The Port of Kingston has received ISPS certification and is one of the leading Transshipment hubs in the region, being well served by a comprehensive network of shipping lines that offer a wide range of routing.

Kingston Wharves Limited is one of the Caribbean's leading Multi-Purpose terminal operators with the capacity to handle RO-RO or LO-LO vessels; containerized, bulk and break-bulk cargoes. The terminal is also involved in the transshipment of motor units as well as providing container stuffing/stripping, reconsolidation and stevedoring services.

Current berth occupancy is 40% thus vessel waiting time for berthing is literally zero. As part of its commitment to the maintenance of highest standards of operational efficiency, the company has invested in a range of modern terminal handling equipment, and yard management software as well as continuously upgrading the skills of personnel.

Harbour Cold Stores Limited
  Operates the largest public refrigerated facility in the English speaking Caribbean.
 
  Security Administrators Limited
  The leading provider of maritime security and other related services in Jamaica.

Security Certification
  Kingston Wharves Limited is certified under the International Ships and Port Facility Security Code.

Terminal Infrastructure

	Berths 1-9	1600 metres (5390 feet)
	Vessel Draft	8.9 metres (29.1 feet) to 9.7 metres (31.8 feet)
	Open Storage	22 Hectares (56 Acres)
	On-Dock CFS/Warehouse	30,000 square metres (329,761 square feet)
	Off-Dock Storage	20,000 square metres (215,200 square feet)
	Reefer Plugs	130

To effectively and efficiently serve our customers KWL utilizes 3 Gottwald Mobile Cranes, Super-Stackers, Clark Top Loaders , Taylor Empty Container Handlers, 4-15 Tons Forklift, 40' Manual Spreaders, a variety of trucks, trailers and Bomb Carts.

Opening Hours

	365 days of the year.
	Gates open 8:00am - 4:00pm.
	Stevedoring gang shifts 7:00am -3:00pm, 3:00pm -11:00pm, 11:00pm - 7:00am.
	Flexi starts and overtime for receival and delivery available by arrangement.

General Berthing Policy

	Windows are provided for container liner services with regular weekly calls.
	Container vessels are given priority over break-bulk vessel.
	Two vessels simultaneously vying for the same berth, the first vessel arriving at Pilot Station is given preference.
	Bookings and confirmations should be communicated to the Operations Manager.
	Berth bookings should be confirmed no later than 48 hours prior to vessel arrival.
	Special arrangements such as stevedoring agreements, taking bunker or water and vessel idle time alongside requests can be made with the Terminal.

General Information