Introduction
Lafito Business Park is a fully integrated logistics, industrial and energy hub, covering more than 400 hectares of oceanfront land crafted by the GB Group 20 kilometers north of Port-au-Prince in the town of Lafiteau with several access roads linking with the main highways to northern, central and southern Haiti.
Business Park Lafito
Represents once again GB Group’s continued commitment to improve the quality of life and the environment in Haiti. The different facets of this development, individually and as a whole, adhere to this core tradition in our approach as
a company. The importance of this investment is an unquestionable testimony of the determination of our people and partners to rise above the challenge to bring positive and long-term value to all stakeholders.
Our Solutions Group
Port Services
Terminal Handling Facilities
Dry Terminal
Light Manufacturing Facilities for export Power Plant Fresh Water Distribution Waste Water Treatment Plant LOGISTICS+
Warehousing and Storage
Inventory Management
Last mile trucking from Distribution Center
Security Escorts
Customs Clearence
VAS (Value Added Services for packing, unpacking, and repacking)
Production facilities for local market
Dedicated Distribution Centers (non-bonded)
Trucking Solutions
LAFITO
Location and Access
Port-de-Paix
Gonaïves
St. Marc
Cap-Haïtien
Fort Liberté
Ouanaminthe
Hinche
Malpasse
Port-au-Prince
Jacmel
Miragoane
Les Cayes
Jeremie
An hour and a half f rom Miami versus 30 hours to Asia. Visit your plant in a day.
25 minutes away f rom the Port-au-Prince
International Airport and main industrial zone.
Ideal to serve as a commercial and industrial hub to serve the Haitian market.
Next to the main highways connecting the country’s four cardinal points.
Direct access to the country’s agricultural heartland and agro industrial development regions (the Artibonite Valley and the Plateau Central).
70 km away f rom the Dominican border post of Malpasse.
with 10,000 habitants and Cabaret with 60,000.
Easily accessible to and f rom Port-au-Prince but far enough to avoid the congestion and
Ecosystem
Overview - A dependable and secure network of basic utilities is of vital importance. The site design is centered on a subgrade network of power, data, water and wastewater to provide the maximum level of reliability and respect for the environment.
Social Responsibility
safety, security and environment policy to ensure compliance with the standards established by the World Bank. These policies extend beyond f rom their implementation.
Power - 24 MW power plant . As development grows, a dditional power will be added.
Water - Desalination plant will provide safe and sustainable water
Inf rastructure
Building Standard - Design and construction of the facility is intended to lead the way in Haiti for high quality cost effective structures. All buildings are designed in accordance with 2006 International Building Code (IBC) ASCE7-05.
Wind loads are designed for 145mph with an exposure category “D.” Further, seismic loading is in accordance with ASCE7-05.
Security - Security checkpoints located at various critical locations and the entire development.
Road Network - 10 km of 8 meter wide asphalted roads.
Garden and Landscape - Installed irrigation will promote the growth of native plants and trees, essential to maintain the natural beauty of the site and grounds.
Master Plan Project Development
Haiti’s Panamax Por t
A modern multipurpose terminal boasting the deepest port in the nation with state-of-the-art equipment, expert management,
Over view
years ago by GB Group to build a modern container Port. The size and nature of the inf rastructure and superstructure investments made, represent a major paradigm shift for the future of the industry in Haiti.
Haiti as well as with new ones looking to make Port-au-Prince a new destination.
HOUSTON, USA
MONTREAL, CANADA
MIAMI, USA
NEW YORK, USA
HAITI
CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA
COLON, PANAMA
Regional Geographic Position
Shipping Routes
Passenger and Air Cargo
Inland Terminal:
A second terminal in Port-au Prince
In order to provide the highest quality customer service, an inland terminal is currently operational in Port-au-Prince (Chancerelles), right in the heart of the city’s traditional industrial center located just 5 minutes f rom the Port-au-Prince International Airport.
50,000 m2 of yard space.
Customs clearing capabilities.
30,000 square foot customs-bonded warehouse to handle in-bound LCL containers as well as export LCL shipments to be consolidated or palletized for air shipping when required.
Por t Capabilities
Free Zone
Advantages
EASY PORT ACCESS | ALL SHIPMENTS OF MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS ARE SECURED
BECAUSE LIFZ IS CONNECTED TO PORT LAFITO | LOW POWER COST
PERSONALIZED DESIGN | COMMUNICATIONS (REDUNDANT FIBER, COLOCATION, AND
HOSTED SERVER) | POSSIBILITY OF EXPANSION | AMENITIES/ HOUSING
Competitive Positioning
LCX
Logistics + Free Zone
LOGISTICS+ FREE ZONE
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LCX is the GB Group’s Logistics services arm and operator of its Commercial Free Zone in Lafito.
As a logistics services provider, LCX leverages the Group’s unparalleled infrastructure footprint and local distribution capabilities with over 100 years of experience in the Haitian market.
Our mission is to deliver exceptional service and tailored solutions that enhance the security, efficiency and reliability of our partner’ supply chains. We foster long-term relationships with clients, and continuously improve and adapt through innovation and operational excellence.
Our combined power of port operations, warehousing, local trucking and security capabilities under one umbrella is a unique opportunity to drive value with cost effective solutions for all our stakeholders.
Business Park Lafito
Welcomes Business targeting the local market.
One Stop Shop
Park is the springboard to achieve your objective. The infrastructure and effectively capture local consumption.
Citadelle United cement facilities in the Lafito Business Park
LAFITO
Haiti’s efficient and competitive trucking solutions
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All Republic customers benefit from 24-48 hour delivery from moment order is placed to any point in the country. Presently, Republic is one of the largest cargo fleets in the country with qualified and professional staff to ensure equipment is continuously maintained and available.
Republic has the infrastructure and resources to guarantee continued growth with current and future customers. Additionally, the company primarily looks to establish long-term contracts with select key customers.
We look forward to embracing in our family