🚢 Ro/Ro & Container Shipping Options

📅 Weekly sailings from major U.S. ports to Kingston & Montego Bay
🛡️ Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured for secure transport
🧾 Complete Customs Documentation Assistance
📍 Real-Time Shipment Tracking for peace of mind
🚚 Door-to-Port Pickup available across the USA
💰 Affordable Rates with transparent pricing and no hidden fees

Whether you’re shipping to Jamaica for the first time or you’re a frequent importer/exporter, our team ensures a smooth, reliable, and stress-free shipping experience every step of the way.

Royal Shipping Lines is:

✅ FMC Licensed & Bonded
✅ A U.S.-based company
✅ Experienced with Copart, IAAI, Adesa & Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (RB Auctions)
✅ Fully compliant with Jamaican Customs regulations

Let our team guide you through each step — from pickup in the USA to customs clearance at the Ports of Kingston or Montego Bay.

Whether you’re moving abroad permanently, studying, or relocating for work, Royal Shipping Lines provides secure and affordable shipping services for personal effects and household goods from the USA to Jamaica. With regular sailings to the Ports of Kingston and Montego Bay, we make international moving simple, efficient, and stress-free.

📦 Household Goods & Personal Effects Shipping
We handle a wide variety of items essential for your move, including:

• Furniture (beds, sofas, tables, cabinets)

• Appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves)

• Electronics (TVs, computers, sound systems)

• Kitchenware & everyday household essentials

• Clothing, books, and personal belongings

• Packed boxes or full household shipments

🚛 Relocation Services & Options
Our team ensures your belongings arrive safely and on time with flexible shipping methods:

• FCL (Full Container Load): A private 20ft or 40ft container for entire household moves

• LCL (Less-than-Container Load): Shared containers for smaller shipments or partial moves

• Door-to-Port Service: Pickup anywhere in the USA with delivery to your selected Jamaican port

• Customs Clearance Support: Guidance on required documentation and smooth processing with Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA)

At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in shipping all types of vehicles from the USA to Jamaica’s main ports — Kingston and Montego Bay. We provide safe, reliable, and cost-efficient transport for every shipment, fully compliant with Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) regulations.

🚗 Passenger Cars
🚙 SUVs and Crossovers
🚐 Pickup Trucks and Vans
🏍️ Motorcycles and Scooters
🚛 Commercial Trucks and Fleets
🚐 Motorhomes & RVs
🏌️ Golf Carts – ideal for resorts, hotels, and private communities
🏎️ Luxury, Classic & Collector Vehicles

At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in shipping boats, jet skis, and other watercraft from the USA to Jamaica’s main ports — Kingston and Montego Bay. Whether you’re transporting a personal boat, a fleet of jet skis, or larger recreational vessels, our team ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery, fully compliant with Jamaican customs regulations.

⚓ Types of Boats & Watercraft We Ship to Jamaica

🛶 Small Boats & Dinghies – shipped in containers or crated for protection
🚤 Jet Skis & Personal Watercraft – shipped on trailers or secured in containers
🛥️ Yachts & Luxury Boats – transported via specialized carriers for maximum safety
⛵ Sailboats – shipped with cradles or flat-rack containers
🚢 Commercial & Fishing Boats – oversized shipping options available

Jamaica continues to expand its construction, infrastructure, and agricultural sectors, making reliable shipping services essential for contractors, farmers, and equipment dealers. At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in transporting heavy-duty equipment from the USA to Jamaica’s main ports — Kingston and Montego Bay — with secure, efficient, and fully compliant logistics solutions.

🚜 Agricultural Machinery Shipping
We handle all types of farm equipment imports, including:

• Tractors

• Harvesters & Combines

• Planters & Seeders

• Sprayers & Cultivators

• Other essential farm machinery for Jamaica’s agricultural industry

🏗 Construction & Industrial Equipment Shipping
Our team also manages the transport of large-scale machinery for construction and industrial use, such as:

• Excavators, Bulldozers & Loaders

• Cranes & Graders

• Forklifts & Heavy Trucks

• Mining & Earthmoving Equipment

At Royal Shipping Lines, we provide international shipping services directly to Jamaica’s major seaports, ensuring smooth customs clearance, secure storage, and efficient distribution of vehicles, containers, boats, and machinery across the island.

