PAJ commends JCA for dedication to providing premier services across ports
THE PORT Authority of Jamaica (PAJ/Authority) and the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) have for years, shared a long-standing collaborative relationship and strong partnership, mutually beneficial to both entities. Accordingly, on behalf of the PAJ it is a great privilege to join the JCA in celebrating International Customs Day.
The partnership between the organisations has proven to be essential to the advancement of Jamaica’s maritime industry. The Authority remains committed to working closely with the JCA and continues to support the implementation of innovative and modern measures to ensure the sustainability of port operations. It is important for us to pursue a proactive approach to ensure effective port management, mitigate, and control risks.
Investment in modern technology to enhance security systems and improve business process management has been a priority for both PAJ and the JCA. The PAJ’s Port Community System (PCS) in collaboration with JCA’s ASYCUDA World have successfully addressed scheduling concerns and congestion challenges at our ports. Over the last year, the PCS has made several improvements to facilitate efficient port operations and related activities. These include the enhancement of the Maritime Export module, integration of the PCS Truck Appointment System with Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited’s terminal operating system, the implementation of a solution to the multiflight voyages for the onboarding of cargo airlines into the PCS and the acquisition of the AnyDesk Solution. These initiatives resulted in an improvement of service delivery to the users of the PCS platform.
The Cruise Shipping Industry is a key business segment for the Authority. Across Jamaica’s five cruise ports, the JCA plays an integral role in the seamless processing of over a million cruise passengers annually. This ensures that the cruise passenger experience is favourable from the onset. Despite the challenges within the sector in the last few years, Jamaica has maintained its position as the World’s Leading Cruise destination, which has been possible with the critical support from the JCA. We look forward to enriching the partnership with the JCA and other key stakeholders to maintain Jamaica’s position within the industry.
As the Maritime Industry continues to evolve, the Authority is committed to supporting the initiatives of the JCA to further improve efficiency, expand capacities and strengthen border security. Finally, the PAJ commends the JCA for their dedication to providing premier services across Jamaica’s ports which foster economic development.