Jamaica Port Handbook 2010-11 by Land & Marine Publications Ltd.

JAMAICA

Port Handbook 2010-11

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CONTENTS

The Port Authority of Jamaica 15-17 Duke Street Kingston, Jamaica, W.I. Tel: +876 922 0290/9 Fax: +876 924 9437 Email: paj@portjam.com Website: www.portjam.com

3 FOREWORD Come and share in our success 5 INTRODUCTION Jamaica’s ports poised for growth 10 PORT AUTHORITY Steering a successful course

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Cargo

Cruise

14 LOCATION The Caribbean’s transhipment centre

40 CRUISE LOCATION Idyllic destination, first-rate hospitality

16 KINGSTON CONTAINER TERMINAL Leading transhipment hub

42 DESTINATION Island of a hundred destinations

18 KINGSTON WHARVES LTD Award-winning terminal

44 HOME PORTING First choice for home porting

20 SHIPPING Shipping centre in perfect location

46 INVESTMENT Cruise growth sparks investment plans

22 SECURITY Security is top priority 24 STATISTICS Port statistics

48 MARINA Modern boatyard in spectacular location

Industry

DIRECTORY

28 FREE ZONES Key role in business growth

52 LOCATION JAMAICA

30 INFRASTRUCTURE First-rate transport infrastructure benefits maritime trade 32 ORGANISATIONS Excellence in Jamaica’s maritime sector 34 LOGISTICS Strategic vision for integrated logistics hub 36 LOGISTICS PROVIDERS World class transport services

55 PORT DETAILS 61 DIRECTORY OF COMPANIES

FOREWORD

Come and share in our success Jamaica is the Caribbean’s leading centre of maritime trade. One of the main reasons for this enviable status is geographical. We are an island economy, blessed with a natural harbour of world-class dimensions and located only an hour’s sailing time from the principal northsouth and east-west shipping routes. Over the years we have worked hard to build on these natural advantages. We have achieved success through an enlightened approach to management combined with a profound knowledge of the maritime sector that is part of our seafaring heritage. Since it was established in 1972, the Port Authority of Jamaica has presided over a period of strong and steady growth at Kingston and the main outports. The principal engine for this growth has, of course, been the container business. Many of the world’s leading container lines have chosen Kingston as their Caribbean hub – and the reasons are not hard to find. In addition to our excellent geographical location, we offer top quality handling services, a first-rate support network and a highly professional shipping community with a history of good industrial relations.

Meanwhile, Jamaica’s four large free zones are continuing to play a key role in generating business and drawing in new investment. A major advantage of these free zones is their strategic location, with two in Kingston and two others in Montego Bay and Portmore. Our cruise sector has gone from strength to strength, with over 400 ship calls each year, bringing more than 1 million visitors. We provide excellent facilities for cruise ships and their passengers in the beautiful north coast ports of Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Port Antonio, while the recently expanded Errol Flynn Marina in Port Antonio is a perfect haven for leisure boats up to super yacht size. Plans are already in place to upgrade our existing facilities and provide more landside and waterside facilities to accommodate the latest ‘mega’ cruise ships in even greater numbers. This handbook is intended to give you a snapshot of where we are today and where we aim to be in the years ahead. Welcome to Jamaica!

Transhipment Transhipment of containers is our number one activity. More and more shippers have come to appreciate the outstanding advantages of Kingston for transhipment of cargo worldwide. The annual capacity of Kingston Container Terminal has more than doubled, from 1.5 million to 3.2 million teu, as a result of the ongoing development programme in the port.

Noel Hylton President, Port Authority of Jamaica

INTRODUCTION

Jamaica’s ports poised for growth Jamaica is one of the leading players in the Caribbean maritime sector. Through prudent investment and development over the past few decades, this island nation has built up an enviable range of facilities and infrastructure. Today, it is regarded as the container transhipment centre of the Caribbean as well as one of the best cruise destinations in the world. • Leading transhipment centre in the Caribbean • World-class, award winning cruise destination • Super yacht marinas with all facilities • Range of free zones across the island • Extensive container handling facilities • Developing sector in logistics and distribution • Excellent geographic location • Wide range of mainline and feeder shipping lines • Ongoing investment to expand capacity

INTRODUCTION

Jamaica’s success in the maritime sector has not happened by chance. It has come about through judicious management, planned expansion and careful investment. Today, this island nation is a beacon of industry and maritime trade in the centre of the wider Caribbean region. Location has been a key part of this success. With major shipping lanes just a few miles off its coast, Jamaica lies equidistant from the shores of North America, Central America and South America and its ports have been quick to capitalise on this major advantage.

investment In 2009 the ports of Jamaica received around 3,400 vessel calls, handled more than 25 million tonnes of cargo – including nearly 1.7 million teu – and welcomed just over 920,000 cruise passengers. The Port Authority of Jamaica runs most of the country’s ports. It owns Kingston Container Terminal, the Port of Montego Bay and the

cruise pier at Ocho Rios and also plays a major role in encouraging inward investment and directing the maritime industry of the nation. The main centre of activity is the Port of Kingston. Located in the world’s seventhlargest natural harbour, Kingston offers worldclass facilities for handling and transhipment of containers and many other types of cargo. Kingston Container Terminal is dedicated to container traffic, while its near neighbour, Kingston Wharves Ltd, is a multipurpose terminal. In addition, there are so-called sufferance wharves owned by private companies handling a range of specific cargoes. The smaller ports of Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Port Antonio are located on Jamaica’s north coast. While Ocho Rios and Port Antonio handle only cruise ships and mega yachts, Montego Bay is a multipurpose port. It deals with containers and general cargo as well being one of the country’s main cruise ports. Montego Bay is also being used increasingly by some cruise lines for home porting.

INTRODUCTION

Jamaica’s cruise industry has gone from strength to strength, not least because the island is a place of natural beauty, but also because it is constantly upgrading its facilities and infrastructure to meet modern demands. The ports of Jamaica welcomed 333 cruise ships in 2009. Having won the ‘world’s leading cruise destination’ award in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, the island has embarked on a major programme of investment to bring a brand-new cruise port into operation. However, the mainstay of the island’s maritime trade sector is container handling – especially transhipment. Jamaica is ideally located for container transhipment and has built an enviable and award-winning reputation for its handling services. From other ports on the island, alumina and bauxite are exported in huge volumes.

New era Changing economic trends have steered Jamaica’s maritime sector in a new direction at the end of the first decade of the 21st century. Having focused almost exclusively on developing its transhipment sector over the past 40 years, Jamaica is now transforming itself into a logistics and distribution hub for the wider region. Having identified the wasted potential of large numbers of containers departing Jamaica empty, the Port Authority has been looking at ways to

exploit this. In the coming years there will be a concerted programme to develop and encourage value added processing, repackaging and logistics services at both on-port and off-port sites. In addition, the island’s four free zones, operated by the Port Authority, continue to thrive and provide work for over 6,000 people. Most are fully occupied.

Future All things considered, the maritime sector in Jamaica is thriving as its ports equip themselves to face changing trends and a new direction to help ensure the long-term prosperity of the island and its 2.5 million inhabitants.

