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The Tran s-Pacific Multimodal Corridor Model Project. APEC – PERU May 7, 2002 Presented by: Mr. Carlos J. Velez President: Intermodal Transport Association of Mexico (AMTI). The Tran s-Pacific Multimodal Corridor Model Project. Preamble.
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The Trans-Pacific Multimodal CorridorModel Project APEC – PERU May 7, 2002 Presented by: Mr. Carlos J. Velez President: Intermodal Transport Association of Mexico (AMTI)
The Trans-Pacific Multimodal CorridorModel Project Preamble “Improving freight intermodal seamlessness will increase the efficiency of the railroads and will help to alleviate highway congestion, which will reduce the pressure to build more highways. The coastal ports and waterways must also be upgraded – with ample capacity and redundancy – to faciliate trade in the 21st century global economy.” Excerpt from “A New Transportation Agenda for America” by the NCIT – National Center for Intermodal Transportation – November 2001. AMTI – Carlos J. Velez
The Trans-Pacific Multimodal CorridorModel Project Multi-Country Cooperation Replication Opportunities Chicago AMTI – Carlos J. Velez
The Trans-Pacific Multimodal CorridorModel Project Land-Bridge Chicago AMTI – Carlos J. Velez
The Trans-Pacific Multimodal CorridorModel Project Bridge Building AMTI – Carlos J. Velez
The Trans-Pacific Multimodal CorridorModel Project Multi-Industry Participation AMTI – Carlos J. Velez
The Trans-Pacific Multimodal CorridorModel Project Integration of APEC Economies • APEC Principles • Capacity Building • Full Participation AMTI – Carlos J. Velez
The Trans-Pacific Multimodal CorridorModel Project Pipeline Differentiation AMTI – Carlos J. Velez
The Trans-Pacific Multimodal CorridorModel Project • Improved Communications AMTI – Carlos J. Velez
The Digital Corridor A private company will create an Internet portal for the entire corridor that will utilize an innovative “logistics management” and marketing software designed to make the use of the corridor easier, cheaper and faster. AMTI – Carlos J. Velez
The Trans-Pacific Multimodal CorridorModel Project Enhanced Security AMTI – Carlos J. Velez
Conclusions This is an important step towards the further integration of the APEC economies Cargo generation programs, infrastructure improvements and technological innovations. More frequent trans-Pacific shipping routes Build additional capacity, realize operational improvements and provide direct access to globally competitive multimodal systems AMTI – Carlos J. Velez
Conclusions Advances key APEC Principles such as: Trade facilitation & capacity building Full participation of smaller economies andSME´s Public/private partnerships Enhanced security through customs coordination & technological innovation AMTI – Carlos J. Velez
The Trans-Pacific Multimodal CorridorModel Project Common goals such as this project help bring the APEC Economies closer together Thank You AMTI – Carlos J. Velez