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JamaicaPORT HANDBOOK
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directory Location Jamaica 52
Port details 55
Directory of companies 61
port authority Introduction 5
Jamaica 50 11
PAJ 12
cargo World-class hub for container transhipment 16
KCT expands to receive larger ships 18
Multipurpose terminal has better-than-ever facilities 20
One-stop shop for maritime services 22
Excellent track record for port security 24
Port statistics 26
business Free zones help boost economy 30
PAJ set to capitalise on Panama Canal expansion 32
Improving standards in the maritime sector 34
Integrated logistics hub planned in Kingston 36
cruise Island of rich variety is a 'must' for shore excursions 40
Cruise capital of the Caribbean 42
Historic Falmouth – Caribbean–s newest cruise port 44
Perfect location for home porting of cruise ships 46
Super yacht facilities in a paradise location 48
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Let us celebrate Jamaica as we recognise our milestone of 50 years of
independence.
Our achievements have been many, and the Port
Authority of Jamaica is proud to have contributed
to the success and development of this island
nation, which is home to Bob Marley, Louise
Bennett and Usain Bolt.
Jamaica is blessed by nature with one of the
best locations in the Caribbean. Our key position
on the main shipping routes has made us a
hub for sea trade for many years. In the age of
containerisation, Jamaica has really come into
its own – thanks in no small part to the excellent
qualities of the Port of Kingston, the world’s
seventh-largest natural harbour.
Paradise
Meanwhile, of course, the Caribbean’s role as
a paradise for cruise vacations has put Jamaica
firmly on the map as a ‘must call’ – and today also
as a starting and finishing point – for the world’s
leading cruise operators.
Since it was established in 1972, the Port Authority
of Jamaica has presided over a period of strong and
steady growth thanks to an enlightened approach to
management combined with strong investment in
new infrastructure and state-of-the-art equipment.
In recent years, the container business has
been our principal engine of growth, with
transhipment as our number one activity. Many
of the world’s leading container lines have
chosen Kingston as their Caribbean hub, not only
for its convenient location but also because of
the top quality handling services and first-rate
support network offered by our principal port.
The PAJ has embarked on a three to five year
strategic plan in order to position the Port of
Kingston as a regional logistics, multimodal,
mega hub. In light of this, developments are
under way to accommodate the significant
increase in container traffic and the much larger
container vessels that will be seen in our region
after the opening of the enlarged Panama
Canal in 2014. We have embarked on a major
expansion of Kingston Container Terminal that
will allow Kingston to handle the new deeper
draught containerships.
Our cruise sector is more vibrant than ever
before. One of our greatest assets is the newly
created Historic Falmouth Cruise Port, which can
accommodate the world’s largest cruise ships.
I hope this new handbook will give you a
snapshot of where we are today – and where we
aim to be in the future.
Noel HyltonPresident Port Authority of Jamaica
Bright outlook for our island at 50
It is hard to overstate the importance of Jamaica to the maritime sector of
the Caribbean. Building on its inherent advantages of a first-rate geographical location and superb natural harbours, the island has invested in world-class port facilities and state-of-the-art equipment with a view to attracting ever more ship calls and international traffic.
Small wonder that Jamaica and its ports
have won a fine reputation for speedy and
efficient services combined with a positive
attitude to quality and customer care.
There is no question that, in recent years
especially, Jamaica’s maritime sector has
moved into the major league. A consistently
high standard of operation is maintained for
sea traffic of all kinds, but in two particular
areas – container handling and the cruise
sector – Jamaica is simply outstanding.
Advantages
Jamaica has key advantages as a hub for
maritime trade thanks to its central location
in the Caribbean and its proximity to the
United States. The island is a ‘must’ call for
shipping on the north-south and east-west
trade routes of the Caribbean and a vital link
in the worldwide sea trade network.
The Port of Kingston has two major
terminals, side by side. Kingston Container
Terminal is dedicated to container
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Jamaica's maritime sector goes from strength to strength
of its terminal. The harbour has been
dredged to receive deeper-draught vessels
and the terminal can now accommodate the
‘new panamax’ vessels.
Support
Kingston has an excellent choice of maritime
support services, underlining its status as
a regional hub port. In particular, the area
immediately next to the port estate – in
Newport West and Port Bustamante – is
home to a wide range of cargo handlers,
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Container handlingJamaica and its principal port of Kingston have
earned a reputation as one of the biggest and
best transhipment centres in the Caribbean for
international container traffic.
In an island blessed with fine natural harbours, the
Port of Kingston is the biggest and best of all – the
seventh-largest natural harbour in the world. Today,
Kingston offers world-class facilities for handling and
transhipment of containers as well as dealing with a
wide range of other cargoes.
Container operations are focused on Kingston
Container Terminal (KCT), which is currently
undergoing a major expansion to allow the terminal to
handle the new generation of containerships that will
be trading in the Caribbean after the completion of the
Panama Canal expansion project in 2014.
Significant volumes of container traffic are also
handled by Kingston Wharves Ltd, a multipurpose
terminal located next to KCT. In addition, there are
container handling facilities at the north coast port of
Montego Bay.
traffic, while Kingston Wharves Ltd is a
multipurpose facility. There is also a range
of ‘sufferance wharves’ owned by industrial
companies and dedicated to specific cargoes.
Services
Kingston is served by a comprehensive range
of liner and tramp shipping services, with
deepsea links to major ports all over the
world as well as feeder links throughout the
Caribbean.
By virtue of its key location and first-rate
facilities, Kingston is one of the leading
ports in the Caribbean for transhipment of
cargo traffic, especially containers. About 85
per cent of the container traffic handled by
Kingston is transhipment.
In recent years there has been major
investment by the Port Authority of Jamaica
and by the private sector in expanding and
upgrading the Port of Kingston to allow it to
receive larger vessels and to handle higher
volumes of containers and other cargo.
KWL, which owns the multipurpose terminal,
has invested heavily in upgrading the
infrastructure and administrative operations
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container repair companies, hauliers,
logistics providers, shipping agents,
stevedores and other specialist companies.
Other major support companies have their
offices in the centre of Kingston, while some
companies also have offices in the north
coast ports of Montego Bay and Ocho Rios.
There is a good choice of haulage companies for
domestic freight; and trucks can move easily to
and from the main terminals of Kingston by way
of the upgraded main access road.
Free zones
A network of free zones, operated by the PAJ,
provides an ideal complement to the support
services sector. These strategically located
zones have played a key role in encouraging
industry and commerce while attracting
inward investment. The four zones are:
• Kingston Free Zone
• Jamaica International Free Zone
• Portmore Infomatics Park
• Montego Bay Free Zone.
Cruise sectorAlready recognised as a regional centre for the
Caribbean cruise sector, Jamaica has taken the industry
by storm with its most recent innovation – a purpose-
built ‘thematic destination’ called Historic Falmouth
Cruise Port that combines a retro-style tourist village
with an ultramodern cruise terminal designed to
accommodate the world’s largest cruise ships. The
original town of Falmouth, within walking distance of
the cruise terminal, is being restored and refurbished to
create a visitor attraction its in own right.
Historic Falmouth has attracted huge attention from
the international cruise and tourism sector, helping
to showcase the many attractions and advantages of
Jamaica as a cruise destination.
Falmouth is the latest addition to Jamaica’s series of
cruise ports, all of which lie on the north coast. The
other three ports are Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and the
‘boutique’ port of Port Antonio. In addition to port-of-call
business, Montego Bay has added home porting to its list
of activities. This growing activity has brought welcome
additional business to the hotel and tourism sector on the
north coast as cruise passengers are encouraged to extend
their visit to Jamaica with a ‘stay and sail’ combination.
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In 2012 the people of Jamaica celebrate 50 years of independence with a year-
long series of activities on the island and in ‘diaspora’ communities worldwide. In addition, thousands of overseas Jamaicans will travel to their motherland to join in the celebrations directly.
The celebrations, dubbed Jamaica 50, opened
with a series of fi rework displays at key
waterfront locations to bring in the New
Year and will culminate in more fi reworks on 31
December. Highlight of the celebrations will be
the period of the Independence Festival from
late July to 6 August.
Jamaica 50 is being led by a National
Planning Committee with members from
various sectors including culture, tourism
and other government bodies as well as the
private sector, youth organisations, religious
and civic groups, the diaspora, sport,
entertainment and academia.
The wide membership refl ects the
government’s commitment to celebrations
that are comprehensive, refl ecting all
aspects of the island’s prowess and engaging
Jamaicans everywhere. The celebrations will
trace Jamaica’s political evolution into an
independent democratic state at the heart
of the Caribbean community. They will also
highlight Jamaica’s growing importance
as an international partner for trade and
investment.
As a lasting legacy of the 50th
anniversary, the Jamaica 50
Secretariat is looking to improve the quality
of life of Jamaicans. In collaboration with
government ministries and the private
sector, it has drawn up a list of so-called
legacy projects.
One of the key legacy projects is a special
foundation for children and young people
at risk. The ‘Make A Diff erence’ foundation
will address some of the inequalities
and challenges faced by poor and
disenfranchised children and young people.
Special birthday for a very special island
The Jamaica 50 logo features the national colours and depicts the island’s national bird, the doctor bird, in mid-flight.
The logo symbolises a nation in ascendancy, culturally strong and resilient in spirit.
Pride of a nationThe Jamaica National Flag was fi rst raised on 6 August 1962 after
just over 300 years of British rule. So Independence Day 2012 is a
red-letter day for Jamaicans everywhere – and they have a lot to
celebrate. As a comparatively small country, Jamaica has
made a huge impact on the world scene.
Celebrated for its beauty, culture, cuisine and
racial harmony, the island can also be proud
of the outstanding achievements of its citizens
in a variety of sectors.
celebrate. As a comparatively small country, Jamaica has
Driving force behind Jamaica's maritime success Already one of the most important shipping centres in the Caribbean region, Jamaica is poised to take advantage of new trading opportunities and to extend its maritime reach still further. Much of the credit for these achievements is due to the Port Authority of Jamaica, which continues to embrace new ideas and invest in more and better facilities.
