Jamaica

Port of Kingston (JM KIN)

UN/LOCODE
JM KIN
Harbor size
Medium
Channel depth
17.1 m
Nearest city
Kingston
Body of water
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Jamaica
Port of Kingston, Jamaica © Benson Kua from Toronto, Canada · CC BY-SA 2.0
Port information
Coordinates
17.9667, -76.7833 (17°58′N 76°47′W)
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, natural
Shelter
Excellent
Tidal range
0.3 m
Anchorage depth
11 m
Cargo pier depth
14 m
Oil terminal depth
11 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
367 m × 51 m × 9.7 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Limited Dry dock: Medium Marine railway (slipway): Medium Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Entrance restricted by tide: Yes
Facilities
RoRo Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
#359
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #359
295.56
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 295.56

Located in Jamaica, the port of Kingston serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Kingston has a Medium harbor of the Coastal, natural type. Ships approaching Kingston work with a channel depth of 17.1 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Kingston located?
Kingston is a seaport in Jamaica.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kingston?
The UN/LOCODE for Kingston is JM KIN.
What is the channel depth at Kingston?
The channel depth at Kingston is 17.1 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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