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MINISTER’S LETTER
FOR THE 2014 FREE TRADE ZONES DIRECTORY
A letter from the Minister of Comerce, Industry and Tourism
In Colombia, Free Trade Zones have become the first-line of development to face the challenges of the XXI
century. They have been effective in attracting investment and generating employment, while being important
centers for regional progress.
With 56 years in existence, they have evolved, with a special transformation in 1991, when the Minister of
Foreign Trade at that time and current President of the Republic, Juan Manuel Santos, signed the formation of
the Private Free Trade Zones which led to the development of new areas for industry, commerce and services
with special custom and tax regulations in Bogota, Rionegro, Palmira, Cartagena and La Tebaida.
With the rise of the national economy, Free Trade Zones grew rapidly throughout the Colombian territory as
logistics and business development centers. This is reflected in the 99 that have been approved under the
current tax and customs system.
We currently have the largest number of industrial parks in Latin America. Free Trade Zone projects are being
developed in almost all regions of Colombia in order to improve trade logistics and directly reach markets
benefiting from the free trade system, thus, obtaining a greater competitive advantage. A boom that has forced
builders to wage on these business centers as new focus for investment and industry growth.
It has boosted employment by creating 13,749 direct and over 97,984 indirect positions. We strongly believe
that this figure will continue to grow, from the investment in infrastructure and the expansion of the Free Trade
Zones for services classified as “employment generators.”
Free Trade Zones are a business model that have undoubtedly transformed the industrial sector through
incentives and benefits such as the flat income tax rate of 15%, the exemption in customs duties and the
facilitation of importing and exporting, all key factors to meet the needs of today’s market that is constantly
changing when implementing free trade agreements and thus, the interests of different sectors to improve
logistics and have a presence in other countries in order to take advantage of tariff preferences.
Thanks to these incentives, the country’s strategic location, its excellent connectivity to the Americas, Europe
and Asia and the possibility of attracting companies to use Colombia as a platform for the distribution of their
products internationally, the activity of industrial parks is a pillar of competitive development of our regions
and an excellent opportunity on the road to the nation’s prosperity.
CECILIA ALVAREZ-CORREA
Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
OF PROEXPORT COLOMBIA
Colombia is projected as one of the most
promising destinations for business in the last
decade. The Government adopted policies that
generated dynamics in its domestic market and a
growing trade integration with the world. Foreign
direct investment is one of the elements that
reflect the momentum of the country: 10 years
ago, this amount totaled about US $1,720 million
and by the end of 2013 that figure reached over
$16,772 million, according to the Ministry of
Commerce, Industry and Tourism.
Major companies decided to invest in our country
and also to expand their business to other
markets, motivated by the security and benefits
that the Colombian legislation provides to foreign
investors, amongst others.
Within the last 10 years, the Gross Domestic
Product (GDP) averaged a growth of 4.7%. In
addition, some interesting facts to highlight
include a domestic market of 47 million
inhabitants, which 55% are under 30 years of
age and the middle class increased its per capita
GDP: it went from $1,980 in 2000, to US $8,300
in 2014.
Furthermore, the current free trade agreements
with Colombia open the gateway for companies
operating in the country and / or with potential to
do so, to obtain tax benefits offered by nearly 50
markets with 1,500 million consumers of which it
has privileged access.
In recent years, the three major rating agencies
(Standard and Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch Ratings)
granted investment grade to Colombia. In
addition, the World Bank Doing Business ranked it
as the third friendliest country in the region to do
business with and with the most positive reforms
that have been implemented for this purpose.
Development, stability, dynamics and projection
are some of the attributes that are used by
major international financial institutions, as well
as multilateral agencies to refer to Colombia,
considering it as a reliable and attractive partner
for foreign investors.
Colombia also has optimal regulation of Free
Trade Zones, strengthened by Law 1004 of 2005,
with which the country was placed in the orbit of
global trade and considerably raised the entry of
foreign investment, which in turn, has generated
new jobs and increased the development of our
industry.
This publication provides you with privileged
information on its potential, the opportunities,
and all advantages offered by the free zones of
Colombia for investors interested in establishing
themselves in the country.
Find a partner at Proexport, with tailored
information and legal advice through our network
of offices in Colombia and in 26 countries.
MARIA CLAUDIA LACOUTURE
President of Proexport Colombia

Buenos Aires
6h15m
Los Angeles
8h20m
Mexico City
4h45m
Quito
1h30m
Lima
3h00m
Santiago de Chile
5h00m
Toronto
6h05m
Caracas
1h20m
São Paulo
5h45m
Miami
3h00m
New York
5h35m
Madrid
9h40m
Paris
10h40m
Frankfurt
11h15m
COLOMBIA: A COMPETITIVE LOCATION
WITH EASY ACCESS TO GLOBAL MARKETS
There are more than 3,300 maritime export routes
sailing from Colombian ports offering regular, direct
or connecting service on 30 steamship companies
with destinations in 480 ports around the world.
More than 165 million tons of export and import
products were moved by ocean in 2013.
Country Frequency
United States 242
Panama 224
Ecuador 76
Peru 68
Mexico 66
Venezuela 33
Spain 32
El Salvador 32
Brazil 28
Chile 22
Dominican Republic 18
Costa Rica 13
Curacao 11
Aruba 9
Cuba 9
Argentina 8
Germany 7
France 7
Bolivia 7
Guatemala 6
Canada 5
Portugal 4
United Kingdom 4
Puerto Rico 4
Total 935
The data includes routes departing from the
ports of Barranquilla, Buenaventura, Cartagena,
and Santa Marta.
Source: Routes and Tariffs – Tools for the Colombian
exporter. Processed by Proexport Colombia.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism
Proexport Colombia Investor Services
ANDI Chamber of Users of Free Trade Zones
FREE TRADE ZONES
Andean Region
Caribbean Region
Western Region
Pacific Region
SECTORS
Agribusiness
BPO, Software & IT Services
Logistics
Automotive
Construction Materials
Cosmetics and Toiletries
Metallurgical
Hotel and Tourist Industry Infrastructure
Health Care
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The mission of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism is to encourage trade, production
of goods, services and technology, as well as the promotion of the country’s regional tourism in
order to improve its competitiveness and sustainability, so that it creates a greater added value.
This seeks to strengthen the domestic production both locally and internationally, while ensuring
adequate free market practices to benefit consumers and tourists, as well as improving the
quality of life of Colombians positioning the country at a global stage.
The Ministry formulates, adopts, directs, and coordinates the general policies of economic
and social development of the country, which are related to competitiveness, integration, and
development of the productive sectors of the industry. In addition, it supports the micro, small,
and medium enterprises (MSMEs), international trade of goods, services and technology, the
promotion of foreign investment, domestic trade, and tourism.
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism comprises several affiliated and related entities
such as Proexport, Bancoldex, Artesanias de Colombia (Crafts of Colombia), Industry and
Commerce Superintendence, Guild Superintendence, the Board of Accountants, the National
Guarantee Fund, the National Institute of Metrology and the Technical Council of Public
Accountants.
Liber Orden
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE,
INDUSTRY AND TOURISM

PROEXPORT COLOMBIA INVESTOR SERVICES
PROEXPORT COLOMBIA is the organization in charge
of promoting Colombia as an international tourist
destination, attracting direct foreign investment and
fostering nontraditional exports.
Through our national and international office network,
we provide support and comprehensive assistance to
national entrepreneurs, through offering services with
the aim of facilitating the design and execution of its
internationalization strategy, seeking the generation
and tracking of business opportunities.
We foster international business through the
identification of market opportunities, the design of
penetration strategies, the internationalization of
companies, assistance in the design of action plans,
contact between entrepreneurs in sales promotion,
investment and international tourism activities; the
specialized services offered to foreign entrepreneurs
who are interested in acquiring Colombian goods and
services or investing in Colombia, and the creation
of alliances with private and public, national and
international entities, enabling us to broaden the
availability of resources in order to support the various
corporate initiatives promoted by the organization
for the development and improvement of its service
portfolio.
Our network of sales promotion offices helps us to
provide a wide array of services, both for Colombian
exporters, international buyers and foreign investors.
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UNITED STATES
San Francisco, Miami, Los Angeles, Washington D.C.
New York, Houston, Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago
MEXICO
Mexico City, Guadalajara
NORTH TRIANGLE (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador)
COSTA RICA (Panama).
ECUADOR
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CARIBBEAN
Pto. Rico, Dominican Republic,
Trinidad and Tobago
VENEZUELA
ARGENTINA
BRAZIL
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CHINA
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GERMANY
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ANDI
The Chamber of Users of Free Trade Zones belongs
to the ASOCIACION NACIONAL DE EMPRESARIOS
(National Association of Entrepreneurs). Industrial
operators and Free Trade Zone traders can join
in, provided they join the ANDI and express their
interest in joint activities to seek the harmonious
development of the Free Trade Zone regime in
Colombia.
The members of the Chamber must sign, implement,
and disseminate the Declaration of Ethical Principles
of ANDI.
The Chamber activities are focused on:
• Proposing rules and procedures that seek the
comprehensive development of Free Trade
Zones.
• Defending legal stability for companies that
comprise the Chamber.
• Encouraging ethics and good business practices
of the Free Trade Zones.
• Conducting surveys about the performance of
the regime in the sector.
• Issuing periodic statistical reports on the
operations of the Free Trade Zones.
• Carrying out special committees to review
the legal and operational aspects that are
important for activities in Free Trade Zones.
• Guiding members on the proper implementation
of legislation.
• Unifying legal perspectives.
• Defending access to Free Trade Zone products
for countries which have signed international
agreements.
• Representing and accompanying members of
the Chamber or their respective users, with
state entities.
Additionally, it holds monthly meetings with
operational managers to analyze and look for
solutions to the various operations carried out
in the different regions, and hence, periodically
issues a criteria manual.
It supports the preparation of business mission agendas
from other countries (whether public or private).
Coordinates conferences and seminars in other
countries to promote the opportunities offered
by Free Trade Zones to foreign investors, with
agencies that promote Colombia, such as
PROEXPORT COLOMBIA.
It schedules training programs on different topics
and also organizes the National Convention
with the participation of domestic and foreign
entrepreneurs.
CHAMBER OF USERS
OF FREE TRADE ZONES

