Jamaica becomes regional hub for relief operations – as the country works towards becoming global logistics hub

Forming part of the Simpson-Miller administration’s strategic priorities for 2013/14, in the area of job creation and economic growth, the initiative will see Jamaica becoming the fourth node in the global logistics chain, along with facilities at Rotterdam, Netherlands; Singapore; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Key elements of the initiative include: development of the Caymanas Economic Zone; dredging of the Kingston Harbor; establishing a Dry Dock facility at Jackson Bay, Clarendon and a trans-shipment commodity port facility near Yallahs, St. Thomas; and developing an air cargo and passenger facility at Vernamfield in Clarendon.

Source: Jamaica Information Services

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