The arrival of the Höegh Pacific at the Port of Kingston marks more than the maiden voyage of a new vessel. It reflects growing confidence in Jamaica’s role as a regional auto logistics and transshipment hub, with implications for trade connectivity, investment and employment across the Caribbean.

Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) recently welcomed the newly built 2,450 CEU Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) on its first-ever call to the KWL terminal. The vessel, which docked on May 18, has been designed to provide dedicated short sea service throughout the Caribbean and Central America, strengthening regional supply chains and improving service reliability.

For KWL, the occasion reinforces Jamaica’s strategic importance within global shipping networks. Speaking at the event, corporate services and client experience manager at KWL, Simone Murdock, described the milestone as significant not only for KWL, but for Jamaica and the wider region.