Port Corpus Christi and Meridian 100º Plan Closer Cooperation
November 16, 2009On November 10, Port Corpus Christi and Meridian 100º FTZ Logistics Parks and Free Trade Zones Developer signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to foster wider collaboration between the Port of Corpus Christi and the company’s free-trade zone located in Port Laredo. The signing took place at the Port Commission meeting on November 10 at the Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center located at 402 Harbor Drive.
The MOU is intended to facilitate and to expand global commerce by encouraging cooperative use of respective infrastructure and facilities; to improve logistics and security; and to reduce costs. The agreement is expected to increase the flow of goods by taking advantage of the synergy between the two parties’ facilities.
“This is an opportunity for the Port to leverage its infrastructure and services as part of an outstanding logistics system moving cargo related to trade with Mexico via Port Laredo,” said John LaRue, Executive Director of Port Corpus Christi.
Jorge Chavez Zarate, CEO of Meridian 100º, commented, “Port Corpus Christi has outstanding facilities and connectivity to fulfill future needs within the global supply chain. We are looking forward to the opportunities this MOU will bring to both ports.”