Atlantic Ocean
Venezuela
Brazil
Peru
Ecuador
Pacific
Ocean
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7
9
10
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15 14
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FREE TRADE ZONE / REGIONS
Western Region / Free Trade Zone
Antioquia
Rionegro.
Uraba.
Zofiva S.A.S.
10 Quindio 11
Eje Cafetero.
Risaralda
Internacional de
Pereira. Andean Region / Free Trade Zone
Norte de Santander
Cucuta.
1 Santander 2
Santander.
Boyaca 3
Agroindustrial GEA.
Cundinamarca
Intexzona. Metropolitana. Occidente. Tocancipa.
Bogota. Zofrandina S.A.S. International FTZ Operator User S.A.S. ( IFOU S.A.S).
Pacific Region/ Free Trade Zone
Huila
Surcolombiana.
Cauca
Cauca.
Parque del Sur.
Valle del Cauca
Celpa.
Pacifico.
Palmaseca.
Zonamerica.
Caribbean Region / Free Trade Zone
Atlantico
La Cayena.
ZOFIA.
Barranquilla.
Del Rio.
5
6 Bolivar
Santelca.
Parque Central.
Puerta de las Americas.
La Candelaria.
Zofranca.
Dexton.
7 La Guajira
Brisa.
8 Magdalena
Las Americas.
Tayrona.
Santa Marta.
Palermo.
14
12 13
15
Tolima 4
Zona Franca
Industrial y
Logística de
Ibague.
9
16
Caldas
Andina.
13

Infraestructura portuaria.
ANDEAN REGION
CARIBBEAN REGION
WESTERN REGION
PACIFIC REGION
FREE TRADE ZONES

ANDEAN REGION
Cundinamarca, Boyaca, Santander and Norte de Santander.
Characteristics
Population (2013, census 2005)
Bogota D.C. 7,674,366
Boyaca 1,272,855
Cundinamarca 2,598,245
Norte de Santander 1,332,378
Santander 2,040,932
Source: DANE (National Administrative Department of
Statistics).
El Cocuy National Natural Park, Boyaca.
Inflation Rate by City
City 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014*
Bogota D.C. 1.88 3.25 3.21 2.43 2.43 2.84
Tunja 2.23 1.93 4.31 2.16 1.53 3.18
Cucuta 4.47 2.42 5.00 2.01 0.03 2.09
Bucaramanga 3.13 3.91 5.76 3.48 2.08 3.40
National Total 2.00 3.17 3.73 2.44 1.94 2.73
*Year-to-Date (Jan-Jul).
Source: DANE (Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadistica, [National Administrative Department
of Statistics]).
Bogota.

GDP by Department
Department GDP 2012
(US $millions)
Per capita GDP 2012 (US $)
Share
% GDP
Bogota D.C. 91,507 12,086 24.7%
Boyaca 10,596 8,336 2.9%
Cundinamarca 18,977 7,420 5.1%
Norte de Santander 5,874 4,447 1.6%
Santander 26,848 13,221 7.3%
Total GDP 370,098 229,094
Source: DANE. Departmental Accounts.
Main Sectors Receiving FDI (2003–2013)
Sector
Total Proportion
for Projects
Software and IT Services Sector 16.0%
BPO* 12.2%
Financial Services 9.4%
Telecommunications 9.1%
Textiles 6.9%
Agro-industry 6.6%
*Business Services.
Source: FDI Markets.
Unemployment Rate by Department
Department 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Bogota D.C. 11.5 10.6 9.6 9.5 9.0
Boyaca 9.8 10.1 8.0 7.3 8.9
Cundinamarca 10.6 10.1 9.9 9.4 8.3
Norte de Santander 10.3 11.7 12.2 12.4 13.0
Santander 7.8 8.8 7.6 7.8 7.3
National Total 12.0 11.8 10.8 10.4 9.6
of Statistics]).
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Andean Region
Cundinamarca, Boyaca, Santander
and Norte de Santander.
• Access to the main regional markets:
With 7.6 million potential consumers,
Bogota has the highest urban population
in the country. Thanks to the free trade
agreements and unilateral preferential
customs practices, companies based in
Bogota can access a global market worth
US $41 billion and 1.4 billion people.
• A privileged geographic location:
The region is strategically located in the
center of the continent and the country,
and has excellent air connectivity with
numerous direct daily flights to main cities
in the United States.
• A large and qualified workforce:
In Bogota, there are around 115 higher
educational institutions, from which close
to 96,000 professionals and technicians
graduate every year. The city produces the
highest proportion of educated technicians
and technology workers in Colombia, and
has a wide range of undergraduate and
graduate programs with a strong emphasis
on engineering and hard sciences.
STRENGTHS
• Competitive costs:
Compared to other main cities in Latin
America, Bogota has a competitive cost
structure. The city enjoys an excellent cost-benefit
ratio thanks to the quality in its
human capital and operative environment.
• An excellent environment to conduct
business:
Bogota is ranked as the sixth best city to do
business with in Latin America based on the
AmericaEconomia 2014 rankings.
• Entrepreneurship:
Santander has one of the highest business
creation rates with its efficient technological
infrastructure for competitiveness and a
significant number of renowned research
centers.
• Quality of life:
The region has favorable quality of life
indicators, with a high per capita income,
above-average human development indexes,
and urban areas with safety indexes above
those of the main cities in Latin America.

Agribusiness
Fruits, vegetables and their preparations, ingredients for the
food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries that wish to
leverage human capital, and population diversity for research,
development, and innovation processes.
Oil Goods and Services
In recent years, Bogota has increasingly positioned itself as
a hub for the oil and gas services industry in South America,
due to the oil boom and attractive business environment
in Colombia. Of the total number of oil and gas services
companies, 89% is concentrated in Bogota and the
surrounding region.
Automotive
Bogota has the largest vehicle fleet in Colombia. In 2013,
around 1.8 million cars were in circulation in the city,
representing 39% of the country’s fleet of vehicles.
4 of the 7 manufacturing plants located in Colombia are in
Bogota, along with more than 100 auto part companies,
which generate around 85% of the production of auto parts
in the country.
BPO – Shared Services
Bogota, thanks to a wide range of advantages, has
become the ideal destination in South America for
providing offshore/nearshore services: contact centers,
digital content, Information and Communication
Technologies (ICT).
Norte de Santander has the goal of promoting the
widespread use of the Internet, via the development
and efficient use of infrastructure and the promotion
and appropriation of ICT services. A digital ecosystem is
being developed (infrastructure, services, applications,
and users).
Santander is working on strengthening departmental
connectivity with improved access and widespread
use of information technologies, and strengthening
the logistical infrastructure via the use of multimodal
transportation.
Construction Materials
Bogota is the city with the most projects being
developed in the country, with more than 30% of the
areas under construction nationally concentrated
here. The construction of homes and corporate
infrastructure (offices, warehouses, and business) are
the main segments being developed in the city.
Boyaca has the country’s main limestone deposits, which is
the main raw material used for cement production.
Hotel and Tourism Infrastructure
889,000 foreigners visited Bogota during 2013, 52%
of the total number of visitors to the country, with
tourism being the main reason for their visit (54%). The
city is positioned as an emerging business epicenter
for the region, with excellent potential for developing
tourist infrastructure projects.
Infrastructure
Various public and private projects are moving forward
in Santander, including the improvement of road
infrastructure, the Hidrosogamoso energy project,
the Gibraltar Pipeline, the expansion of the Ecopetrol
refinery, a Multimodal Port and Logistical Platform
in Barrancabermeja, and Free Trade Zones for health
care, among others.
Considered as part of the development of the Fourth
Generation Road Plan is the Western Perimeter of
Cundinamarca, which connects Caqueza with the
road out to Llano and the road out to Bogota, 164 kms.
REGIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES

INVEST IN BOGOTA
Investment Promotion Agency for the Bogota Region
Agency
WWW.INVESTINBOGOTA.ORG
Name: Juan Gabriel Perez
Position: Executive Director
E-mail: info@investinbogota.org
CONTACT INFORMATION
Created by the Bogota Chamber of Commerce and the
Capital District, ranked as the best investment agency in a
developing country by the World Bank in 2009.
Offering investors specialized services at no cost and with
complete confidentiality in each phase of the investment
process: exploration, decision, installation, operation and
reinvestment.
Strong reasons to invest in Bogota:
• Economic Strength: With 7.6 million residents and
a GDP of US $90.2 billion, Bogota is the center of
the domestic economy and has a dynamic market. It
has received nearly US $12 billion in investment over
the last 10 years. It hosts over 1,500 foreign capital
companies.
• A favorable Business Environment: The city is one of
the most competitive in Latin America and one of the
region’s top business centers; international rankings
have highlighted Bogota for tax incentives, a pro-investment
climate and as a city of the future, among
others.
• Strategic Location: Bogota has access to an extended
market of over 1,450 million inhabitants and US $44
billion. It has the top-ranked airport for handling freight
and third-ranked for passenger traffic in Latin America.

Agency
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• Young, high-quality workforce: Bogota has a vast
offering of human resources qualified in various
knowledge sectors. Its workforce totals over 4.5 million
people; it hosts 47% of Colombian research groups and
over 44% of all PhDs in the country.
• Quality of life: It is an excellent place to live thanks
to its restaurants, international schools, city parks,
wetlands, free music in the park festivals, museums,
art galleries, theaters, bike paths and bike lanes.
• Economic sectors with excellent investment
opportunities:
A. Life sciences
Biotechnology
Medical equipment and supplies
Pharmaceuticals
B. City infrastructure and projects
Hospitality and tourism
Transportation and logistics infrastructure
City projects
C. Light manufacturing
Processed foods
Automotive and transport
Cosmetics
Chemicals
D. Services
BPO and shared services
Creative industries
IT services
Business and consulting services
Services for the oil and gas industry
Clean technologies
INVEST IN BOGOTA
Investment Promotion Agency for the Bogota Region

