# Savannah La Mar (JMSLM)

**UN/LOCODE:** JMSLM  
**Country:** Jamaica  
**Water Body:** Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean  
**Harbor Size:** Very Small  
**Harbor Type:** Open Roadstead  
**GPS:** 18.2000, -78.1333

Established by the Spanish in 1730 and capital of Westmoreland parish in south-west Jamaica, Savanna-la-Mar has long handled the region's agricultural exports. The main goods are farm products such as sugar and bananas, along with building materials and general cargo in regional trade, and the harbour also supports local fishing fleets. As an open roadstead with only a shallow pier of about 1.8 m, its capacity for larger vessels is limited. Customs facilities for import and export clearance are available on site. Containerised liner cargo plays no significant part here; Jamaica's container gateway is Kingston, on the south coast, via the Kingston Freeport Terminal. Shippers route box and overseas consignments through there.

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