Port Authority

Steering a successful course The successful development and expansion of Jamaica’s maritime trade – and the Jamaican economy – are due in no small part to the professionalism of the Port Authority of Jamaica. For over 35 years it has played a key role in steering development and attracting investment and is now at the centre of ambitious plans to further extend the island’s maritime services and trade.

Port Authority

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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.

As one of the leading ports in the Caribbean, the status of Jamaica is due in great part to the efforts of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ). Since it was established more than 35 years ago, the PAJ has shown a commitment to capital investment and a willingness to embrace new ideas that have made Jamaica stand out from the crowd and transformed it into a maritime hub. The PAJ is a statutory corporation established by the Port Authority Act of 1972. It is the principal maritime agency responsible for the regulation and development of Jamaica’s port and shipping industry. The Port Authority is responsible for the safety of all vessels navigating the ports of entry and for regulating the tariffs charged on goods passing through the public wharves. It 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 • Boundbroof Wharf, Port Antonio. A president and chief executive officer are supported by five senior vice-presidents. They report to a board of directors comprising not more than 10 members appointed by the Minister of Transport & Works. The Port Authority consists of the following divisions: • Finance and Information Services • Engineering and Port Development • Business Management and Special Projects • International Marketing, Cruise Shipping and Marina Services and Public Relations • Legal, Regulatory and Corporate Affairs.

Two sections – Group Internal Audit and Human Resources & Administration – provide services for the rest of the Port Authority.

responsible Within the Engineering and Port Development Division, the Port Authority operates the Harbours and Port Services Department and the Pilotage Department. Headed by the Harbour Master, the Harbour Division is responsible for safe navigation of vessels through the deployment and maintenance of navigation aids. Every ship navigating within the harbour limits of Jamaica’s ports must have a licensed marine pilot on board. Pilots are provided by the Pilotage Department.

Cargo Business Cruise Directory Cargo handling in Jamaica

The Caribbean’s transhipment centre

For more than 30 years Jamaica has built an enviable reputation for first-rate container services through the operation of Kingston Container Terminal. Now, with an expanded capacity of 3.2 million teu per year, KCT is embarking on a new phase – part of a new logistics and distribution centre that will shape the future direction of Jamaica’s transport industry for many years to come.

Kingston Container Terminal – leading transhipment hub

Kingston Wharves – award-winning terminal

Shipping centre in perfect location

Security is high priority

Port statistics

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The Caribbeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transhipment centre An ideal location on all major trade routes through the Caribbean, combined with well equipped and expertly managed terminals, has enabled Jamaica to become one of the leading transhipment centres in the wider region. A fine reputation for speedy, efficient container handling has won the Port of Kingston many awards over the years. This, with the backing of its experienced community of maritime service companies, has made Jamaica the perfect place for transhipment in the Caribbean.

LOCATION

• Served by most major shipping lines • Easy access to North and South America and the Panama Canal • Good choice of deepwater terminals • Extensive range of shoreside equipment • Facilities expanded to receive new larger vessels • Handling nearly 2 million teu each year • Annual total of over 1,200 containership calls • Largest vessels in service can berth with ease • Wide range of top quality service providers

The Port of Kingston has made its name in transhipment of containers. Following the construction of Port Bustamante in 1966, and the later decision to focus one area of operations on container handling, the port has gone from strength to strength. Over the years it has won many awards for its top quality services. Jamaica handled over 1.9 million teu in 2008 as well as some 1,270 transhipment containerships. The principal facility is Kingston Container Terminal. Currently operated by the Port Authority of Jamaica, this facility is one of the largest in the region. Following a recent expansion programme it now has an annual capacity of some 3.2 million teu. Alongside KCT is Kingston Wharves Ltd (KWL), one of the first companies to take up residence in the port complex back in the 1960s. KWL has put its experience to good use. Today it offers a range of specialist cargo handling facilities including container services. Its quays also handle large volumes of domestic cargo as well as dealing with smaller feeder vessels serving other islands. On the north coast of Jamaica, containers are handled at the Port of Montego Bay, which has 1.2 hectares of yard space for container storage and a 1,858 square metre warehouse.

Advantages For several years the Port of Kingston has been placed high among Container Management’s World Top 100 Container Ports and in 2008 it was ranked 55th.

Kingston is located on the east-west shipping lanes between the Panama Canal, the United States east coast and Europe, as well as on the north-south shipping lanes between Central America and South America. This makes it an ideal centre for container transhipment. In addition, thanks to new berths at Kingston Container Terminal, the port can handle the largest vessels in operation. This is likely to be a key factor once the Panama Canal expansion has been completed, since few other ports in the region have this capacity. 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 available, too, for distribution, processing and storage and there will be a strong emphasis on developing this sector in the years ahead. The expansion of KCT is a critical element in transforming the Port of Kingston from a regional into a global hub and in securing its long-term viability.

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Leading transhipment hub Kingston Container Terminal is a world-class complex using state-of-the-art cranes and handling equipment to deal with a rated annual throughput of some 3.2 million teu. Operating 24 hours a day, it is one of the Caribbeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading transhipment hubs.

KINGSTON CONTAINER TERMINAL

• One of the region’s largest container terminals • Transhipment accounts for 85 per cent of throughput • Mainline services to North and South America, Europe, the Far East and Australia • Complex owned and operated by the Port Authority of Jamaica • A key player in the development of Jamaica’s logistics hub • Terminal is controlled by a state-of-the-art computerised management system • Expansion phase of new berths completed in 2008 • Three terminals: North Terminal, South Terminal and the new West Terminal • Extensive range of container handling equipment The world-renowned transhipment facility of Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) has grown steadily – in terms of container throughput and support facilities – since it opened for business about 40 years ago. KCT is the centrepiece of the Port Authority’s commercial activities and the main focus of its investment and development programmes. Today it is a major transhipment hub for some of the world’s leading containership operators, playing a vital role in east-west and northsouth trade across the region.

success Location is the key to its success. Jamaica is one of the few countries in the world to be located on both major air and shipping routes. This makes it the ideal choice for a transhipment hub. The new Western Berth, opened in July 2008, has added 475 metres to the combined berthing of the North and South terminals to offer a total of 2,310 metres of berthing. KCT has a comprehensive range of equipment at its disposal including 19 ship-to-shore gantry cranes (with 14 super post-panamax cranes), 73 straddle carriers, 14 empty containers handlers, 1,392 reefer plugs and 130 hectares of paved storage.

Vessels can berth at one of three terminals at KCT: • North Terminal has 535 metres of berthing with 15.2 metres depth alongside and 50 hectares of yard space for containers. • South Terminal – also know known as Gordon Cay – is the main focus for transhipment. It has 1,300 metres of berthing with 14.0 metres depth alongside and 41 hectares of yard space. • West Terminal has 475 metres of berthing with 15.0 metres depth alongside and 65 hectares of yard space. As a result of phases 1A and 1B of the Port Authority’s fifth expansion project at Kingston Container Terminal, the annual rated capacity of KCT has been boosted from 1.5 million to 3.2 million teu. This was in response to a long period of growth in container throughput. The extension was built by E.Phil & Søn, a leading Danish contractor. Further plans are on the table to use land at Fort Augusta to boost the rated capacity of KCT to 5.2 million teu in the coming years.

