foreign-trade - national association of foreign-trade zones

& Puerto Rico
Nat iona l Assoc ia t ion of Fore ign -Trade Zones
FY 2009
The Impact of Foreign-Trade Zones on United States and Puerto Rico
provides a state-by-state breakdown of foreign-trade activity in the 2009
fiscal year.* Each of these state analyses give special attention to the factors
reflecting foreign-trade zone growth: annual merchandise volume, exports,
employment, and business firm engagement. These statistics are extracted
from the required Annual Reports submitted by each foreign-trade zone to
the Foreign-Trade Zones Board in the U.S. Department of Commerce. These
reports are public information.
The goal of this study is to increase public awareness of foreign-trade zone
activity, and the roles foreign-trade zones play in each state’s economy.
Although the Foreign-Trade Zones program is not large in scale, the statistical
and qualitative detail of this report underscores the important role that
foreign-trade zones play in U.S. and international trade. It also facilitates a
year-over-year comparison and assessment regarding program effectiveness.
In the material presented for each state, Chart 1, entitled “Foreign-Trade
Zones and Subzones,” defines annual volume as the currency value of
received merchandise, both domestic and foreign, and includes zone-to-
zone transfers to provide a complete picture of the business conducted in
each zone. Exports are regarded as the currency value of all goods that leave
the foreign-trade zone directly without entering U.S. commerce, regardless
of origin before admission into the zone. Employment includes all persons
engaged in business activities under zone procedures, including contract
workers and part-time employees reported by zone grantees. Active firms
reflect the total number of firms served by the zone over the course of the
fiscal year.
Grantee members of the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones have
supported this report in an effort to encourage a greater understanding of
foreign-trade zones and their role in national and local economic development.
The statistical analysis in this report was created by John Liszewski, a Master
of Arts recipient from the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at
Georgetown University and Research Analyst for the National Association of
Foreign-Trade Zones.
*The fiscal year began on October 1, 2008 and ended on September 30, 2009.
About This Report
procedures to U.S. firms engaged in international trade-
related activities. FTZ procedures were designed to
promote manufacturing in domestic industries and to
encourage the export of U.S. assembled products. FTZs
consist of General-Purpose Zones (GPZs), which typically
maintain multiple user firms and are utilized primarily
for warehousing and distribution. FTZs may contain
subzones, which serve a single company’s manufacturing
operations. The FTZ program requires that subzones
serve the public interest and produce a net positive
economic effect. This study provides valuable insight
into how FTZs encourage domestic job creation, promote
employment retention, encourage international trade,
and positively impact economic development on the state
and local level.
country, as the majority of annual volume, export and
employment figures dropped significantly from 2008
to 2009. These negative trends were mainly due to
a reduction in demand for both industrial goods and
consumer products as well as a decline in world oil
prices. Nevertheless, the difficult economic conditions
incited some businesses to take advantage of FTZs and
their potential to create substantial savings by allowing
companies to defer, reduce or eliminate tariff payments
on foreign and domestic merchandise received into
zones. During FY2009 the pharmaceutical, automotive,
and oil industries were the primary beneficiaries of
the FTZ program, with many businesses performing
manufacturing, warehousing and distribution operations
under zone procedures. Zones in 10 states had an
average increase in annual volume of 5% or more.
Additionally, zones in 7 states had an average increase of
5% or more in exports.
FTZ Volume in 2009 The combined value of merchandise shipments into
U.S. foreign-trade zones (both GPZs and subzones)
amounted to $456 billion in FY2009. This amount
of business activity, which was measured in dollars,
represented a 39% decrease over the $747 billion in
zone receipts reported by the NAFTZ for FY2008. The
general decrease in annual volume handled by FTZs was
primarily attributed to the global economic recession and
the subsequent drop in world oil prices. If we exclude
the oil producing states of Texas, Louisiana, Alaska, and
California, the total annual volume for FY2009 would
amount to $197 billion. However, this number would still
reflect a 55% decrease over annual volume in FY2008.
Exports to Foreign Countries The exports from U.S. foreign-trade zones to foreign
countries totaled $28 billion in FY2009. These export
figures show a 32% decrease from the $40 billion in
zone exports for FY2008. The total value for exports of
manufactured commodities from U.S. fell 20% during
the 2008-2009 period.
persons. The FY2009 figure represented a 6% decline
from a total of 350,282 FTZ employees in FY2008. The
NAFTZ worked to ensure the accuracy of zone employment
reporting, particularly for part-time and contract labor.
Firms Engaged in Zone Activities There were 2,523 active firms served by foreign-trade
zones in FY2009. This figure represented a 1% increase
from the 2,509 active firms served in FY2008. A
number of firms located in activated zones do not use
zone procedures, though they would like to maintain this
option for the future.
