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Eurohub Luxembourg: A prime location for logistics .

Eurohub Luxembourg: A prime location for logistics . Press Conference October 14, 2008. From an industry-based to a service-based economy (1970-2007). Value added by branch of activity. 1970. 2007. Source: Statec. Main sectors targeted. Automotive component industry Materials Plastics

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Eurohub Luxembourg: A prime location for logistics .

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  1. Eurohub Luxembourg: A prime location for logistics. Press Conference October 14, 2008

  2. From an industry-based to a service-based economy (1970-2007) Value added by branch of activity 1970 2007 Source: Statec

  3. Main sectors targeted Automotive component industry Materials Plastics Media, ICT and e-commerce Logistics Health Technologies Environmental Technologies Headquarters and R&D Centers

  4. Eurohub Luxembourg – putting Europe at your fingertips • Strategic geographical location • Multimodal transportation (air/rail/road/barge) • Attractive Tax Environment • Dedicated logistics parks • Multilingual workforce • Easy access to customs administration

  5. 79% of European Union GDP within 500 miles of Luxembourg 800 km radius

  6. Action plan for logistics (1) ‹‹ Position Luxembourg as an intercontinental hub in Europe for added value logistics activities›› • Generate new sources for value added activities and economic growth • Create additional employment opportunities

  7. Action plan for logistics (2) Focus on added value logistics activities: • 3rd party logisticswarehousing, late stage configuration, packaging, shipping • 4th party logisticssupply chain management (i.e. organization of supply, production and distribution flows) • Reverse logisticscollection of unsold items, recycling and reconditioning, reintroduction into market and production cycles • Supportive functionseducation and training, consulting

  8. Excellent connectivity to markets (1) 5th largest European freight airport • Handling capacity of 1,200,000 t annual freight • State of the art infrastructure in the cargo centre • Home of Cargolux - largest European freight-only airline - Regular scheduled connections to all continents

  9. Excellent connectivity to markets (2) Multimodal rail/road terminal Luxembourg is established at a the junction of major North-South and East-West railway and motorway corridors • Daily railway connections to the ports of the North Sea • Container handling and storage facility • Piggyback connection between Luxembourg and the French/Spanish border

  10. Proactive Government policies to strengthen the logistics sector • Introduce the fiscal representation • First mover on Authorized Economic Operator concept • Enhance customs services (eCustoms) • Preserve VAT advantages (no prefinancing) • Dedicated logistics parks

  11. Dedicated logistics parks (1) EUROHUB CENTRE (dedicated to air-freight logistics)

  12. Dedicated logistics parks (2) EUROHUB SOUTH (predominantly rail-freight logistics) Connected to the ports of the North Sea Rail/Road interface Highway connection Piggyback opportunity Vicinity of airport Additional land available in adjacent industrial parks

  13. Thank you. www.investinluxembourg.lu

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