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Kingston Wharves stands at the forefront of Caribbean logistics, driving trade, connectivity, and regional growth.
The Caribbean's leading multipurpose terminal
Moving cargo faster, safer, smarter
Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) is the Caribbean’s leading multipurpose port terminal and logistics partner—moving trade with speed, safety, and certainty. Our modern operation spans nine deep-water berths and 1,655 metres of continuous quay at the Port of Kingston, supported by 360,000+ sq. ft. of warehousing in Newport West.
Over the past few years we have invested US$100M+ to expand berthing capacity, add next-generation handling equipment, and build new terminal and logistics facilities—delivering faster vessel turns, shorter dwell times, and greater reliability for our customers.
As a true multi-cargo gateway, KWL handles containerised, bulk, liquid bulk, and break-bulk cargo—including motor vehicles and project cargo. We are the region’s leading automotive hub and a multi-cargo trans-shipment platform, connecting shippers to 45+ regional and global destinations.
Strategically positioned near the Panama Canal, KWL gives exporters and importers seamless access to 800M+ consumers across the Americas—your link to the world from Jamaica.
Vision
The preferred port-centric logistics partner connecting the world to Caribbean markets.
Mission
A leading provider of innovative terminal and logistics solutions for the movement of cargo.
Core Values
Sustainability
We employ sustainable practices in the use of our resources and the protection of our environment to enable long-term prosperity for our Company, community and country.
Safety
Our priorities are underpinned by the safety and well-being of our people.
Team Work
We are committed team members working together to achieve excellence
Customer-Focused
We are unrelenting in our pursuit of excellence in service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Innovation
We strive to lead with innovation where creativity and change are drivers for growth.
Integrity
Our actions and decisions reflect the highest ethical standards and professionalism.
Performance
We strive for continuous improvement to deliver productive and efficient performance.
Respect
We consistently show respect in all interactions with our team, customers and stakeholders.
Our Awards and Achievements
Our operations have garnered international recognitions and accolades for operational and service excellence, and we maintain the status as one of the most decorated ports in the region.
KWL was the most called port of Höegh Autoliners, a leading Norwegian global autoliners for several years.
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Gateway to the Americas
Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) is a leader in port terminal and logistics services in Jamaica and across the globe. Backed by over eight decades of experience in the shipping industry, we’ve built lasting partnerships across key industry sectors to ensure seamless cargo movement to major shipping hubs throughout the region and worldwide.
