Caribbean Freight Handlers Ltd

Caribbean Freight Handlers Ltd is a Full Service Freight Agent and Neutral NVOCC representative for Freight Consolidators, International Freight Forwarders, Global Customs Brokers and Logistics Providers in Jamaica. We are your logistics partner and can handle all your LCL Consolidation, Groupage Consol Box, Part Load Shipments and Full Container Loads.

We are very proud to be among the first Jamaican companies to receive individual membership with the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA), since 2003. Additionally, Caribbean Freight Handlers is a member of the Freight Forwarders Association of Jamaica (FFAJ), The WorldWide Partnership Cargolink Network (WWPC), China Logistics Club (CLC) and is also a certified JAMPRO freight agent.

Caribbean Freight Handlers Ltd offers a flexible, fast and reliable service to both commercial and personal effects customers and takes great pride in our excellent track record with Jamaica Customs. We take care of all the requisite Import Documentation, House Bill of Lading (HB/L) Validation, Freight payment and follow up with Customs Clearance, Cargo Release and safe Delivery of your goods.

Whether it is consolidated, break-bulk, out of gauge, over dimensional cargo, heavy loads, conventional shipment or full container, we will exceed your expectations and all your cargo handling needs.

Our cohesive, responsive and highly trained team of professionals boast an enviable 30 years of combined experience in logistics, shipping documentation, agency representation and customs procedures. Our members of staff understand the local Transportation, Shipping and Maritime Industry and all the intricacies of the business having gained a wealth of working experience with consistent service.

In addition, Caribbean Freight Handlers Ltd supports the use of cutting edge technology and shipping software to facilitate real time collaboration, Automated Manifest Submission (AMS), container tracking and flow of information which creates efficiencies and a hassle free environment for a wide range of clients that we deal with on a daily basis.

We are strategically located in the heart of the shipping district of Newport West, which is in close proximity to the Kingston Wharves (KWL), Container Freight Station (CFS) in Port Bustamante. Our office is also adjacent to The Bonded Warehouses, Kingston Logistics Centre, Kingston Free Zone and The Kingston Container Terminal (KCT).

Our priority is to build secure customer relationships based on integrity, expertise, and quality customer service – all facilitated by our most valuable resource – our staff.

We also offer a unique blend of hassle-free, personalized services specifically designed to satisfy the varied needs of our valued customers. Our range of services is carefully designed to meet the requirements of our principals, shippers and consignees on a whole.

We handle a wide variety of cargo including free hand shipments from all over the globe.

With regards to personal effects (barrels, boxes, crates, palletized and loose cargo) shipment, we expedite the positioning and stripping of your container at our Container Freight Station (CFS) while ensuring the safe handling and proper placement of your cargo to facilitate hassle-free clearance procedures, cargo release and delivery of your consignment of cargo without any undue delay in service.

Through our NVOCC services, Caribbean Freight Handlers Ltd has established an extensive network in the Asia Pacific Region and we are able to move FCL cargo direct from anywhere in Hong Kong and China. We also arrange for China originated LCL cargo to be consolidated in Hong Kong and shipped to Jamaica, Caribbean, Central and South America at highly competitive rates.

Our partnership with CMA CGM Jamaica enable us to provide weekly fixed-day service offering complete coverage of the east coast of South America through direct calls in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay for containerized shipments. The line also makes calls at several Caribbean ports with fast connections to the west coast of South America, Central America and the US Gulf through connections via four local hubs – Kingston, Port-of-Spain, Cartagena and Manzanillo.