ased on research done in other countries across the world results have shown that the logistics hub have negative impact on the environment in the initial stage but turns out to be beneficial to the economy as it provides jobs, education ,foreign investment and other investment opportunities.
This paper seeks to examine the kind of impacts the Logistics Hub would have on the economy and environment if any, where and who will feel the impacts of the Logistics Hub if implemented and how the Logistic hub will be beneficial to the Jamaican Tourism Product. The main objective is to gather all the data in the printed press, all articles and interviews and written documents on the Logistic Hub and appraise the value and correctness of information …show more content…
If implemented effectively, this re-positioning of Jamaica will favorably impact individuals and firms at all levels and in the process, provide a major and long-term platform for growth in virtually all areas of our economy What really is the Logistics Hub? According to Jamaica Chambers, Logistic is that part of the supply chain management that plans, implements, and controls the efficient and effective forward and reverse flow and storage of goods, services and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet customer’s requirements.
The proposed transformation of Jamaica into a world-class logistics centre is unquestionable the most ambitious and far reached project on which this nation has engaged since we became an independent state over 50 years ago. If implemented effectively, this re-positioning of Jamaica will favorably impact individuals and firms at all levels and in the process, provide a major and long-term platform for growth in virtually all areas of our economy. Hence, since the introduction of the Logistic Hub the Jamaica Government has been seeking a suitable location to implement and develop the logistic site. The most suitable location according to research was identified as the Goat …show more content…
So with this in mind, small craft vendors must now improve on their art, make them internationally ready ( meeting the required Standard) while the government put the relevant infrastructures in place so the small business can now use the Logistics Hub as a way of getting their goods to be exported to other foreign countries.
Small business owners can use the opportunity to network with other countries to see what their policies are as it relates to imported goods and tap into that market in order to improve their business which will eventually lead to the increase in the trade of goods and services, employment and foreign exchange which will help to improve the economy.
Activities and Entertainment
Jamaica is known for its music, athletes and generally our culture. So we need to see how best we can use our music and athletics capabilities to tap into the marketing strategy in the promotion of the logistic Hub. Visitors not only will travel to Jamaica for the sun, sea and sand, but see Jamaica as a premier destination for artists to do promotions and tours for their