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Award-winning terminal Kingston Wharves Ltd is one of the Caribbean’s leading multipurpose terminals. It has nine deepwater berths – for ro-ro, lo-lo and container traffic as well as bulk and breakbulk cargo – and handles more than 13 million tonnes of imports and exports each year.

KINGSTON WHARVES LTD

• Award-winning privately operated multipurpose terminal • One of the Caribbean’s leading port facilities • Container throughput of around 200,000 teu • Around 800,000 tonnes of cargo handled • 1,644 metres of continuous berthing with up to 13.0 metres depth • Terminal area of 25 hectares including 30,000 square metres of covered warehousing and cold storage • 53,000 square metres off-port storage for vehicles • State-of-the-art equipment including three mobile harbour cranes • Productivity rate of 17.86 teu per hour • Complementary services to Kingston Container Terminal The vast majority of Jamaica’s imports and exports are handled by Kingston Wharves Ltd (KWL), a large multipurpose port facility located alongside Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) at Port Bustamante. Operating 24 hours a day, all year round, KWL is a public wharf handling all kinds of cargo including significant volumes of containers. It also makes use of its neighbour KCT’s transhipment facilities for some of its domestic container traffic. KWL operates Berths 1 to 9 in the Port of Kingston. A US$26.6 million expansion of Berths 8 and 9 was completed in 2008 to expand container handling and storage capacity by 50 per cent. In addition to containers, KWL handles breakbulk cargo such as cement, lumber and steel as well as Jamaica’s entire traffic in vehicle imports. The terminal is an ideal hub for transhipment of vehicles to other islands in the region. KWL is also widely used by Jamaica’s manufacturers and producers to export their goods, both regionally and further afield.

A comprehensive range of handling equipment is available including three state-of-theart Gottwald mobile harbour cranes with a maximum lifting capacity of 40 tonnes at 42.5 metres outreach, seven reach stackers and a fleet of fork-lift trucks and yard trailers.

STEVEDORING All stevedoring on the terminal is carried out by KWL. Other services include vanning and devanning of containers; cargo deconsolidation for Jamaicans living overseas and sending items home; and refrigerated storage though a subsidiary, Harbour Cold Stores Ltd. Another subsidiary, Security Administrators Ltd, partly owned by the Port Authority of Jamaica, provides security services in the ports of Kingston, Montego Bay and Port Antonio. The activities of KWL are perfectly complemented by its next-door neighbour. Kingston Container Terminal provides KWL with a transhipment facility, while KWL assists KCT by handling smaller vessels when necessary. The high standard of its operations has been recognised by ‘Containerisation International’, which ranked KWL as the Caribbean’s number one independently managed subregional hub.

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Shipping centre in perfect location One of Jamaica’s strongest selling points is its location at a crossroads of Caribbean shipping routes. Jamaica is also home to a wide range of ship agents and freight forwarders serving the many lines calling at its ports. It is this range of highly experienced service providers that has helped Jamaica to become a regional leader in port services. FROM shipping lines to ship agents and from freight forwarders to logistics providers, the maritime community of Jamaica is geared to providing first-rate services. While most companies are based in Kingston, many also have offices in the island’s other main ports in order to provide on-the-spot services wherever they are needed.

Seaboard Marine The Miami-based company Seaboard Marine offers twice-weekly sailings to Kingston and weekly calls into Montego Bay. There is also a weekly service from Fernandina Beach (north Florida) and New York into Kingston. Its weekly services also call Mexico, Colombia, Panama, Dominican Republic and Haiti. The company offers fixed day schedules on all routes, allowing customers to co-ordinate activities in a cost-effective way. Seaboard Jamaica’s dedicated warehouse in Montego Bay Free Zone has over 66,000 sq ft of bonded space. All information is computerised for fast and efficient clearance and processing.

Carib Star Shipping Carib Star Shipping is the agent in Jamaica for ZIM Integrated Shipping Service Ltd, which has been calling Jamaica for 37 years and is the port’s largest carrier of domestic and transshipment cargo.

ZIM offers a wide choice of mainline vessel and feeder vessel services, providing an extensive range of connections. Its global reach combined with the local touch provides excellent solutions to shipping and logistics needs.

Gateway Shipping International Gateway Shipping International (GSI) is one of Jamaica’s leading providers of port and agency services, with a wide portfolio of principals including container lines, cruise ships, general cargo ships and NVOCC operators. With its head office in Kingston and offices in Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, GSI offers a complete husbandry service for all types of vessels calling Kingston. Through CSAV, GSI offers weekly connections with Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, Peru, Panama, Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Trinidad, Barbados and the Dominican Republic.

Lannaman & Morris A multi-service company with operations in Kingston, Ocho Rios and Montego Bay, Lannaman & Morris (Shipping) Ltd provides agency services for all kinds of vessels and offers husbandry services throughout Jamaica. The company represents the liner services of Evergreen and the full container feeder services

shipping

• Wide range of ship agents and freight forwarders • Convenient sailings for exporters and importers • Mainline and feeder services • Stevedoring and logistics • Transport and haulage • Supply chain management • Storage and warehousing • Cargo consolidation and deconsolidation of SeaFreight. In addition, the company represents MSC Lines, Norwegian Caribbean Line, Fred. Olsen, Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line and Acromas Lines in the cruise sector. It also manages and operates the Cruise Ship Pier in Ocho Rios on behalf of the Port Authority. In addition, Lannaman & Morris has its own logistics centre in Kingston with a fleet of chassis for container haulage. Other services include chartering, port agency, freight forwarding, cargo consolidation, management consultancy, marine equipment repairs and logistics and supply chain management.

Seafreight With its head office in Jacksonville, Florida, Seafreight operates a fleet of seven fast, modern pure container carriers with capacities up to 1,100 teu. Vessels operate in rotation between Jacksonville and Port Everglades in south Florida to 16 major Caribbean ports including Kingston. The line calls Kingston four times each week. The local agent is Seafreight (Jamaica) Ltd which operates out of the same offices at Lannaman & Morris.

Maritime & Transport Services Ltd A multi-service company based in the Port of Kingston, Maritime & Transport Services Ltd operates mainly as a steamship agency but also offers a range of services including bunker supplies, insurance, port management, port agency, stevedoring and warehousing. The company also has experience in project cargo assignments. Its main affiliates are A.E. Parnell & Co Ltd, Maritime General Insurance Brokers Ltd; Maritime Towing Company Ltd; and Seaport Equipment Ltd, which provide Customs brokerage, haulage, pilot boat, launch and general marine services.

Jamaica Freight & Shipping A full service shipping agent, Jamaica Freight & Shipping was established more than 30 years ago and is part of the Jamaica Fruit & Shipping Group, which was founded in 1919. Through its associated companies, the company offers a range of services including liner agency, stevedoring, port agency and logistical management. The company represents a wide range of principals including Jamaica Producers Shipping Co, China Shipping Container Lines, Miami Freight and Shipping (NVOCC), Mitsui OSK Lines and CCNI.

