Cable And Wireless Cayman Island
Chapter 5: Modernizing Infrastructure
iii. Traffic Volumes / Commodity Flows Highway cargo transportation was 14 mmt39 in 1989 and 8 mmt in 1994. Sixty-four percent of this cargo was transported under the auspices of the Ministry of Transportation; 8 percent under the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces; 7 percent under the Ministry of Sugar Industry; and 11 percent under local authorities and municipalities.40 As Cubans come to enjoy political and economic freedom, it is reasonable to assume that the road system would be under additional pressure from increased traffic volumes and an increase in the flow of commodities across the island. The U.S. Government may be able to assist in the planning for the increased flow, and it could do so hand-in-hand with the institution building process. iv. Current State of Highway Infrastructure [Read More]
1996 Country Commercial Guides
U.S. Department of StateVenezuela Country Commercial GuideOffice of the Coordinator for Business Affairs VENEZUELA COUNTRY COMMERCIAL GUIDE FISCAL YEAR 1996This Country Commercial Guide (CCG) represents a comprehensive look at Venezuela's commercial environment through economic, political and market analysis.The CCG's were established by recommendation of the TradePromotion Coordination Committee (TPCC), a multi-agency task force, to consolidate various reporting documents prepared for the U.S. business community. Country Commercial Guides are prepared annually at U.S. embassies through the combined efforts of several U.S. Government agencies. I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARYII. ECONOMIC TRENDS AND OUTLOOK: Major Trends & Outlook Principal Growth Sectors Government Role in the Economy Balance of Payments situation Infrastructure Sit ... [Read More]
American Embassy Hanoi - Bilateral Trade Agreement
The primary purchaser of commercial aircraft and parts in Vietnam is Vietnam Airlines. Vietnam Airlines currently has a fleet of twenty-three aircraft including 5 Boeing 767-300s, 10 Airbus A320s, 6 ATR-72s and 2 Fokker 70s. These Boeing 767 and Airbus A320 aircraft have been under "dry" lease for some years. The 2 Fokker aircraft and the 6 ATR-72 aircraft are owned outright by Vietnam Airlines. The Airbus aircraft have been leased from Air France and Aerostar Leasing company while the Boeing aircraft are leased from General Electric Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), Ansett and International Finance and Leasing Company (IFLC). To improve the effectiveness and profitability of its fleet, Vietnam Airlines is committed to purchasing 4 units of long-range Boeing 777-2000 ER aircraft and 2 units of mid-range aircraft A-320 from Airbus. In addition to Vietnam Airlines, there are also other organizations in Vietnam wishing to buy aircraft and parts. CAAV and the Na ... [Read More]
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