Welcome to the official JamaicaPCS Website
Jamaica’s Port Community System, “JamaicaPCS”, enables intelligent, secure and reliable exchange of information, connecting public and private stakeholders in order to improve the competitive position of the…
About Us
About JamaicaPCS
The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) is a statutory corporation established by the Port Authority Act of 1972 and falls within the remit of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation. It is the principal maritime agency responsible for the regulation and development of Jamaica’s port and shipping industry….
REAL-TIME INFORMATION ON THE MOVEMENTS OF SHIPS
Marine Traffic
OUR SERVICES
Our Excellent Services
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Tracking & Tracing
The PCS allows stakeholders to closely monitor the activities regarding their consignments with the Track and..
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Tracking & Tracing
As the new central hub, the PCS will receive manifests from Shipping Agents in various formats, validate with Customs..
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Tracking & Tracing
The Truck Appointment System (TAS) allows truckers to make booking arrangements with terminal operators..
OUR SERVICES
Explore JamaicaPCS Features
Clients increasingly demand more from logistics service providers. Companies therefore need to innovate so as not to be left behind by competitors using technology to offer their clients with services of strategic value.
Paperless Environment
Jamaica’s shipping industry must consistently and reliably engage in trade and logistics activities in order to enable true trade facilitation and economic development across the country. Its players must be able to operate continuously, 24/7/365, regardless of crime, system failure and natural disaster.
While the country has a blooming import/export industry, it is well established as a regional transhipment hub which is due to its locational and infrastructural advantages. In order to maintain thi…
Global Accessibility
Jamaica’s shipping industry must consistently and reliably engage in trade and logistics activities in order to enable true trade facilitation and economic development across the country. Its players must be able to operate continuously, 24/7/365, regardless of crime, system failure and natural disaster.
While the country has a blooming import/export industry, it is well established as a regional transhipment hub which is due to its locational and infrastructural advantages. In order to maintain thi…
High Availability
Jamaica’s shipping industry must consistently and reliably engage in trade and logistics activities in order to enable true trade facilitation and economic development across the country. Its players must be able to operate continuously, 24/7/365, regardless of crime, system failure and natural disaster.
While the country has a blooming import/export industry, it is well established as a regional transhipment hub which is due to its locational and infrastructural advantages. In order to maintain thi…
Streamlined Processes
Jamaica’s shipping industry must consistently and reliably engage in trade and logistics activities in order to enable true trade facilitation and economic development across the country. Its players must be able to operate continuously, 24/7/365, regardless of crime, system failure and natural disaster.
While the country has a blooming import/export industry, it is well established as a regional transhipment hub which is due to its locational and infrastructural advantages. In order to maintain thi…
Data Security
Jamaica’s shipping industry must consistently and reliably engage in trade and logistics activities in order to enable true trade facilitation and economic development across the country. Its players must be able to operate continuously, 24/7/365, regardless of crime, system failure and natural disaster.
While the country has a blooming import/export industry, it is well established as a regional transhipment hub which is due to its locational and infrastructural advantages. In order to maintain thi…
Interoperability
Jamaica’s shipping industry must consistently and reliably engage in trade and logistics activities in order to enable true trade facilitation and economic development across the country. Its players must be able to operate continuously, 24/7/365, regardless of crime, system failure and natural disaster.
While the country has a blooming import/export industry, it is well established as a regional transhipment hub which is due to its locational and infrastructural advantages. In order to maintain thi…
MAJOR STAKEHOLDERS
Significant Stakeholders of the Shipping Industry
Jamaica Customs Agency
The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is primarily responsible for the collection of revenue, the protection of..
The Port Authority of Jamaica
The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), in particular, is in charge of regulating, securing and improving port..
Shipper / Consignee
Whether for personal or commercial purposes, many local individuals and organizations engage in..
Shipping Agents
The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is primarily responsible for the collection of revenue, the protection of..
Truckers / Hauliers
The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), in particular, is in charge of regulating, securing and improving port..
Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders
Whether for personal or commercial purposes, many local individuals and organizations engage in..
Terminal Operators
The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is primarily responsible for the collection of revenue, the protection of..
Government Agencies
The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), in particular, is in charge of regulating, securing and improving port..
Warehouses
Whether for personal or commercial purposes, many local individuals and organizations engage in..
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Our Latest News
PAJ launches import module of port community system
PAJ launches import module of port community system. Professor Gordon Shirley, President
- 30 May 2024
Jamaica Customs revises its Special Declarations for Motor
In response to several client requests, a few changes have been made
- 30 May 2024
JCA can be a global leader — Ricketts Walker
Velma Ricketts Walker, who now sits at the helm of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), as CEO/Commissioner of Cu
- 30 May 2024
Customs Commissioner Says New Legal Framework Coming
Commissioner of Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA),Velma Ricketts Walker,
- 30 May 2024