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Security is top priority As one of the Caribbean’s leading centres of maritime trade and cruise shipping, Jamaica treats security as a key issue. The safety and security of cargo and passengers is of paramount importance to the country’s port authority and terminal operators. State-of-the art security systems are in place to ensure the continuing fine reputation of the nation’s ports.

SECURITY

• Ongoing security improvements in all ports • Security officers undergo regular training • Security equipment is upgraded constantly • Programme to install nuclear material detection equipment • 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 Security (ISPS) Code • Improved systems for controlling port access • Over US$100 million invested in security since 2001 The regular maintenance and enhancement of security systems at all the country’s ports is a matter of top priority for the Port Authority of Jamaica. The principal measure, of course, is the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS), first adopted in 2004, which is audited and updated regularly. Security services in the ports of Kingston, Montego Bay and Port Antonio are provided by a specialist contractor, Security Administrators Ltd, a subsidiary of Kingston Wharves Ltd (KWL).

Investment

• 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 320 people from port facilities and organisations throughout Jamaica • The United States Navy conducted an extensive training programme on port security in 2009 covering access control, port safety and security. • Transport Canada, in collaboration with the Port Authority of Jamaica and the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, hosted a five-day Cruise Ship Security Workshop in December 2008

Thanks to extensive investment in training and equipment, Jamaica’s ports are among the safest in the region, especially the high volume facilities of Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) and KWL.

• Training of security screeners in trouble shooting and the repair of X-ray machines used in security checks.

In recent years the Port of Kingston has invested in Vehicle and Cargo Inspection Systems (VACIS) for container scanning, VACIS pallet scanners and X-ray scanners for high density cargoes such as refrigerated goods.

Jamaica is also taking 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.

At KCT, access control procedures have been improved to ensure that only approved persons are allowed access. A full security review has also been carried out at Montego Bay including a revision of the Standard Operating Procedures for security personnel. The Security Department of the Port Authority has training programmes in place to maintain high standards. These include:

Mega Ports

The first phase began in 2008 with the installation of radiation 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 statistics Jamaicaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s importance in the Caribbean maritime sector is underlined by the impressive statistics produced by its ports as well as by their diverse range of activities, which include the handling of containerised cargo, alumina, bauxite and petroleum products as well as cruise ships and their passengers. Vessel calls

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The ports of Jamaica received 3,587 vessel calls in 2008. The Port of Kingston received 2,454 vessel calls including 1,729 containerships, 113 ro-ro vessels, 69 general cargo vessels, 211 dry bulk carriers and 174 tankers.

Jamaicaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ports handled 30,303,288 tonnes of domestic and transhipment cargo in 2008.

Port/terminal

2006

2007

2008

(millions of tonnes)

2006

2007

2008

Kingston Container Terminal Kingston Wharves Ltd Kingston Sufferage Wharves Montego Bay Lucea Ocho Rios Port Antonio Port Kaiser Port Rhoades Rio Beauno Rocky Point Other ports

1,749 753 356 360 3 345 18 97 122 13 79 9

1,467 869 318 333 0 291 14 104 117 4 76 3

1,272 838 345 384 2 250 18 106 121 10 78 1

Transhipment cargo Discharged Loaded Total

5.39 5.35 11.43

6.04 5.77 11.13

4.85 5.29 10.14

Domestic cargo (Kingston) Discharged Loaded Total

5.25 1.14 6.39

5.63 1.03 6.66

5.22 0.9 6.19

TOTAL

4,063

3,758 3,587

Domestic cargo (other ports) Discharged Loaded Total

3.99 9.88 13.87

4.08 9.54 13.63

4.22 9.74 13.96

Total discharged Total loaded Total cargo

14.64 17.07 31.71

15.07 14.29 16.35 16.01 31.42 30.30

statistics

• Jamaica’s ports received a total of 3,587 vessel calls in 2008 • During this period the ports handled more than 30 million tonnes of cargo • Over 10 million tonnes was transhipment cargo at Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) • KCT handled more than 1.6 million teu in 2008 • The Port of Kingston also handled more than 6 million tonnes of domestic cargo • Jamaica’s other ports handled nearly 14 million tonnes of cargo • Jamaica’s cruise ports received just over 400 cruise ship calls in 2008 with just over 1,000,000 passengers • The ports of Jamaica handled more than 9 million tonnes of alumina and bauxite in 2008 and nearly 2.5 million tonnes of petroleum products Container handling Jamaica’s ports handled a total of 1,915.951 teu in 2008 of which 1,574,374 teu was transhipment cargo and 293,763 teu was domestic cargo. KCT handled 1,684,116 teu in 2008 of which 1,442,744 was transhipment cargo and 196,321 was domestic cargo. Kingston Wharves Ltd handled 231,835 teu in 2008 of which 131,630 was transhipment cargo and 97,442 was domestic cargo.

Key commodities The ports of Jamaica exported a total of 9,321,680 tonnes of commodities in 2008 including 5,312,948 tonnes of bauxite at Port Rhoades, 1,209,453 tonnes of alumina at Port Esquivel, 1,678,265 tonnes of alumina at Port Kaiser and 1,121,014 tonnes of alumina at Rocky Point. Imports included 135,927 tonnes of sugar at Ocho Rios, 2,382,673 tonnes of petroleum and petroleum products at Petrojam’s terminals and 15,932 motor units at Kingston Wharves. A total of 2,406 motor units were exported.

Cargo Industry Cruise Directory Business and industry in Jamaica Jamaicaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location and status as a world-class transhipment centre lends itself perfectly to a range of value added activities such as light manufacturing and distribution services. Jamaica can boast four excellent free zones and a growing number of logistics and distribution companies to provide transportation of goods imported via the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s container ports. There is also a wide range of industry and maritime organisations providing assistance and expertise across a range of sectors.

Key role in business growth

First-rate transport infrastructure benefits maritime trade

Excellence in Jamaicaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maritime sector

Strategic vision for integrated logistics hub

World class transport services

INDUSTRY

Key role in business growth Jamaica has four strategically placed free zones offering first-rate opportunities for inward investors, with favourable conditions for activities such as manufacturing and packaging, all exempt from normal taxes and Customs requirements. These zones have a major role to play in developing the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy.

free zones

• Free zones in Kingston, Portmore and Montego Bay • Versatile units in a range of sizes for commercial activities • Ready access to educated and literate workforce • Key role in attracting inward investment • Units built to international specifications • Modern facilities, efficient management, top quality services • Strong information and communications technology (ICT) sector • Ideal location for investors seeking international markets • Skilled service and support sector

Jamaica’s free zones offer generous incentives and opportunities for investment. These advantages, combined with the steady growth of the port sector, have produced some of the best duty-free industrial parks in the Caribbean In addition, the strategic location of Jamaica on major trade routes has brought key benefits to those involved in importing materials and exporting finished products to markets around the world. The island has four free zones, which are operated by the Port Authority of Jamaica: • Kingston Free Zone (KFZ) covers about 6 hectares and has standard modules, of 558 square metres each, suitable for manufacturing and warehousing. The zone has direct access to the Port of Kingston and lies within easy reach of Norman Manley International Airport. It was established in 1976 as a warehousing operation to support the transhipment operations at the container terminal. Today, its main focus is on support services. • Montego Bay Free Zone (MBFZ) was established in 1985 to build on the success of KFZ. The zone is used mainly for ICT activities and consists of office units, of 465 square metres, located on a 37 hectare estate. MBFZ is located close to Jamaica’s second-largest seaport and just 15 minutes from Donald Sangster International Airport. The zone is home to various clients serving companies in the United States. Activities range from data processing to software development.

