port authority
Cruise sector Already recognised as a regional centre for the Caribbean cruise sector, Jamaica has taken the industry by storm with its most recent innovation – a purposebuilt ‘thematic destination’ called Historic Falmouth container repair companies, hauliers, logistics providers, shipping agents,
Cruise Port that combines a retro-style tourist village with an ultramodern cruise terminal designed to
stevedores and other specialist companies.
accommodate the world’s largest cruise ships. The
Other major support companies have their
original town of Falmouth, within walking distance of
offices in the centre of Kingston, while some
the cruise terminal, is being restored and refurbished to
companies also have offices in the north
create a visitor attraction its in own right.
coast ports of Montego Bay and Ocho Rios.
Historic Falmouth has attracted huge attention from There is a good choice of haulage companies for domestic freight; and trucks can move easily to and from the main terminals of Kingston by way of the upgraded main access road.
Free zones
the international cruise and tourism sector, helping to showcase the many attractions and advantages of Jamaica as a cruise destination. Falmouth is the latest addition to Jamaica’s series of cruise ports, all of which lie on the north coast. The
A network of free zones, operated by the PAJ,
other three ports are Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and the
provides an ideal complement to the support
‘boutique’ port of Port Antonio. In addition to port-of-call
services sector. These strategically located
business, Montego Bay has added home porting to its list
zones have played a key role in encouraging industry and commerce while attracting inward investment. The four zones are: • Kingston Free Zone • Jamaica International Free Zone
of activities. This growing activity has brought welcome additional business to the hotel and tourism sector on the north coast as cruise passengers are encouraged to extend their visit to Jamaica with a ‘stay and sail’ combination.
• Portmore Infomatics Park • Montego Bay Free Zone.
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