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Market Opportunity

Growing demand for 3PL and cold chain services due to the rise in agricultural exports.

Miami’s strategic location for Latin American trade and access to free trade zones.

Increasing global demand for premium cacao and other perishable commodities.

Welcoming Access to the Cacao Industry

Positioning Miami as the key hub for Latin American cacao exports.

Capabilities: Handling raw cacao beans, semi-processed nibs, and finished chocolate.

Focus: Quality control, traceability, and supply chain certification (Fairtrade, Organic, Rainforest Alliance).

Partnerships: Collaborating with cacao producers from Ecuador, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic.

3PL Warehouse Development Plan

Objective

Create a modern 3PL warehouse offering storage, distribution, and fulfillment.

Capabilities

Inventory management, pick & pack, cross-docking, and reverse logistics.

Technology

WMS integration, IoT sensors, and real-time tracking for transparency.

Cold Storage Expansion for Cacao & Agricultural Products

Development of temperature-controlled zones: 15–18°C for cacao, 2–8°C for perishables.

Use of IoT sensors and automated temperature monitoring systems.

Custom logistics for food-grade and agricultural exports.

Potential collaboration with Miami-Dade agricultural export programs and local producers.

Bonded Facility Development

Purpose

Allow storage of imported goods without paying duties until released.

Compliance

Secure CBP approval, ensure C-TPAT compliance, and integrate bonded recordkeeping.

Benefit

Improve client cash flow and support import/export companies with flexible logistics.

Infrastructure and Technology Plan

Smart Warehouse Infrastructure

RFID, automation, and temperature-controlled zones.

Technology Stack

ERP, CRM, and TMS for integrated logistics management.

Data Analytics

Demand forecasting and route optimization using AI tools.

Investment And Financial Overview

Initial Capital

$2–$3 million for warehouse acquisition, cold storage, technology, and licensing.

Revenue Streams

Freight forwarding, cold storage, warehousing fees, bonded storage, and value-added logistics.

ROI Target

25% within 3 years through service diversification and client retention.

Cacao & Agribusiness Client Strategy

Target Clients: Exporters, cooperatives, processors, and chocolate manufacturers.

Services: Sampling, packaging, consolidation, and FDA-compliant storage.

Revenue Model: Premium cold storage leasing, customs brokerage, and freight solutions.

Build trusted long-term partnerships across the cacao value chain.

Strategic Partnerships

Customs Brokers and Trade Consultants for compliance.

Technology Providers for WMS/TMS integration.

Local Economic Development Agencies and FTZ authorities for incentives.

Agricultural and cacao cooperatives for continuous export flow.

Sustainability and Community Impact

Implementing energy-efficient refrigeration systems and green warehousing.

Supporting small cacao farmers through fair trade logistics partnerships.

Promoting sustainable packaging and carbon-conscious operations.

Creating local jobs within Miami-Dade’s agrilogistics corridor.

Implementation Timeline

Phase 1: Licensing & site acquisition (Months 1–3)

Phase 2: Warehouse and cold storage setup (Months 4–8)

Phase 3: Bonded facility certification (Months 9–12)

Phase 4: Operations launch & client onboarding (Month 12+)

Competitive Advantages

Miami’s trade hub proximity and FTZ access.

Advanced logistics technology and transparent operations.

Integrated 3PL + bonded + cold storage services.

Strong compliance, sustainability, and customer service focus.

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