BOGOTA FREE TRADE ZONE
BOGOTA, CUNDINAMARCA
WWW.ZONAFRANCABOGOTA.COM
CALLE 106 N.º 15A-25, BOGOTA, CUNDINAMARCA.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: Diego Gaitan Galindo
Position: General Manager
E-mail: dgaitan@zonafrancabogota.com
Telephone: +57 1 404 6644, ext: 114
Name: Juan Manuel Sanchez
Position: Assistant Vertical Business Services Manager
E-mail: jsanchez@zonafrancabogota.com
Telephone: +57 1 404 6644, ext: 221
Name: Margarita Herrera
Position: Assistant Vertical Commercial, Industrial and Logistics
Manager
E-mail: mherrera@zonafrancabogota.com
Telephone: +57 1 404 6644, ext: 166
• 17 years of experience developing and promoting Free Trade
Zones in Colombia.
• The Bogota Free Trade Zone has 223 companies qualified as
users in the park.
• User operator of 42 permanent and permanent special Free
Trade Zones throughout the country.
• In 2013, the Bogota Free Trade Zone recorded over 650,000
foreign trade operations for an estimated value of US $32
million, thereby generating 55% of customs taxes in the country.
• To date, approximately 23,700 direct and 37,000 indirect jobs
have been created.
THE MOST COMPETITIVE BUSINESS CLUSTER IN THE COUNTRY
• INDUSTRY AND LOGISTICS CLUSTER
The Bogota Free Trade Zone (ZFB) is the epicenter of the most
important Colombian industrial and logistics companies. Around 180
companies generating integrated production from various subsectors
including logistics and storage, manufacturing and apparel, among
BOGOTA FREE TRADE ZONE (ZFB), COLOMBIA’S MOST IMPORTANT
SERVICE AND INDUSTRIAL PARK
Bogota.
others. ZFB offers warehouse spaces designed with top infrastructure
and with optimal utilities for efficient operations.
• SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY CLUSTER: ZF TOWERS
The Bogota Free Trade Zone brings together the most important
companies in the BPO / ITO / KPO / SCC sectors, which provide
comprehensive solutions based on the operative advantages and the
physical infrastructure facilities and technological support that the
park provides. ZFB offers “Plug and Play” solutions for Call Centers,
Back Office, IT (Software support, implementation and development)
and shared services centers.
“ZF Towers Services Technology Park is the most modern
technological and services park in the country, with environmental
infrastructure and smart solutions for every process.”
• STRATEGIC LOCATION
• Just 15 km from the El Dorado International Airport.
• Near the newest hotel area in Bogota.
• Close to major entry and exit roadways towards the north and
interior of the country.
• Easy access to the city’s major road arteries: Avenida 26, Avenida
Calle 13, Avenida Boyaca and Avenida Ciudad de Cali.
• More than 25 public transportation routes travel through the
area, including access to the Transmilenio system and SITP
buses.
• Adjoining residential areas: qualified workforce available in the
nearby area.
• SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS FOR USERS
• Education through Unifranca, the Free Trade Zone
education center, accessibility to agreements with
SENA, U. Monserrate, Uniminuto, Uniagustiniana,
Uniempresarial, the Ministry of Development and PNUD.
• Employment: Use of the employment portal: www.
trabajaenzonafrancabogota.com
• Facilities: Six financial institutions and ATMs, food court,
supermarket, pharmacy, four internal transportation
routes and service station.
• Health: Medical clinic, ambulance, fire department,
recreation areas and gardens.
• Spaces: Conference rooms, auditoriums and business
centers.

SERVICES
EXISTING COMPANIES
UNIQUE SERVICES
• Connectivity: The Bogota Free Trade Zone is the most inter-connected
place in the country. We have 14 broadband providers
with last-mile access and two underwater cable nodes (Columbus
Networks and Global Crossing).
• Electricity: Double electricity supply ring at different tension levels
(13.8 and 34.5 kVAs). Rates with economy of scale for the entire park
due to block purchasing by the user operator.
• Ongoing 24/7 Security: Dual-mesh perimeter security, movement
sensors, CCTV, continuous lighting, internal security patrol and
controlled visitor entry.
• PICIZ Web: Integral Information Control Program developed for the
Bogota Free Trade Zone to control and register its users’ operations.
• Fire detection and protection systems.
• Reduced water, sewage and gas costs.
• Availability of made to measure properties, operation-ready, turnkey
and designed according to need.
• Qualification of users and preparation of operations manual.
• Trainings for users on the Free Trade Regime and training on operating
from a Free Trade Zone.
• Assistance in preparing integration certifications.
• Assignment of personnel directly trained on project installations
according to client needs.
• Control of foreign trade operations and inventories in the operational
phase according to current legal regulations.
• Quick operations: Maximum intake 15 minutes, 40 seconds on scale,
10 minutes total in operation.
• DIAN office inside the facilities.
• Teledatos Zona Franca S.A. (Teleperformance)
• DHL Global Forwarding ZF
• Fepco Zona Franca S.A.S.
• UPS Colombia Ltda.
• Levapan Colombia S.A.S.
• Genpact Colombia S.A.S.
• Sutherland BPO S.A.S.
• Fibertex Corporation
• Valmy de Colombia S.A.S.
• Terremark Service Group Inc.
• Brightstar Colombia S.A.S.
• Globalog S.A.
• Trading Foods Ltda.
• Chalver S.A.
ZFB USER OPERATOR
SERVICES
REAL ESTATE OFFERED
Type of Real Estate Available Area
(m2)
Warehouse construction ND
Warehouses for sale 22,300
Warehouse rental 19,800
Uncovered storage yard rental ND
Uncovered storage yard rental ND
Offices for sale 2,972
Offices in warehouses for lease 361
Offices for lease ZF Towers 11,600
• Logistics and storage
• BPO / ITO / KPO
• Manufacturing
• Automotive
• Apparel
• Cosmetics and pharmaceuticals
• Construction materials
• Agro-industry
• Biotechnology and chemicals
• Food
• Services companies
Declared area: 96 hectares.
SECTORS
WWW.ZONAFRANCABOGOTA.COM
BOGOTA FREE TRADE ZONE
BOGOTA, CUNDINAMARCA

METROPOLITANA FREE TRADE ZONE
MUNICIPALITY OF COTA, CUNDINAMARCA
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: Jorge Eduardo Salamanca Gallo
E-mail: jsalamanca@zfmetropolitana.com
Telephone: +57 1 622 6250
The Free Trade Zone closest to Bogota, designed
and developed for high value logistics operations.
Excellent location for technology companies and
services.
Because of its proximity to Bogota (just 2.5 km
from Bogota and 4.5 km from the Transmilenio
terminus station), and the availability of medium
and large covered spaces with the latest
specifications, it is ideal for operations that need
to be close to the largest consumer center, close
to the country’s largest roadways (Ruta del Sol,
highway to Buenaventura and BTS), and to El
Dorado International Airport.
Ideal for logistics operations. No tolls to enter or
exit Bogota, no restrictions on mobility that are
typical of other areas of the city.
WWW.ZFMETROPOLITANA.COM
Cota, Cundinamarca.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES
• Web-environment software, interconnected
with Colombian authorities.
• Inspection area for Colombian customs (DIAN).
• Optimum security systems.
• Latest technology infrastructure.
• Truck scale and PTAR.
• Wide driving lanes.
• Work yards with international standards.
• Manufacturing
• Cosmetics
• Pharmaceuticals
• Technology
• BPO and call centers
Declared area: 235,000 m2.
Available area: 70,000 m2.
• Free Zone Service
• Flor Emprendimiento
• CRA
• Fudosan
• Vera Inversiones
SECTORS
EXISTING COMPANIES
REAL ESTATE AVAILABLE
Type of Real Estate Available Area
(m2)
Lots for sale N/A
Lots for lease 20,000
Warehouse construction N/A
Warehouses for lease 35,000
Covered storage yard rental N/A
Uncovered storage yard rental N/A
Offices for lease 11,000
WWW.ZFMETROPOLITANA.COM
METROPOLITANA FREE TRADE ZONE
MUNICIPIO DE COTA, CUNDINAMARCA

OCCIDENTE FREE TRADE ZONE
MOSQUERA, CUNDINAMARCA
WWW.ZONAFRANCAOCCIDENTE.COM
Name: Alvaro Muñoz Roldan
E-mail: amunoz@zonafrancaoccidente.com
Telephone: +57 1 893 33 00, ext. 105
Name: Catalina Velez Arango
Position: Commercial Coordinator
E-mail: cvelez@zonafrancaoccidente.com
Telephone:+57 1 893 33 00, ext. 120
CONTACT INFORMATION
Permanent Free Trade Zone; 328,000 m2. Located in
Mosquera, Cundinamarca, along Troncal de Occidente
Avenue, which connects 19 key hubs for transferring
freight domestically.
15 qualified users located within 40,000 m2.
Representing the largest industries in the sectors of
manufacturing, logistics, automotive, packaging, fiber
optics, oil, construction services and paint, among
others. These companies create over 300 jobs in the
region and operations generating FOB income greater
than US $500 million.
ADVANTAGES:
• Save time and transport costs due to the excellent
condition of access roadways and a location
just 10 km from Bogota, ideal for merchandise
entering the capital and even more strategic for
the distribution of products to the exterior.
• Located between Siberia, Funza and Fontibon, top
industrial locations in the Bogota Metropolitan
Area, with direct access routes along two primary
roadways: Calle 80 and Calle 13.
• Modern infrastructure able to host projects with
demanding service requirements.
• Outside parking area for freight vehicles, 100 spots.
• Competitive pricing for service rates.
• Exemption from Industry and Trade, and Property
Tax, applicable to the Municipality of Mosquera.
• 20 km by land from El Dorado International
Airport.

WWW.ZONAFRANCAOCCIDENTE.COM
• AGP Representaciones Ltda.
• Corev Consorcio de Revestimientos S.A.S.
• Centak Export S.A.S.
• Kenworth de la Montaña S.A.
• Impormaster Zona Franca
• Dinpro International S.A.S.
• Construcciones en Zonas Francas S.A.S.
• Inversiones Santa Rosa Zona Franca S.A.S.
• Redilog Redes Logisticas S.A.S.
• Grupo Constructores Unidos Zonas Francas S.A.S.
• Trade Service Group INC.
• Cofitel Andino
• TNCC S.A.S.
• Imtub S.A.
• Medirex S.A.S.
EXISTING COMPANIES
SERVICES
• Design and construction of warehouse and office
projects.
• 10 MVA electricity substation.
• Internal natural gas network.
• Telecommunications service with three providers and
fiber optic.
• Potable water aqueduct, rainwater and wastewater
sewage system.
• Rainwater retention lake with a pump system and
wastewater treatment plant.
• DIAN (Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales
de Colombia, [National Directorate of Taxes and
Customs]) on-site and 24-hour customs operations.
• Private 24-7 security service, CCTV and double-mesh,
electric perimeter fence.
• Complimentary weighing services with 100-ton
capacity entry and exit scales.
• External parking area for 70 freight vehicles with an
office for merchandise registry operations.
• Provision of training and conference rooms.
• Free transport route between ZFO and Bogota.
SECTORS
• Automotive
• Manufacturing
• Apparel
• Construction
• Agro-industry
• Biotechnology
• Oil
• Outsourcing services
REAL ESTATE OFFERED
Type of Real Estate Available Area (m2)
Lots for sale 41,600
Lots for lease N/A
Warehouse construction 41,600
Covered storage yard
rental
36,900
Uncovered storage yard
rental
42,750
Offices for rent 10,000
OCCIDENTE FREE TRADE ZONE
MOSQUERA, CUNDINAMARCA

