Logistics Hub

The logistics hub initiative will provide the atmosphere for the creation of numerous jobs, which will include maintenance, assembly, machinery repair and dry docking, packaging and labeling as well as administrative, technical and legal jobs. Equal opportunities for business and employment will be offered to all Jamaicans

The ability to communicate effectively in a foreign language is a useful skill in a logistics centred environment. With global investors setting up shop in Jamaica, having one or two foreign languages will put you a step ahead of the pack. Start learning one today.

Several institutions have already revised their curriculum to include Logistics and Supply Chain Management and other logistics related courses, at the undergraduate or post graduate level, as well as short certificate courses. Institutions include UWI, CMI and Heart Training Institutions. It is expected that logistics and supply chain management will be added to the CAPE syllabus. These amendments are done in partnership with The Ministry of Education and the Logistics Hub Education and Training Working Group. Check the tertiary institution nearest you.

Certification and Skills training will be a major requirement to benefit from the logistics hub initiative, this can be done at recognised vocational and tertiary institutions, including the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), Human Employment and Resource Training (HEART), University of Technology (UTECH), Northern Caribbean University (NCU),University of the West Indies (UWI) and University College of the Caribbean (UCC).

• Education and training is being discussed with various tertiary institutions and HEART NTA, to ensure modified, targeted training
• Key steps will be implemented to ensure that the Jamaican workforce and entrepreneurs can take full advantage of the upcoming opportunities
• Other priority activities including infrastructure, social development and enabling legislation

Entrepreneurs are encouraged to take the necessary steps to ensure their businesses can operate competitively with local and foreign businesses and supply goods and services to consumers all over the world. There are a number of organizations that provide business development support to assist local entrepreneurs with gaining the requisite skills, standards and certification. These include:

The Government of Jamaica has been working assiduously to expedite the passage and amendment of key legislation in a timely manner for the implementation of the logistics hub.

The average individual and small business operators will see numerous benefits. Trained individuals will be afforded the opportunities of gainful employment while existing small business operators will have the option of expanding their operation to meet new markets and provide avenues for more efficient manufacturing through the logistics hub initiative.

Road, rail, sea and air are critical aspects of the Hub. This will be critical to the sea to air connectivity strategy, a key selling point of the Hub. It will also connect the SEZs and will function as a key method to create the backward linkages into the domestic economy. It’s all about creating a logistics centred economy.

The role of the GOJ, through the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, is to set the framework through policy, legislation, regulation, international policy engagement, education and training etc, for the private sector, local and foreign, to develop the Hub.