Freight Handlers Ltd.
Freight Handlers Ltd. is a Jamaica-based freight forwarder with a long-standing presence in Kingston and Montego Bay. Established in 1988 by Neville and Denise Lyn Fatt, the company has grown to employ over 22 people across its head office in Kingston and a branch in Montego Bay. The firm emphasizes proximity to major public wharves in both cities, supporting efficient cargo operations and timely handlings for import and export shipments.
The company participates actively in regional logistics networks as a member of the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ), the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA), and other trade organizations. This involvement reinforces its access to a broad network of industry players and standards for best practices in shipping and freight services.
Freight Handlers Ltd. serves as an agent for an array of international carriers and service providers, representing Jamaica in connections with Econocaribe Consolidators Inc., Puerto Rico Freight Systems Inc., TGD Panama, SACO Shipping (Germany), Tradespan Canada, Eternity Group (Far East), Ocean Transport (Costa Rica), NYK Logistics USA Division, YUSEN Air & Sea USA Division, Goldway (Korea), Allcargo (India), Eculine, and other partners. These affiliations enable the company to offer scalable solutions across multiple trade lanes and to tailor routes that fit client requirements.
In addition to traditional ocean freight, Freight Handlers Ltd. is equipped to handle airfreight—including all-air, air–ocean, and ocean–air combinations—to reduce transit times and meet specific customer timelines. The ability to blend modes provides flexibility for shipments that require faster delivery or specialized routing.
Core services include reliable, personalized service, timely document delivery within the corporate area, and the capability to clear and deliver cargo to consignees when needed. The company provides shipping consultations for both imports and exports and maintains access to bonded off-dock warehouses for Less than Container Load (LCL) and Less than Truckload (LTL) cargo.
As a freight forwarder, Freight Handlers Ltd. works with Steamship Lines and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) to coordinate freight movements, further expanding its reach across busy Jamaican ports and beyond. The firm positions itself as a professional shipping agency focused on meeting the needs of private individuals, small businesses, and larger commercial entities, with a mission to deliver efficient, reliable services that support trade and economic activity in Jamaica.
Mission and approach emphasize client satisfaction, employee well-being, and the interests of principals and shareholders, aiming to contribute positively to the country’s logistics landscape. While not a customs house broker themselves, the company notes that it can collaborate with a customs house broker or freight forwarder to handle import and export shipments when required, highlighting a collaborative approach to overcoming regulatory or procedural hurdles.
Overall, Freight Handlers Ltd. presents as a Jamaica-based forwarder with established experience, strategic port access, and a network of global partners designed to provide flexible, multimodal shipping solutions for a diverse client base.