SANTANDER FREE TRADE ZONE
OFFSHORING OUTSOURCING PARK. FLORIDABLANCA, SANTANDER
CONTACT INFORMATION
WWW.ZONAFRANCASANTANDER.COM
Name: Nivea Santarelli
E-mail: nsantarelli@zonafrancasantander.com
Telephone: +57 318 712 9432
Name: Dalia Sepulveda
Position: Business Director
E-mail: dsepulveda@zonafrancasantander.com
Telephone: +57 318 716 7771
• The Santander Offshoring Outsourcing Park Free
Trade Zone is located in the Santander Department,
a geo-strategic center in northeastern Colombia.
The region has an inherent market of over 15 million
residents and serves as a major artery between the
country’s interior and the major ports and industrial
centers along Colombia’s Caribbean Coast.
• Initially established as a Free Trade Zone for the
Services Sector, the Santander Offshoring Free
Trade Zone Outsourcing Park offers domestic and
foreign companies the best solutions and alternatives
as a suitable platform for establishing Offshoring
Outsourcing operations, providing access to the
benefits of the Colombian Free Trade Regime and to
Floridablanca, Santander.
markets in Colombia, Latin America, Europe, the USA
and the rest of the world.
• Its operational dynamic is focused on three strategic
platforms:
• Global services - (BPO, KPO, ITO)
• Logistics and distribution
• High added-value manufacturing
• ITO (Development of Software, Back Office, Data
Center)
• BPO (Contact/Call Centers, Shared Services)
• KPO (Engineering, consulting, robotics)
• Innovation and technological development
• Pharmaceuticals
• Manufacturing
• Auto parts / Metallurgy
• Others
Declared area: 294,397.81 m2.
Available area: 54,264.03 m2.
SECTORS

• Arvato Colombia S.A.S. - Multinational member of the
German Bertelsmann Group
• Construction services at the Santander Free Trade Zone
(Grupo MARVAL)
• Carvajal Tecnologia y Servicios
• Ingenieria Integral Zona Franca S.A.S. (EME Engineering
Group)
• Free Zone Services S.A.S. (NISSAN Logistics Operator)
• Bonanza Proyectos y Negocios
• Ecosi S.A.S.
• AES Cargo Zona Franca S.A.S.
• AMV Zona Franca S.A.S.
• EL Gualilo Free Zone
EXISTING COMPANIES
REAL ESTATE OFFERED
Type of Real
Estate Available Area (m2)
Lots for sale Lots from 2,200 m2 to 12,000 m2
Lot rental Lots from 2,200 m2 and up
Warehouse construction Lots from 2,200 m2
Warehouses for sale Warehouses from 650 m2 and up
Warehouse rental Warehouses from 650 m2 and up
rental
N/A
rental
Yards from 2,000 m2
Offices for sale Offices from 44 m2
Offices for rent Up to full floors of 840 m2
Business center Turnkey offices from 5 m2 up to 38 m2
SERVICES
The Santander Offshoring Outsourcing Park Free Trade Zone
offers all of the facilities and tools that are key for successful
operations:
• Competitive technological and physical infrastructure:
spaces that support all types of operations, high design
and functionality standards, support technology and
world-class connectivity.
• Spaces for creating and transfering knowledge: On-site
technical, technological and higher education institutions.
Auditoriums, areas for meetings, events and training.
• Strategic location within the Bucaramanga
metropolitan area: Quick and easy human resources
mobility, thanks to the mass transportation route service
system.
• Services to support the scalability of your operations:
Business support network, flexible and trusted operational
team on-site and environmental consulting, access to job
opportunities (Your Employment at ZFS), which support
the scalability of your operations.
• Flexible real estate offerings: More than one real estate
solution designed and constructed to satisfy different
needs (offices, lots, warehouses and business center).
• Tax, customs and foreign trade incentives: Single
income tax rate of 15%. Exemption from CREE equity
tax. Exemption from industry and commerce tax on
sales. Exemption from VAT and tariff on foreign goods,
equipment and products.
Exemption from VAT for goods, products and equipment
purchased in national customs territory. Access to free
trade agreements signed by Colombia, among others.
With an optimal infrastructure, pertinent supporting
institutions, an environment that encourages innovation and
entrepreneurship, in a region recognized as one of the top 100
most attractive cities in the world for outsourcing investment
(Tholons Consulting), the Santander Free Trade Zone is the
best choice for world-class companies interested in localizing
their offshoring outsourcing operations.
WWW.ZONAFRANCASANTANDER.COM
SANTANDER FREE TRADE ZONE
OFFSHORING OUTSOURCING PARK. FLORIDABLANCA, SANTANDER

Invest in Santander is the Santander Investment
Promotion Firm created by the region’s public and
private sector, represented by the Government of
Santander, the Mayor’s Office of Bucaramanga,
the Bucaramanga Chamber of Commerce, the
Santander Free Trade Zone and ANDI.
Our primary objective is to attract foreign
investment that supports consolidation of highly
productive and competitive sectors for regional
development.
At Invest in Santander, we offer free assistance in
the process of localizing any foreign company that
is interested in making Santander the destination
for its investment.
• Santander is the fourth largest economy in the
country and the top center for development
in northeastern Colombia. Its per capita GDP
amounts to approximately US $12,000 - double
the national average.
• Bucaramanga has the best revenue distribution
in the country, making it the most equitable
economy nationally, with the lowest poverty
rates and one of the lowest unemployment rates.
Name: Cesar Andres Hernandez Gonzalez
E-mail: cesar.hernandez@investinsantander.co
Telephone: +57 7 6527000, ext: 260
CONTACT INFORMATION
WWW.INVESTINSANTANDER.CO
INVEST IN SANTANDER
BUCARAMANGA, SANTANDER
Agency

INVEST IN SANTANDER
BUCARAMANGA, SANTANDER
Agency
• The Bucaramanga metropolitan area has 17
universities with over 100,000 students.
Each year 12,000 professionals and 2,000
technicians and technologists graduate, most
with degrees in engineering, life sciences and
administrative sciences.
• Barrancabermeja is the oil capital of Colombia
and the primary port along the Magdalena River.
The largest refinery in the country is located
here and is one of the country’s epicenters of
financial and industrial development.
• Bucaramanga is ranked 77th on Tholons Top 100
Outsourcing Destinations 2014 and Santander
is ranked 10th on Business Friendless [sic:
Friendliness] and FDI Strategy on the Ranking
South American States of the Future 2014/15
from FDI Magazine.
SERVICES
WWW.INVESTINSANTANDER.CO
• Oil sector goods and services
• Life sciences (health, pharma, medical
equipment and devices)
• Global services - BPO, KPO, ITO
• Information Technology - IT
• Metallurgy
• Engineering and construction
• Agro-industry

FREE TRADE ZONE OF TOCANCIPA, S.A.
TOCANCIPA, CUNDINAMARCA
WWW.ZONAFRANCATOCANCIPA.COM
Tocancipa, Cundinamarca.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: Leonilde Arredondo Londoño
E-mail: leonilde.arredondo@zonafrancatocancipa.com
Telephone: +57 1 312 0854
Cell phone: +57 311 764 8260
Name: Andres Avila Rojas
Position: Business Manager
E-mail: aavila@zonafrancatocancipa.com.
Telephone: +57 1 312 0854
Cell phone: +57 320 344 9210
LOCATION
Zona Franca de Tocancipa (FRANCA) has a strategic
location that offers the conditions required for improving
its competitiveness globally. FRANCA is your opportunity to
connect with the world. Located on a high mobility roadway
corridor 35 km from Bogota and 45 minutes from the El Dorado
international cargo and passenger airport.
INFRASTRUCTURE
The Tocancipa Free Trade Zone was built in accordance with
the highest international standards, allowing industries with
low, medium and high environmental impact to operate under
the best conditions and within a sustainable environment.
ROADWAYS
• Roads for heavy-duty traffic with 10-meter wide surfaces
and large lanes with green areas and bike routes.
• Large parking areas.
SECURITY SYSTEMS
• Comprehensive and centralized 24/7 security system.
• Double-mesh electric perimeter fence with zone-specific
intrusion sensors.
• Perimeter video cameras and controlled vehicle and
pedestrian entry.
NETWORK OF SERVICES
• Six-inch high-pressure PVC internal hydraulic networks.
• Wastewater treatment plant.
• Rain water collection systems and overflow lakes.
• Double overhead electricity network of 11,400 volts and
34,500 volts, electricity available according to the needs
of your business.
• Internal access for gas distribution.
• Telephone network with all services, provided by ETB and
ducts available for other operators.
• Fiber optic internet connection.
• Fire protection network built in accordance with NFPA
codes.
OTHER BENEFITS
• Partial tax exemption from Municipal Industry and
Business Tax for five years.
• Three Data Centers are operated from the interior of the
complex and are able to provide services for your company.

• Automotive
• Manufacturing
• Apparel
• Agro-industry
• Biotechnology
• Agro-industry, food/beverage, chemicals, metallurgical,
plastics, wood and glass
SECTORS
SERVICES
Services for Free Trade Zone user operators
• Entry and exit control for Free Trade Zone user operators.
• Qualification of users of goods, users of services and
business users.
• On-line inventory system for controlling operations in
the Free Trade Zone.
• Scales for truck entry and exit.
• National Directorate of Taxes and Customs (DIAN)
offices.
• Administrative offices.
Other Services
• Businesses, restaurants and cafeterias.
• Health care center.
• Conference and training rooms.
• On-site banking institutions.
REAL ESTATE OFFERED
Type of real estate area
available m2) Lots for sale
130,000
Lot rental 70,000
Warehouse construction
150,000 according to client
specifications
Covered storage yard rental 50,000
rental
50,000
Sites for sale N/A
• DataCenter BT LATAM (United Kingdom): TIER - 4.
• DataCenter TV AZTECA (Mexico): office operating as
Cross Connection co-location, providing information
technology networks and services.
• MANTOS ANDINOS S.A.S. (Venezuela): preparation
of waterproof, laminated and drainage asphalt-based
products, design services for asphalt-based products.
• QUIMEXCOL ZONA FRANCA S.A.S. manufacturing
of chemical products for water treatment in various
applications and providing packaging, packing services
and lab analysis. Company undergoing qualification
process.
• CERVECERIA BBC DE LA SABANA S.A.S., beer
manufacturing and production.
• A ALPE LOGISTICA S.A.S., manufacturing filters for
stationary and industrial equipment and heavy-duty
mobile equipment.
EXISTING COMPANIES
WWW.ZONAFRANCATOCANCIPA.COM
FREE TRADE ZONE OF TOCANCIPA S.A.
TOCANCIPA, CUNDINAMARCA

CARIBBEAN REGION
Characteristics
Population (2013, census 2005)
Atlantico 2,402,910
Bolivar 2,049,109
Magdalena 1,235,532
Source: DANE (National Administrative Department of
Statistics).
Atlantico, Bolivar, Magdalena and La Guajira.
Tayrona National Natural Park.
Cartagena de Indias.
Inflation Rate by City
City 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014*
Barranquilla 1.80 3.38 4.58 3.02 1.54 2.99
Cartagena 2.03 3.23 4.17 2.98 1.57 3.00
Santa Marta 1.69 3.32 3.90 2.32 1.61 2.65
Riohacha 0.98 3.79 2.55 2.06 3.70 3.01
National Total 2.00 3.17 3.73 2.44 1.94 2.73
*Year-to-Date (Jan-Jul).
of Statistics]).