Mission: To develop and regulate the world-class facilities and services that ensure the sustainable growth of Jamaica’s maritime industry and maximum satisfaction of all stakeholders.
Vision: To be the western hemisphere’s beacon of maritime excellence.
The status of Jamaica as one of the leading maritime hubs of the
Caribbean region is due in no small part to the hard work and far-sighted approach of the Port Authority of Jamaica.
Since it was established some 40 years ago,
the PAJ has played a key role in steering
development and attracting investment. Now
it is the driving force behind plans to further
extend the island’s maritime services and trade.
Responsible
The PAJ is a statutory corporation established
by the Port Authority Act of 1972. As the
island’s principal maritime agency, the Port
Authority is responsible for the regulation and
development of Jamaica’s shipping industry
and ports. It is responsible for the safety of all
vessels navigating the ports of entry and for
setting the tariffs charged on goods passing
through the public wharves.
The PAJ owns the following ports and terminals:
• Kingston Container Terminal
• Port of Montego Bay
• Cruise ship terminals at Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and the Ken Wright Pier in Port Antonio
• Historic Falmouth Cruise Port, a joint initiative between the PAJ and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
• Boundbrook Wharf, Port Antonio.
The Port Authority has a president and a
chief executive officer, who is supported by
five senior vice-presidents. They report to
a board of directors comprising a maximum
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of 10 members appointed by the Minister of
Transport and Works.
The main office consists of the following
divisions:
• Finance and Information Services
• Engineering and Port Development
• International Marketing and Client Services
• Business Management and Special Projects
• Legal, Regulatory and Corporate Affairs.
The work of these divisions is facilitated by
the Group Internal Audit, Assurance and Risk
Management section.
Two important departments dealing with
vessel safety – the Pilotage Department and
the Harbours and Port Services Department
– are contained within the Engineering and
Port Development Division.
Pilotage Department: Every ship navigating
within the harbour limits of Jamaica’s ports
must have a licensed marine pilot on board.
Pilots are provided by this department.
Harbours Department: Headed by the
Harbour Master, this department is
responsible for the deployment and
maintenance of navigation aids.
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World-class hub for container transhipment 16
KCT expands to receive larger ships 18
Multipurpose terminal has better-than-ever 20 facilities
One-stop shop for maritime services 22
Excellent track record for port security 24
Port statistics 26
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World-class hub for container transhipmentJamaica could hardly be better placed for the handling and transhipment of Caribbean container traffic. In addition to its strategic location, the island – and especially the Port of Kingston – has developed a range of world-class terminal facilities that have won international awards for their speed and efficiency. Now, the Port Authority of Jamaica is expanding its container facilities to meet the expected rise in demand generated by the Panama Canal expansion.
Its key location on major trade routes across the Caribbean has made
Jamaica a centre of choice for handling and transhipment of containerised cargo. This activity is focused on the Port of Kingston, which has built a fine reputation for the speed and efficiency of its container handling. The port has modern, well run terminals that make full use of the latest handling equipment and electronic communications technology.
For container handling and transhipment
operations, the port’s main facility is
Kingston Container Terminal. One of the
largest container terminals in the Caribbean
region, KCT has an annual capacity of 3.2
million teu. The terminal is undergoing a
major expansion of its berthing facilities,
with more depth alongside, to accommodate
the new generation of containerships that
will be operating in the Caribbean after
the Panama Canal expansion project is
completed in 2014.
Multipurpose
Located next to KCT is the terminal of
Kingston Wharves Ltd (KWL), one of the
most important multipurpose terminals in
the Caribbean. KWL handles a wide range of
cargo including roll on, roll off (ro-ro), load
on, load off (lo-lo) and significant volumes
of containers as well as bulk and breakbulk
cargo. The terminal also specialises in
vehicle imports. KWL is a sub-regional
transhipment hub, handling about 155,000
teu of transhipment traffic each year.
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These terminal operations are well
supported by a cluster of experienced
maritime service companies as well as
logistics providers and road haulage
operators. In this way, Jamaica has truly
become a one-stop shop for transhipment
services in the Caribbean.
North coast
On the north coast of Jamaica, containers
are handled at the Port of Montego Bay,
which has 1.2 hectares of open storage for
containers and a warehouse with 1,858
square metres of space.
Kingston is located on the east-west shipping
lanes between the Panama Canal, the United
States east coast and Europe. It is also on the
north-south route between Central America
and South America. This makes it an ideal
centre for container transhipment.
Equipment
The terminals of Kingston offer huge areas
for handling and storage of containers along
with a comprehensive range of cranes and
other handling equipment. Off-port areas
are also available for distribution, processing
and storage.
The expansion of KCT is seen as a vital
element in transforming the Port of Kingston
from a regional into an international hub and
thus securing its long-term viability.
KCT expands to receivelarger shipsWith its strategic location, deepwater facilities and state-of-the-art handling equipment, Kingston Container Terminal is a world-class facility for transhipment of containerised cargo. A major expansion of berths will enable KCT to accommodate the new larger vessels that will be using the Panama Canal from 2014.
• One of the largest container terminals in the Caribbean
• Mainline services to North and South America, Europe, the Far East and Australia
• Complex owned and operated by the Port Authority of Jamaica
• Key player in the development of Jamaica’s logistics hub
• State-of-the-art computerised management system
Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) is one of the Caribbean’s leading
transhipment hubs – a world-class facility with an annual rated capacity of 3.2 million teu.
Transhipment accounts for 85 per cent of
throughput at KCT, which is owned by the
Port Authority of Jamaica and operated by
Kingston Container Terminal Services Ltd, a
subsidiary of the PAJ.
KCT is the centrepiece of the Port Authority’s
commercial activities and the main focus
of its investment and development
programmes. It is a transhipment hub for
major containership lines in the north-south
and east-west services trades across the
Caribbean region.
Berthing
KCT consists of three terminals – North,
South and West – offering a total of 2,277
metres of berthing and 108 hectares of
paved storage. The berth face, channel and
turning basin have been dredged to a depth
of 14.0 metres.
The stacking area at the West Berth is to be
expanded. This involves paving and other
infrastructural works as well as installing
more reefer plugs. These capital works will
boost capacity to 3.2 million teu.
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KCT has a comprehensive range of equipment
at its disposal including 19 ship-to-shore
gantry cranes (four of them super post
panamax), 73 straddle carriers, 14 empty
container handlers and 744 reefer plugs.
The PAJ plans to renew or refurbish the
equipment and infrastructure of KCT as well
as upgrading navigational equipment and
acquiring a new more powerful tug.
Expansion
The Port Authority has given the green light
to a major expansion of KCT that will allow
the terminal to accommodate the ‘new
panamax’ vessels.
The expansion will be carried out by the
French shipping group CMA CGM, which has
agreed to invest US$100 million and employ
1,000 people in exchange for a 35-year lease
to operate a new container hub at KCT.
Investment
Following an agreement between the
shipping company and the Port Authority of
Jamaica, signed in August 2011, there will be
a major programme of investment before the
terminal is fully commissioned in 2015. The
project to develop the terminal will be based
on existing facilities.
CMA CGM, which is the world’s third-largest
container shipping company, will use
Kingston as its Caribbean hub.
This agreement is widely regarded as a
significant step forward in the government’s
programme to privatise KCT.
Dredging
The PAJ will undertake a dredging
programme to increase the water depth
in the Port of Kingston in order to
accommodate the new generation of larger
containerships.
Once in service, the Gordon Cay Terminal will
have a 1,300 metre quay with 17.0 metres
depth to accommodate the ‘new panamax’
vessels. There will be scope to develop an
additional 1,200 metres in a second phase.
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Landmark agreementA memorandum of understanding for the operation,
equipment and expansion of the Gordon Cay Container
Terminal for a minimum of 35 years was signed on
4 August 2011 by Rodolphe Saadé, chief executive
of CMA CGM, and Noel Hylton, chairman of the Port
Authority of Jamaica (PAJ).
Multipurpose terminal has better-than-ever facilitiesKingston Wharves Ltd has won the Caribbean Shipping Association’s ‘Best Multi-purpose Terminal of the Year’ title for 2006, 2007 and 2009 and was cited in 2010 for its operational efficiency.
• 1,655 metres of continuous berthing for ro-ro, lo-lo, containers, bulk and breakbulk cargo
• 9 deepwater berths, up to 13.0 metres depth
• 236,000 square metres of open storage
• 24,000 square metres of warehousing and cold storage
• 53,000 square metres of off-dock storage for vehicles
• Comprehensive range of handling equipment including four mobile harbour cranes
• Complementary facility to Kingston Container Terminal
Kingston Wharves Ltd (KWL) operates a large multipurpose terminal next
to Kingston Container Terminal at Port Bustamante. Operating 24 hours a day, KWL is a public wharf handling all kinds of cargo including significant volumes of containers. It is also equipped for transhipment logistics, reflecting the significant growth in its transhipment business over the past 10 years.
Upgrading
KWL operates Berths 1 to 9 in the Port
of Kingston. The company has invested
in upgrading the infrastructure and
administration of its terminal. This includes
dredging the harbour in readiness for the
new generation of deeper-draught ‘post
panamax’ vessels.
KWL uses a comprehensive range of handling
equipment. This includes a Generation 5,
Model 6 Gottwald mobile harbour crane with
a lifting capacity of 125 tonnes, able to reach
across 17 container widths, and three other
Gottwald mobile cranes of up to 100 tonnes.
It also has 11 reach stackers and a fleet of
fork-lift trucks and yard trailers.
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The terminal is a sub-regional transhipment
hub for premier shipping lines operating in
the Caribbean, handling more than 155,000
teu of transhipment traffic each year.
Vehicles
In a recent addition to its operations, KWL
manages the regional transhipment hub for
one of the world’s leading vehicle carriers –
the first direct service of its kind from Europe
to Jamaica. This involves the transhipment
of over 45,000 units per year including cars,
trucks, buses and earth-moving equipment.
KWL handles the vast majority of Jamaica’s
imports and is widely used by domestic
manufacturers and producers to export their
goods, both regionally and internationally.
