Shipping to jamaica
Send barrels, boxes, personal items, or commercial goods to Jamaica with confidence
Transpakship makes UK to Jamaica shipping simple and reliable. With regular sailings to Kingston and Montego Bay, we offer affordable door-to-door and door-to-port services. From personal goods and barrels to household items and commercial freight, our expert team handles customs and delivery so your items arrive safely and on time.
Why Choose Transpakship for Shipping to Jamaica?
Regular sailings to Kingston and Montego Bay
Competitive door‑to‑door and door‑to‑port options
All customs, duties, and clearance support included
Basic insurance cover included
Flexible collection and delivery from your UK address to any Jamaican parish
Ideal for barrels, boxes, crates, household moves, and commercial shipments
Packaging advice and supply of barrels or boxes
UK-based customer service team with live chat support
Shipping to Jamaica from the UK, hassle free. Start today.
How it works
We’ve made international shipping straightforward — here’s how it works:
Get a quote
Use our Quote Calculator to get an estimate. Enter your items’ size, weight, and destination.
Book Your Shipment
Schedule a pickup or drop-off. Start a Live Chat if you need help with the booking process.
Pack Your Items
Use your own packaging or order barrels, drums, boxes, and packing supplies from us directly.
We Collect and Ship
We'll handle the collection and processing at our UK depot, then ship on the next available sailing. Door‑to‑door service covers all customs, duties, and delivery to your recipient’s address in Jamaica.
Delivered in Jamaica
Items arrive in Kingston or Montego Bay, cleared through customs, and delivered directly to the specified parish—whether it’s Kingston, St Andrew, St Thomas, Trelawny, St Ann, Portland, or beyond.
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Sailing Schedule
We offer frequent sailings to Kingston and Montego Bay with various departure and arrival dates.
Check our Sailing Schedule for the latest UK departure dates and Jamaica arrival timeline.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping to Jamaica take?
Transit times at sea are typically 24 days, depending on customs and sailing dates.
Can I send food and toiletries in a barrel?
Yes — barrel shipping is perfect for food, clothes, toiletries, and household items.
Do I need to deal with Jamaican customs?
We handle export paperwork and help guide you on the local clearance process. Duties may be payable in Jamaica.
- Purchase receipts for valuable items
- Insurance documentation
- Destination-specific import forms
- Please provide a TRN number Tax Registration Number for the island of Jamaica.
Are my goods covered whilst in transit ?
Yes. Basic cover is included, and extended cover can be arranged during booking.
Can my shipment be cleared without me being present?
Yes, as long as all paperwork and documentation are correct, you won’t need to be present.
Important Update: Oversized Cargo Scanning Procedures (Effective October 1, 2024)
The Jamaica Customs Agency has introduced new advanced non-intrusive scanning equipment at Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL). As a result, updated procedures now apply to certain oversized LCL (Less than Container Load) shipments arriving in Kingston.
If your cargo exceeds the following specifications, it will need to be unpacked, scanned, and repacked before clearance:
- Height exceeding 5.75 feet
- Width exceeding 5.875 feet
- Weight exceeding 5,000 kilograms
If your shipment falls outside these limits, additional handling charges will apply for the unpacking and repacking process.
Repacking Charges (From October 1, 2024)
- Unpack and repack using consignee’s pallet or crate – USD $75 per pallet or crate
- Unpack and repack onto KWL pallet – USD $125 per pallet
- Each additional pallet – USD $80 per pallet
These charges are set by the terminal in Jamaica and apply only where shipments exceed the stated size or weight limits.
If you're unsure whether your shipment may be affected, our team is happy to check the details for you before booking.
Who are your agents in Jamaica?
Kingston:
Laparkan (Jamaica) Ltd
10 Second Street
Newport West
Kingston 13
Kamaica W.I.
Tel: (876) 901-7310
Web: www.laparkan.com
Montego Bay
Laparkan (Jamaica) Ltd
Lot H6, Coconut Drive, SHop 26-28
Portsville Centre
Montego Bay Freeport
Montego Bay
St. James
Jamaica W.I.
Tel: (876) 953-6435 / 979-8448 / 979-8964 / 979-8941 / 684-9161
Web: www.laparkan.com
