Kingston free zone
Kingston Free Zone (KFZ) in Kingston was established in 1976 on ground adjacent to the Kingston Container Terminal. It was the first free zone established in Jamaica. The 180,000 m2 site contains 72,835 m2 of factory space.
The Kingston Free Zone Company Limited (KFZ) was established in February 1982 as a limited liability company 60% of which is owned by the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) and 40% by the Government of Jamaica (GOJ).
The main objectives of the KFZ are to manage land and factory space, which are either leased or rented by the Company.
The KFZ was established to construct, manage and rent office and factory space in the Kingston Free Zone Area, in order to promote export, generate foreign currency earnings, create new employment and facilitate the transfer of technology.
Montego Bay free zone
Montego Bay Free Zone (MBFZ) in Montego Bay was established in 1985 on a 95 acre site southwest of the city. It has 488,110 feet (148,780 m2) of factory/office space. An additional 103,000 feet (31,000 m2) of space is being added specifically for information technology.
Garmex Free Zone
This free zone established in 1987 occupies 18 hectares and is situated in the industrial sections of Kingston.
Hayes Free Zone
Built in 1989, has factory space of 120,000 sq. ft. It is located in the parish of Clarendon, 38 miles from Kingston.
Cazoumar Free Zone
The Cazoumar Free Zone is a 70,000 sq. ft. facility. The space is primarily occupied by IT-related companies.