In addition to containers, KWL handles
breakbulk cargo such as cement, lumber and
steel as well as Jamaica’s entire traffic in
vehicle imports.
Services
Services provided by KWL include berthing
of vessels, stevedoring, vanning and
devanning of containers, warehousing, reefer
management and cargo deconsolidation for
Jamaicans living overseas and sending items
home. The activities of KWL and its next-
door neighbour, KCT, are complementary.
Two key services are provided by
subsidiaries of KWL:
• Refrigerated storage through Harbour
Cold Stores Ltd
• Security services in the ports of Kingston,
Montego Bay and Port Antonio provided
by Security Administrators Ltd, partly
owned by the Port Authority.
Efficiency
KWL uses hand-held and vehicle-mounted
computers, together with Tideworks yard
management software, to maximise the
efficiency of its wharf and warehouse
operations. As well as reducing vessel
turnround times this has led to more
accurate inventory control.
Inspection
The KWL terminal has been recertificated
under the ISPS Code until 2014. The terminal’s
anti-narcotics services include pre-stage and
departure checks as well as inspection of
vessel hulls by remotely operated vehicle.
As the expansion of the Panama Canal nears
completion, KWL has positioned itself to
take advantage of the resulting increase in
container traffic to the region by upgrading its
terminal facilities to the highest international
standards.
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One-stop shop for maritime services• Wide choice of ship agents and freight forwarders
• Mainline and feeder services
• Stevedoring and logistics
• Transport and haulage
• Supply chain management
• Storage and warehousing
• Cargo consolidation and deconsolidation
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When it comes to ship agency and other port services, the maritime
community of Jamaica delivers a first-class product. While most companies are based in Kingston, many also have offices in the island’s other main ports, thus providing an on-the-spot service to shipping lines.
Carib Star Shipping
Carib Star Shipping is the agent in Jamaica
for Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd,
the port’s largest carrier of domestic and
transhipment cargo. Zim offers a wide
choice of mainline and feedership services
and provides an extensive range of sea
connections. As the local face of Zim, the
company provides ready access to these
worldwide services
With its highly trained staff, Carib Star
Shipping can offer customers professional
guidance on choosing the most cost-
effective routes or on ways to improve the
efficiency of their supply chain.
CMA CGM
CMA CGM is the world’s third-largest
container shipping group. With its head
office in Marseille (France), it has over 650
offices and agencies in some 150 countries
and provides services on over 170 shipping
lanes. With a total teu capacity of about 1.3
million under its management, CMA CGM
controls about 8.4 per cent of the world’s
total container shipping market.
CMA CGM has a long and proud history of
serving the islands and people of Jamaica
and is investigating the possibility of
establishing a transhipment hub in Kingston
based on the Panama Canal expansion. In
Jamaica, the company is represented by CMA
CGM Jamaica, one of the largest shipping
agencies on the island.
Gateway Shipping International
Gateway Shipping International Ltd (GSI) is
one of Jamaica’s leading providers of port
and agency services. Its principals include
container lines, cruise ships, general cargo
ships and NVOCC operators. With its head
office in Kingston and offices in Montego
Bay and Ocho Rios, it offers a complete
husbandry service for all types of vessels
calling Kingston. GSI provides services for the
Chilean container line CSAV, offering weekly
connections with Barbados, Chile, Colombia,
Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador,
Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Peru and
Trinidad.
Jamaica Freight & Shipping
Jamaica Freight & Shipping Co Ltd, formed in
1976 by a merger between Jamaica Fruit &
Shipping Co Ltd and Sprostons (Jamaica) Ltd,
is a full service shipping agency representing
China Shipping Container Lines, Jamaica
Producers Shipping Co, Miami Freight &
Shipping Co (NVOCC), Compania Chilena de
Navegacion Interoceanica and Mitsui OSK
Lines. Through its logistics management
department, it offers a full service brokerage
facility and haulage services. It is also the
exclusive port agent for West Indies Alumina
Company at Port Esquivel and Boundbrook
Wharf, Port Antonio. Other services, provided
by subsidiaries and associates, include
stevedoring, equipment services, chassis
rental, drydocking facilities and an all-
inclusive logistics centre.
Lannaman & Morris
Lannaman & Morris (Shipping) Ltd is a
multi-service company with its head office
in Kingston and offices in Montego Bay and
Ocho Rios. It provides agency services for all
kinds of vessels and offers port husbandry
services throughout Jamaica. The company
represents the liner services of Evergreen
and MSC and the full container feeder
services of SeaFreight. In the cruise sector,
Lannaman & Morris is agent for Norwegian
Caribbean Line and also represents Carnival
Cruise Lines, Fred. Olsen and Holland
America Line. At Ocho Rios, it manages and
operates the Cruise Ship Pier on behalf of the
Port Authority.
Lannaman & Morris has its own logistics
centre in Kingston with a fleet of chassis
for container haulage. Other services
include chartering, freight forwarding, cargo
consolidation, management consultancy,
marine equipment repairs and logistics and
supply chain management.
Maritime & Transport Services
Maritime & Transport Services Ltd is a
multi-service company based in the Port of
Kingston. It operates mainly as a ship agency
but also offers a range of services including
bunker supplies, insurance, port agency, port
management, stevedoring and warehousing.
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Its main affiliates are the independent
stevedoring company A.E. Parnell & Co Ltd;
Maritime General Insurance Brokers Ltd;
Maritime Towing Company Ltd; and Seaport
Equipment Ltd, which offers Customs
brokerage, general marine, haulage, launch
and pilot boat services.
Seaboard Jamaica
Seaboard Freight & Shipping Jamaica Ltd,
with offices in Kingston and Montego Bay,
is the local representative for the Miami-
based company Seaboard Marine. Seaboard
Marine operates liner services from the
USA to the Caribbean, Central America and
South America. It offers fixed-day schedules,
allowing customers to co-ordinate activities
in a cost-effective way.
Sailings from Miami are twice-weekly to
Kingston and Montego Bay. Seaboard Marine
also operates a weekly service between New
York, Fernandina Beach (north Florida) and
Kingston. Seaboard Jamaica has a dedicated
warehouse in Montego Bay Free Zone with
66,000 sq ft of bonded space.
SeaFreight Jamaica
SeaFreight Jamaica Ltd is the local agent
for SeaFreight Line, with about 30 vessel
calls a month at Kingston. SeaFreight Line,
based in Miami, Florida, operates a fleet of
seven 1,100 teu and two 500 teu vessels
on fixed day of the week services between
Florida, the Caribbean and the South and
Central America trades. Its vessels operate in
rotation between the south Florida ports of
Jacksonville and Port Everglades to 16 major
Caribbean ports including Kingston.
Excellent track record for port securityJamaica is one of the leading centres in the Caribbean for maritime trade and cruise shipping – and security comes top of the agenda both for the national Port Authority and for individual terminal operators. State-of-the-art systems are in place to ensure the safety and security of all passengers, cargo and ships handled by the nation’s ports.
• High level of security at all ports with continual upgrades
• Regular top-up training for security officers
• Security equipment is constantly renewed and updated
• Mega Ports initiative to enhance security at Kingston Container Terminal and Kingston Wharves Ltd
• Port Authority of Jamaica is fully compliant with the International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) Code
• Enhanced systems in place for port access control
Security is a matter of top priority for the Port Authority of Jamaica,
which is constantly working to maintain an effective and up-to-date security operation in all the country’s ports.
In particular, the PAJ pays close attention
to the International Ship and Port Facility
Security (ISPS) Code which is audited
and updated on a regular basis to ensure
compliance.
Security services in the ports of Kingston,
Montego Bay and Port Antonio are provided
by Security Administrators Ltd, a subsidiary
of Kingston Wharves Ltd.
Investment
Jamaica has a good track record for port
security and its ports are acknowledged to
be among the safest in the region. There has
been a significant investment in training
and equipment to achieve this standard.
In particular, the security of high-volume
container operations in the Port of Kingston,
and the secure handling of cruise passengers
at ports on the north coast, have been
greatly enhanced by the introduction of new
state-of-the-art technology.
The Port of Kingston has invested in Vehicle
and Cargo Inspection Systems for container
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scanning and pallet scanning as well as X-ray
scanners for high-density cargoes such as
refrigerated goods.
At Kingston Container Terminal, access
control procedures have been tightened up
to ensure that only approved personnel are
allowed to enter.
Training
At Montego Bay, a full security review
was carried out including a revision of the
Standing Operating Procedures for security
staff.
The Security Department of the PAJ has
training programmes in place to maintain
high standards. They include:
• A programme for security officers
sponsored by the Organization of
American States (OAS) and carried out by
the UK company Maritime Underwater
Security Consultants (MUSC) has provided
training for over 300 people from facilities
and organisations throughout Jamaica
• The US Navy carried out an extensive
training programme on port security in
2009 covering access control, port safety
and security
• Transport Canada, in collaboration with
the PAJ and the Maritime Authority of
Jamaica, hosted a five-day Cruise Ship
Security Workshop in December 2008
• Training of security screening personnel
in trouble-shooting and repair of X-ray
machines used in security checks.
Jamaica has taken part in the Mega Ports
Initiative in order to enhance security at its
two largest port facilities, KCT and KWL. This
programme is designed to prevent terrorists
from acquiring, smuggling and using nuclear
materials in order to develop weapons and
attack ports.
The first phase began in 2008 with the
installation of detection equipment to identify
radioactive material in cargo containers as they
move through the port facility.
In the second phase, a straddle carrier-type
machine, fitted with radiation monitors, will
be deployed at KCT.
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Port statisticsContainer handlingKingston Container Terminal handled
1,668,671 teu in 2010 of which 1,502,028
teu was transhipment cargo and 166,643 teu
was domestic cargo.
Kingston Wharves Ltd handled 223,099
teu in 2010 of which 136,714 teu was
transhipment cargo and 86,385 teu was
domestic cargo.