• 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 site 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, one of which is used as a call centre. • Jamaica International Free Zone (JIFZ), located alongside the Kingston Free Zone, is a joint venture between the Port Authority and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services. It represents the first site aimed at developing Jamaica’s distribution hub capabilities.

DEVELOPMENT In addition, the Port Authority has embarked on further development of a 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. The development of a logistics hub is seen as an ideal complement to the port’s container handling activities. The free zones provide opportunities for goods to be manufactured, warehoused or packaged for export, all free of normal taxes and Customs requirements. Security, infrastructure and communications at all the zones are well up to international standards.

INDUSTRY

First-rate transport infrastructure benefits maritime trade Jamaica is primarily a maritime trading hub. However, inland from the ports there are vast industrial areas for processing and light manufacturing of both imported and exported goods. These industries rely heavily on the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rapidly improving road infrastructure and its range of first-rate transport providers.

infrastructure

• Recent huge investment in new and upgraded roads • Logistics and distribution centres in port areas and in the hinterland • Wide range of experienced transport providers • Expert handling of heavy and out-of-gauge loads • Multi-service shipping agents and freight forwarders with wide experience • Logistics and warehousing services available • Strong focus on efficiency and productivity

Jamaica is in a state of transition. For many years it has operated as the Caribbean region’s leading container and transhipment centre. Now, as it moves up a gear to accommodate world-class logistics and distribution centres, Jamaica is paving the way forward in a very real sense.

so these new and improved roads will provide a vital link in the chain as the country endeavours to meet its targets.

New roads, business parks and storage areas are being built throughout the island. Along with the expansion of Kingston Container Terminal, these will help the island’s maritime community to achieve an ambition to transform itself into the region’s number one hub for logistics and distribution.

E. Phil & Søn AS

Jamaica has led the way in providing quality services, and this new direction for the maritime industry will be no different. Through a combination of physical and technological improvements, an aggressive approach to marketing and a focus on steadily improving efficiency and productivity, the Port of Kingston has maintained its position among the world’s top 100 container ports.

Investment With over 25,000 km of roads, Jamaica has one of the densest highway networks in the region. In recent years, this vital infrastructure has been modernised and improved with new surfaces and new links to assist the rapid transfer of cargo between ports and processing centres. Much of the industrial heartland of Jamaica and its processing centres are located inland,

Some of the new areas being developed are located alongside the port areas, especially the new logistics zone serving KCT.

One of Denmark’s longest established civil engineering and construction companies, E. Pihl & Søn, has carried out major projects in Jamaica. The company has operated in 40 countries worldwide and employs about 3,600 people. As well as the expansion of KCT and road and airport projects in Jamaica, the company has worked on harbour and infrastructure projects in Africa, the Middle East and Scandinavia. Most of these projects are design and build, although project management contracts and BOT (build, operate and transfer) projects are also carried out.

INDUSTRY

Excellence in Jamaica’s maritime sector The international image of Jamaica’s maritime sector has been enhanced by the range and quality of its maritime-related organisations as they strive for excellence in education, services, navigation and the implementation of rules and regulations. The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) was established in 1939 as a registered trade union to manage the supply of labour at the Port of Kingston. Today, 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 embraces hauliers, NVOCCs, shipowners, ship agents, stevedoring companies, terminal operators and providers of business support services. Its principal role is to maintain a pool of 220 skilled workers and to manage a labour recruiting centre from which stevedores are assigned daily routines.

subsidiaries However, the SAJ is also involved in other areas. It is the sole owner of Port Computer Services Ltd, a subsidiary providing much of the port’s information technology (IT) support and infrastructure. It also provides anti-narcotic and contraband detection services through its Canine Division, the only legally sanctioned sniffer dog service in Jamaica. The SAJ liaises closely with the government and the Port Authority to promote the shipping industry and plays a leading role in its continuing development.

organisations

• The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) has a membership of more than 70 maritime and business support companies • The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is responsible for aspects of safe navigation and security, ship registry and pollution regulations • The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) is one of the most respected marine training schools in the western hemisphere • The SAJ has a strong emphasis on productivity strategies aimed at greater efficiency and lower costs • The MAJ works closely with the shipping industry and ensures that Jamaica’s maritime legal framework is solid • The CMI works closely with the Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) on fisheries technology

MAJ The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) was established under the Shipping Act of 1998 to develop shipping and to ensure that maritime activities are conducted in line with national and international standards of safety, security and pollution prevention. The MAJ has the following responsibilities: • Administer the Jamaica Ship Registry • Regulate the certification of seafarers

CMI

• Regulate the safety of shipping (both construction and navigation)

The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) is the principal education centre of the Caribbean specialising in maritime education and training of seafarers. It was established in 1980 as a joint venture between the Jamaican and Norwegian governments.

• Determine development policy for shipping • Port and state flag inspection of ships in the interests of safety and pollution prevention • Set standards for maritime training and safety • Hold inquiries and examine shipwrecks and investigate allegations of incompetence and misconduct Since its foundation, the MAJ has sought to streamline Jamaica’s maritime obligations and has thus enhanced its global reputation as a maritime state.

Funded by the government, the Port Authority and the SAJ, as well as through course fees, the CMI employs 40 staff, many with naval and merchant marine experience. There are core courses for up to 120 full-time students, while part-time courses attract a further 600 students. Through the work of the CMI, the maritime sector in Jamaica, as well as in the wider region, has benefited from a growing pool of expert knowledge. About 40 per cent of the college is made up of foreign students.

