DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC NETWORK
FOR TRADE IN THE AMERICAS
Economic Development Summit
Gulfport-Biloxi
May 13th 2011
Alfredo Mejía
President
GCI CARGO PANAMA
Why Mississippi?
Advanced Multimodal System
World-Class Infrastructure
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
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
Why Mississippi?
World Class Infrastructure
Why Mississippi?
• Experience in Trade
• Government Support
• Top Institutions
• Mississippi Development Authority
• University of Southern Mississippi
• Mississippi State University
Why Mississippi?
Quality Partners
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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
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)
GCI Cargo Panama Terminal
• Multimodal Capacity
• Specialized in
Perishables
• Regional Preclearance
Center
• State-of-the-art
technology.
Trade Flows in the Americas
Air 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.
Partner Companies in Latin America
• Chile:
Business Net, Asociation of Fruit Exporters of Chile,
Express Cargo Logistics, SSA Marine
• Costa Rica and Central America:
Commercia Express
• Colombia:
Avianca Cargo
• Brazil:
Galores Group
Partner Institutions in Latin America
• Chile:
Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero
ProChile
• Panama:
Food Safety Authority
Ministry of Agriculture
Ministry of Commerce
Tocumen International Airport
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
STRONG
LEADERSHIP
PUBLIC SECTOR
PUBLIC
PRIVATE
PARTNERSHIPS
IN THE USA
PUBLIC
PRIVATE
PARTNERSHIPS
IN LATIN
AMERICA
MUCHAS GRACIAS