Presents a singular development.
Lafito Global 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.
Imagine a new type of community...
Where business & leisure come together. Enjoy incredible beaches, while remaining close to your production. Take a boat ride along a unique mountainous coast or indulge in the energy of a capital city. Tranquility and peace of mind within an efficient logistical and industrial hub.�
A Sanctuary for Business & Leisure
We are building a unique blueprint in the Caribbean.
Haiti’s first self-contained real estate development to include a modern international port, a free zone, a business park, a country club and an ocean club. All designed to co-exist and to: Foster a new vibrant economic and social center. Champion an attractive regional logistics and industrial hub. Drive the creation of more than 25,000 new jobs in Haiti by 2020.
Lafito Global Development Structure
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Master plan Location & access Infrastructure
Port Lafito
Shipping routes Passenger & Air Cargo Port Facilities Inland terminal Regional geographic position
Factories & office space
Business Park
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Lafito Industrial Free Zone
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Mission & advantage Competitive positioning
Blu lagoon
Location & facilities Master plan
Private homes & sport facilities
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Country Club
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Village Center & Park
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Commercial & retail space
Development
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Port
Light Manufacturing Facilities
Factories
Terminal
Distribution Centers
Data Centers
Dry Terminal
Power Plant
Call Centers
Fresh Water Distribution
Office Space
Waste Water Treatment Plant
Distribution Warehouses
Structure Private Homes
Parks & Kids zone
Boutique Hotel
Golf Course
Commercial & Retail Space
Beach Club
Pools
Medical Clinic
Residences
Tennis
Leisure and Dining
Marina
Basketball
Movie Theater
Watersports
Soccer
Shopping Center
Horseback Riding
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Master Plan
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Port Lafito Lafito Industrial Free Zone Business Park Country Club Village Center & Park Blu Lagoon
Haiti
Port-de-Paix
Cap-Haïtien Fort Liberté
Ouanaminthe
Gonaïves St. Marc
Hinche
Jeremie Malpasse
Miragoane
Les Cayes
Port-au-Prince
Jacmel
Location and Access
An hour and a half from Miami versus 30 hours to Asia. Visit your plant in a day. 25 minutes away from 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 from the Dominican border post of Malpasse Next to the town of Lafiteau and Simonette with 10,000 habitants and Cabaret with 60,000. Easily accessible to and from Port-au-Prince but far enough to avoid the congestion and inefficiencies of the city.
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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 - Lafito Global has developed a comprehensive health, safety, security and environment policy to ensure compliance with the standards established by the World Bank. These policies extend beyond the boundaries of Lafito Global and will be applied to the surrounding communities to ensure the neighboring towns benefits from their implementation.
Power
- 25 MW of capacity in initial phase. As the development grows, additional
power will be added.
Water – Provision of safe and sustainable water for potable, irrigation and fire control purposes is of critical importance for the site. Total storage capacity is expected to exceed 25 million gallons of continuously circulated fresh water, all to AWWA standards.
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Infrastructure 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 will be located at various critical locations and the entire development.
Road Network - Currently under construction are over 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.
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Haiti’s Panamax Port
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Port Facilities Shipping Routes Port Lafito will benefit from direct weekly calls by major international carriers both to and from regional worldwide hubs and US Ports providing easy access to Latin & South American destinations and the rest of the world.
Operations managed by SSA Marine. Software Operations with Tideworks Terminal Management Solutions. Quay side Terminal of 130,000 m2 (13 hectares) to be 260,000 m2 at the completion of phase 2. 450 meters of berth for offloading & loading operations to be 900 meters at the completion of phase 2. At 12.5 meters of safe draft, it is the deepest port in Haiti. Administration Building – for personnel, customs,
Passenger & Air Cargo Daily flights to and from Miami, Fort-Lauderdale, NewYork, Panama City, Santo-Domingo, Paris & Montreal are operated by some of the following major airlines: American Airlines, Delta, Jet Blue, Air Canada, Copa, Air France, United & Air Transat.
port authority, security etc. State of the art cranes. New terminal container handlers. Vessel mooring/unmooring services. Container terminal includes reefer services. 24 Hour security. ISPS and C-TPAT certified. Phase 1 completion by Q1 2015.
Inland Terminal: A second terminal in Port-au-Prince
International support from:
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 from 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.
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Regional Geographic Position
*Shangai, China
(12,946 Nm - approximately 32 to 39 sailing days)
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The park caters to all companies that seek to penetrate the Haitian market by establishing their operations within a secure and highly efficient environment.
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Our goal is to generate 20,000 jobs in the next 4 years.
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Mission Revitalize foreign investments that promote job creation and long-term economic opportunities by leveraging the advantages that manufacturers are afforded by producing in Haiti. 400,000 m2 of custom bonded area
Advantage
100,000 m2 of manufacturing space 25 MW of competitive and reliable power 24/24 24 hour security
The Hope Treaty and the HELP Act provide manufacturers substantial benefits to produce and export from Haiti into the United States of America.
Fiber optic network Secure data warehousing facility Potable and waste water facilities Includes 2 main cafeteria buildings Medical clinic
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Located inside the Lafito Integrated Economic Zone
Competitive Positioning Located within 1000 meters of Haiti’s most
Haiti has the longest history of light manufacturing
modern International Container Port.
in the Caribbean. Indeed since 1950 Haiti’s Labor force has been known for its dexterity and quality in the manufacture of garments, sporting goods, electronics as well as several other such products.
Three minute Container transfer to and from
Residential Housing, Golf Course and Beach Resort
Port Lafito.
all available within the Lafito Global Development.
Automatic tax free status for all tenants.
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An oasis of relaxation
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Come for lunch! We are conveniently located 25 minutes from the city and its international airport.
The island, situated next to some of the most beautiful destinations along Haiti’s coastline, is a space reserved for serenity and well-being.
Full service marina Beach club Natural lagoon stilt homes
Villas Boutique hotel Water activities
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Master Plan Beachside restaurant & pool 1. Daycare 2. Beach volleyball 3. Boutique hotel 4. Health center 5. Tennis 6. Jogging path & green area 7.
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Helipad 8. Pool 9. Marina services & club house 10. Beach activities & sports 11. 15
Welcome lobby, concierge & boutiques 12. Private housing & boutiques 13. Aquatic center 14. Natural lagoon stilt homes 15.
Dynamic living. Peaceful surroundings.
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Unparalleled Experiences
Something different for every day!
Parks & Kids Zone Commercial & Retail Space Medical Clinic Leisure and Dining Movie Theater Shopping Center
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