INDUSTRY

Strategic vision for integrated logistics hub Jamaica is looking to capitalise on its leading position as a transhipment hub to increase its competitiveness and attractiveness by setting up a new intermodal transport and logistics centre.

logistics

• Established and world-leading transhipment facility • Intermodal services fully integrated between land, air and sea transport • International airport nearby for time-sensitive cargoes • Expansion of Jamaica’s export base • Boosting cargo throughput in Jamaica’s ports • Underlining Jamaica’s status as a transhipment hub and increasing the range of services available • Located next to Kingston Container Terminal • Spin-offs include new jobs and a revival in manufacturing • Central location on both air and sea routes Jamaica has developed a world-class transhipment hub that has become the envy of the region. The island is equipped to handle 3.2 million teu each year, including sizeable volumes of domestic traffic. In a bold new move, Jamaica is repositioning itself to capitalise on these state-of-the-art facilities by developing a fully integrated intermodal centre or linking air, road and sea transport services. With the majority of westbound containers returning empty, Jamaica has embarked on a far-reaching strategy to address the imbalance by providing logistics and economic centre activities to generate more exports from its shores. Kingston Container Terminal (KCT) will play a major role in the new logistics and distribution centre, which offers the following services and benefits: • Breakdown and repackaging of cargo for onward distribution • Light manufacturing and assembly of goods • Cluster of integrated transport and logistics companies • Intermodal transport services including air transport for time-sensitive and high-value goods • Free zone and bonded warehousing • Development of a distribution platform for regional, United States East Coast and international markets

• Creating the right conditions for growth with a view to persuading major logistics and transport companies to set up regional head offices. ZIM Consolidated Shipping has already embarked on a small-scale venture, on land next to KCT, that has proved very successful. Phase 1 of the project will involve building a logistics centre at Tinsen Pen Domestic Airport, which virtually adjoins KCT. The airport will be relocated and the new centre will be absorbed into the operations of KCT. Phase 2 of the project will involve the development of a 3,000 acre multimodal logistics facility at the former Vernamfield Air Base site in Clarendon. The combination of infrastructure and technology improvements at KCT and Kingston Wharves Ltd, together with the resulting improvements in productivity and efficiency, has enabled the Port of Kingston to retain its position at No 55 among the world’s top 100 container ports. These factors will also serve KCT in good stead in its bid to attract further business as well as giving the logistics and distribution centre an excellent start.

INDUSTRY

World class transport services As a logistics and distribution hub of growing importance, Jamaica has a natural ally in the many highly experienced transport and storage companies operating on the island. Importers and exporters have come to rely on the top quality range of services offered island-wide. Good support services from transport and haulage companies are vital to the success of any logistics hub and Jamaica is exceptionally well served in this regard. With many years of experience in handling domestic and free zone containers in large volumes, the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operators are well placed to capture more of the market as the new logistics centres come into being.

Zoukie Trucking Services Zoukie Trucking Services Ltd is the largest haulage contractor in Kingston. It is a family business founded in the 1970s and headed by John Marzouca. The company has about 200 employees. With its subsidiary, D.M. Equipment, the company owns millions of dollarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; worth of assets in Jamaica. Its fleet consists of 50 tractor units, over 500 chassis, low-boys and flatbeds, about 15 cranes of 22 tonnes to 380 tonnes capacity, and heavy duty equipment such as boom trucks and modular trailers. All units are monitored by GPS. The company also has more than six acres of storage and warehousing with 24-hour security. The equipment of Zoukie Trucking Services Ltd / D.M. Equipment can be shipped to other islands as required.

logISTICS providers

• Haulage and storage of containers • Out-of-gauge loads handled with ease • Most operators use GPS and radio for extra security • Safety and security of cargo is top priority at all times • Agencies on hand to promote and support new enterprises • Large fleets of flatbed trailers available • Most operators can provide full support services • Special equipment for heavy loads • Wide range of reefer container storage and facilities XARS XARS Equipment & Trucking Company Ltd is a logistics and haulage specialist established in 1982 and based in the Port of Kingston. As well as offering a range of ancillary services to shippers of containerised and general cargo, it operates 30,000 square ft of warehousing for non-bonded goods. The core business of XARS is haulage. Operating a fleet of tractor trailers and chassis, it can move containers to and from any port in the country. Other services include heavy haulage and import and export freight consolidation.

ATMS Allied Trucking & Maritime Services Ltd (ATMS) is a transport, stevedoring and logistics company based in Kingston. It provides stevedoring, trucking and related services for charterers’ agents, shipping agents, ship operators, forwarders and shippers. ATMS operates island-wide trucking services for containers and break-bulk cargo using its own fleet of radio-linked tractor units with 20 ft and 40 ft chassis, lowboy and flatbeds. As a terminal equipment contractor, ATMS can also arrange to provide heavy-duty forklifts, trucks and shore cranes as required. The company also provides stevedoring services at Kingston Wharves Ltd, port and vessel agency services

and stevedoring consultancy as well as transport and logistics management services

Jamaica Trade & Invest Jamaica Trade & Invest (JTI) is the country’s investment and export promotion agency, established in 1988 to stimulate, facilitate and promote the development of trade and industry, export and investment in all sectors of the economy. With an experienced team of professionals on hand, JTI puts a strong emphasis on export development, export promotional activities and the development of supply industries. It gives active support to companies that are ready to export their products. JTI is also responsible for incentive schemes involving everything from technical assistance and shipping to free zone activities.

Cargo Business Cruise Directory The world’s leading cruise destination

Idyllic destination, first-rate hospitality

Jamaica is an award-winning cruise destination. It has two major cruise ports, at Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, and a smaller facility for ‘boutique’ vessels at Port Antonio. In addition, there are plans to build two further cruise terminals at Falmouth and Port Royal. Jamaica is also growing its super yacht capacity and already offers a first-rate marina at Port Antonio. The leisure market in Jamaica is one of the nation’s biggest economic drivers and this shows no sign of changing as more and more visitors give themselves up to the magic of Jamaica’s natural beauty.

Island of a hundred destinations

First choice for home porting

Cruise growth sparks investment plans

Modern boatyard in spectacular location

CRUISE

Idyllic destination, first-rate hospitality As a cruise destination, Jamaica has it all: an island of natural beauty, full of life and rich in culture, presenting a unique blend of adventure and delight. With three excellent cruise ports offering a full range of services, including the ability to handle the largest ships in operation, Jamaica can truly be described as the cruise capital of the Caribbean.

Cruise location

• Consistently voted the world’s leading cruise destination • Cruise terminals at Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Port Antonio • More than 400 cruise ship calls each year • Passengers can choose from hundreds of tourist destinations • More than 1 million passengers visit Jamaica each year • Ongoing investment in cruise ship berths and facilities • Montego Bay and Ocho Rios equipped to handle the largest cruise ships afloat • Growing range of facilities and services for home porting • Spectacular natural wonders and fascinating local culture to explore Jamaica’s central location in the Caribbean and its proximity to home ports in southern Florida make it the ideal choice for cruise ship itineraries. A huge bonus is the sheer range of visitor attractions on offer to cruise passengers. The island has become a leading cruise destination, recognised the world over for its beauty, culture and hospitality.

Montego Bay is ideal for home porting as well as being a perfect port of call. A project is in the pipeline to expand both marine and shoreside facilities. A second cruise terminal will also be created, dedicated to home porting operations.

For the fourth consecutive year Jamaica has been voted the ‘World’s Leading Cruise Destination’, the ‘Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination’ and for the first time Ocho Rios was voted the ‘Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Port’ at the World Travel Awards by more than 160,000 travel professionals.

With three dedicated cruise ship berths totalling 770.6 metres, Ocho Rios is the cruise capital of Jamaica. It is used entirely for portof-call business.

Two of Jamaica’s ports are equipped to handle the largest cruise ships in service, while the third offers facilities for ‘boutique’ ships and mega yachts.

