The proposed logistics hub has, over the past months, occupied a huge proportion of media time in Jamaica and the Diaspora, and with good reason. According to the market intelligence report posted on www.theglobalmatters.com, "The construction of a platform to convert Jamaica into a global logistics hub is a cornerstone of the country's long-term growth strategy. Jamaica's location, with relation to east/west and north/south trade routes, positions it to leverage the expansion of the Panama Canal to become a centre for shipment and trans-shipment activity." The webpage goes on to detail the scope of the project and the implicit benefits to Jamaica.
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