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DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC NETWORK FOR TRADE IN THE AMERICAS Economic Development Summit

DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC NETWORK FOR TRADE IN THE AMERICAS Economic Development Summit Gulfport-Biloxi May 13 th 2011. Alfredo Mejía President GCI CARGO PANAMA. Why Mississippi?. Advanced Multimodal System World-Class Infrastructure.

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DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC NETWORK FOR TRADE IN THE AMERICAS Economic Development Summit

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  1. DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC NETWORK FOR TRADE IN THE AMERICAS Economic Development Summit Gulfport-Biloxi May 13th 2011 Alfredo Mejía President GCI CARGO PANAMA

  2. Why Mississippi? Advanced Multimodal System World-Class Infrastructure

  3. Why Mississippi? World Class Infrastructure • Ports (Pascagoula, Bienville, Gulfport) • Inland Port project at Palmer´s Crossing • Wholesale distribution centers • FTZ No.92 • Ideal Business Environment for Trade • E-commerce

  4. Why Mississippi? World Class Infrastructure • Multimodal Cargo Terminal at GPT Intl Airport • Total Area of 40,000 ft2 • 20,000 ft2 refrigerated area • 747- 400F • Special Features • Fumigation • Humidifiers • Air Scrubers • Irradiation Project

  5. Why Mississippi? World Class Infrastructure

  6. Why Mississippi? • Experience in Trade • Government Support • Top Institutions • Mississippi Development Authority • University of Southern Mississippi • Mississippi State University

  7. Why Mississippi?Quality Partners • Gulf Coast International Cargo • AgWorks Solutions • Consolidated Catfish • Adams Produce • Gateway America • 7L Farms • Rocking B Cattle Farm • Crowley Caribbean • SSA Marine • Eubanks Farms • Wax Seeds • Thermo Kool • Sierra Cargo Network • KPJ, Llc • Cooper Sealand

  8. Why Panama? • Location • Panama Canal Expansion Project • Best Ports in Latin America • Largest Free Trade Zone in Western Hemisphere • Best connectivity (land, sea, air, fiber optics)

  9. GCI Cargo Panama Terminal • Multimodal Capacity • Specialized in Perishables • Regional Preclearance Center • State-of-the-art technology.

  10. Trade Flows in the AmericasAir Cargo • Countries with largest trade with USA: Colombia, Brazil, Chile, Central America, Peru • Main Comoddities imported to USA: Cut flowers, vegetables, fish, fruits • Main Products exported by USA: Computers, electric parts, peripherals, electric parts, mechanical parts, medical equipment, civilian aircraft and parts.

  11. Partner Companies in Latin America • Chile: Business Net, Asociation of FruitExporters of Chile, Express Cargo Logistics, SSA Marine • Costa Rica and Central America: Commercia Express • Colombia: Avianca Cargo • Brazil: GaloresGroup

  12. Partner Institutions in Latin America • Chile: Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero ProChile • Panama: Food Safety Authority Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Commerce Tocumen International Airport

  13. Conclussions • Ms is the State best positioned to take advantage of expansion in trade with LA. • Strong leadership in Mississippi at Highest Level of State Government • Concerted efforts of Public Institutions and private companies • Aggressive promotion of new US Gateway • Incentives for key industries such as logistics, wholesale distribution and e-commerce

  14. MUCHAS GRACIAS

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