Logistics
Strategically positioned at the crossroads of major shipping lanes, Jamaica offers world-class port, airport, and logistics infrastructure serving as a transshipment hub for the Americas.
TEU Port Capacity
3.4M
Port & Infra Investment
US$1B+
Overview
Logistics
Strategically positioned at the crossroads of major shipping lanes, Jamaica offers world-class port, airport, and logistics infrastructure serving as a transshipment hub for the Americas.
We Keep Growing
Building the Americas' next logistics node
Jamaica aims to become a fourth node in the international logistics chain alongside Rotterdam, Dubai, and Singapore — leveraging Panama Canal proximity and major shipping lanes.
Download sector profileGrowing maritime trade
Goods movement averages roughly 22 million tonnes through maritime trade, with 27.8 million tonnes of cargo handled and 3,176 vessel visits cited on the sector page.
Growing port capacity
The Port of Kingston offers about 3.4 million TEU of annual capacity; Kingston Container Terminal can berth post-Panamax vessels up to 12,000 TEU.
Growing air terminals
Main air-transport terminals continue to expand with visitor arrivals and freight demand.
We're in Demand
Location, infrastructure, and investor momentum
Near major shipping lanes and air routes to the Americas, Europe, and the Caribbean, Jamaica pairs solid transport and telecoms infrastructure with investor-ready logistics assets.
Download sector profileElectronic Single Window
A foundation for a fully integrated electronic trading system that streamlines clearance and logistics processes.
Training support
Home to the only IMO-accredited maritime institution in the English-speaking Caribbean.
Strategic geography
Ideal positioning for transshipment, distribution, and value-added logistics serving hemispheric trade.
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Investment Opportunities
Transportation Network
Projects such as the highway for the bypass of Montego Bay that strengthen island-wide freight and passenger connectivity.
Sector profileKingston Logistics Park
A significant tract of land around the Port of Kingston positioned for warehousing, distribution, and value-added logistics.
Sector profileBuilding Infrastructure
The Caymanas Economic Zone supports light manufacturing, software development, financial services, distribution, and value-added logistics.
Sector profilePort & Transshipment Capacity
Expand on Kingston Container Terminal capacity of roughly 3.4 million TEU per year and post-Panamax berths up to 12,000 TEUs.
Sector profile
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Sector Performance
3.4M TEU Port of Kingston annual capacity — Cited on sector page · JAMPRO Logistics sector page
22M tonnes Average goods moved via maritime trade — Cited on sector page · JAMPRO Logistics sector page
US$1B+ Port and infrastructure investments — Cited on sector page · JAMPRO Logistics sector page
From Our Partners
Read on Jampro“Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited, a part of the CMA CGM group, is pleased to be an example of both Jamaica's commitment to public private partnerships and the country's thrust to build a globally competitive logistics and maritime sector.”
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