Petrojam has announced the reopening of its Kingston industrial loading rack, signalling the resumption of daily deliveries.

General Manager, Telroy Morgan, said this is to ensure continuity of fuel supplies across Jamaica, in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, which ravaged the island at Category 5 strength.

Mr. Morgan noted that since Wednesday, tankers have been rolling out of the oil refinery in Kingston, with substantial supplies of 87 and 90-octane gasoline, and ultra-low sulphur diesel, destined for fuel stations across the country.

He added that as air traffic activity resumes, Petrojam is also ensuring that the country’s international airports and aerodromes are receiving adequate supplies of aviation fuel.

He noted that Petrojam’s fuel loading facility in Montego Bay, St. James, is undergoing additional inspections ahead of reopening.

Following the reopening of the Port of Kingston on Wednesday night, Mr. Morgan said Petrojam will begin accepting shipments of crude oil and finished products to restart refining and supply the local distributive trade and regional markets.