When Jamaica needed industrial pipes to strengthen the islands water distribution network, those pipes came through Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL); when life-saving oxygen was needed during the COVID-19 pandemic and vehicular equipment required to strengthen the island’s solid waste management, Kingston Wharves (KWL) was again the terminal of choice. “Once something can be placed onContinue reading “We Are a Part of Your Lives”
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KWL Careers
Kingston Wharves offers the opportunity for careers in various areas spanning terminal operations, logistics, administration, management and other areas. Below are the latest opportunities to join a great team.
Kingston Wharves Prepared for Nearshoring
The COVID-19 pandemic was the catalyst for a perfect storm in global shipping that has upended the global supply chain. COVID-19 triggered the closure of national borders; severely incapacitated port operations due to sick workers and national restrictions, and disrupted manufacturing as a result of shuttered factories in centres such as China, who control someContinue reading “Kingston Wharves Prepared for Nearshoring”
Kingston Wharves Cops Prestigious Port Award
I am pleased to announce that Kingston Wharves Limited has been selected the Winner of the 2021 Port Industry Award of Excellence in the category Technology and Innovation by the Secretariat of the Inter-American Committee on Ports (S/ CIP) of the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Latin American Delegation of the American Association of PortContinue reading “Kingston Wharves Cops Prestigious Port Award”
Kingston Wharves leading the e-Commerce Transformation of Sea Freight
Sea freight is responsible for approximately 80% of the cargo transported globally. Many individuals and businesses utilize sea shipping as an integral part of their supply chain activities, especially to move large and bulky items as well as large volumes from major manufacturing centres and shipping hubs to the marketplaces throughout the world. In recentContinue reading “Kingston Wharves leading the e-Commerce Transformation of Sea Freight”
Multi-Purpose Gateway to the Americas
Located on the Port of Kingston, with close proximity to the Panama Canal, Kingston Wharves serves as an important gateway to the Americas, affording an excellent docking experience to vessels from all continents, moving all cargo types. With modern berthing and cargo handling facilities, and a knowledgeable team, our terminal is an efficient handler ofContinue reading “Multi-Purpose Gateway to the Americas”
Providing Timely Connections to over 45 Global Destinations
We are a leading transshipment destination that provides connections to some 45 global regional ports in the Caribbean, Latin America, North America and beyond. Our motor vehicle transshipment operations is an integral part of the global automobile supply chain networked to global hubs and markets in Europe and Australia. With modern mobile harbour cranes, weContinue reading “Providing Timely Connections to over 45 Global Destinations”
Leading Logistics Services Provider
KWL is a leading logistics services provider, with a 350,000 square ft. warehouse capacity, On and Off Dock Motor Vehicle Storage space, and a growing footprint though construction and acquisitions. With Special Economic Zone (SEZ) designation, KWL is able to offer discerning clientele in a range of sectors value added benefits. These sectors include telecommunications,Continue reading “Leading Logistics Services Provider”