Montego Bay Located on Jamaica’s north-west coast, Montego Bay is the perfect destination for cruise passengers. A host of activities and attractions provide the perfect day off the ship. It is also the island’s second-largest port. Montego Bay is managed by Port Handlers Ltd on behalf of the Port Authority of Jamaica. There are three berths of 213 metres in length and two berths of 160 metres. Maximum depth alongside is 10.36 metres. The cruise terminal building covers 2,694 square metres and contains gift shops, snack bars, a telecom centre and many other facilities.

Ocho Rios

The Turtle Bay Pier has two berths of 222 and 274.3 metres and is operated by the Port Authority. The James Bond Pier, which was featured in the movie Dr No, has one pier of 274.3 metres. Ocho Rios is the most used of Jamaica’s cruise ports, handling 62 per cent of all cruise passengers visiting the island in 2008. Further investment is planned here to expand facilities.

Port Antonio The smallest of Jamaica’s three cruise ports, Port Antonio, has developed a niche market for ‘boutique’ cruise ships and super yachts. It has two berths. The main facility is the Ken Wright Cruise Ship Berth, 198 metres in length, while the Boundbrook Berth is 152 metres long. Port Antonio is popular with mega yachts and has dedicated facilities at the Errol Flynn Marina for 32 yachts of up to 106 metres in length.

CRUISE

Island of a hundred destinations Although Jamaica is just one island in the Caribbean, its sheer natural diversity, together with its rich heritage of culture and history, means that the biggest problem for arriving passengers will be choosing what to see and do.

destination

• Excellent choice of excursions and tours • Spectacular scenery with mountains, rivers and waterfalls • Fascinating history of great battles, swashbuckling pirates and slavery • Abundance of beautiful flowers, trees and wildlife • First-rate overland transport services at all cruise ports • World-famous cuisine and indigenous music • Beautiful gardens and magnificent ‘great houses’ • Two cruise ports for mega cruise ships • One cruise port for smaller ‘boutique’ cruise ships • Exciting new colonial-styled cruise port For most cruise passengers, the ports of Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Port Antonio offer plenty of opportunities for a fascinating and fun day ashore. However, for those who want to go further afield and experience a real Jamaican adventure, this island paradise has lots more to offer.

the town’s many restaurants and cafés, while 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 home or a tour of the Green Grotto Caves.

Crew members on shore leave are well catered for, too, with a wide range of bars, restaurants and shops in which to relax and pass the time.

Port Antonio is a quaint seaside town with an air of Caribbean romance. Against a backdrop of open sea and towering mountains, it offers a wealth of natural wonders such as the Blue Lagoon, the Rio Grande and two splendid waterfalls, Somerset Falls and Reach Falls. Other attractions include Boston Beach, Navi Island, the Nonsuch Caves and Athenry Gardens as well as history tours of the valleys.

Each of Jamaica’s well equipped cruise ports can offer a comprehensive choice of tours and excursions, with something to suit everyone.

experience Montego Bay provides all the best features of Jamaica: beautiful beaches, championship golf courses, historical ‘great houses’ and the unique Harbour Street Market, not to mention the kind of fine dining and entertainment that only Jamaica can offer. Visitors can experience the thrill of rafting on the Martha Brae or enjoy a stroll along the Hip Strip, with its nonstop food, music and souvenir shops. 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, not to mention plantation visits, canopy tours, horse-riding or river tubing. Ocho Rios is famous for its waterfalls, while the town itself is a hub of activity. Cruise passengers can shop at the craft market or relax in one of

Just 22 miles east of Montego Bay, the new cruise port of Falmouth – due for completion in late 2010 – will offer visitors a colonial-style experience with a distinctly tropical flavour. Falmouth’s rich heritage will provide an impressive backdrop to the new terminal, which features a design based on the architectural and social history of the town. Most of the tours and excursions available at Montego Bay can be accessed from Falmouth, in addition to those already in close proximity to the town.

CRUISE

First choice for home porting Jamaica’s central location – together with its well run airports offering connections to North and Central America and to Europe, its highly developed hotel and tourism sector and its wide range of support and transport services – make it a perfect choice for home porting of cruise ships.

home porting

• Montego Bay is fully equipped for home porting • Port and cruise terminal facilities being expanded across Jamaica • Major international airport 3.1 km from Port of Montego Bay serving over 30 destinations • Good choice of hotels near the ports • Sail-and-stay programmes already popular with passengers • Wide range of experienced shipping agents and efficient husbandry services • Ready access to cargo facilities for resupply • High level of safety and security in all Jamaican ports Home porting of cruise ships in Jamaica is growing in popularity as ship operators come to realise the many benefits of basing their vessels there.

Plans are under way to expand both the marine and shoreside facilities at Montego Bay, while a second terminal building will be used exclusively for home porting operations.

This activity is currently focused on Montego Bay, in the north-east of the island, which already has facilities in place to handle vessel turnrounds involving large numbers of passengers.

In addition, the wealth of hotels and resorts in Montego Bay and surrounding area provides yet another advantage for home porting vessels. Passengers can add an island stay to their cruise for a ‘stay and sail’ combination, using Jamaica as a base.

Donald Sangster International Airport, just 3.1 km from the cruise berths, already has a wide choice of flights to North and Central America and Europe, with frequent connections to Florida.

relaxed Jamaica’s relaxed style, with easy entry requirements and a minimum of formalities, helps to speed the flow of passengers to and through the cruise terminal. Montego Bay is also the main tourist region of Jamaica, with a wide range of hotel and resort facilities nearby. The Port Authority of Jamaica is focused on home porting opportunities in Montego Bay because it offers an idyllic starting point for cruise passengers in an ideal location at the heart of the Caribbean region. The PAJ aims to cater for both home porting and port-of-call cruises, which benefit different areas of the island’s economy.

Safety and security are given a high priority in Jamaica. 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 United States authorities. Vessel owners choosing the Jamaican flag can take advantage of discounts on initial or annual registration fees for home porting vessels.

CRUISE

Cruise growth sparks investment plans Jamaicaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cruise sector is booming. This is apparent not just in the number of cruise ships and passengers visiting the island, but also in the high level of investment in major projects at the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cruise ports including upgraded facilities and a new pier at Falmouth.

investment

• Investment in new and upgraded facilities in most ports • Upgrading of infrastructure in Montego Bay for home porting • Major new cruise facilities under way in Falmouth • Extensive landside developments along Falmouth coastline • Landside facilities upgraded in Ocho Rios • Reconfiguration and upgrading of berths in Montego Bay • Investment to maintain Jamaica’s position as world’s leading cruise destination • Improvements to Customs, shopping, security and overland transport services A steady rise in the number of cruise ships and passengers visiting Jamaica has prompted the Port Authority to invest heavily in new and upgraded facilities in all its cruise ports. In addition, there are ambitious plans for a new cruise pier at Falmouth. As the island’s principal cruise port, Ocho Rios received US$34 million of investment to upgrade its landside facilities. The aim was to comfortably accommodate the larger number of passengers coming ashore from each vessel as well as improving landside services such as Customs, shopping, security and transport. All this has greatly enhanced the visitor experience.

construction Plans have been drawn up for a major new facility at Falmouth, on the north coast, in a joint project between the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) and Royal Caribbean Cruises International. A new cruise ship pier will be constructed to handle the next class of mega cruise ships. These vessels, the first of which, ‘Oasis of the Seas’, was launched in October 2009, have a complement of some 6,300 passengers and 2,600 crew. The US$122 million project is seen as vital to maintain Jamaica’s reputation as the cruise capital of the Caribbean and to expand its cruise programme. The facility will include a finger pier with a berth on either side as well as extensive development of the waterfront and the town.

