Cargo Connection Logistics - International Continues International Expansion
Cargo Connection Logistics Holding, Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Cargo Connection Logistics - International, Inc., recently sent a contingent of representatives to San José with the purpose of developing business opportunities, particularly in support of the small to medium-sized Costa Rican exporter base.

The meetings in Costa Rica, which occurred during the latter part of the second quarter of 2006, lasted for three days with a direct focus on exponentially growing the amount of goods of small and medium-sized companies' (pequeñas y medianas empresas, known as "PyMEs") through successful exports into the United States market.

This would be initiated through a program designed to plan, coordinate, and facilitate an advanced international trade platform that will enable small and medium-sized Costa Rican exporters to compete and succeed in the global marketplace.

The sessions included contingents representing Cargo Connection Logistics - International, Costa Rican members from Rex International Cargo, The Costa Rican Export Promotion Bureau ("Procomer"), Banco Nacional - PyMEs, The Chamber of Agro-Industrial Companies and The Ministry of Economics, Industry and Commerce (M.E.I.C.).

It was noted that Costa Rica has recently elected a new political administration with an interest in Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA).

As a result of this initiative, the PyMEs exporters of Costa Rica will have the opportunity to become a united front for the purpose of cooperative purchasing power with regard to buying of space and transportation.

Cargo Connection Logistics - International will be the U.S. provider for this project, providing all services in the United States related to Vendor Managed Inventory, domestic transportation, distribution, and full-scope third party logistics (3PL) support. Additionally, Cargo Connection Logistics will provide general sales agents to assist in marketing the Costa Rican products.

"We are very excited to be a part of this program," said William Perry, Director of International Business for Cargo Connection Logistics - International. "Through this solution-focused program, we see immediate benefits for the more than 1,200 current PyMEs exporters from Costa Rica and the opportunity for Cargo Connection Logistics to strengthen their distribution and logistics platform with strong volume potential."