St. Louis The New China Gateway
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Traffic and Safety Conference Briefing
May 10, 2010
Agenda Overall Objectives and Progress
Midwest China Hub Commission
Introduction
Geographic Benefits of St. Louis
Current Freight Analysis
Lambert Advantages
Summary
St. Louis and the Big Idea – Objectives
Expand opportunities for Midwest businesses to access new Asian markets
Increase the market share of air cargo flown between U.S. and China on St. Louis based Chinese freight carriers
Assist China businesses in establishing a major Midwest presence from which to do business with the heartland of America
Provide a platform for accessing Central and South America – as another basis for future market expansions
St. Louis and the Big Idea – Progress Feb. 2008: Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong visits St. Louis
March 2008: St. Louis delegation to Beijing MOU with MOFCOM/CAAC
April 2008: Foreign Affairs Minister Li Zhaoxing visit to St. Louis
June 2008: Vice Premier Wang Qishan visit to St. Louis
December 2008: Midwest-China Hub Commission (MCHC) formation
January 2009: Ambassador Zhou visit to St. Louis
March 2009: MCHC Delegation to China
May 2009: CIPA Delegation visits St. Louis
September 2009: Chairman Wu Bangguo meets with Senators Bond and McCaskill
November 2009: Commission participates in the China Overseas Investment Fair in Beijing
December 2009: Chinese Embassy hosts dinner in honor of the Hub Commission
January 2010: Senator Bond meets with Chairman Wu as Vice-Chairman of U.S.-China Interparliamentary Group
February 2010: Ambassador Zhou attends State Dinner hosted by Governor Jay Nixon
March 2010: St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay leads delegation to China
Midwest China Hub Commission Members
Civic Progress County of St. Louis Lambert International Airport—City of St. Louis Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry Missouri Partnership (MOPAR) Regional Chamber and Growth Association (RCGA) St. Charles County, Partners for Progress St. Louis County Economic Council State of Missouri – Department of Economic Development Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) World Trade Center Saint Louis
MCHC Executive Business CouncilsIn order for China to take advantage of the benefits offered by this region, the
Hub Commission proposes focused studies and trade missions to connect businesses to businesses, and people to people. These Councils will broaden regional understanding and support for the China Hub initiative, define the breadth of business already occurring between the St. Louis region and China, and identify new opportunities for regional trade and back-haul. Business Councils in six Unique Sectors have been formed:
Agribusiness and Nutrition Financial and Professional Services Manufacturing and International Trade Multi-Modal Logistics Management Construction and Real Estate Development Clean Energy and Sustainable Business Practices
Midwest--The Heart of America
20 states – 1.3 million square miles 130 million people – 43% of total U.S. population Combined gross state products of $5.2 trillion – 40% of U.S. GDP 52% of total U.S. manufacturing employment and 53% of total U.S. gross manufacturing
product Headquarters for 233 of the Fortune 500 companies
St. Louis – the Multimodal Hub
Major highways surround Lambert International Airport. NorthPark and Hazelwood Logistic Center are approved Foreign Trade Zones. Hazelwood already has a rail head in place.
1013(9:30)
901(8:30)
482(5:00)
885(8:30)
499(5:00)
885(8:30)
467(4:30)
DistancesKilometers (hours)
1955(19:30)
630(6:15)
Total 2008 tonnage among Midwest origin airports to China was 37,000 tons.
Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas combined count for 93% of the tonnage exported to China where Chicago counts for 52%, Atlanta for 26% and Dallas for 15%.
Shanghai tonnage among Midwest origins counts for 70% of the total tonnage exported to China in 2008, Beijing is 17 % - the remainder is spread across the other international airports in China.
Where is the Freight? 2008 Export Tonnage to China and Shanghai
Lambert-St. Louis International AirportMulti-Modal Hub
Major highways surround Lambert International Airport. NorthPark and Hazelwood Logistic Center are approved Foreign Trade Zones. Hazelwood already has a rail head in place.
No-slot airport Open for 24 hour operations Located in U.S. class B airspace ASDE-X, ground surveillance radar with Runway Safety Logic, ASR-9
and Precision Runway Monitoring systems in use
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Features
Four Runways• Runway 12R-30L
11,019 ft. (3358 m) long200 ft. (60 m) wide
• Runway 12L-30R9,003 ft. (2744 m) long150 ft. (45 m) wide
• Runway 11-299001 ft. (2743 m) long150 ft. (45 m) wide
• Runway 06-247602 ft (2317 m) long50 ft. (45 m) wide
U.S. Customs and FDA are located on site Approved Foreign Trade Zone status
Lambert-St. Louis International AirportFeatures
Immediate availability of bonded cargo facilities ranging from 18,000 sq. ft. to 30,000 sq. ft. Direct access to the tarmac and aircraft parking area Long-term development of additional on-airport cargo facilities for next generation cargo
aircraft underway
Lambert-St. Louis International AirportCargo Facilities
Lambert-St. Louis International AirportFuture Air Cargo Development
On-Airport Site Location 75 Acres Direct Airside Access
Lambert-St. Louis International AirportFuture Air Cargo Development
Site Plan Site can accommodate 700,000 sq. ft. of facilities
1,000,000 sq. ft. of Aircraft Ramp (10 widebody positions)
Utilization of existing facilities for rapid occupancy
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport features:
Onsite U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Flexible working hours
Fast recovery of imported goods
Quick transit time
Lambert-St. Louis International AirportU.S. Customs and Border Protection
Summary
Key geographic advantage over any other U.S. Midwest location Strong trucking volumes can be re-routed into St. Louis region Major freeway and rail connections - excellent multi-modal opportunities Large undeveloped land in airport vicinity Lambert St. Louis International airport has all infrastructure elements in place
including a newly expanded Foreign Trade Zone Next Step: prove up a viable business model for airlines and forwarders
“…let us make Missouri, let us makeMidwest United States a new startingpoint for our future development.”
Remark by Vice Premier Wang QishanJune 16, 2008
For more information, contact us:Midwest China Hub Commission121 South Meramec, Suite 1117Clayton, MO 63105
Jason Van Eaton Doug PottsExecutive Director Project Manager573/256-2111 314/974-9797jason@spectrumcgllc.com dpotts@slcec.com
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