CARIBBEAN REGION
GDP by Department
Department
GDP 2012
(US $millions)
Per capita GDP
2012 (US $)
Share
% GDP
Atlantico 13,948 5,876 3.8%
Bolivar 14,793 7,303 4.0%
Magdalena 4,755 3,885 1.3%
La Guajira 4,447 5,085 1.2%
Total GDP 370,098 229,094
Source: DANE - Departmental Accounts.
Main Sectors Receiving FDI (2003-2013)
Sector Total Proportion for Projects
BPO* 10.9%
Coal, Oil, and Gas 8.4%
Consumer Products 7.6%
Transportation 7.6%
Industrial Equipment 6.7%
Chemicals 5.9%
Software and IT Services 5.0%
Metallurgical Industry 5.0%
*Business Services.
Source: FDI Markets.
Unemployment Rate by Department
Department 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Atlantico 10.4 9.6 8.1 8.0 7.5
Bolivar 10.1 8.2 7.7 7.6 7.3
Magdalena 9.8 8.3 9.8 7.8 7.9
La Guajira 10.0 9.1 8.6 8.5 7.1
National Total 12.0 11.8 10.8 10.4 9.6
of Statistics]).

WWW.PROEXPORT.COM.CO DIRECTORIO ZONAS FRANCAS 35
Caribbean Region
Atlantico, Bolivar, Magdalena
and La Guajira.
• Strategic location: Thanks to its location
in the Caribbean, just two hours away from
the U.S. and one hour from Panama, this
is one Latin America’s gateways, making it
possible to connect with markets from the
five continents.
• Port infrastructure: This region has air,
maritime, and fluvial ports to freight all kinds
of products through different connecting
routes with access towards the rest of the
country and the world.
STRENGTHS
• Human resources: Renowned institutes
providing technical and specialized education
programs to prepare qualified professionals.
• Public services: Private companies provide
a full array of reliable public services at
competitive prices.
• Quality of life: Cities like Cartagena and
Barranquilla are known for their high-quality
health services, diverse education options,
social clubs, restaurants, outdoor activities, and
their proximity to tourism sites in the country.

Hotel and Tourism Infrastructure
Tourism is one of the sectors with the most growth
in the region, particularly due to beach and historic
site destinations. The top destinations in the
Atlantic include Barranquilla, Puerto Colombia,
Lago del Cisne, Bocas de Ceniza, Tubara, Castillo
de Salgar, Puente Pumarejo, and the Usiacuri hot
springs, which provide high tourism potential.
The Tourism Diversity Project in the department of
Magdalena aims to increase and diversify the tourism
attractions offered to both domestic and foreign
consumers to consolidate tourism globalization in
the Santa Marta District.
Agribusiness
The region enjoys great farming potential thanks to its
abundant and productive soils and the wide availability
of water resources. Also, Bolivar is one of the most
important tourist destinations in Colombia.
Agricultural activities in this department focus on the
following products: yuca, sorghum, yam, soy, and
traditional corn.
The farming investments in the department of
Magdalena include sectors like fruit and vegetable
production, plant/biofuel oils and fats, meat and milk
cattle raising, aquaculture, marine, and sport fishing,
forestry (wood, special coffee, cocoa and its derivatives.)
Automotive
Atlantico presents opportunities in the department of
bus, truck, and light vehicle assembly. As for the auto part
sector, this department has approximately 20 institutes
providing technical and specialized education programs
to prepare qualified professionals.
The port of Barranquilla is the number one steel
location of Colombia, managing 40% of the total
traffic.
BPO
Contact Barranquilla is a project led by the District’s City
Hall and supported by the Chamber of Commerce and
conducted by the Aliarse foundation. It is designed to
foster specific English language skills so that graduate
and undergraduate students from public schools
can work as bilingual Call Center representatives
(ProBarranquilla 2012).
Infrastructure
Thanks to its ideal strategic location to conduct
international trade with the east coasts of the U.S. and
Canada and the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Rim and
Europe, the department of Magdalena has the means
to develop a sound logistics position and deal with
the increasing import and export cargo operations.
By streamlining and diversifying its infrastructure and
transportation and logistics services, this department
will increase Colombia’s export products towards
international markets.
The Guajira Puerto Brisa and multifunctional Free
Trade Zone is a project that will be carried out in the
municipality of Dibulla. This project will help transport
oil, coal, carbon coke, and other minerals.
REGIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES

PRO BARRANQUILLA
Agency
BARRANQUILLA, ATLANTICO
WWW.PROBARRANQUILLA.ORG
ProBarranquilla
As the promotional agency for Barranquilla and the
Atlantico Department, we are always seeking new
opportunities for growth and progress for the region.
Our primary goal is to advise investors so they will come
to our city and take advantage of all benefits and perks
that the top port city in Colombia has to offer.
With the objective of attracting investment and
development in Atlantico, ProBarranquilla offers
confidential, no-cost services for investors. From the
moment that investors begin to consider the department,
the agency offers support including information and
analysis on legal matters, markets, costs, availability
of human resources, infrastructure and other elements
relevant to the investor’s business.
ProBarranquilla also provides consulting for new
companies as they enter domestic and regional networks
in the sector, offering networking with local business
leaders and to build alliances with universities and other
top institutions. The agency also provides information
on logistical issues and on recruitment of personnel. In
this way, it is able to continuously support and advise
new companies on proper operation and development
in the city.
Goals achieved
Every day, Barranquilla and the Atlantico Department
are positioned worldwide as strategic locations
for establishing new companies and for creating
distribution centers that reach the continent. This is
due to characteristics that have made the department
a strategic location for successful business initiatives,
including its multi-purpose port terminals, the airport’s
passenger and freight capacity, roadway infrastructure
that connects it with the country’s major cities and the
excellent opportunities of the Free Trade Zones.
As an example of the boom that is occurring with
investment in Barranquilla and the Atlantico, in the last
10 years, with the help from ProBarranquilla, the region
has achieved 621 investment projects, 19 of which
have been mergers and acquisitions, 235 have been
expansion projects and 392 have been new company
projects, which represent a total amount of over 3,096
billion investment dollars in the region and the creation
of 25,100 direct jobs.
Name: Ana Maria Badel
E-mail: ana.badel@probarranquilla.org
Telephone: +57 5 3561435
web: www.probarranquilla.org
Museo del Caribe, Barranquilla.
CONTACT INFORMATION

PRO BARRANQUILLA
Agency
WWW.PROBARRANQUILLA.ORG
These investments primarily originated from Colombia
(70%), the United States (13%), Venezuela (6%),
France (4%), Spain (3%) and Chile (2%), among
others. The economic sectors most represented in
the investments in the department are Logistics,
Distribution and Transportation, 17%; BPOIT, 15%;
Commercial, 15%; Metallurgy, 12%; Food and Beverage
and Construction Materials, 11%.
Ten reasons to invest in Barranquilla and the
Atlantico Department
1. Strategic location
It is the gateway to Latin America. With a strategic
location in the Caribbean, just two and a half hours
from the United States and one hour from Panama,
it is able to connect with markets in five continents.
2. Port infrastructure
Its multimodal status and the connection of two key
waterways in the country (Magdalena River and the
Atlantic Ocean), it is the most important port city in
the Colombian Caribbean. It is the only terminal in
Colombia that offers the ability to transport all types
of freight because of its 15 maritime ports, allowing
Barranquilla to be the largest connectivity platform
for business exchange.
3. Utilities
Private sector companies provide trustworthy service
in supplying all utilities that a company could need in
its operations at competitive prices.
4. Human resources
There are over 27 higher education institutions for
technical, professional and specialized training,
providing a qualified workforce that can adapt to the
needs of the companies located in the region.
5. Incentives
There are tax and non-tax incentives available for new
companies located in Barranquilla, with exemptions
for up to 10 years on industry and trade tax.
6. Economic centers
There is a wide range of offices, shopping centers and
over 400 hectares of industrial parks, including three
Free Trade Zones that offer technology training and
facilities at very good prices.
7. Qualify of life
Barranquilla is recognized for the quality of its health
services, diversity in its educational choices with
bilingual schools, social clubs for all types of water
and sports activities, Colombian and international
restaurants, its proximity to top tourist attractions in
the country, and so much more.
8. New era of public management
Today, Barranquilla is listed by the World Bank as a
top city in public administration, with an ongoing
commitment to the development of infrastructure
projects and urban renovation works that make it a
dynamic and increasing competitive city. In recent
years, the District and Department Governments have
budgeted over US $2 billion for investment in the city.
9. Our commitment
More than 110 private sector businesses in the city and
the economic business associations have supported
ProBarranquilla’s work in promoting and attracting
investments by supporting potential investors
confidentially and at no cost.
10. Colombia on the move
Colombia is in the midst of a strong commitment
to internationalizing its economy, reflected by
the 16 signed Free Trade Agreements, commercial
agreements with 64 countries and a 206% increase in
direct foreign investments from 2011 to 2013.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: Maria Camila Salas
Position: Director
E-mail: mcsalas@investincartagena.com
Telephone: +57 5 6655861
Cell: +57 313 291 3300
Twitter: @investincartagena
Web: www.investincartagena.com
INVEST IN CARTAGENA is the Cartagena and Bolivar Investment
Firm created with support from the Cartagena Chamber of
Commerce, the Mayor’s Office of Cartagena, the Government of
Bolivar and ANDI (Bolivar Region), whose objective is to attract
foreign and domestic investment by developing strategies
to position Cartagena and Bolivar as a magnet for potential
investors. Services offered at no cost and with complete
confidentiality, facilitating the opening of your business and
expansion projects.
According to the Baseline Investment report for the city of
Cartagena de Indias performed by the Cartagena Chamber of
Commerce, business investment in the city totaled over 4 billion
Colombian pesos in 2012, which awarded the Bolivar Department
a place on the Ranking South American States of the Future
2014/15 issued by FDI (Foreign Direct Investment). It held second
position in Colombia and seventh in the region as one of the top
developers with best strategies to attract investors.
INVEST IN CARTAGENA
Bolivar Investment Firm
CARTAGENA, BOLIVAR
Reasons to invest in Cartagena and Bolivar:
• The biodiversity of the extensive territory of the Bolivar
Department is conducive to agricultural production and
integrated production.
• In 2013, the Bolivar Department was ranked as the second
top exporter in Colombia, with 28.5% in exports, making it
number one in the Caribbean region. Customs in Cartagena
is number one in Colombia with 59.5% of the country’s total
FOB value.
• Cartagena has a strategic location along the Caribbean, just
a two-hour flight away from Florida and a one-hour flight
from Panama. With fluid maritime and fluvial connectivity,
just three days by ship from the coast of Florida and five
days by ship from the eastern coast of the United States.
• Cartagena is the primary platform for foreign trade in
Colombia, allowing preferential access to over 1.5 billion
consumers via its ports and airport, through commercial
agreements with 48 countries.
• We offer a safe, large, calm, deep bay. There are no problems
with tides, currents or hurricanes; a depth up to 18 m is ideal
for port development.
• Top tourism destination in Colombia for leisure and corporate
travelers. Ranked 14th in America on the ICCA Ranking and
56th in the world. We offer a world-class hotel infrastructure
that has attracted international chains including the
Iberostar Group, Viceroy - Obra PIA Group, Hilton, Radisson,
Holiday Inn, Sheraton, Hampton and more. An increase in
infrastructure is expected in upcoming years. In just the
first quarter of 2014, according to data from the Ministry of
Commerce, Industry and Tourism, records showed a total of
72,280 m2 in area approved for hotel construction.
WWW.INVESTINCARTAGENA.COM
Strategic
Hub in Latin America
and the Caribbean

