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

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 F 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 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 LATIN AMERICA PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN THE USA

MUCHAS GRACIAS

MS HUB Strategic Location Excellent Infrastructure Efficient Distribution Experience in Trade Government Support Top Institutions Quality Partners

PORTS AIRPORTS PANAMA MISSISSIPPI PORTS RAILROAD TRUCKING LATIN AMERICA USA AIRPORTS Hubs in Mississippi and Panama

PRESENTATION OUTLINE Hubs at Mississippi and Panama Why Mississippi? Why Panama? Trade Flows in the Americas Partners in Latin America Conclusions

Trade Flows in the Americas Air Cargo