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In addition, imported goods will be transported from the LAZ to urban
distribution centers located around the city from which they will be
distributed in the city.

D. Logistics Activity Zone

In accordance to the report, due to grain and meat export growth alone,
the Logistics Activity Zone (LAZ) is to be in Villeta. That zone will add to
the efficiency as well as to the growth of the city and will bring a variety of
new developments to the region. Considering the projected export growth
in the country, the tonnage will exceed the existing ports’ capacity by 12
million in 2030. Per the report, Villeta is the optimum location for the LAZ.

8. Existing ANNP Port Facility

The Villeta Port is a government owned facility managed by the Asociacion
Nacional de Navegacion y Puertos (ANNP). It has all the required heavy unloading
equipment. The port is in the City of Villeta. The main specifications are as
follows:

• Total area: 13.5 hectares.
• Open storage area: 6 hectares.
• Covered storage: 100 x 30 meters.
• Water frontage: 435 meters.
• Platform width: 25 meters.
• Water depth: 3.5 meters.
• Bolivian free trade zone: Not used.

Picture 6: View of the Villeta Port Facility

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