Rank Port Country
Volume (Million
TEUS)
1 Los Angeles USA 7.9
2 Long Beach USA 6.1
3 New York USA 5.5
4 Colon Panama 3.4
5 Balboa Panama 3.3
6 Santos Brazil 3.0
7 Savannah USA 2.9
8 Oakland USA 2.4
9 Cartagena Colombia 2.2
10 Seattle USA 2.0
SERVICES
In the exploration phase:
• General and sector information (custom made).
• Schedules for institutional and commercial contacts.
• Meetings with public and university officials - Public and
private networking.
• Assistance in site location.
• Information about lot costs, public utilities by zone, sites, etc.
In the installation phase:
• Consultation on starting a company.
• Support with paperwork and regulations for initiating a project.
• Networking with potential customers and suppliers.
Aftercare (established investor):
• Monitoring, assistance and representation with local and
regional governments.
• Productive supply chains.
• Assistance with recruitment and selection of human resources.
• Agro-industry
• Manufacturing
• Petrochemical
• Plastics
• Tourism
• Metallurgical
SECTORS
• The city has worked with over 140 direct foreign
investment projects. Installation and expansion projects
have been completed in different sectors, with the most
significant companies being: Grupo Phoenix Packaging
[sic: Packaging] Caribe S.A.S., Grupo Viceroy - OBRA
PIA, Jason Industrial Inc., Mexichem, Tenaris, Puerto
Bahía, Argos - Expansion Project, Auteco y Cemex.
EXISTING COMPANIES
• Cartagena also offers fluvial transportation by the Magdalena
River, which connects to the rest of the country through
the Dique Canal. Our industrial zone has an excellent
infrastructure of logistical ports, making it one of the most
competitive investment destinations in the Colombian
Caribbean. We also have the most efficient port in the
country, awarded by the Caribbean Shipping Association for
six consecutive years.
• The city’s port handled 71.53% of the country’s container
freight in 2013, and manages 60% of the freight between
Colombia and the USA. We have also been the largest hub
worldwide for Hamburg Sud since 2010, and the largest hub
in the Americas for Hapag Lloyd since 2013, among others.
We have four Free Trade Zones, four public port terminals,
over 40 private terminals and numerous private parks, which
make Cartagena very attractive for any investment. We also
offer total coverage with public utilities throughout the
entire area.
• We have the second largest oil refinery in the country.
Currently in its final expansion and modernization phase,
it will double its current capacity with a total investment
of US $6.4 million. The expanded and updated refinery
will be the most modern refinery in Latin America and will
begin operation in the second quarter of 2015. This project
is the largest currently being developed in Colombia. With
it, the city now has 5,271 people who have been trained
and certified under international NCCER regulations in
16 specific disciplines, including electrical topography,
insulation, storage and scaffolding, among others.
Cartagena: the ninth most active port in the Americas
INVEST IN CARTAGENA CARTAGENA, BOLIVAR
WWW.INVESTINCARTAGENA.COM
Source: SPRC and Contecar.
Bolivar Investment Firm

BARRANQUILLA FREE TRADE ZONE
Barranquilla, Atlantico.
Name: Levis Racedo Wilches
E-mail: lracedo@zonafrancabarranquilla.com
Name: Giovanna Lomanto Alvarez
E-mail: glomanto@zonafrancabarranquilla.com
Name: Stephanie Marriaga Jambooz
E-mail: smarriaga@zonafrancabarranquilla.com
Telephone:
PBX:
CONTACT INFORMATION Operated by Zona Franca Barranquilla S.A., U.O.Z.F. has an
integrated management system certified under ISO 9001 version
2008 standards and BASC version 2012.
A pioneer in Colombia’s Free Trade Regime, Z.F. (Zona
Franca, [Free Trade Zone]) de Barranquilla strives toward the
consolidation of an integrated foreign trade platform that allows
for implementation of large-scale industrial projects, commercial
exchange between the largest markets in the world, domestic
and international logistics development, merchandise transport
by sea and river through an internal port and providing services
to different economic sectors.
This framework provides domestic and international
entrepreneurs and investors with a broad and complete offering
of products and services designed to facilitate production
and worldwide trade, based out of one of the most important
strategic hubs in the hemisphere.
Because of its profitability, industrial and commercial projection
and its inherent economic and social development, the products
and services offered by Zona Franca de Barranquilla S.A. are the
best investment option available. We invite you to become part
of our success.
www.zonafrancabarranquilla.com
+57 5 3301430
+57 5 3448299
+57 5 3448288
+57 5 3448442
Cell. +57 3008157008-3002567584-3008910748

SERVICES
• Audio equipment rental (events).
• 24-hour service, 7 days a week.
• Lots and warehouses available under a lease modality.
• Administration of Free Trade Regime.
• Logistics platform for implementing business under
Free Trade Regime.
• Interconnection access with the Port of Barranquilla.
• Free trade maritime and river port.
• Social responsibility through the Free Trade Zone
Foundation of Barranquilla.
• Specialized software for e-Free Trade foreign trade
operations.
SECTORS
• Automotive
• Agro-industry
• Food
• Beverages/Liquor
• Apparel
• Energy
• Hydrocarbons/Chemicals/Agro-chemicals
• Wood
• Manufacturing
• Metallurgy
• Plastics
Declared area: 1,000,000 m2.
Available area: 73,481.63 m2.
REAL ESTATE OFFERED
Lots for sale N/A
Lots for lease 54,681.60
Warehouses for sale N/A
Warehouse rental 18,800.03
rental
N/A
Offices for sale N/A
Offices for rent Subject to availability
• Atunes y Enlatados del Caribe “Atunec S.A.”
• Barranquilla Industrial de Confecciones S.A.
• Boating International Sucursal Colombia S.A.
• Comdistral S.A.
• Compañia Envasadora del Atlantico Ltda.
• Laboratorios Rety de Colombia S.A.”Retycol S.A.”
• Mademeco S.A.
• Plataforma Petrolera del Rio Magdalena “Petromag
S.A.S.”
• Proficol Andina B.V.
• Shell Colombia S.A.
EXISTING COMPANIES
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BARRANQUILLA FREE TRADE ZONE

BRISA FREE TRADE ZONE S.A.
MUNICIPALITY OF DIBULLA, LA GUAJIRA
WWW.ZOFRABRISA.COM
INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX
The Brisa Free Trade Zone, approved by Resolution No.
7613 of August 5, 2010 by the National Directorate
of Taxes and Customs, is an industrial complex with
an area of 355 hectares, located in the municipality
of Dibulla, La Guajira Department, with an adjacent
multipurpose deep water port with public utilities and
with the infrastructure required for the operation of
industrial, services and logistics activities.
Name: Victor Covo Mendez
E-mail: vcovo@zofrabrisa.com
Telephone: +57 1 6218429
Name: Vivian Soto Cely
Position: Assistant
E-mail: info@zofrabrisa.com
Telephone: +57 1 622 2327 / +57 310 269 6542
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dibulla, Guajira.
LOCATION
Located in the municipality of Dibulla, department of
La Guajira, on the country’s northern coast.
Located on the Caribbean highway, 94 km east of Santa
Marta and 74 km west of Riohacha.
La Guajira, which is a border zone department and
special customs zone, has a strategic location in the
north of South America and in the extreme northeast
of Colombia (Atlantic Coast).
SECTORS
• Agro-industry
• Manufacturing
• Petrochemical
• Hydrocarbons
• Mining
• Iron and steel
• Offshore industries
Available area: 3,251,300 m2.

SERVICES
INFRASTRUCTURE
• Large lot areas are available measuring between
17 and 23 hectares. They make an excellent
platform for those industries in the mining, oil,
steel and metallurgical, energy, logistics and
trade industries, among others.
• Access to Puerto Brisa; a multipurpose deep-water
port neighboring the free zone.
• Utility network that is capable of servicing
5,000 people as well as managing domestic and
industrial solid waste.
• Administrative services, maintenance of common
areas, parking areas, commercial and service
plazas.
• High standards of safety and security (BASC rules
and standards - Business Alliance for Secure
Commerce).
• Fortified perimeter fence.
• Access road (2.3 km), a two-lane roundabout and
double lane roads.
• 6 roads enabled for freight vehicle access (three
entering, three exiting) and four service scales.
• Two parking lots, one prior to admission for load
registration measuring 7,692 m2 and an additional
one measuring 10,000 m2 used for loading and
transit customs inspection.
• There will be an area for logistic activities related
to the Free Trade Zone, which will link road and
rail transportation to the port.
• Highly qualified and professional on-site personnel
to manage and resolve issues related to the Free
Trade Zone providing just the service and support
that our customers need.
• Advice and assistance in getting environmental
permits and licenses for those industrial activities
that require them.
• Alcomex ZF Brisa S.A.S.
• Operador Logistico Tayrona S.A.S.
• Pro Zofra Brisa S.A.S.
• Others in negotiation process
EXISTING COMPANIES
Lots for sale 3,251,300
Lot rental 3,251,300
Warehouse construction Area to be defined (1)
Warehouses for sale Area to be defined (1)
Warehouse rental Area to be defined (1)
rental
Area to be defined (1)
rental
Area to be defined (1)
Offices for sale Area to be defined (1)
Offices for rent Area to be defined (1)
Tank-Farm Area to be defined (1)
Note 1: according to individual needs of each client.
REAL ESTATE OFFERED
WWW.ZOFRABRISA.COM
BRISA FREE TRADE ZONE S.A.
MUNICIPALITY OF DIBULLA, LA GUAJIRA

LA CAYENA FREE TRADE ZONE
KM 8 VIA BARRANQUILLA, TUBARA-BARRANQUILLA, ATLANTICO
WWW.ZOFRACAR.COM
Name: Felipe Arroyo Douat
E-mail: felipe.arroyo@zofracar.com
Telephone: +57 318 800 7656
Name: Johanna Bernal
E-mail: comercial@zofracar.com
Telephone: +57 318 7117388
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tubara, Barranquilla.
Characteristics and advantages of the Free Trade Zone
We are the answer to the new challenges put forth by
today’s world. Partnering with La Cayena will allow your
business to flourish by being in the Free Trade Zone that
features top urban and architectural specifications,
managed by a highly qualified human resources team that
will support you continuously during your operations.
The La Cayena Free Trade Zone is located in Barranquilla,
America’s Golden Gate. Due to its excellent location, this
city is the bridge between Colombia, the Caribbean and the
world.
The La Cayena Free Trade Zone is part of a vast commercial
ecosystem. We form a fundamental part of what the city
offers logistically as we are a Free Trade Zone prepared for
your operations to begin immediately and we can adapt to
the needs of your business.
The La Cayena Free Trade Zone is the new axis of industrial
development in the city and provides you with access to
the port along with air and ground transportation, making
your operations more efficient.
We offer industrial expertise; Barranquilla is the most
industrialized city in the Caribbean region of Colombia. We
were born from industry and our core is truly dedicated to it.

