India Trade Conference Trade and Logistics Panel Sea & Air Cargo Trends Air Cargo Ocean Freight Logistics Challenges & Solutions
India Trade Conference Trade and Logistics Panel Moderator: Jim MacLellan, Port of L.A. Mr. Eddie Northen Vice President of Finance UPS West Region Mr. Matt Hill General Manager Trade and Marketing Maersk Line Mr. Nick Vyas, CEO, Allogistx
Los Angeles Customs District Port of LA, LB and LAX Airport Top Trading Partners (2010) 1.China/HK $ 150 Billion 2.Japan $ 40 Billion 3.Korea $ 21 Billion 4.Taiwan $ 14 Billion 13. India $ 5.7 Billion
Los Angeles Customs District Port of LA, LB and LAX Airport Trade with India (2010) Number # 13 Trading Partner LA Trade with India increased % Import$ 4.0 Billion Export$ 1.7 Billion Total Trade $ 5.7 Billion
Los Angeles Customs District Trade with India (2010) Imports 1.Diamonds 2.Linens 3.Oil 4.Seafood 5.Women & Girls’ Suits 6.Jewelry Parts 7.Men’s & Boys’ Shirts & Suits 8.Sweaters & Vests
Los Angeles Customs District Trade with India (2009) Exports 1.Diamonds 2.Cellular Equipment 3.Medical Technology 4.Almonds & Nuts 5.Navigational Equipment 6.Computers 7.Aircraft 8.Medical Instruments 9.Cotton 10.Machining Centers for Metal
Capacity to handle close to 18 million TEUs Population of 21.5 million within 2 hour truck trip from the Port Large business base of over 485,000 firms 660 million sq. ft. of warehousing in 80 miles Largest concentration of manufacturing activity Excellent port & intermodal rail infrastructure Source: Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp. Port of Los Angeles The Right Place for Business !
Benefits of International Trade to Los Angeles & Southern California An economic engine generating over 1 million direct & indirect jobs in Southern California 100 trains per day to and from the LA/LB Ports LA/LB Ports handle 1/3 rd of total U.S. global trade International trade is LA’s largest employment sector Signs of Recovery ! Consistent monthly recovery in Port & Airport cargo since December, 2009 POLA had a record export year in 2010 ! 8