Port Overview
Kingston Wharves Limited is a multipurpose port terminal operator, connecting Jamaican importers and exporters to over 20 international ports in the Caribbean, Latin and North America. Strategically located at the Port of Kingston, the Kingston Wharves Terminal operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The port has existed since 1945, and following the 1995 expansion, Kingston Wharves Terminal now encompasses 1600 m of berthing space and 22 ha of open storage, with 30,000 m2 of covered warehousing and cold storage.
The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), established by the government, manages the port.
Port website: http://kingstonwharves.com.jm/
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
JAMAICA |
Province or District |
KINGSTON |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
KINGSTON DISTANCE 0 (km) |
Port's Complete Name |
Kingston Wharves Terminal |
Latitude |
17°58’W |
Longitude |
76°48’N |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
PORT AUTHORITY OF JAMAICA |
Management Contact Person |
VALRIE CAMPBELL |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
NORMAN MANLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (NMIA) |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For more information on port company contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Jamaica Port and Waterways Companies Contact Lists
Port Performance
The side of Kingston Port operated by Kingston Wharves Limited is primarily used and recognized as a multipurpose terminal. It handles containers, RoRo, bulk cargo, general cargo, and additional commodities.
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
N/A |
N/A |
Major Import Campaigns |
N/A |
N/A |
Other Comments |
Caribbean hurricane season (June - November) |
Handling Figures for 2016 |
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Vessel Calls |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
230,971 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: http://kingstonwharves.com.jm/charges/
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
9 |
1,655 |
12.7 |
Berths 1 – 7: 23 metres |
Container Berth |
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Silo Berth |
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Berthing Tugs |
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Water Barges |
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The total length of continuous quay
measures 1,655m (5,430 ft).
Vessel Draft: 9m (29 ft) to 13m (42 ft).
On-Dock Open Storage: Approximately 242,000 sqm or 2,605,000 sq.
ft.
On-Dock Transhipment Car Park: 48,562 sqm or 522,720 sq.
ft.
On-Dock Warehouse Storage: 21,225 sqm or 228,000 sq.
ft.
Off-Dock Storage: 20,000 sqm or 215,000 sq. ft.
Reefer Plugs: 176 at 44 Volts.
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
N/A |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
N/A |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
59,000 motor moves |
Other Imports |
1.7 million mt for domestic tonnage |
Port Handling Equipment
The port equipment is managed by the government.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
No |
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Container Gantries |
No |
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Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
6 |
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Reachstacker |
Yes |
18 |
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RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Yes |
1 |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
Yes |
Elevator and conveyor belt |
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Transtainer |
No |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
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Container Freight Station (CFS) |
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Refrigerated Container Stations |
176 |
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Other Capacity Details |
1 Empty container handlers 14 Trucks 15 Bomb Carts 1 Toploader |
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Daily Take Off Capacity |
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Number of Reefer Stations |
172 |
At 440 Volts |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
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Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
Customs Guidance
For information and guidance on customs at Kingston Wharves Ltd, please see the following links:
http://kwl.dmajm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/StepsToClearingCargo.jpg
http://kingstonwharves.com.jm/steps-to-clearing-cargo/
For more information on customs in Jamaica, please see the following links: 1.3 Jamaica Customs Information
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
Kingston Wharves is the leading multipurpose port terminal and logistics provider adjacent to Jamaica’s capital city. It operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
The terminal has availability for 2 Silos with a capacity of 4,500 mt each. They are connected through a conveyor belt and 2 grain elevators. Dispatch is done manually. There are hoppers and clam shells available at the terminal.
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
Currently, Kingston Wharves Limited Terminal operates three multipurpose warehouses with a combined space of 165,000 sq. ft.
Port Security
Since its enactment in July 2004, Kingston Wharves Limited operates an international port facility with certification under the International Ship & Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.
The terminal incorporates closely monitored electronic access controls, wide ranging closed-circuit video surveillance, modern radiation portal monitors and x-ray examinations through a number of Vehicle and Cargo Inspection Systems (VACIS) deployed at the facilities.
Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
YES |
Current ISPS Level |
Level 1 |
Police Boats |
N/A |
Fire Engines |
YES |