SERVICES SECTORS
• Automotive
• Manufacturing
• Apparel
• Agro-industry
• Biotechnology
• The La Cayena Free Trade Zone features the following,
which represent the best of the environment we offer:
• The Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, which
serves Barranquilla. Considered to be the airport with
the top infrastructure on the coast and second in the
country in terms of international cargo transport.
• Barranquilla is called the city that is “five times a port,”
because it has infrastructure for land, maritime, river,
air and telecommunications.
• Easy access to urban areas, 10 minutes from Barranquilla,
30 minutes from the airport and the port area.
• There are continuous public transportation services
to the Free Trade Zone, operated by three different
companies.
• Barranquilla offers the second most economical labor
force in the country, highly qualified, enterprising,
hard-working, tenacious and with a strong work ethic.
• Easy access to the city’s universities.
• In an area of the Caribbean with the least amount
of seismic activity and also located outside of the
hurricane corridor.
Lots for sale 500,000
Lot rental 100,000
Warehouse construction 500,000
rental
100,000
REAL ESTATE OFFERED
WWW.ZOFRACAR.COM
LA CAYENA FREE TRADE ZONE
KM 8 VIA BARRANQUILLA, TUBARA-BARRANQUILLA, ATLANTICO

LAS AMERICAS FREE TRADE ZONE S.A.S.
SANTA MARTA, MAGDALENA
Name: Julio Gonzalez Acosta
E-mail: jgonzalez@zonafrancalasamericas.com
Telephone: +57 316 526 1991
Name: Hernan Rodriguez de Lima
Position: Business Manager
E-mail: hrodriguez@zonafrancalasamericas.com
Telephone: 310 839 7611
Telephone: +57 5 4328125 - 4328120
Ext.: 8000, 8001
CONTACT INFORMATION
Santa Marta, Magdalena.
The Las Americas Free Trade Zone (ZFA) is a project
that seeks to promote and develop an agro-industrial
cluster of goods and services aimed at
the national and foreign markets, committed to
finding self-sustainable alternatives, promoting
production technology development by applying
co-generation processes based on natural gas
combustion, establishing environmental policy
and social development as fundamental parts
of its mission, vision and business principles.
Our industrial and administrative infrastructures
fuse with the tropical dry forest landscape and
cutting-edge technological development.
ZFA is strategically located at km 16 on the
alternate route to the Ruta del Sol II port with
excellent access points: South of the city of
Santa Marta, 7 km from the port terminal, 17 km
from the Simón Bolívar Airport and to the center
of the country by Ruta del Sol II.
With a total area of 315,000 m, plus an expansion
of 80,000 m2, our infrastructure offers public
utilities, sites for businesses, qualified human
resources and strategic partners. We offer
logistics services, industrial steam, scale, solid
waste collection, closed circuit television and
perimeter security.
WWW.ZFA.COM.CO

• Caribbean Eco Soaps S.A.S.
• Atlantic Steam Energy S.A.S.
• Construfranca S.A.S.
• Fast Terminal Santa Marta S.A.S.
• Caribbean Associated Free Zone S.A.S.
• Trading Services S.A.S.
• Free Zone Services S.A.S.
• Operador Logistico Tayrona S.A.S.
EXISTING COMPANIES
SERVICES
• 24-hour foreign trade operations.
• General cargo warehouse storage.
• Automotive sector recruiting service.
• 24-hour security and monitoring.
• Logistics services for loading and unloading of
merchandise.
• Merchandise transportation to and from the
port.
• Asphalt storage yards, automotive sector.
• Consulting services for Free Trade Zone
operations.
• Tradebox System. Our own inventory system
for foreign trade operations.
• Online security camera monitoring.
• Strategic logistics sector alliances.
• 80,000 m2 expansion area.
• Self-generating electricity service. SECTORS
• Automotive
• Agro-industry
• Oil
• Energy
• Others
Type of Real Estate
Available Area
(m2)
Lots for sale N/A
Lot rental 200,000 m2
Warehouses construction
availability
20,000 m2
Warehouse rental By client request
Covered storage yard rental By client request
Offices for rent Availability 300 m2
REAL ESTATE OFFERED
WWW.ZFA.COM.CO
LAS AMERICAS FREE TRADE ZONE S.A.S.

PALERMO FREE TRADE ZONE
MUNICIPALITY OF PALERMO, MAGDALENA
WWW.ZONAFRANCAPALERMO.COM
Sitio Nuevo, Magdalena.
Name: Leonardo Sicard Abad
E-mail: lsicard@zonafrancapalermo.com
Telephone: +57 1 6236011 / +57 5 3678000
Name: Catalina Ortega Perez
Position: Commercial
E-mail: mortega@zonafrancapalermo.com
Telephone: +57 1 6236011, ext. 1173
CONTACT INFORMATION In Palermo, Magdalena, Grupo Coremar supports
the development of a Free Trade Zone that,
along with the Palermo Port Company and other
industrial projects, will be part of the largest
cluster of energy-related services in Colombia and
a true multimodal platform that will offer both the
incentives of the Free Trade Regime and also the
tax incentives of the Sitio Nuevo Municipality.
The Palermo Free Trade Zone seeks to meet the
demand for industrial spaces for high value-added
investment projects in the oil, mining and
energy sectors that require strategic placement
for logistics and international maritime, fluvial
and ground transportation.

SERVICES
• Qualification for industrial users and
commercial users.
• Consulting on the Free Trade Regime for
qualified users.
• Administrative and DIAN offices.
• Software for inventory management and
foreign trade operations.
• Administrative services, public utilities,
security system and large parking areas.
• Scales and machinery for handling cargo.
• Integrated logistics services from the
Palermo Multipurpose Port.
SECTORS
• Automotive
• Manufacturing
• Apparel
• Agro-industry
• Biotechnology
• Others
REAL ESTATE OFFERED
Type of Real Estate
Lot rental
Warehouse construction
Warehouse rental
Offices for rent
• Elite logistics zf S.A.S.
• Alcomex zf S.A.S.
EXISTING COMPANIES
WWW.ZONAFRANCAPALERMO.COM
PALERMO FREE TRADE ZONE
MUNICIPALITY OF PALERMO, MAGDALENA

WWW.ZONAFRANCAPC.CO
Name: Bernard Gilchrist
E-mail: gerente@central.com.co
Telephone: +57 6608946
Name: Paola Emiliani
Position: Commercial
E-mail: comercial@central.com.co
Telephone: +57 310 634 3412
CONTACT INFORMATION
Characteristics and location
The Parque Central Free Trade Zone is located in the
Municipality of Turbaco, in the conurbation area with the
District of Cartagena de Indias, located along the Northern
Colombian Coast of the Caribbean Sea, the most important
logistical platform and business hub. It offers the only
industrial zone in the country next to a deep port, a variety
of productive clusters and an excellent quality of life.
With its location in Cartagena de Indias, your company
could reduce costs by being located in the country’s most
important port city, offering:
• More maritime frequencies
• Reduced transport times
• Less freight costs
These things make the Port of Cartagena a direct link
to foreign trade and guarantee the competitiveness of
domestic products in international markets. This is how
Cartagena de Indias has become a city of global networking
and business.
The Parque Central Free Trade Zone offers innumerable
advantages for your company:
• APPOLO®: The most modern inventory software for
Free Trade Zones in the country.
• ROADWAY CONNECTIVITY: Surrounded by the
primary shipping highways and just a few kilometers
from the ports, along the Mamonal Industrial Zone,
with easy access to public transportation.
• LANDSCAPE: Beautiful landscape, 6.4-hectare
reservoir and responsibility for the environment.
CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
• HIGH STANDARDS FOR QUALITY:
BASC and ISO 9001, version 2008 certification for
activities as User Operator.
PERMANENT FREE TRADE ZONE
PARQUE CENTRAL
CARTAGENA DE INDIAS, BOLIVAR

SERVICES
• Developed lots, warehouses, storage yards and offices
for industry, logistics and commerce.
• Double scale at entrance and exit.
• Comprehensive 24/7 security system.
• DIAN building and special area for customs inspection
with capacity for 12 tractor-trailers.
• Services building with offices, conference rooms and
restaurants available (phase two).
• Trainings on the Free Trade Zone Regime, foreign trade
and customs procedures.
• Operation of Special Free Trade Zones.
Other Services
• Assistance in the process of installing, starting and
operating your project.
• Logistical support with local processes.
• The Operations Directorate provides support with
users’ international business operations, amongst
other added-value services, with the support of
Central S.A.
• Automotive
• Agro-industry
• Manufacturing
• Apparel materials
• Metallurgical
• Construction
• Petrochemical - Plastics
Declared area: 116 hectares.
Available area: 45 hectares.
SECTORS
Lots for sale
Lots for sale 380,000 (phase
one) 340,000 (phase two)
Lot rental By order
Warehouse construction According to specifications
Warehouses for sale According to specifications
Warehouse rental According to specifications
rental
N/A
rental
According to specifications
Offices for sale According to specifications
Offices for rent According to specifications
Others N/A
REAL ESTATE OFFERED
• Panelmet S.A.S.
• Liners de Colombia S.A.S.
• Estrumetal Caribe S.A.S.
• Speed Transport S.A.S.
• Free Zone Service S.A.
• Planet Industrial S.A.
• Distriservices S.A. Colombia
• Industrial Taylor Zona Franca S.A.S.
• Uruz America Corp S.A.S.
• Santafe Zona Franca S.A.S.
EXISTING COMPANIES
WWW.ZONAFRANCAPC.CO
PERMANENT FREE TRADE ZONE
PARQUE CENTRAL
CARTAGENA DE INDIAS, BOLIVAR