Key commodities
The ports of Jamaica exported a total of
14,668,431 tonnes of commodities in 2010
including 5,249,549 tonnes of bauxite at Port
Rhodes, 238,513 tonnes of alumina at Port
Esquivel and 1,328,154 tonnes of alumina at
Rocky Point. A total of 1,417 motor units were
exported via Kingston Wharves Ltd.
The ports of Jamaica imported a total of
12,400,965 tonnes of commodities in 2010
including 2,024,939 tonnes of crude oil and
petroleum products at Petrojam’s terminals
and 8,324 motor units at KWL.
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The pivotal role of Jamaica as a crossroads for shipping traffic in the Caribbean is underlined by the impressive statistics produced by its ports. These figures show a wide diversity of activities that include large volumes of container traffic as well as general cargo, specialist cargoes such as alumina, bauxite and petroleum products – and, of course, the all-important cruise sector.
• Jamaica’s ports received a total of 3,635 vessel calls in 2010
• Over 27 million tonnes of cargo handled by Jamaica’s ports in 2010
• 11.65 million tonnes of transhipment cargo handled by Kingston Container Terminal (KCT)
• KCT handled just over 1,668, 670 teu in 2010
• Port of Kingston also handled 5.7 million tonnes of domestic cargo
• Jamaica’s other ports handled 9.6 million tonnes of cargo
• Jamaica’s cruise ports received 325 cruise ship calls in 2010 with 908,822 passengers
• The ports of Jamaica handled 6.8 million tonnes of alumina and bauxite in 2010 and over 2 million tonnes of petroleum products
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Vessel callsThe ports of Jamaica received 3,635 vessel calls in 2010.
The Port of Kingston received 2,773 vessel calls including
2,007 containerships, 142 ro-ro vessels, 104 general cargo
vessels, 236 dry bulk carriers and 149 tankers.
Cargo figuresJamaica’s ports handled 27,069,396 tonnes of domestic
and transhipment cargo in 2010.
(mILLIOnS Of TOnneS) 2008 2009 2010
Transhipment cargo
Discharged 4.85 5.11 5.46
Loaded 5.29 5.38 6.26
Total 10.14 10.49 11.72
Domestic cargo (Kingston)
Discharged 5.22 4.68 4.44
Loaded 0.9 1.02 1.26
Total 6.19 5.70 5.71
Domestic cargo (other ports)
Discharged 4.22 2.61 2.49
Loaded 9.74 6.16 7.14
Total discharged 14.29 12.41 12.40 Total loaded 16.01 12.57 14.66 Total cargo 30.30 24.98 27.06
POrT/TermInAL 2008 2009 2010
Kingston Container Terminal 1,272 1,429 1,554
Kingston Wharves Ltd 838 762 910
Kingston Sufferage Wharves 345 342 309
Montego Bay 384 336 330
Lucea 2 0 0
Ocho Rios 250 222 219
Port Antonio 18 10 4
Port Kaiser 106 17 0
Port Rhoades 121 87 118
Rio Bueno 10 26 34
Rocky Point 78 84 91
Other ports 1 1 0
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Free zones help boost economyFree zones play a key role in Jamaica’s economy. Exempt from normal taxes and Customs dues, they offer first-rate opportunities for inward investors. Jamaica has four strategically placed free zones with facilities for added-value activities like manufacturing and packaging.
• Free zones in Kingston, Montego Bay and Portmore
• Key role in attracting inward investment
• Versatile units in a range of sizes for commercial activities
• Ready access to educated and literate workforce
• First-rate ICT facilities
• Ideal location for those targeting international markets
The strategic location of Jamaica on major trade routes has brought key benefits
to companies involved in importing raw materials and exporting finished products to markets around the world.
Jamaica’s free zones provide opportunities
for goods to be manufactured, warehoused
or packaged for export, all free of normal
taxes and Customs dues. Security,
infrastructure and communications at all the
zones are well up to international standards.
Kingston
The island’s four free zones are operated by
the Port Authority of Jamaica:
• Kingston Free Zone (KFZ), the first free
zone in Jamaica, was established in 1976
as a warehousing operation to support
the transhipment operations at Kingston
Container Terminal. Covering an area
of about 6 hectares, KFZ has standard
modules, of 558 square metres each, for
manufacturing and warehousing. The zone
has direct access to the Port of Kingston
and lies within easy reach of Norman
Manley International Airport.
• Montego Bay Free Zone (MBFZ) was
established in 1985 to build on the success
of Kingston Free Zone. The estate covers 37
hectares and contains office units of 465
square metres. MBFZ is used mainly for ICT
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activities, ranging from data processing
to software development, and is home to
various companies serving clients in the
United States. MBFZ is located close to the
Port of Montego Bay, the country’s second-
largest seaport, and only 15 minutes from
Donald Sangster International Airport.
• Portmore Infomatics Park (PIP) was
created by the Port Authority in 2000 as
a dedicated site for offshore investment
opportunities in the ICT sector. The 5.5
hectare park is located in Portmore, one
of Jamaica’s fastest-growing communities,
with a well educated, computer literate,
English-speaking workforce. The park
contains two-storey office modules of
4,654 square metres.
• Jamaica International Free Zone (JIFZ),
located alongside Kingston Free Zone, is a
joint venture between the Port Authority
and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services.
JIFZ is aimed at developing Jamaica’s
distribution hub capabilities.
New zone
In addition, the Port Authority is developing
a new Commercial Free Zone and
Distribution Hub for the Americas next
to Kingston Container Terminal. When
complete, this zone will be used for vanning
and devanning, repackaging, consolidation
and forwarding as well as for manufacturing.
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PAJ set to capitalise on Panama Canal expansion
The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) is looking to take advantage of the
economic benefits arising from the expansion of the Panama Canal, which is due for completion in 2014.
The expansion programme will allow
containerships of up to 12,000 teu capacity
to transit the canal.
Shipping experts believe that, with the
completion of the canal, a large part of the
cargo that currently goes by road or rail to
the US Mid West or East Coast will no longer
be shipped to West Coast ports because
of problems such as congestion and high
transport costs. Instead, an all-water service
via the Panama Canal to the US East Coast
will provide a more efficient and reliable
transport network.
Beneficiaries
As a result, the Caribbean is likely to be one
of the greatest beneficiaries as it is expected
that there will be a marked increase in the
amount of transhipment cargo traversing
the region.
Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) is already
capable of receiving vessels of up to 10,000
teu capacity. The PAJ has plans to expand
facilities at Kingston to accommodate
vessels up to mega-ship size. These include:
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• Dredging the channel and turning basin at the Port of Kingston to about 16.0 metres
• Expanding the port into Fort Augusta to provide an additional 1,500 metres of berthing
• Developing 173 acres of yard space and offering scope for value added logistics.
These expansion plans will involve an
investment of about US$200 million by
the PAJ. The Port Authority believes this
expansion is necessary if the port is to be
fully equipped to handle the anticipated
mega container vessels that are expected
to call following the completion of the
canal expansion. Only a few ports can
accommodate these mega vessels, and
Kingston is determined to be one of them.
The president and chief executive of the PAJ,
Noel Hylton, announced in March 2011 that
the Port Authority was in negotiation with
three of the world’s largest shipping lines to
handle new container services.
“We are taking a bold decision to sign contracts
to provide services which we have not put in
place as yet,” said Mr Hylton. “So it means that,
between now and 2014, regardless of what
happens, we have to put in place those things.”
Only 70 per cent of the current capacity of
2.8 million teu at KCT is being utilised, so
the terminal is well placed to accept
additional business.
Kingston has the distinction of being the
first terminal in the Caribbean region to
handle a 10,000 teu vessel. This was the ‘Zim
Antwerp’, which made its maiden voyage to
Kingston in February 2010. The vessel was
too large to transit the Panama Canal and
Jamaica was the only port in the region that
could receive it.
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Improving standards in maritime sectorThe range and quality of its maritime organisations has been a key factor in promoting the international image of Jamaica as a centre of excellence in the shipping and seafaring sector.
• The Caribbean Maritime Institute is one of the most respected centres of education in the western hemisphere
• The Maritime Authority of Jamaica plays a key role in maintaining standards of maritime training, pollution prevention, safe navigation and ship safety
• The Shipping Association of Jamaica has over 70 members in the maritime and business support sectors
Jamaica is home to several organisations that are helping to
enhance standards of education and quality in the maritime sector, both locally and across the region. They include the Caribbean Maritime Institute – a regional centre of education – as well as the Maritime Authority of Jamaica and the Shipping Association of Jamaica, both of which are helping to promote shipping and sea trading at regional level.
Caribbean Maritime Institute
The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) is
the region’s principal centre for maritime
education and training of seafarers. It was
established in 1980 as a joint venture between
the governments of Jamaica and Norway.
The institute is supported and partly funded
by the government, the Port Authority and
the Shipping Association of Jamaica. The
balance of funding comes from course fees
and consultancy activities.
The CMI employs 40 staff, many with naval or
merchant marine experience. There are core
courses for up to 120 full-time students, while
part-time courses attract a further 600 students.
The work of the CMI has led to a growing
pool of expert knowledge that has brought
benefits to the maritime sector both in
Jamaica and throughout the region.
Maritime Authority of Jamaica
The Maritime Authority of Jamaica was
established to pursue Jamaica’s general
development policy objectives in reference to
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the obligations imposed by international
maritime conventions to which Jamaica is a party.
Under the MAJ’s guidance, Jamaica plays
an active part in regional and international
maritime decision-making. The MAJ oversees
the implementation of policies to ensure
Jamaica meets its maritime obligations and
maintains international standards in training,
safety of life and property at sea, security
and marine pollution prevention. The MAJ
also has a key role in helping the region to
achieve higher maritime standards.
Responsibility
The MAJ is an active participant in key
International Maritime Organisation
meetings and committees.
The MAJ’s main areas of responsibility are:
• To administer the registration of ships
• To establish training and safety standards
• To regulate the certification of seafarers
• To regulate the safety, construction and navigation of ships
• To make inquiries into shipwrecks and maritime casualties.
Shipping Association of Jamaica
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ)
was established in 1939 as a registered
trade union to manage the supply of labour
in the Port of Kingston.
