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1 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN LATIN AMERICA

2 CONTENTS 1. COLOMBIA AND BOGOTÁ: Investment and exporting opportunities 2. TRANSMILENIO: The bus rapid transit system that serves Bogotá and largest BRT system in Latin America. 3. CORFERIAS: The International Business and Exhibition Center of Bogotá 4. FITRANS 2015: The Biggest Passenger Transportation Trade Fair of Colombia and the hub in Latin America to promote business opportunities for the transport industry.

3 COLOMBIA

4 1. COLOMBIA: INVESTMENT AND EXPORTING OPPORTUNITIES

5 1. COLOMBIA: INVESTMENT AND EXPORTING OPPORTUNITIES LEARN ABOUT COLOMBIA WATCHING THIS 4 MINUTES VIDEO

6 1. COLOMBIA: INVESTMENT AND EXPORTING OPPORTUNITIES

7 1. COLOMBIA: INVESTMENT AND EXPORTING OPPORTUNITIES

8 1. COLOMBIA: INVESTMENT AND EXPORTING OPPORTUNITIES

9 1. COLOMBIA: INVESTMENT AND EXPORTING OPPORTUNITIES

10 1. COLOMBIA: INVESTMENT AND EXPORTING OPPORTUNITIES

11 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN LATIN AMERICA Transportation services in Colombia represented 4,23% of the GDP in 2013; of which 72% represents land transportation. Colombia is to become Latin America s hub due to the fact that it is the third largest market in the region. Investment in 2013 was: Colombia is mainly an importer of automotive technology: USD $ 47,706,904 million in In Colombia 100% of the vehicles come from abroad: 34% assembled in Colombia 66% imported as a finished product Colombia's fleet of mass transportation vehicles is renewed every 7 years and has more than units. Buses 38% Minibus 27% Collective 35% Source: rans_iitrim14.pdf

12 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN LATIN AMERICA In Colombia, besides Transmilenio in Bogota, there are six (6) mass transit systems in major cities: Source:

13 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN LATIN AMERICA Distribution of the New Vehicles Imports in The Andean Region Quantity of New Vehicles Imports in The Andean Region Source:

14 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN LATIN AMERICA PASSENGERS TRANSPORTED PER DAY IN 7 BRT SYSTEMS IN LATIN AMERICA

15 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN LATIN AMERICA THERE ARE 18 BRT SYSTEMS ASSOCIATED TO ONE BRT ASSOCIATION 24 of the most influential public agencies for urban transport joined the Latin American Association of Integrated Transport Systems (ITS) and BRT - SIBRT. Founded on April 15th, Observers to SIBRT The founding members include representatives from public agencies related to urban transport in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Mexico.

16 BOGOTÁ

17 Source: Invest in Bogota 1. BOGOTÁ: INVESTMENT AND EXPORTING OPPORTUNITIES

18 Source: Invest in Bogota 1. BOGOTÁ: INVESTMENT AND EXPORTING OPPORTUNITIES

19 Source: Invest in Bogota 1. BOGOTÁ: INVESTMENT AND EXPORTING OPPORTUNITIES

20 TRANSMILENIO

21 2. TRANSMILENIO: THE BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM THAT SERVES BOGOTÁ AND LARGEST BRT SYSTEM IN LATIN AMERICA. 1. Manages, organizes and plans urban public passenger transportation service in Bogotá and its surrounding areas. 2. Transmilenio plans and structures an integrated public transportation system in Bogotá and once it is implemented it will achieve more than 6.2 million trips per day. 3. Transmilenio currently counts on 137 bus stations, 1379 articulated buses, 230 biarticulated buses and 88 buses. 4. Mobilizes approximately 2,2 million passengers a day; covering 30% of the demand for public transportation in Bogota and it is expected to keep growing.

22 2. TRANSMILENIO: THE BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM THAT SERVES BOGOTÁ AND LARGEST BRT SYSTEM IN LATIN AMERICA. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE ABOUT ALL THE 11 AWARDS

23 2. TRANSMILENIO: THE BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM THAT SERVES BOGOTÁ AND LARGEST BRT SYSTEM IN LATIN AMERICA. See how Transmilenio works: by RCN news in English

24 CORFERIAS

25 3. CORFERIAS THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & EXHIBITION CENTER IN BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA According to The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI), Corferias is the primary and most recognized venue for exhibitions, events and conventions in the Andean Region, Central America and the Caribbean. Our fairground operates as a Special Permanent Free Trade Zone. 55,000 sqm available in 23 exhibition halls and 18 Conference Rooms. Our fairground is home to more than 50 Trade Fairs and 100 events per year. We receive approximately visitors per year.

26 3. CORFERIAS THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & EXHIBITION CENTER IN BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA 1. SPECIALIZED TRADE SHOWS 2. FREE TRADE ZONE FOR MACHINERY EXHIBITIONS 3. EVENTS AND CONVENTIONS SEE CORFERIAS IN 360 PHOTOS

27 Now you Know FITRANS 2015 Is worth your while! CONTACT FELIPE POLOCHE International Commercial Coordinator Phone: (+57-1) Ext Bogotá, Colombia

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