Organization : Jamaica Postal Corporation
Facility : Fast Track Service
Country : Jamaica
Website : http://jamaicapost.gov.jm/products/fasttrack/
Jamaica Post Fast Track Service
FASTTRACK is a guaranteed, quick and easy way to send your documents to countries in Asia, Western Europe, Africa, Latin America and most of the Caribbean.
Related : Jamaica Postal Corporation Track & Trace For Inbound & Outbound Mail/Packets : www.statusin.org/7245.html
This service will offer customers a guaranteed delivery from Jamaica to the destination countries. It is cost effective and you can easily track your mail items.
Guidelines for Shipping Using Fasttrack :
To send items using Fasttrack you will need :
i) A valid Government issued ID Card (Voters’ ID or Drivers’ Licence or Passport)
ii) TRN
iii) Name, address, telephone number and/or email address of both the sender and addressee
iv) Do not seal your package or envelope as it will need to be checked at the counter
Prohibited and Restricted Items :
Jamaica Post will not accept jewelry, body spray, or plant material from customers using Fast Track. Customers are advised to verify with the relevant authorities in the destination country what items are prohibited or restricted from entry.
About Us
The Post and Telecommunications Department (Jamaica Post) headquartered at 6-10 South Camp Road, Kingston, manages the island’s network of nearly 600 Post Offices and Postal Agencies.
As a Department of Government, the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology has portfolio responsibility for Jamaica Post. A second entity, the Postal Corporation of Jamaica (Post Corp.) was created and registered in 2000.
The Postal Corporation of Jamaica is mandated to transform Jamaica’s Postal Service into a profitable, modern and efficient entity and works closely with the Post and Telecommunications Department to achieve this objective.
FAQs
1. How are customs fees calculated?
Fees are calculated by Jamaica Customs. For more information contact them at 948-9734 or visit Official website
2. How much does it cost to send parcels overseas?
The cost will depend on the weight of the parcel and the country of destination. Please see rate sheet on our website
3. Is there an express service for local mail?
Yes. There is a next day mail delivery service called Zip Mail.
4. Will I be compensated for items stolen in Jamaica?
Compensation and the level of compensation is dependent on the outcome of an investigation which would be carried out once you file a written complaint to us.
5. I have received a notice to collect mail item at a Post office, how do I know which post office?
The name of the Post Office you are to collect your item from can be found at the date stamped on the notice.
6. Is the Post Office open on Saturdays?
Only some Post Offices are opened on Saturdays. These are Greater Portmore P.O., Half-Way-Tree, Constant Spring P.O. and Liguanea P.O. Opening Hours are 9am – 1pm
7. Can I contest the Customs fee applied to my parcel?
Yes you can. You would have to contact Jamaica Customs at 948-9734 or visit the Jamaica Customs Branch at the Central Sorting Office 6-10 South Camp Road.
8. Should items being sent via Express Mail Service (EMS) be sealed before arriving at the post office?
No. Do not seal your packages being sent by EMS. The contents will have to be checked and verified at the Post office counter before it can be accepted and sealed.
9. Can a passport be sent by the post?
No.
10. Can I send prescription items?
Yes. However, a prescription should accompany the medication. The prescription item will be examined by Ministry of Health officials before it is cleared to be delivered to the recipient.