📍 Port of Kingston – Jamaica’s largest and busiest international trade hub, handling containers, RoRo, and general cargo
📍 Port of Montego Bay – Key gateway for western Jamaica, handling vehicles, household goods, and commercial cargo

🏢 Bonded Warehouses in Jamaica
📍 Kingston Free Zone / Montego Bay Area – Central hubs for bonded storage, customs clearance, and nationwide distribution of vehicles, machinery, household goods, and commercial cargo throughout Jamaica.

🛳️ East Coast USA (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Savannah → Kingston / Montego Bay): 3–7 days 🚀 Fastest Route
🛳️ Gulf Coast USA (Houston, Galveston, New Orleans → Kingston / Montego Bay): 7–10 days
🛳️ Northeast USA (New York, Baltimore, Newark → Kingston / Montego Bay): 10–14 days

⚠️ Transit times are approximate and may vary depending on the shipping line, route, seasonal conditions, and whether you select RoRo, Lo/Lo, or container shipping.

👉 Fastest Route: Shipping from the U.S. East Coast (Florida) to Jamaica typically offers the shortest transit time (3–7 days), making it the best choice for time-sensitive vehicle and cargo shipments.

🚗 Ro/Ro (Roll-On/Roll-Off)
Your vehicle or equipment is driven directly onto the vessel and secured inside a protected cargo deck. This option is ideal for operable cars, SUVs, trucks, buses, motorhomes, and heavy machinery. It offers a cost-effective and reliable shipping method to Jamaica’s main ports, including Kingston and Montego Bay.

📦 Container Shipping
Best for non-running vehicles, high-value cars, motorcycles, RVs, boats on trailers, or multiple units. Available in 20ft and 40ft containers, with shared container (LCL) options to help lower costs. Perfect for customers seeking extra protection and security during shipment.

⚙️ Agricultural & Construction Machinery
Jamaica continues to expand its agriculture and construction industries, creating strong demand for imported equipment. We provide Ro/Ro, container, and flat rack shipping solutions designed for oversized and non-standard cargo, ensuring safe loading, secure stowage, and smooth delivery.

To ensure smooth customs clearance when shipping personal effects or household goods from the USA to Jamaica, you will typically need the following documents:

📘 Valid Passport – copy of the consignee’s identification page
🧾 Bill of Lading (BOL) – issued by the carrier with shipment details
📦 Packing List / Inventory – detailed list of all items included in the shipment
💵 Commercial Invoice or Valuation – if required for customs purposes
🏠 Proof of Residence in Jamaica – such as a lease agreement, work permit, or residency card (for those relocating)
📑 Import Permit or Authorization – required for restricted or regulated items

⚠️ Important: Jamaica Customs may request additional documentation depending on the nature of the shipment. Our team at Royal Shipping Lines will guide you through the process to ensure full compliance and help avoid delays.

✅ Original Vehicle Title – must be clear of liens
✅ Bill of Sale or Purchase Invoice – showing proof of ownership and value
✅ Valid Passport or Driver’s License – copy of consignee’s ID page
✅ Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN) – required for clearance with Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA)

Shipping a boat from the USA to Jamaica’s ports — Kingston or Montego Bay — is a straightforward process with Royal Shipping Lines. Our team manages every step to ensure your vessel arrives safely and in full compliance with Jamaican customs regulations.

Steps to Ship a Boat to Jamaica:

1. Prepare Documentation – Original vessel title, registration, bill of sale, and a valid passport for the consignee.

2. Select Shipping Method – Choose between RoRo (for trailer-ready boats) or container/flat-rack shipping for smaller boats, jet skis, or sailboats.

