The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) is discontinuing the business of supplying the Port of Kingston with labour in cargo handling (stevedores/dockworkers), marine operations, passenger operations, and administrative/support roles. 

The SAJ recently terminated its operations in this area, which has been a service it had provided since 1939. Changing industry dynamics prompted this shift, as port operators are increasingly opting for in-house staffing solutions.

In response to these trends, the SAJ embarked on a 20-year transformation process to diversify its offerings and adapt to the evolving needs of the shipping industry in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.