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Why Choose iContainers for Shipping to Jamaica?


  • Instant pricing & booking. Compare ocean and air rates side-by-side and confirm your spot in minutes.
  • Port-side expertise. Our partners at Kingston Freeport Terminal (KFTL) handle local logistics, customs interaction, and final-mile delivery across the island.
  • Dedicated support. A personal account manager guides you through Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) paperwork, Common External Tariff (CET) duties, and General Consumption Tax (GCT) requirements.

Our Container Shipping Services to Jamaica


Full Container Load (FCL) Shipping


Most high-volume imports—retail goods, construction materials, autos—move by FCL. Businesses choose a sealed 20 ft or 40 ft container for faster handling, reduced damage risk, and predictable landed costs. Typical port-to-port transit: Miami → Kingston 4–7 days • Rotterdam → Kingston 15–20 days • Los Angeles → Kingston 20–25 days.


Less-than-Container Load (LCL) Shipping


LCL is popular with SMEs shipping lower volumes of apparel, specialty foods, or hospitality supplies. Consolidation hubs such as Miami, Savannah, and Cartagena feed into Kingston, with door-to-door times often under two weeks from the US East Coast.


Alternative: Air Freight to Jamaica


Need it there in three to five days? Choose air freight into Norman Manley International (KIN) or Sangster International (MBJ). Perfect for urgent spare parts, perishables, or high-value electronics when speed outweighs cost.

Container shipping rates to Jamaica

How much does it cost to ship a container to Jamaica?

How Long Does It Take to Ship a Container to Jamaica?


  • Ocean (FCL/LCL): 4–30 days depending on origin, trans-shipments, and seasonal congestion.
  • Air Freight: 1–6 days airport-to-airport, plus final clearance.

Popular Routes and Ports for Shipping to Jamaica


Origin PortsJamaican Port/AirportNotes
Miami, Savannah, New YorkKingston Freeport Terminal (KFTL)Deep-water, >1.4 M TEU capacity, main Caribbean trans-shipment node.
Cartagena, CaucedoKFTLShort-sea feeder services for Latin America trade.
Antwerp, Rotterdam, HamburgKFTLWeekly Europe–Caribbean loops.
Norman Manley Int’l (KIN)Primary air-cargo gateway; bonded warehousing on-site.
Sangster Int’l (MBJ)Tourism hub; useful for perishables and high-value goods to north-coast resorts.

Steps to Book Your Container Shipment with iContainers


  1. Get an instant quote online—select FCL, LCL, or air.
  2. Pick your service level (port-to-port, door, insurance).
  3. Upload documents: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin.
  4. Track in real time via your dashboard.
  5. Clear & receive in Jamaica with on-the-ground assistance for JCA inspection and island-wide delivery.

What Can You Ship in a Container to Jamaica?


Common Commodities


  • Consumer electronics & appliances
  • Building supplies (tiles, fixtures, lumber)
  • Food & beverage (packaged foods, wine, spirits)
  • Hotel & resort furnishings

Restricted or Prohibited Goods


  • Firearms and ammunition without Ministry of National Security import permit
  • Counterfeit goods and pirated media
  • Narcotics and CBD products
  • Meat, plants, or seeds without phytosanitary approval

FAQs About Shipping Containers to Jamaica

How do I calculate shipping costs to Jamaica?

Use our online calculator—enter origin, weight/CBM, and service level to receive an all-inclusive quote instantly.

What is the cheapest way to ship a container to Jamaica?

For loads under ~15 CBM, consolidated LCL is usually cheapest; above that threshold, a 20 ft FCL often delivers more value.

Do I need insurance for shipping to Jamaica?

It isn’t mandatory, but we strongly recommend marine cargo insurance to protect against hurricane-season weather risks and in-transit damage.

Ready to connect your supply chain to Jamaica?

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