This development will bring economic benefits to the town and parish of Falmouth, the cruise sector and the overall tourism industry of Jamaica. It will also complement the facilities in Montego Bay and Ocho Rios. The PAJ has also been in discussion with Carnival Cruises about plans for a new cruise port facility at Port Royal.

CRUISE

Modern boatyard in spectacular location Jamaicaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rapidly growing marine leisure market was given a huge boost in 2002 with the opening of a super yacht marina at Port Antonio to serve owners of very large yachts. Located in a beautiful harbour on the north-east coast, it offers a well sheltered position with deepwater access and first-rate facilities.

marina

• Excellent facilities in one of the world’s most beautiful and protected harbours. • Only marina in the Caribbean capable of handling the world’s largest yachts • 32 fixed stern-to European-style dockage 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 • Full range of shoreside facilities and amenities • Landing area for up to four helicopters 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. 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.

advanced These facilities are an ideal complement to the Ken Wright Cruise Pier, further along the harbour, with its shopping complex and other facilities. The Errol Flynn Marina is owned by the Port Authority of Jamaica. The marina’s haul-out, repair and yacht storage facility stands out as the most technically advanced of its kind in the central Caribbean. The 100 tonne capacity Travelift can handle yachts of nearly 100 ft in length and 220,000 lb. The lift slip accommodates yachts of up to 24 ft beam and 12 ft draught. A submersible lift for use on the wide launching ramp is now being considered so that the yard will be able to handle wide-beam catamarans of up to 36 ft beam in the near future. A crane is currently used for hauling vessels with an extra-wide beam.

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. Located next to the Travelift slip is a modern 100 ft fuelling jetty with high-speed and conventional dispensing pumps. Both gasoline and low sulphur diesel fuels are available. A key advantage for users of the shipyard and marina is that it has been designated a duty-free and tax-free zone, thus allowing spare parts and supplies to be imported at economical rates. Berth holders and visitors will be reassured to know that Portland Parish, where Port Antonio is located, enjoys one of the lowest crime rates in the Caribbean. With its natural wonders, exquisite beaches and wide variety of land excursions, Port Antonio is a perfect destination for yachts. For those in search of adventure, romance or just an opportunity to unwind, Port Antonio is not far short of Utopia.

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Approximate location of future toll plaza

29 Seafarers’ center and transformer

Container inspection dog kennel

30 Container repair area

Customs warehouse

31 Empty container storage

Open area for future railroad

32 Free trade zone. Possible C.Y. expansion area

Import/export storage area (Marcus Garvey area)

33 Crane rail extension & settlement between rails

Unpaved potential expansion area

Existing diesel generators

35 Ro-ro pier - unused

Auto storage area

36 In-terminal road between North terminal and Gordon Cay

Auto parking

37 Future fill and expansion area

34 Gate to Gordon Cay

10 Administration office

38 Port property - potential expansion area

11 Existing entry and exit gate

39 Future terminal expansion area (KCT)

12 Truck scale

40 Monument and two flag poles

13 Container freight station

41 Reefer outlets

14 Outdoor breakbulk storage

42 Potential future wharf and backlands

15 Gate delivery and receipt clerk booth

43 Existing diesel generators

16 Grade break perpendicular to the wharf

44 100 ft gauge post panamax cranes

17 Reefer outlets

45 Septic drainage field

18 Existing fuel tanks

46 Canteen

19 Maintenance and repair buildings

47 Toilets

20 Existing sheds

48 Misc yard ops, Customs, maint and rest area

21 Strad parking with storm tie downs

49 Gordon Cay backlands under construction

22 Leased area boundary

Roads (Causeway Road currently two lanes, is to be expanded to six-lane toll road)

23 Open storage transfer between KCT and Kingston Wharves

Boundary

24 Warehouse (leased)

Constraints

25 Berths 8 and 9 are leased

Opportunities

26 Transhipment storage area

48’ gauge crane rails

27 ‘Conair’ reefer stations

Open drainage ditch

28 Obsolete reefer plugs

PORT DETAILS

Port details General information Authority: The Port Authority of Jamaica has jurisdiction over all ports in Jamaica. Port Authority of Jamaica 15-17 Duke Street, Kingston Tel: +876 922 0290-8 Fax: +876 924 9437 Email: paj@portjam.com 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 and St Ann’s Bay Domestic Airport.

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.

Emergency numbers: Police: 119, Fire: 110, Ambulance: 110.

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.

Lloyd’s Agent: R.S. Gamble (1998) Ltd, Kingston.

For further information contact the harbour master via the Port Authority.

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 information: 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 organises a workforce of nearly 400 labourers. Tides: Average tidal range is less than 0.5 metre.

PORT DETAILS

Kingston Location: Located on Jamaica’s south-east coast in position 17°58’N, 76°48’W. Approach: Main channel is maintained to 13.0 metres depth with minimum width of 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.

Berths in Kingston Berth No

Length Depth (metres) (metres)

North Terminal

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

165 188 188 188 183 183 183 183 183 183 183

8.9 9.5 9.5 9.6 9.6 9.5 9.7 9.6 9.6 13.0 13.0

300 300 300 300

13.0 13.0 13.0 13.0

South Terminal 1 2 3 4

Berth No

Length Depth (metres) (metres)

West Terminal 1

475

13.0

229 167.6 167.6 152

11.1 8.1 9.9 9.1

112.7 107 107 229 183 172 185 167.6 112.8 152

5.0 6.8 6.8 11.1 9.1 8.5 8.1 9.9 5.0 10.3

Tanker berths Petrojam Texaco East Pier Esso Bunker Pier Shell Pier Private wharves Antilles Dock Rapid Sheffield Wherry Wharf Petrojam Oil Refinery Shell Wharf Jamaica Gypsum Pier Texaco East Pier Esso Bunker Pier Esso Dry Cargo Pier Carib Cement Pier

PORT DETAILS

Anchorage: The following positions are specified anchorages: Port Royal: 19°56’.65N, 76°50’.83W; 16.0 metres

Towage: Provided by Maritime Towing Co Ltd. Tel: +876 923 8728/9 Fax: +876 923 5077/8720 Radio frequency: Channel 11.

A: 17°57’.42N, 76°47’.73W; 12.2 metres

Montego Bay

B: 17°57’.4N, 76°47’.2W; 13.4 metres

Location: Located on Jamaica’s north-western shore in position 18°28’N, 77°56’W.

C: 17°57’.37N, 76°46’.68W; 12.8 metres D: 17°57’.13N, 76°44’.43; 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 roro ramps. Berths 10 to 11 are dedicated to containers.

Approach: Marked channel. Port Handlers 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 and Berth 4 can take vessels up to 160 metres with 5.9 metres draught. Two cruise berths, Nos 5 and 6, can each 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.