Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Global Freight Forwarding Partner
Established in 1989, JLB International has grown from a Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier into a global logistics leader. Our expertise spans freight forwarding, customs clearance, and supply chain management, supported by subsidiaries in the UK, Canada, and the Caribbean. We hold strategic partnerships with Best-in-Class global agents, enabling seamless logistics solutions across 100+ countries. Recognised with the Jamaica Times UK 2014 Entrepreneur Award, our team combines 40+ years of industry experience with innovative approaches to exceed client expectations.Headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica, with offices in London, Birmingham, and Toronto, we specialise in repatriation services, commercial shipping, and ISO tank maintenance through our ISOCON-JLB joint venture. Our mission prioritises operational excellence and tailored solutions for both individual and corporate clients.
Services
Freight Forwarding
Customs Clearance
Haulage Distribution
ISO Tank Services
Repatriation Shipping
Commercial Logistics
Packaging Solutions
Container Shipping
Global Agent Network
Supply Chain Management
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in international freight forwarding.
- Our global network covers 100+ countries through strategic partnerships.
- We offer specialised repatriation services for returning residents.
- Our ISOCON-JLB subsidiary provides certified ISO tank maintenance.
- Recognised with the Jamaica Times UK 2014 Entrepreneur Award.
Associations and certifications
- International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA)
- World Cargo Alliance (WCA)
- International Association of Movers
- Freight Forwarders Association Of Jamaica (FFAJ)
What people say
Excellent service
Very efficient
Supported in many ways
Reliable shipping needs
Smooth relocation
Services
Freight Forwarding
JLB International provides comprehensive freight forwarding services across 100+ countries. Our network handles air, sea, and multimodal shipments for commercial clients and returning residents. Specialised solutions include weekly UK-Caribbean consolidations and duty concession assistance for repatriation.
Customs Clearance
We streamline customs procedures for international shipments. Our experts ensure compliance with Jamaican, UK, and Canadian regulations while minimising delays. Services include documentation preparation, duty calculation, and on-site customs liaison for arriving cargo.
ISO Tank Services
ISOCON-JLB offers certified ISO tank maintenance across the Caribbean. Services include tank testing, cleaning, recertification, and repairs. Our facilities handle calibration, refurbishing, and offsite maintenance for chemical and food-grade cargo containers.
Repatriation Shipping
Specialised shipping solutions for returning residents. We provide door-to-door household goods transport, free packing assessments, and customs status guidance. Our agents accompany clients during customs interviews to ensure duty concession eligibility.
Commercial Logistics
End-to-end logistics for commercial goods. We manage UK exports to the Caribbean with VAT-free processing, consolidated container shipping, and freight collect options. Services include warehouse receipt, export documentation, and supplier coordination.
People
Beverly Johnson
Owner
Beverly Johnson founded JLB International in 1989 after starting her career in shipping in 1981. As former President of the Freight Forwarders Association of Jamaica, she trains UN/Trainmar programmes and consults for Jamaican customs and trade development agencies.
Questions
What shipping services does JLB International offer?
We provide freight forwarding, customs clearance, ISO tank maintenance, repatriation shipping, and commercial logistics solutions across 100+ countries.
Do you handle both personal and commercial shipments?
Yes, we specialise in household goods for returning residents and full container loads for commercial clients globally.
What regions do you operate in?
We serve Jamaica, the UK, Canada, the Caribbean, the USA, Africa, India, Central/South America, and Asia through our global agent network.
How do you assist with repatriation shipping?
We offer free packing assessments, door-to-door delivery, and customs status guidance for returning residents relocating to the Caribbean.
Are your services VAT exempt?
UK commercial shipments to the Caribbean qualify for VAT-free processing through our Birmingham and London warehouses.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are accredited by FIATA, World Cargo Alliance, and Freight Forwarders Association of Jamaica with ISO-certified tank maintenance services.