3. Boat Preparation – Drain fuel and water tanks, disconnect batteries, and secure all loose items.

4. Transport to U.S. Port – We arrange pickup anywhere in the USA and deliver your boat to the nearest port of departure.

5. Loading & Shipping – Your boat is professionally secured for ocean transport and shipped to your selected Jamaican port.

6. Customs Clearance in Jamaica – Our agents assist with clearance, duties, and delivery arrangements.

⚠️ Important: Certain items (hazardous materials, firearms, or restricted equipment) cannot be shipped with boats. Our team will guide you through Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) regulations to ensure a smooth process.

When shipping heavy machinery or industrial equipment from the USA to Jamaica, the following documents are typically required for smooth customs clearance:

• Commercial Invoice – with full description and value of the equipment

• Packing List – detailed breakdown of machinery, parts, and accessories

• Bill of Lading (BOL) – issued by the carrier with shipment details

• Certificate of Origin – confirming where the machinery was manufactured

• Import Permit or Authorization – if required for specific machinery types

• Valid Passport or Company Registration Documents – for the consignee in Jamaica

⚠️ Important Requirements for Equipment:

• Machinery and equipment with tracks must be thoroughly cleaned prior to shipping to prevent soil contamination and avoid customs delays.

• All equipment must be fully operable, with no major leaks or issues, to be accepted for shipping.

• Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) may request additional paperwork depending on the equipment type, condition (new or used), and intended use.

Our experts at Royal Shipping Lines will guide you through every step to ensure compliance and help you avoid delays or extra charges.

• Age Limits:

  • Cars: Vehicles older than 5 years (based on the year of manufacture) cannot be imported.

  • Trucks & Goods Vehicles: Vehicles used for transporting goods (e.g., pick-up trucks, light trucks) older than 15 years are prohibited.

• Right-Hand Drive:

  • Only right-hand drive vehicles are allowed for road use in Jamaica. Left-hand drive vehicles require special exemptions.

• Salvage or Damaged Titles:

  • Vehicles with non-repairable, salvage, or scrap titles are not permitted for import.

• Special Import Permits:

  • An Import Permit from the Jamaica Trade Board Limited (JTB) is required before shipping a vehicle.

  • Vehicles must comply with Jamaica’s emissions and safety standards.

When shipping goods to Jamaica, importers must comply with the country’s customs regulations. Certain items are strictly prohibited, while others require special licenses or permits before importation.

❌ Prohibited Imports into Jamaica

The following items cannot be imported into Jamaica under current customs laws:

• 🌾 Agricultural products – Certain crops and dairy products require discretionary import licenses from the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Health to protect local farmers.

• 🚗 Older vehicles – Automobiles over 5 years old and commercial/transport vehicles (pick-ups, light trucks, buses, etc.) over 15 years old are prohibited.

• 👕 Used clothing – The import of used clothing is officially banned, though enforcement may vary.

• 🔫 Gun-related accessories – Gun cleaning kits, holsters, cartridges, and gunpowder.

• 💳 Credit card scanners/skimmers – Restricted to prevent fraud.

• 🏹 Bows and arrows – Classified as prohibited weapons.

• 💣 Explosives – Such as dynamite, nitro-glycerin, and other hazardous explosives.

• 🚛 Armoured trucks – Prohibited unless authorized by Jamaican authorities.

• 📚 Obscene or indecent materials – Includes books, films, photos, engravings, or packages with offensive designs.

⚠️ Restricted Imports to Jamaica

Some goods may be imported but require special permits or clearance:

• Firearms and ammunition – Need prior approval from the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA).

• Pharmaceuticals and medical products – Require permits from the Ministry of Health & Wellness.

• Alcohol and tobacco – Subject to import duties, excise taxes, and licensing requirements.

• Plants, seeds, and animals – Require phytosanitary or veterinary certificates.

• Luxury goods – May face higher import duties and stricter customs checks.