The Port Authority of Jamaica, a major promoter of Free Zones in Jamaica has in operation, three Free Zones located throughout the country. These are:
The Kingston Free Zone, the premier offshore industrial estate, is situated on Jamaica's south east coast in the hub of the capital city, Kingston. It borders the world's seventh largest natural harbour, the Kingston Harbour and is at the center of vital air and sea routes which link the northern Caribbean to major destinations in North America, Europe and the Far East.
The Zone, which is 17.6 hectares in size, has direct access to the Port of Kingston, the Caribbean's most modern transshipment facility, which is served by the world's major shipping lines. The Norman Manley International Airport is approximately 22.4 kilometers(14 miles) away and offers daily passenger and freight services to major gateways around the world. More>>
The Portmore Informatics Park in St. Catherine is a newly developed site for offshore investment opportunities in the area of Information Technology.
The Park is located on the south eastern coast of Jamaica, just 10 minutes away from the country's capital city and industrial center, Kingston, with ready access to modern transshipment and airport facilities. It is in close proximity to Portmore, the country's fastest growing township with a young, well-educated and computer literate, English speaking population.
The Park, on a 13.5 acre complex, is ideally suited for investors wishing to take advantage of Jamaica's strategic and geographic location in accessing major international markets. More>>
The Montego Bay Free Zone, the second major offshore industrial estate in the country is situated on the peninsular south west of Montego Bay, Jamaica's second largest city and the largest tourism area in the island.
Located on 92 acres of land, the Zone is in close proximity to the Port of Montego Bay, the second major sea port in Jamaica and 30 minutes away from the Sangster International Airport, a major hub for passenger and freight services into and through the Caribbean. More>>
