Caribbean360: Jamaica aiming to be regional logistics hub

Jamaica aiming to be regional logistics hub
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Chris Hoyos on 23/02/2012 08:33:00
 
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Thursday, February 23, 2012 – Jamaica wants to leverage its
geographical location to become a logistics hub for movement between the
Caribbean and international trading markets.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Anthony Hylton, said recently
that plans are in place to establish Jamaica as a major logistic centre within
the Caribbean region.
He said that clear and well-defined strategy is now being put together by the
Ministry, and in a short while, will be articulated to the Jamaican public.
“There is tremendous benefit in Jamaica moving as quickly as possible to seize
the opportunity to develop its capability as a local logistics centre and as a
whole, a major logistics hub,” Mr. Hylton stated following a tour of J. Wray
and Nephew’s manufacturing and bottling facilities located on Spanish Town
Road in Kingston recently.
The Minister said that manufacturing entities such as J. Wray and Nephew will
benefit from the move.
He noted that manufacturing plays a critical role in the country’s effort to
attain growth and provide employment.
During the tour, which was led by General Manager, Production and Agriculture
Division, Paul Henriques, the Minister observed the operations of the plant and
interacted with staff.
He was accompanied by Minister of State, Sharon Fflokes Abrahams; Permanent
Secretary in the Ministry, Reginald Budhan; among others. Click here to receive
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