop to consider their importance. At Bon Trade, we work with them every day, and we’ve seen firsthand how much they shape global trade. They made international transportation faster, […]
America at 250: Celebrating 250 Years of Independence
On July 4, 2026, the United States celebrates 250 years of independence. This is a major milestone. It is a moment to honor the birth of a nation. It is also a time to reflect on the ideas that helped shape the United States and inspire people around the world. July 4 is more than […]
Caribbean Maritime Shipping History: How the Sea Shaped a Region
How the Sea Shaped the Caribbean — and the World The View from the Shore Imagine standing on a Caribbean shore at sunrise. The trade winds are warm on your face. The water shifts from deep navy to turquoise as it reaches the sand. It looks like paradise – and it is. But look closer. […]
Paradise Found: Why Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao Stole My Heart — and Will Steal Yours Too
I have been writing about the Caribbean for years, with Aruba and Curaçao always at the center of those stories. Growing up, these islands shaped who I am, and that connection never fades. There is a quiet pride that comes with calling the ABC Islands home — a genuine appreciation for living in a place that so many people dream of […]
The Heartbeat of Carnival: How Music Defines the Caribbean’s Greatest Celebration
The Soul of Caribbean Carnival Carnival without music is like the ocean without waves—technically possible, but utterly unimaginable. From the sun-drenched streets of Aruba to the explosive energy of Rio de Janeiro, Carnival music isn’t just the soundtrack to celebration; it is the celebration itself. The songs chosen to lead the Carnival parades become anthems that define entire generations, soundtracking memories of revelry, freedom, […]
Curaçao Soccer’s Historic Journey to the 2026 World Cup
Against All Odds: Curaçao Soccer’s Historic Journey to the 2026 World Cup As a proud Curaçaoan and owner of Bon Trade International, I never thought I’d see this day in my lifetime. In November 2025, our tiny island—home to just 156,000 souls—achieved what the world said was impossible. When that final whistle blew in Kingston, […]
From Foreign Concept to Island Tradition: Halloween’s Journey Through the Caribbean
When I first arrived in the United States in 1978, Halloween was completely foreign to me. Growing up in the Caribbean, October 31st was just another day—no jack-o’-lanterns, no costumes, no candy. Fast forward to today, and Halloween has become a vibrant, commercialized celebration throughout the Caribbean, with costume parties, themed events, and all the […]
Bon Trade Intl. Corp. was founded in 1984 to be a service company in support of the export trade to the Caribbean from South Florida, The Gateway to the Caribbean, and South America.
