The Opposition says repeated work stoppages at the island’s primary port facility will affect stakeholders’ confidence in considering Jamaica as a reliable logistics hub.
Spokesperson on Trade, Investment and Global Logistics, Anthony Hylton, made the assertion in light of yesterday’s disruption at the Kingston Freeport Terminal (KFTL).
Truckers who operate at the port withdrew their service to protest the slow pace of processing at the facility.
However, they agreed to resume regular operations after a meeting with KFTL’s management.
KFTL said during yesterday’s meeting, it was decided that several solutions would be implemented and that their enactment would be monitored to ensure feasibility.
Addressing the matter today, Mr. Hylton said he hopes all steps are being taken to resolve urgently all outstanding operational issues, as yesterday’s strike was only one of several recent incidents.
Mr. Hylton committed to establishing a National Logistics Council under a People’s National Party-led government.
KFTL has extended its operations this week to cater to customers who might have been impacted by yesterday’s strike.
Tomorrow, the extension will be from 4:00 P.M. to 5 P.M., while on Saturday it will be from 7:00 A.M. to 12 noon.
KFTL said these special adjustments aim to facilitate smoother logistics operations and help stakeholders meet service delivery commitments.
