Transshipment hub · Jamaica
Port of Kingston
Kingston is a transshipment hub on the Caribbean Sea in Jamaica (Central America & Caribbean). Below: key facts, how it connects with Vietnam and what to prepare when shipping through it.
Key facts
- Country / territory
- Jamaica
- UN/LOCODE
- JMKIN
- Port type
- Transshipment hub
- Region
- Central America & Caribbean
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea
- Coordinates
- 17.97°N, 76.85°W
- Container throughput
- No verified figure published here
About the port of Kingston
Kingston works as a transshipment hub, where a large share of containers is moved between mainline and feeder vessels rather than entering or leaving the country by land. Shipments to many secondary ports in the region are relayed here.
Role in trade with Vietnam
Caribbean and Central American hubs such as Colón, Cartagena, Kingston and Caucedo relay cargo between Asia–Americas mainline services and regional feeders.
Sea routes and transit times from Vietnam
We have not published a sample voyage to Kingston yet. Typical options from Vietnam are direct regional services or transshipment via a major hub; ask us for current schedules.
Shipping lines
Carriers often associated with services through Kingston that are relevant to Vietnam (indicative only — networks change every season):
Customs and documentation tips
- Make sure the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and customs declaration show consistent descriptions, HS codes, quantities and weights.
- Agree the Incoterms® rule and who arranges freight, insurance and destination charges before booking.
- Choose the bill of lading type (original, telex release or sea waybill) according to the payment terms with your buyer or supplier.
- Declare the verified gross mass (VGM) of each container before the carrier’s cut-off, as required by SOLAS.
- Check destination import requirements early: licences, product standards, labelling, fumigation or phytosanitary certificates where applicable.
Frequently asked questions about Kingston
Where is the port of Kingston?
Kingston is in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea, in the Central America & Caribbean shipping region.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kingston?
The UN/LOCODE commonly used for Kingston is JMKIN. Check the exact terminal or location code required by the carrier when booking.
How long does sea freight take from Vietnam to Kingston?
It depends on the routing and whether the service is direct or via transshipment. Contact us for current schedules from Hai Phong, Cat Lai or Cai Mep.
What documents are needed to ship via Kingston?
Usually a commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading, plus any certificates required by the destination (origin, phytosanitary, fumigation, licences). Advance cargo filings may apply before loading.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kingston?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kingston through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking. Data as of October 2026.