DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGIC NETWORK FOR TRADE IN THE AMERICAS

Economic Development Summit

Gulfport-Biloxi

May 13th 2011

Alfredo MejíaPresident

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

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? World Class Infrastructure

• Experience in Trade

• Government Support

• Top Institutions

• Mississippi Development Authority

• University of Southern Mississippi

• Mississippi State University

Why Mississippi?

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

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 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.

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 GanaderoProChile

• Panama: Food Safety AuthorityMinistry of AgricultureMinistry of CommerceTocumen 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

MUCHAS GRACIAS