Today, in addition, it plays an active role
in helping Jamaica’s shipping industry to
remain competitive and viable.
With offices in the Port of Kingston, the
SAJ has a wide-ranging membership that
includes shipping agents, ship operators and
owners, stevedoring companies, terminal
operators and wharf owners.
The SAJ manages the supply of labour in the
Port of Kingston, where it maintains a pool
of some 550 skilled workers, and deals with
matters such as industrial relations, security
and training.
The SAJ is also involved in other areas.
It liaises with the government, the Port
Authority and other organisations to
promote the shipping industry of Jamaica.
It supports the Secretariat of the Caribbean
Shipping Association (CSA), an international
organisation with members in the Caribbean,
Latin America, the USA and Europe.
In the Port of Kingston, much of the
infrastructure and support for the port’s IT
system is provided by Advantum (formerly
Port Computer Services Ltd), which is a
wholly owned subsidiary of the SAJ.
The SAJ also provides anti-narcotic and
contraband detection services through its
Canine Division, the only private sniffer dog
service in Jamaica.
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Integrated logistics hub planned in KingstonAlready a major transhipment hub for the Caribbean region, Jamaica is looking to build on its success by developing a fully integrated centre for intermodal and logistics activities.
• International airport nearby for time-sensitive cargo
• Located next to Kingston Container Terminal
• Underlining Jamaica’s status as a transhipment hub
• Helping to create new jobs and boost manufacturing
• Central location on principal air and sea routes
Jamaica is looking to capitalise on its leading position as a transhipment
hub by setting up a new intermodal transport and logistics centre in the Port of Kingston.
Already, the Port Authority of Jamaica has
developed a world-class transhipment hub of
great importance for the Caribbean region.
The Port of Kingston is equipped to handle
an annual container throughput of 3.2
million teu including significant volumes of
domestic traffic.
Intermodal
Now, in a bold new move, Jamaica is taking
steps to capitalise on these state-of-the-art
facilities by developing a fully integrated
intermodal centre for air, road and sea
transport services.
This should go a long way towards solving
the previous imbalance between full and
empty containers by encouraging logistics
and added value activities that can help to
generate more exports from Jamaica.
Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) will
play a major role in the new logistics and
distribution centre, which offers scope for:
• Deconsolidation and repackaging of cargo for onward distribution
• Light manufacturing and assembly of goods
• Clustering of integrated transport and logistics companies
• Intermodal transport services including air transport of time-sensitive and high-value goods
• Free zone and bonded warehousing
• Development of a distribution platform for regional and international markets including United States East Coast
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• Persuading major logistics and transport companies to set up their regional head offices in Jamaica by creating the right conditions for growth.
The Port of Kingston has been able to retain
its position at 64th among the world’s top
100 container ports thanks to infrastructure
and technology improvements at KCT and
Kingston Wharves Ltd, which in turn have led
to significant improvements in productivity
and efficiency.
Kingston Logistics Centre
Kingston Logistics Centre Ltd (KLC), located
close to Kingston Container Terminal, is an
all-inclusive logistics centre offering a wide
range of services.
KLC began operations in March 2006 and
is a joint venture between Zim Integrated
Shipping Services and Jamaica Fruit and
Shipping Company. It combines the experience
and capabilities of these companies to
provide comprehensive logistics solutions for
customers in the Caribbean, Central America
and South America.
The aim of KLC is to take care of all the
logistics requirements of its customers at one
conveniently located site. The logistics centre
has free zone status and provides bonded
warehousing facilities, thus offering key
advantages for cargo owners looking to import,
export or tranship their goods via Jamaica.
The centre has advanced monitoring and
tracking technology to provide customers with
real-time visibility and access to their cargo.
KLC is part of Zim’s Port and Logistics
network (ZPL), covering North America,
Europe and the Far East.
Logistics and distribution
The Port Authority has embarked on the
development of a commercial free zone
and distribution hub for the Americas
which involves warehousing, display,
sale and distribution of products to
identify and target buyers. Goods will be
moved from the terminal to the zone for
stripping, repackaging and consolidating,
then forwarded to the companies’ clients
anywhere in the world, duty free. Goods may
also be manufactured in the zone.
The development of a logistics hub is a
natural enhancement of the PAJ’s capacity
to serve our clients. The Port Authority has
advanced its planning to develop logistics
distribution capabilities into a major service
and revenue centre.
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Island of rich variety is a must for shore excursionsCruise passengers stepping ashore in Jamaica in search of places to see and things to do will find themselves spoilt for choice. Few other tropical islands can offer such a rich diversity of natural wonders and visitor sites of cultural or historical significance.
• Excellent choice of tours and excursions
• Spectacular scenery with mountains, rivers and waterfalls
• Visitor sites reflect island’s fascinating history of seafaring, slavery and swashbuckling pirates
• Natural abundance of flowers, trees and wildlife
• Beautiful gardens and magnificent ‘great houses’
• Three cruise ports for mega cruise ships
• One cruise port for ‘boutique’ cruise ships
• New retro-style cruise port at Falmouth is first of its kind
One of the best features of Jamaica as a cruise destination is its sheer range
of spectacular scenery and its fascinating heritage of fine old buildings and other visitor attractions dating back to colonial times. From beautiful waterfalls to ‘great houses’ and rum estates, Jamaica can always be guaranteed to provide cruise passengers with a magical and memorable day ashore.
For those who are happy to spend the day
strolling, shopping or enjoying a relaxing
meal and a drink, there are ample facilities
within easy reach of the cruise terminals.
Meanwhile, for those who want to go further
afield, there is a comprehensive choice of
tours and excursions from each of the four
cruise ports, with something to suit everyone.
Destination
Historic Falmouth Cruise Port, the newest
cruise port in the Caribbean, has been
designed as a thematic destination, with a
wide choice of bars, restaurants, shops and
other facilities within the colonial-style port
area. The original town of Falmouth, with its
fascinating heritage of historical buildings
and squares, is within walking distance of
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the cruise terminal. For passengers who want
to venture further afield, most of the tours
and excursions available at Montego Bay can
be accessed from Falmouth.
Attractions
Montego Bay offers a fine selection
of Jamaica’s best features and tourist
attractions. In the town itself, visitors can
explore Harbour Street Market, take a stroll
along the Hip Strip, with its non-stop food,
music and souvenir shops, or enjoying some
fine dining and entertainment. In addition,
Montego Bay offers beautiful beaches,
championship golf courses and historical
‘great houses’. Other options include the
Appleton Estate Rum Tour, the Aquasol
Theme Park, the Belvedere Estate Historical
Village, the Bob Marley Experience and
Theatre, the Marine Park at Montego Bay,
safaris to Mount Zion or boat trips on the
Black River and rafting on the Martha Brae
River, not to mention plantation visits,
canopy tours, horse-riding and river tubing.
Ocho Rios (meaning ‘Eight Rivers’ in Spanish)
is famous for its spectacular waterfalls.
Lovers of adventure can explore Dunn’s
River Falls or go horse-riding in Chukka Cove.
Other options include the Blue Mountains
Cycle Tour, excursions by 4x4 vehicle or
raft, swimming with dolphins, a visit to Noël
Coward’s former home or a tour of the Green
Grotto Caves. Meanwhile, the bustling town
of Ocho Rios is a tourist centre in its own
right. Cruise passengers can shop at the craft
market or relax in one of the town’s many
restaurants and cafés.
Port Antonio, with its pristine deepwater
harbour, is a romantic spot made famous
by the swashbuckling Hollywood actor
Errol Flynn. Against a backdrop of towering
mountains and the sparkling Caribbean, it
offers a range of natural wonders including
the Blue Lagoon, the Rio Grande and
two splendid waterfalls, Reach Falls and
Somerset Falls. Other attractions include
Athenry Gardens, Boston Beach and Navy
Island as well as history tours of the valleys.
Cruise capital of the Caribbean Recognised the world over for its beauty, culture and hospitality, Jamaica is a natural cruise destination. Add key ingredients like a central location in the Caribbean and a choice of first-rate cruise ports, able to handle the largest passenger ships, and you have a perfect recipe for success. A fabulous new ‘retro’ cruise facility at the Port of Falmouth is the icing on the cake.
• Cruise terminals at Falmouth, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Port Antonio
• Over 400 cruise ship calls to Jamaica each year
• Over 1 million cruise passengers visit Jamaica each year
• Ongoing investment in cruise ship berths and facilities
• Montego Bay and Ocho Rios equipped to handle the latest generation of cruise ships, while Falmouth can handle the world’s largest, ‘Oasis of the Seas’
• Growing range of facilities and services for home porting
Jamaica is one of the world’s leading cruise destinations – for obvious
reasons. As well as being an island of natural beauty, full of life and rich in culture, Jamaica has a central location in the Caribbean, within easy reach of home ports in southern Florida, making it an ideal choice for cruise ship itineraries.
Its status as a cruise destination is
underlined by the first-rate berthing and
servicing facilities now available for ships
and passengers at the four cruise ports on
Jamaica’s north coast. The latest addition
is Historic Falmouth Cruise Port, a fabulous
new ‘retro’ facility that is pioneering the
concept of the thematic cruise destination.
Two of Jamaica’s ports, Montego Bay and
Ocho Rios, are equipped to handle the latest
generation of cruise ships, while Falmouth
can accommodate the world’s largest cruise
ship, Royal Caribbean’s ‘Oasis of the Seas’.
Falmouth
The Port of Falmouth has made a huge
impact on the cruise sector in Jamaica
since it became a cruise port in February
2011. Already it is the second-largest cruise
destination on Jamaica’s north coast.
A novel feature of Falmouth is the replica
of a Georgian-style town that has been
built around the port area to give cruise
passengers the impression of arriving in a
Jamaican port of the 18th century.
The US$120 million port is a joint venture
development project between the Port
Authority of Jamaica and Royal Caribbean
Cruises International.
The cruise pier at Falmouth is the only
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a dolphin park, a canopy tour, a bobsled
ride and an excursion to the birthplace of
musician Bob Marley.
