Case Study: Kingston Wharves Limited
May 11, 2012
Case Study: Kingston Wharves Limited
History
Founded in 1945, Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) is one of the Caribbean's leading multipurpose terminal operators. Listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange, with net assets of US$ 54 million, the Company has experienced steady growth and boasts a steady profit stream with a high proportion of retained earning ploughed back into the business. Kingston Wharves Limited operates a terminal in Port Bustamante, just east and adjoining Kingston Container Terminal. The 25 hectare terminal offers 22 hectare of open storage with 30,000 square meters of covered warehousing and cold storage. The company also has 53, 000 square meters of secure off-dock storage for motor vehicles. Its highly trained staff and comprehensive range of terminal equipment, including three Gottwald mobile harbour cranes, are available to perform the most demanding stevedoring functions. Committed to continual improvement, Kingston Wharves Ltd has made substantial investments in the past five years upgrading the terminal's infrastructure and administrative operations. KWL is in position to take advantage of marketing opportunities presented by the anticipated growth in international trade and the domestic economy.
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Source: TechValidate
Last Modified: 05-11-2012-13:24:41
