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Haiti - Economy : Port Lafito, a historic first 23/02/2015 11:45:46
16 months after the start of work, the Port Lafito (US $ 65 million) should be operational in March. This historical first in the Haitian Port and Maritime sector cements the vision set out years ago by GB Group to build a modern container Port. The size and nature of the infrastructure and superstructure investments being made coupled with SSA’s world class operating standards (port manager) and global marketing network represent a major paradigm shift for the future of the industry in Haiti. Note that the company Port Lafito S.A. has already signed a strategic partnership agreement with SSA Marine to manage its Port and Terminal Operations in Haiti https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-11066-haiti-economy-port-lafito-sa-announces-strategic-alliance-with-ssa-marine.html Port Facilities :
According to Pierre Liautaud, General Manager of the project "We will create more than 20,000 jobs over the next four years."  Regarding the free zone, 40% of the land of the free zone (100,000 m2) are already leased to foreign investors who will establish textile factories. "In total, we will build 20 buildings [...] We have already prepared 20,000 m2 of land, who will receive the new construction", other investors are willing to sign for the other land of the free zone, according to the leaders of GB Group. In the future, this 360-acre site will also include: an industrial park, residential homes, children's play parks, commercial space, a medical clinic, a recreation center, movie theater, shopping center among others. Learn more about GB Group : Based in Haiti since 1896, the GB Group is one of the leading private industrial groups in the Caribbean, with operations concentrated in Haiti and offices in Miami, Santo Domingo, and Port au Prince. GB Group collaborates with over 2,000 employees. It is comprised of numerous companies [Aciérie d'Haïti (ADH), les Huileries Haïtiennes (HUHSA), Sodigaz, Gentel, Metalec Prometal etc...], branches, affiliates, and joint ventures, operating in the following 9 industries : Agriculture (coming soon), Building Materials, Consumer Goods, Energy/Fuel Distribution, Environmental Services, Environmental Services, Telecommunications, Trading, Transportation. Learn more about SSA Marine : SSA Marine, the world’s largest independent, privately-held marine terminal operator, with activities at more than 210 terminal facilities and intermodal rail operations throughout geographies in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America, South America, Asia, New Zealand and South Africa. Since its foundation in 1949, SSA Marine has continued to grow, always focusing on its customers’ interests. SSA Marine is a subsidiary of holding company Carrix. See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-4155-haiti-economy-gb-group-acquires-224-texaco-service-station.html https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-7093-haiti-economy-gb-group-made-a-major-acquisition-in-the-petroleum-sector.html SL/ HaitiLibre
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