Port Antonio
Port Antonio, the smallest of Jamaica’s cruise
ports, has developed a niche business in
‘boutique’ cruise ships and super yachts.
Its main facility is the Ken Wright Cruise
Ship Berth, 198 metres in length, which
can accommodate small and medium
sized ‘boutique’ vessels. There is also the
Boundbrook Berth, 152 metres in length.
Port Antonio is also popular with yacht
owners, who are attracted by the exclusive,
small-scale nature of the port. The Errol
Flynn Marina was developed by the Port
Authority of Jamaica and has berthing
facilities for 32 yachts of up to 106 metres
in length.
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new Oasis class of mega cruise ships with
a capacity of 6,300 passengers and 2,300
crew.
Montego Bay
Located on Jamaica’s north-west coast,
Montego Bay has been a favourite cruise
destination for many years. Passengers have
ready access to a wide range of activities and
attractions for a perfect day ashore.
As well as a port of call, Montego Bay –
Jamaica’s second-largest port – is ideal for
home porting. Like Ocho Rios, the port is
equipped to handle the largest cruise vessels
now in service.
Montego Bay is managed by Port Handlers Ltd
on behalf of the Port Authority of Jamaica.
The cruise ship terminal at Montego Freeport
has three berths of 213 metres in length and
two berths of 160 metres. Maximum depth
alongside is 10.36 metres. Facilities include
snack bars, gift shops and a telecom centre.
Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios is used entirely for port-of-call
business. Until recently it was the busiest
cruise port in Jamaica, but some of its ship
call business has been acquired by Falmouth.
The port has three dedicated cruise ship
berths. The Turtle Bay Pier has two berths of
222 metres and 274.3 metres and is operated
by the Port Authority of Jamaica. The James
Bond Pier, which featured in the 1962 film ‘Dr.
No’, has one pier of 274.3 metres.
For passengers going ashore, Ocho Rios
is conveniently close to major tourist
attractions such as the spectacular Dunn’s
River Falls. Other visitor attractions include
Historic Falmouth - newest cruise port in the CaribbeanWith retro-style architecture and berthing facilities for the world’s largest passenger ships, Historic Falmouth Cruise Port has made a huge impact on the cruise sector in Jamaica since it opened for business in February 2011.
• Ultra-modern terminal can accommodate world’s largest cruise ships
• Two berths for visiting ships
• Developed by PAJ and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
• Retro-style cruise village with bars, restaurants and shops
• Original town, with historical buildings, is within walking distance of cruise terminal
Setting new trends in Jamaica’s cruise and tourism sector is Historic
Falmouth Cruise Port, the newest port of call in the Caribbean.
This innovative cruise port facility has been
developed through a partnership between
the Port Authority of Jamaica and Royal
Caribbean Cruise Lines. In contrast with its
period-style architecture, the new port has an
ultra-modern terminal capable of receiving
the world’s largest cruise ship – Royal
Caribbean’s spectacular ‘Oasis of the Seas’.
Thematic
The new cruise port covers 32 acres and has two
berths for visiting ships. The facility is designed
to handle up to 9,000 visitors per day.
Historic Falmouth is billed as the first-ever
thematic cruise port destination, transforming
the historical port town of Falmouth into a
host city for Jamaica’s cruise industry.
Original
Falmouth was one of the original ports of
Jamaica and in its heyday, 200 years ago, it
was one of the busiest trading ports in the
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and residences, while the original town,
with its historical buildings and visitor sites,
is within walking distance. Several of the
town’s historical sites and buildings are
being restored in a programme led by Royal
Caribbean. They include squares and parks, a
courthouse, churches, merchant houses and
a foundry.
With its key location between Ocho Rios and
Montego Bay, on the north coast, Falmouth is
ideally placed for shore excursions.
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once a major centre of the island’s sugar and
rum trade, Falmouth has a rich heritage of
churches and other historical buildings.
Historic Falmouth has been created as a
new destination, with a thematic design
reflecting the Georgian architecture of
Falmouth at its peak. There has also been a
programme of enhancements in the original
town, for the benefit of both visitors and
local people. The project was planned as an
extension of the local community, providing
Customs and security for cruise ships
together with a comprehensive range of
services and activities for cruise passengers
and other tourists.
The new cruise port contains restaurants
and cafés, boutiques and craft stalls, offices
Perfect location for home porting of cruise shipsWhen it comes to home porting of cruise ships, Jamaica ticks all the right boxes. In addition to its central location, with modern airports offering regular connections with the Americas and Europe, the island has a well developed hotel and tourism sector along with a wide range of support and transport services.
• More cruise facilities than ever on Jamaica’s north coast
• Montego Bay is fully equipped for home porting
• International airport only a few minutes from Montego Bay cruise terminal
• Good choice of hotels near cruise ports
• ‘Stay and sail’ combination proving popular
• Ship agency and husbandry services always available
• Ready access to cargo facilities for resupply
• Safety and security get top priority in Jamaican ports
Jamaica has become a popular choice for home porting of cruise ships. More
and more ship operators are discovering the benefits of basing their vessels there.
The island’s home porting business is
focused on Montego Bay, which has facilities
in place to handle vessel turnrounds
involving large numbers of passengers.
Connections
Donald Sangster International Airport,
just 3.1 km from the cruise berths, has
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after their cruise as part of a ‘stay and sail’
package.
A high priority is given by the Jamaican
authorities to the safety and security
of visitors. Both cruise passengers and
crew members visiting the island can rest
assured that all ports meet internationally
recognised standards thanks to close co-
operation with the United States.
Vessel owners who choose to register in
Jamaica can take advantage of discounts on
initial or annual registration fees for home
porting vessels.
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a wide choice of flights to North and
Central America and Europe, with frequent
connections to Florida.
Jamaica’s relaxed style, with easy entry
requirements and a minimum of formalities,
helps to speed the flow of passengers
through the cruise terminal.
Tourism
Montego Bay is in the heart of Jamaica’s
main tourism area and there is a wide range
of hotels and resort facilities located nearby.
The Port Authority of Jamaica has focused
its home porting activities on Montego
Bay because it offers such an ideal starting
point for a cruise – both idyllic and perfectly
positioned in the heart of the Caribbean
region.
Stay and sail
Thanks to the many hotels and resorts
located in the local area, Montego Bay is able
to provide yet another advantage for home
porting vessels. Passengers can opt to spend
part of their vacation in Jamaica before or
Super yacht facilities in a paradise locationA super yacht marina at Port Antonio, developed and owned by the Port Authority of Jamaica, has proved a magnet for affluent boat owners, providing a shot in the arm for the marine leisure sector. Located in a beautiful harbour on the north-east coast, the Errol Flynn Marina is a perfectly sheltered haven with deepwater access and excellent facilities.
• First-rate facilities in a beautiful and well protected harbour
• Only marina in the Caribbean capable of handling the world’s largest yachts
• 32 fixed stern-to European-style berths
• Accommodates vessels up to 350 ft and 24 ft draught
• Giga yacht dock for vessels up to 600 ft and 32 ft draught
• Port of entry with 24-hour Customs and Immigration services
• Free quarantine service for vessels arriving in normal working hours
• Landing area for up to four helicopters
Jamaica is equipped to serve owners of very large yachts thanks to the
presence of a super yacht marina at Port Antonio on the north-east coast.
Located in a beautiful harbour in a well
sheltered position, the Errol Flynn Marina
offers deepwater access and first-rate
facilities. The opening of this marina in 2002
greatly enhanced the island’s status in the
marine leisure market.
Port Antonio is blessed with an exquisite
location. Once frequented by the American
movie star Errol Flynn, who lived nearby, the
harbour has a marina named after its famous
former resident.
Services
Developed and owned by the Port Authority
of Jamaica, the Errol Flynn Marina has 32
stern-to fixed berths with a minimum depth
of 30 ft to accommodate yachts up to 350
ft in length. It offers a full range of services
including 24-hour security, Customs and
Immigration services, electricity and fresh
water, telephone and TV connections, pump-
out facilities at each berth, shower and
laundry, internet access and a swimming pool.
Technically, the Errol Flynn Marina is one of
the most advanced marinas of its kind in the
central Caribbean when it comes to haul-
out, repair and yacht storage. There is a 100
tonne capacity travel lift for yachts of up to
100 ft in length and 220,000 lb while the lift
slip can accommodate yachts of up to 24 ft
beam and 12.0 ft draught.
There are plans to install a submersible lift
on the wide launching ramp so that the yard
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can handle catamarans up to 36 ft beam. A
crane is currently used for hauling vessels
with an extra-wide beam.
Maintenance
All standard underwater maintenance and
repair services are available, including high-
pressure cleaning, scraping, barrier coating,
gel coating, glass fibre repair and anti-fouling
application. The underwater services further
include zinc replacement, bearing removal
and replacement, shaft straightening and
propeller repairs. Seacock and folding
propeller servicing is also available.
A modern 100 ft fuelling jetty with high-
speed and conventional pumps is located
next to the lift slip. Both gasoline and low
sulphur diesel fuels are available.
The boatyard is an ultramodern facility with
24-hour security patrols, efficient lighting
and utility connections throughout. Pump-
out services are available at the marina and
the boatyard.
The boatyard and marina have been
designated a duty and tax free zone, thus
allowing spare parts and supplies to be
imported at economical rates.
With its ready access to natural wonders,
beautiful beaches and a wide choice of
shore excursions, Port Antonio is a perfect
destination for yachts.
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JAMAICA
Florida
Cuba
Bahamas
Haiti Dominican Republic
Puerto Rico
Lesser Antilles
WINDWARD PASSAGE
Honduras
Nicaragua
Costa RicaPanama Colombia Venezuela
Lesser Antilles
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PacificFar East
South Pacific
South America
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General informationAuthority: The Port Authority of Jamaica has
jurisdiction over all ports in Jamaica.