WWW.PUERTADELASAMERICASZF.COM
The Puerta de las Americas Free Trade Zone is strategically
located at the epicenter of the Colombian Caribbean, at
km 12 of the Mar Cartagena - Barranquilla Highway and 7
minutes from the Cartagena de Indias International Airport.
With an area of over 60 hectares, Puerta de las Americas
has become the new “downtown” of the Cartagena
metropolitan area and within its closed perimeter it offers
offices, businesses, shop windows, lots, health Free Trade
Zone, fairgrounds, convention center, hotel, beach club
(outside of the Free Trade Regime), among other services.
Surrounded by schools, housing complexes, hotels, a golf
course, medical Free Trade Zone, and the future Cartagena
de Indias fairgrounds, this permanent Free Trade Zone
for services offers an exceptional, high-value strategic
location.
Name: Martha Abondano C.
E-mail: info@puertadelasamericaszf.com
Telephone: +57 5 6 436 648
Name: Paola Oliver Peñaranda
E-mail: poliver@puertadelasamericaszf.com
Telephone: +57 313 452 3320
CONTACT INFORMATION
PUERTA DE LAS AMERICAS
FREE TRADE ZONE, S.A.
CARTAGENA, BOLIVAR.
Infrastructure
The Puerta de las Americas Free Trade Zone offers a world-class
platform built in accordance with international
standards, strict environmental regulations, energy
redundancy and the latest generation of connectivity.
Advantages
• Six minutes from the Cartagena de Indias International
Airport.
• Along the Mar Cartagena - Barranquilla Highway. 35
minutes from Barranquilla.
• Integral operator services through One Stop Office
(Telephone IP, automatic receptionist, business
services, professional consulting, personalized
assistance for companies and professionals).
• Services cluster (professional, business, health,
exports).
Security system
• Comprehensive 24/7 centralized security system.
• Perimeter fence.
• Video camera and controlled access for vehicles and
pedestrians.
• Electronic monitoring system (optional).
Network of services
• Fiber optic connectivity latest generation equipment.
• IP telephone network and local operator services.
• Internal access for natural gas distribution.
• 110-volt and 220-volt electricity network. Redundancy
through cogeneration (phase 2).
• Wastewater treatment plant.

SERVICES
SECTORS
• BPO - ITO - KPO
• Automotive
• Manufacturing
• Biotechnology
• Apparel
• Health
• Tourism
• Education
• Research
• Services
Services for Free Trade Zone user operators
• One Stop Office – User operator services to facilitate
installation and operation.
• Entry and exit control for Free Trade Zone user
operators.
• Qualification of users of goods, users of services and
business users.
• Administrative offices.
• National Directorate of Taxes and Customs (DIAN)
offices.
• On-line inventory system for controlling operations in
the Free Trade Zone.
Lots for sale 1,118
Lot rental 2 Ha
Uncovered storage yard rental 6,000
Sale/lease medical clinics 2,300
Lot for sale clinics 3,400
Commercial sites for sale 247
REAL ESTATE OFFERED
• Centro Internacional BPO de Cartagena de Indias S.A.S.
• Cartagena Medical City S.A.S.
• Cartagena Technology Park S.A.S.
• Constructora Colombiana de Zonas Francas S.A.S.
• Servicios Electromecanicos y Civiles S.A.S.
• Others undergoing the qualification process
EXISTING COMPANIES
WWW.PUERTADELASAMERICASZF.COM
PUERTA DE LAS AMERICAS
FREE TRADE ZONE, S.A.
CARTAGENA, BOLIVAR.

SANTA MARTA FREE TRADE ZONE
Name: Victoria Medina Cuello
Position: Manager
E-mail: vmedina@zonafrancaindustrialdesantamarta.com
Name: Sandra Serrano Melendez
Position: Administrative Professional
E-mail: sserrano@zonafrancaindustrialdesantamarta.com
Name: Raquel Charris Robles
Position: Head of Operations
E-mail: rcharris@zonafrancaindustrialdesantamarta.com
Telephone:
PBX.
CONTACT INFORMATION
“Operated by Zona Franca Barranquilla S.A.,
U.O.Z.F. has an integrated management system
certified under ISO 9001, version 2008 standards
and BASC version 2008.”
WWW.ZONAFRANCAINDUSTRIALDESANTAMARTA.COM WWW.ZONAFRANCABARRANQUILLA.COM
The Santa Marta Free Trade Zone, a pioneer in
the regime for the Magdalena Department, is
considered the most competitive offer in the city.
Its location along the Troncal del Caribe highway
just 10 km from Simón Bolivar Airport and 8 km
from the Sociedad Portuaria de Santa Marta (Port
Company of Santa Marta), provides our users
with flexible access for their cargo to the interior
of the country.
The Santa Marta Free Trade Zone offers tax,
customs and foreign trade benefits that are
providing incentives for business clusters every
day and generating economies of scale.
We offer lot and warehouse leasing at truly
competitive prices: Become part of a Free Trade
Zone with experience to meet new goals.
+57 5 4300639 / +57 5 4301175
+57 5 4302547 / +57 5 4301314
+57 5 4210201

• Almaservicio S.A.S.
• Induservicios Zona Franca S.A.S.
• Chemcarmp S.A.S.
• Prime Colombia S.A.S.
• Royal Petroleum Corporation S.AS.
• International Fuels Santa Marta S.A.
• Operadora Logistica de Santa Marta S.A.S.
• Litex Ltda.
• C.I. Liber del Sur
• Smart Services Colombia Ltda.
EXISTING COMPANIES
SERVICES
• Administration of Free Trade Regime.
• 24-hour service, 7 days a week.
• Lots and warehouses available for lease.
• Public utilities.
• E-trade software, specializing in management
of foreign trade operations.
SECTORS
• Automotive
• Manufacturing
• Biotechnology
• Apparel
• Hydrocarbons
• Chemicals
• Beverages/Liquor
Declared area: 307,945.40 m2.
Type of Real
Estate
Available Area (m2)
Lots for sale N/A
Lot rental 145,697 m2
Warehouse
construction
By client request and
specifications
Warehouse rental 1,010 m2
Covered storage
yard rental
1,948 m2
Offices for rent N/A
Catering for rent 230 m2
REAL ESTATE OFFERED
WWW.ZONAFRANCAINDUSTRIALDESANTAMARTA.COM WWW.ZONAFRANCABARRANQUILLA.COM
SANTA MARTA FREE TRADE ZONE

TAYRONA FREE TRADE ZONE S.A.
Name: Alfredo Ortega Salazar
Position: Operations and Commercial Director
E-mail: comercial@zonafrancatayrona.com
Telephone: +57 4366100 - +57 3106015483
CONTACT INFORMATION
The Tayrona Free Trade Zone is located in Santa
Marta, one of the cities closest to the central and
eastern regions of Colombia. We stand out as the
port closest to the United States, Europe and
Venezuela. We have excellent roadway access
connectivity by being located directly along the
Troncal del Caribe Highway, the railway line and
the Ruta del Sol Highway, placing us just 12 km
from the Santa Marta Port.
The city has the lowest air salinity percentage of
the Colombian ports on the Caribbean, with the
lowest relative humidity (70%) of the Caribbean
Coast. This allows us to be an ideal place for
companies in the metallurgical, agro-industrial
and logistics operations, being able to protect
and store parts and equipment with minimal risk
of rust and deterioration.
We have been able to achieve a position as one
of the most important industrial and logistical
parks in the country thanks to the management
performed by our human resources team, our
strategic location and because we are in a city
with growth potential.
WWW.ZONAFRANCATAYRONA.COM

• Knight S.A.S.
• Logistica Integral Tayrona S.A.S.
• Almaviva Zona Franca S.A.S.
• Districargo Operations S.A. Colombia
• Servicios Industriales del Norte S.AS.
• Distriservices S.A. Colombia
• Logiservicios del Caribe S.A.S.
• Inmar Overseas Sucursal Colombia
• Travesa Zona Franca S.A.S.
• Tayrona Steel Pipe
EXISTING COMPANIES
SERVICES
• 24-hour operations, 365 days a year.
• 100-ton scale service.
• Access to all public utilities.
• Consolidation of cargo.
• Deconsolidation of cargo.
• Partial processing within the country.
• Logistics service for the rest of the world to
a third party in the TAN.
• Assistance in foreign trade operations.
SECTORS
• Metallurgical
• Agro-industrial
• Logistics
• Services
• Food
• Textiles
Lots for lease and sale 550,000 m2
Warehouses for lease and sale 3,000 m2
Offices for lease and sale 400 m2
Paved storage yards for lease
and sale
20,000 m2
REAL ESTATE OFFERED
WWW.ZONAFRANCATAYRONA.COM
TAYRONA FREE TRADE ZONE S.A.

INTERNATIONAL FREE TRADE ZONE
ATLANTICO, ZOFIA
GALAPA, ATLANTICO
WWW.ZOFIA.COM.CO
Galapa, Atlantico.
Name: Levis Racedo Wilches
E-mail: lracedo@zonafrancabarranquilla.com
Name: Giovanna Lomanto Alvarez
E-mail: glomanto@zonafrancabarranquilla.com
Name: Alejandra Maldonado Martinez
E-mail: amaldonado@zonafrancabarranquilla.com
Name: Alex D. Pacheco Andrade
E-mail: apacheco@zonafrancabarranquilla.com
Telephone:
PBX:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Operated by Zona Franca Barranquilla S.A., U.O.Z.F. has an
integrated management system certified under ISO 9001 version
2008 standards and BASC version 2012.
A permanent Free Trade Zone located in the Municipality of
Galapa, 9.5 km from Barranquilla’s port and airport zones, with
alternate ports in Santa Marta and Cartagena, it offers an area
equipped for the establishment of companies that are dynamic
and successful in their activities, meeting the rigorous demands of
globalization in core elements including the environment, security
in freight management, trust, competitiveness in utilities and
total operational systematization of foreign trade.
ZOFIA was developed as a physical structure with the latest
technology, with modern facilities within a friendly environment.
ZOFIA offers a rainwater drainage network that channels
rainwater, underground medium and high tension electricity
networks that give the landscape a positive visual impact, LED
technology for public lighting, wastewater treatment plants that
reuse flow for irrigation, a primary roadway with two lanes, each 9
meters wide; two-way paved service roads that meet the highest
quality standards. The entire park is separated into four industry
sectors: services, light-, medium- and heavy-duty.
At the International Free Trade Zone of Atlantico, ZOFIA, in
addition to the benefits of the Free Trade Regime, you will receive
special exemptions for over 10 years on property, industrial and
commercial taxes, and related taxes granted by the Municipality
of Galapa, Atlantico.
Because of its profitability, industrial and commercial projection
and its inherent economic and social development, the products
and services offered by the Free Trade Zone of Barranquilla, S.A.
are the best investment option available.
We invite you to become part of our success.
+57 300 815 7008
+57 300 891 0748
+57 300 703 1111
+57 304 355 5384

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