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Kingston
Jamaica
JMKIN
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K+N Status
AIS limited in region
K+N24 Mar 2026
Updated 16m ago

Port Intelligence — What freight teams need to know

Caribbean transhipment hub operated by CMA CGM (Kingston Freeport Terminal). Alternative to Colón for Caribbean feeder distribution. Hurricane-exposed.

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Customs Reality at Kingston
5d
Published free time
3d
Effective free time

Primarily transhipment. Import customs moderate.

Demurrage: $22/TEU/day · Detention: $14/TEU/day

Common Rejection Reasons

  • BSJA standards compliance
  • Import permits
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Live AIS Vessels

AIS coverage limited at this port. The free AIS tier has restricted coverage in some regions, particularly mainland China ports and parts of the Middle East.

Seasonal Patterns
Jun-Nov (Hurricane)
Jamaica is in hurricane corridor. Storm Malissa impacted Caribbean Oct 2025.
Monitor NHC. Significant closure risk.

Sources

Port status: Kuehne+Nagel Port Operational Update

Port intelligence: CargoPilot curated research

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