Port Authority of Jamaica
15-17 Duke Street, Kingston
Tel: +876 922 0290-9
Fax: +876 924 9437
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.portjam.com
Airports: Norman Manley International
Airport is 20 km from Kingston. Tinson Pen
Aerodrome is 1 km from Kingston. Sangster
International Airport is 3.1 km from Montego
Bay and 102 km from Ocho Rios. Small
landing strip 5 km from Montego Bay. Spring
Garden is 9.6 km from Port Antonio. Other
air services available at Boscobel Domestic
Airport near Ocho Rios and St Ann’s Bay
Domestic Airport.
Emergency numbers: Police: 119, Fire: 110,
Ambulance: 110.
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Port details
Lloyd’s agent: R.S. Gamble (1998) Ltd,
Kingston.
Pilotage: Compulsory. Available from
Kingston. Agents should advise Pilotage
Department of ship’s ETA and ETD at least
three hours in advance (24 hours in advance
for Ocho Rios and 12 hours for Port Kaiser).
Radio: Radio frequency: VHF 11 (working
channel: VHF 17).
Road links: Jamaica has an extensive road
network for inland transport.
Stevedores: The management and supply
of labour at Kingston is regulated by the
Shipping Association of Jamaica, which
maintains a pool of some 550 skilled
workers.
Tides: Average tidal range is less than 0.5 metre.
Towage: Available only at Kingston and
Montego Bay.
Water: Fresh water is available at all ports.
Limited at Port Kaiser.
Weather: Maximum rainfall in April and May
and between September and November.
Hurricane period is from June to November
inclusive. On the north coast, prevailing winds
N through ESE and 11 to 16 knots. Windiest
months are November to March. Strongest
wind from NE. On the south coast, prevailing
winds are generally E through NW and 10
knots. Windiest months are March and June to
August. Strongest winds from ESE.
Working hours:
Kingston: 24 hours a day, all year round.
Montego Bay: 24 hours a day, all year round.
Ocho Rios: 24 hours a day, all year round.
Port Antonio: 24 hours a day, all year round.
Port Esquivel: 24 hours, Monday to Saturday.
Port Kaiser, Port Rhoades and Rocky Point:
24 hours, Monday to Saturday.
For further information, please contact the
harbour master via the Port Authority.
KINGSTON
Location: On Jamaica’s south-east coast at
17°58’N, 76°48’W.
Approach: Main channel is maintained to
13.0 metres depth with a minimum width of
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Berths in KingstonBerth No Length (metres) Depth (metres)
North Terminal1 165 8.92 188 9.53 188 9.54 188 9.65 183 9.66 183 9.57 183 9.78 183 9.79 183 9.610 183 13.011 183 13.0
South Terminal1 300 13.02 300 13.03 300 13.04 300 13.0
West Terminal1 475 13.0
Tanker berthsPetrojam 229 11.1Texaco East Pier 167.6 8.1Esso Bunker Pier 167.6 9.9Shell Pier 152 9.1
Private wharvesAntilles Dock 112.7 5.0Rapid Sheffield 107 6.8Wherry Wharf 107 6.8Petrojam Oil Refinery 229 11.1Shell Wharf 183 9.1Jamaica Gypsum Pier 172 8.5Texaco East Pier 185 8.1Esso Bunker Pier 167.6 9.9Esso Dry Cargo Pier 112.8 5.0Carib Cement Pier 152 10.3
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250 metres. Rocks in east middle ground, 13
cables SSW of Plumb Point lighthouse.
Accommodation: Facilities include 16
quays, four tanker berths and 10 private
wharves. Kingston Wharves Ltd operates
Berths 1 to 9 on the North Terminal. Kingston
Container Terminal occupies Berths 10 and
11 on the North Terminal and the South and
West Terminals. It is operated by the Port
Authority of Jamaica.
North Terminal has 535 metres of berthing with
47 hectares of yard space for stacking containers.
South Terminal (Gordon Cay) has 1,200 metres
of berthage, a 12.8 metre turning basin, 21.64
hectares of container warehousing space and
13 hectares of paved land.
West Terminal has 475 metres of berthing
with 65 hectares of container yard.
Anchorage: The following positions are
specified anchorages:
Port Royal: 19°56’.65N, 76°50’.83W;
16.0 metres
A: 17°57’.42N, 76°47’.73W; 12.2 metres
B: 17°57’.4N, 76°47’.2W; 13.4 metres
C: 17°57’.37N, 76°46’.68W; 12.8 metres
D: 17°57’.13N, 76°44’.43W; 16.5 metres
E: 17°57’.12N, 76°44’.95W; 16.5 metres
Bunkers: Supplied ex-berth. All types of fuel
available from three suppliers.
Medical aid: Kingston Public Hospital is 5
km from the Port of Kingston. University
Hospital is 10 km from the port.
Largest vessel: Maximum length 305.3
metres LOA; maximum draught 13.0 metres.
Ro-ro facilities: Berths 1 and 9 have ro-ro ramps.
Berths 10 to 11 are dedicated to containers.
Towage: Provided by Marine Towing Co Ltd
Tel: +876 923 8728/9
Fax: +876 923 5077/8720
Radio: Channel 11.
MONTEGO BAY
Location: On Jamaica’s north-west coast at
18°28’N, 77°56’W.
Approach: Marked channel. Port Handlers Ltd
berths are reached via channel, 457 metres
long, 122 metres wide, dredged to 10.36
metres depth.
Accommodation: Three berths operated by
Port Handlers Ltd. Berth 2 can take vessels up
to 213 metres with 9.1 metres draught. Berth
3 can take vessels up to 160 metres with 6.2
metres draught. Berth 4 can take vessels up to
160 metres with 5.9 metres draught.
Two cruise berths, Nos 5 and 6, can be used
by vessels of 198 metres with 9.6 metres
draught or one vessel of 268 metres. Berth 3
is available for container traffic and has 5.2
hectares of storage.
In addition there is one berth with 10.36
metres depth for tankers and LPG carriers.
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USEFUL ADDRESSES
Caribbean Maritime InstitutePO Box 8081 CSO, Palisadoes ParkKingstonTel: +876 924 8150, 8159Fax: +876 924 8185Email: [email protected]
Caribbean Shipping Association4 Fourth Avenue, Newport WestPO Box 1050, Kingston CSOTel: +876 923 3491Fax: +876 757 1592Email: [email protected]
Maritime Authority of Jamaica2nd Floor, The Office Centre Building12 Ocean Boulevard, KingstonTel: +876 967 1060 or 1065Fax: +876 922 5765Email: [email protected]
Shipping Association of Jamaica4 Fourth Avenue, Newport WestPO Box 1050, Kingston 13Tel: +876 923 3491/2 or 937 0117/8Fax: +876 923 3421Email: [email protected]
The Port Authority of Jamaica15-17 Duke Street, KingstonTel: +876 922 0290/9Fax: +876 924 9437Email: [email protected]
COMPANY DIRECTORY
Allied Trucking & Maritime Services LtdKingport Building, Third StreetNewport West, Port BustamantePO Box 71, KingstonTel: +876 923 8410/8487/8488Fax: +876 923 2029 Email: [email protected]
Altamont Court Hotel1-5 Altamont TerraceNew KingstonTel: +876 929 4497 or 620 4530Fax: +876 929 2118Email: [email protected]
CMA CGM Jamaica LtdKingsport Building, Third StreetKingston 11Tel: +876 923 5716Fax: +876 923 9407Email: [email protected]
Cold Port Ltd80-82 Second StreetTel.: +876 923-0054Fax: +876 923-5713Email: [email protected]
Combined Freight & Shipping LtdUnit 3, 14 First StreetNewport WestKingston 13Tel.: +876 757-5836Fax: +876 757-3304Email: [email protected]
Damen Shipyards GorinchemIndustrieterrein Avelingen West 204202 MS Gorinchem PO Box 1, 4200 AA GorinchemThe NetherlandsTel: +31 183 63 92 67Fax: +31 183 63 77 62Email: [email protected]
Deryck A. Gibson Ltd25 Windsor Avenue, Kingston 5Tel: +876 978 9759 or 978 9017Fax: +876 978 9599Email: [email protected]
Eagle & Whale Ltd1 Paraiso AvenueKingston 10Tel.: +876 908 4473Fax: +876 908 4475www.eagleandwhale.com
Freight Handlers Ltd4 Fourth Avenue, Port BustamanteTel.: +876 937 3418 – 21Fax: +876 937 5857Email: [email protected]@freighthandlersltd.comwww.freighthandlersltd.com
Gateway Shipping International LtdKingport BuildingThird Street, Newport WestPO Box 86, KingstonTel: +876 923 8581/7Fax: +876 923 6536Email: [email protected]
Global Cargo Consolidators Ltd76 Marcus Garvey DriveKingston CSOTel.: +876 758 8583Fax: +876 758 8768
Grace Kennedy Ltd73 Harbour Street, KingstonTel.: +876 922 3440-9Fax: +876 922 7567Email: [email protected]
Green Cove Maritime Jamaica Ltd14-16 First Street, Newport WestKingston 13Tel.: +876 923 0400-2Fax: +876 923 0420Email: [email protected]
Harbour Cold Stores Ltd3 Third Street, Port BustamanteTel.: +876 923 9031-4Fax: +876 9239081, 901-6755Email: [email protected]
Hart Group14 Montego Freeport Shopping CentrePO Box 302, Montego Bay Tel.: +876 979 8124, +876 979 8143Fax: +876 979 8552
International Shipping LtdKingport BuildingThird Street, Port BustamanteNewport West, Kingston 15Tel.: +876 937 5580-5Fax: +876 937 5583Email: [email protected]
