Cargo Operations

Cargo activity is the main segment of PAJ’s operations. The Authority regulates 17 cargo ports across Jamaica, to include:

Three (3) public ports that focus on domestic and transshipment cargo.
Fourteen (14) private ports that handles bulk and liquid cargo such as bauxite, petroleum/ fuel, aggregates, steel, cement and other raw materials.

The Kingston Container Terminal (KCT)

Since July 1, 2016, Kingston Container Terminal has been operated by Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL), by way of a 30-year Concession Agreement.

KFTL is a part of the CMA CGM Group, the 2nd largest global shipping line. Based on the Concession Agreement, PAJ earns revenue from the annual concession fees, which have a fixed and a variable portion, the latter being a percentage of gross revenues earned by KFTL.

For more information visit https://www.kftl-jm.com/

The Port of Montego Bay

A multi-use port that handles cargo including petroleum and Liquified Natural Gas as well as cruise passengers.

It is managed by Port Handlers Limited (PHL) through a management agreement in accordance with which PHL is paid a management fee.

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Cargo Operations