Interseas Ltd80-82 Second StreetPort BustamanteTel.: +876 923 6973 +876 923 9271-4Fax: +876 923 4091 +876 923 4409Email: [email protected]
Island Cargo Services Ltd77 Port Royal Street, Kingston Tel.: +876 922 9480-1 Fax: +876 948 2330Email: [email protected]
Jacan Freight Forwarders88 Second Street Newport WestKingston 13Tel.: +876 758 3819Fax: +876 758 3819Email: [email protected]
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Jamaica Freight & Shipping Co Ltd80-82 Second Street, Port BustamanteKingston 13Tel: +876 923 9271 or 923 9371-4Fax: +876 923 4091 or 923 4409Email: [email protected]
Jamaica Fruit & Shpg Co Ltd80-82 Second StreetPort BustamanteTel.: +876 923 9271-4Fax: +876 923 4091Email: [email protected]
Jamaica Producers Group Ltd6A Oxford RoadKingston 5Tel.: +876 926 3504-6 +876 926 9371-3Fax: +876 923 4091 +876 923 4409
Jamaica Producers Shpg Co6A Oxford Rd. Kingston 5 Tel.: +876 926 3504/3503-7Fax: +876 929 3636Email: [email protected]
Jamaica Trading Services LtdTrident House35 Second Street, Kingston 13Tel.: +876 923 6249 +876 923 5830 +876 923 6347Fax: +876 757 7313Email: [email protected]
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO)18 Trafalgar Rd., New KingstonTel.: +876 978 7755 +876 978 3337Fax: +876 946-0090Email: [email protected]
Jan De Nul GroupOffice Jan De Nul NVTragel 60, 9308 Hofstade-AalstBelgiumTel.: +32 53 73 17 11Fax: +32 53 78 17 60, 77 28 55 +32 53 77 28 55Email: [email protected]
JLB International Ltd191 Hagley Park RoadKingston 11Tel.: +876 937 1623-7Fax: +876 937 2026Email: [email protected] [email protected]
KCT Services LtdBerths 10-11 & Gordon Cay Port BustamanteTel.: +876 923 5141Toll Free 1 888 991 5954Fax: +876 937 3132www.kctjm.com.jm
Kingston Free Zone27 Shannon DriveKingston 15 (KFZ)Tel.: +876 923-5274/5Fax: +876 923-6023www.pajfz.com
Kingston Logistics Center Ltd146 First StreetNewport WestKingston 11Tel: +876 901 3836Fax: +876 901 4431Email: [email protected]
Kingston Wharves LtdKingport BuildingThird StreetNewport WestKingston 13Tel: +876 923 9211Fax: +876 923 5361Email: [email protected]
Lannaman & Morris (Shipping) Ltd2 Seventh Avenue, PO Box 1012Newport West, Kingston 15Tel: +876 923 4811-4 or 923 5541-4Fax: +876 923 9091 or 937 1937Email: [email protected]
Laparkan (Jamaica) Ltd10 Second Street, Newport WestTel.: +876 757 6496/5700/ +876 923 4348Fax: +876 757 0952Email: [email protected]
Lasocean Agencies Ltd75 First Street, Port BustamanteTel.: +876 923 6421-3Fax: +876 923 6130Email: [email protected]
LSK & Co Ltdc/o SAJ, 4 Fourth AvenueNewport WestTel.: +876 923 3339Fax: +876 901 6120Email: [email protected]
Maritime & Transport Services LtdPO Box 22, Kingston 1140 Second Street, Port BustamanteTel: +876 923 8728/9/0Fax: +876 923 5077Email: [email protected]
Maritime Towing Company Ltd40 Second StreetNewport WestPort BustamanteTel.: +876 8720/8728/9Fax: +876 923 5077Email: [email protected]
Metro Investments Ltd24 Second StreetPort BustamanteTel.: +876 937 5821/2/5586Fax: +876 937 5588Email: [email protected]
Montego Bay Free ZoneMontego Freeport, Montego Bay St. James (MBFZ)Tel.: +876 979 8094Fax: +876 979 8088Email: [email protected]
Myers, Fletcher & Gordon21 East Street, KingstonTel.: +876 922 5860Fax: +876 922-4811Email: [email protected]
Ocean Air International Ltd4 Fourth Avenue, Newport WestPort BustamanteTel.: +876 923 6095/7491/7499Fax: +876 9235210Email: [email protected]
Perez y Cia (Jamaica) Ltd6 -12 Newport BoulevardNewport WestTel.: +876 9012994/4833Fax: +876 757 7737Email: [email protected]
Petroleum Co of Jamaica Ltd (PETCOM)695 Spanish Town Road PO Box 8856, Kingston 11Tel.: +876 934 6682/7Email: [email protected]/petcom/
E. Pihl & Søn A.S.Nybrovej 116, DK-2800 Kgs LyngbyDenmarkTel: +45 4527 7200Fax: +45 4527 7100Email: [email protected]
Port Computer Services Ltd4 Fourth Street, Newport WestKingston 15Tel.: +876 923 7022Fax: +876 923 1225Email: [email protected]
Port Contractors Ltd4 Fourth AvenuePort BustamanteTel.: +876 937 5821-2/937 5586Fax: +876 937 5588Email: [email protected]
Port Handlers Ltd14 Montego Freeport Shopping CentrePO Box 302, Montego BayTel.: +876 979 8815/979 8124Fax: +876 979 5552Email: [email protected]
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Port Services LtdKingport Building, Port BustamanteTel.: +876 923 8487-8/8410Fax: +876 923 2029Email: alliedtruckingaatms.com.jm
Precision Enterprises Ltd93-95 First Street, Newport WestTel.: +876 923 7425, +876 758 3098Fax: +876 923 7354Email: [email protected]
Producers Shipping Co Ltd80 - 82 Second StreetPort BustamanteTel.: +876 923 9271-4, +876 923 9371-3Fax: +876 923 4091/4409
R.C.M. Customs Broker Ltd11-16 First Street, Newport WestKingston 13Tel.: +876 757 0983Fax: +876 758 3933Email: [email protected] www.rcmcustomsbroker.com
R. K. LogisticsKingport Building, Third StreetPort BustamanteTel.: +876 923 1645Email: [email protected]
R.S. Gamble 1998 Ltd40 Second Street, Newport WestTel.: +876 901 3923+876 757 5168/5170/8556Fax: +876923 5077Email: [email protected]
Royal Marine InsuranceSuite 102, 8300 Executive Center DriveMiami, Florida 33166Tel.: +305 477 3755Fax: +305477 3858Email: [email protected]
Royale Ocean Shipping Co Ltd6 Newport BoulevardNewport Centre Commercial CentreNewport West Tel.: +876 757 9227/8143/9231Fax: +876 757 9221Email: [email protected]
Scotiabank Group JamaicaScotiabank Centre Corner of Duke & Port Royal streetsPO Box 709, KingstonTel: +876 922 1000Fax: +876 922 6548Telex: 2297SWIFT Bic Code: NOSCJMKNEmail: [email protected]
www.jamaica.scotiabank.com
Seaboard Jamaica LtdKingston, 80-82 Second StreetNewport West, Kingston 13Tel: 876 923 0054Fax: 876 937 5825
Montego Bay1 Mangrove Way, Montego FreeportMontego BayTel: 876 684 9701-3Fax: 876 684 9643Email: [email protected]
SeaFreight Agencies (USA) IncGeneral agents for SeaFreight Line Ltd2800 Northwest 105th Avenue Doral, FL 33172-2198, United StatesTel: +305 592 6060Fax: +305 471 9555
SeAir Global6 - 12 Newport BoulevardNewport WestTel.: +876 757 9231, +876 755 0362Fax: +876 757 9221Email: [email protected]
Seaport Equipment Ltd2 Second Street, Newport WestKingston 13Tel.: +876 757 0692, +876 757 7253Fax: +876 757 7252
SGS Supervise Jamaica Ltd91 Dumbarton Avenue, Kingston 10Tel.: +876 920 0718, +876 960 2410Fax +876 960 5311
Shell Company (WI) Ltd(Cool Petroleum Ltd)Rockfort, Kingston 2Tel.: +876 928 7301-9Fax: +876 928 6045www.coolcorp.com
Shipping Services (Stev) Ltd80-82 Second StreetPort BustamanteTel.: +876 923 9271-4, +876 923 9374Fax: +876 923 4091Email: [email protected]
Shipping Services Ltd75 First Street, Port BustamanteTel.: +876 923 6421-4Fax: +876 923 5021Email: [email protected]
SISU c/o Deryck Gibson Agencies 25 Windsor Avenue, Kingston 5 Tel.: +876 978 9759Fax: +876 978 9599Email: [email protected]@dagl.com.jm
Star Interfreight Ltd103 Second Street, Port BustamanteKingston
Swift LogisticsTrident House. 37 Second St, Newport West, Kingston 13
Terminal Services Ltd73 Harbour Street, Kingston
Transocean Shipping Ltd90-92 First Street, Port BustamanteTel.: +876 923 4276/5719+876 937 1789Fax: +876 923 9301Email: [email protected]
TS Cranes Services Ltd691 Spanish Town Road, Kingston 11Tel.: +876 764 9730Fax: +876 7649530Email: [email protected]@cwjamaica.com
Turnel Services (Shipping)Shop #4, Montego Bay FreeportShopping Centre, Montego BayTel.: +876 953 6050-51Fax: +876 684 9643Email: [email protected]@seaboardjamaica.com
Universal Freight HandlersGarmex East, 76 Marcus Garvey DriveKingstonTel.: +876 901 7448Fax: +876 923 4798Email: [email protected]
Western Freight Services LtdLOJ Complex, Montego FreeportSuite M75, Gloucester AvenueMontego BayTel.: +876 979 8446Fax: +876 9798556
Western Terminals LtdPort BustamanteTel.: +876 923 9211-9Fax : +876 923 5361
Xars Equipment & Trucking Co Ltd130 Second Street, Port BustamantePO Box 1813, KingstonTel.: +876 923 7589/7590/7594Fax: +876 923 6050Email: [email protected]
ZIM – Carib Star Shipping Ltd4 Fourth Avenue, Newport WestPO Box 203, KingstonTel: +876 923 4900Fax: +987 923 7113Email: [email protected] or www.caribstarshipping.com
Zoukie Trucking – DM Equipment118-120 Third Street, Newport WestKingston 13 Tel.: +876 923 9549/7140/4542Email: [email protected]
The Port Authority of Jamaica 15-17 Duke Street, Kingston, Jamaica, W.I.
Tel: +876 922 0290/9 Fax: +876 924 9437 Email: [email protected]
www.portjam.com