Foreign-Trade Zones Program
*These figures include only active General-Purpose Zones and Subzones for FY2009.
Foreign-Trade Zone Locations
There were 132 General Purpose Foreign-Trade Zones & 261 Subzones* in the U.S.
Receipts by Foreign-Trade Zones
State Business Firms
Alabama
-5.3%
Exports: $1.98 billion Employment: 9,766
Alabama Foreign-Trade Zones and Subzones
FTZ
Location
Employment
Total 5 9,766 7,137.11 1,979.72 21 8
Source: 2009 Annual Reports submitted by grantees to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board, U.S. Department of Commerce.
NOTE: All categories include both general purpose and subzone activity. Annual volume is considered to be received merchandise from the FTZs,
including goods of domestic origin and foreign status, as well as zone-to-zone transfers.
*Exports of manufactured commodities below are as reported by the Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau.
Zone Development
to $7.14 billion in 2009.
Exports from Alabama FTZs decreased 38.9% from
$3.24 billion in 2008 to $1.98 billion in 2009. Export
of manufactured commodities from Alabama decreased
38.9% during the 2009 calendar year.*
Jobs associated with Alabama FTZs decreased 18.1%
amounting to 9,766 in 2009. In contrast, total nonfarm
employment in Alabama decreased 5.3% during the
2009 calendar year.
of Commerce; and U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of
Labor Statistics.
$ millions
businesses engaged in shipbuilding, ship repair, oil
refining, and the production of magnetic recording,
chemical as well as petrochemical products. During
the economic recession of FY2009, annual volume
declined 45.0%, exports fell 25.2% and employment
dropped 9.6%.
businesses. Annual volume decreased 72.7%, from
$4.98 million in FY2008 to $1.36 million in FY2009.
A decline in the value and quantity of the annual
volume merchandise received can be attributed to
the relocation and closure of a business operating in
the General-Purpose Zone. The Futaba Corporation,
which manufactured flat panel and vacuum fluorescent
displays, relocated its production facility to Texas.
Cummins Onan, which produced portable generators
for RV, marine, home standby, commercial vehicle and
truck applications, decided to close its production plant
during FY2009.
businesses, the largest of which was Mercedes-Benz
U.S. International (MBUSI). MBUSI utilized Subzone
No. 98A to produce the Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Sport Utility Vehicle for the world market. Given the
general slowdown of auto sales nationwide, figures
regarding overall zone activity for FY2009 were lower
in comparison to those from FY2008, with employment
declining 26.4%, annual volume falling 45.4% and
exports decreasing 53.4%.
businesses, the largest of which was Hyundai Motor
Manufacturing. The General-Purpose Zone was used
to provide Just-In-Time deliveries of automotive
subassemblies to the manufacturing facilities of Hyundai
Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA), operator
of Subzone 222A. During FY2009 annual volume
decreased 31.3%, yet exports rose by 43.1%. The
HMMA plant produced 184,009 vehicles for sale in the
United States and Canada. Approximately 18.0% of the
plant’s production was exported to Canada.
No. 233 Dothan (Panama City), Alabama
FTZ No. 233 maintained 0 subzones and served 2
businesses during FY2009. Dothan Warehouse served
as a storage site for Sony Magnetic Products of Mobile
Alabama in Subzone No. 82D and the Swedish Match
firm distributed cigars and lighters to domestic and
foreign markets. The annual volume of merchandise
received for FY2009 was $54.61 million, a 54.8%
decline from $121.00 million in 2008. A significant part
of zone activity involved the Just-In-Time zone-to-zone
transfer of merchandise through the facilities of Dothan
Warehouse to the manufacturing lines of Sony Magnetic
Products. The use of Just-In-Time procedures from
Dothan Warehouse helped Sony retain jobs and remain
competitive in the international market.
Alabama Foreign-Trade Zones
Exports: $74.83 million Employment: 813
Alask a Foreign-Trade Zones and Subzones
FTZ
Location
Employment
No. 159 St. Paul 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
No. 160 Anchorage 813 1,297.24 74.83 2 1
No. 195 Fairbanks 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
No. 232 Kodiak 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
Total 5 813 1,297.24 74.83 2 1
including goods of domestic origin and foreign status, as well as zone-to-zone transfers. Cities in parentheses are U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(CBP) ports of entry.
* Exports of manufactured commodities below are as reported by the Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau.
Zone Development
from $3.36 billion in 2008 to $1.30 billion in 2009.
Exports from Alaska FTZs decreased 77.8% from
$337.53 million in 2008 to $74.83 million in 2009.
Exports of manufactured commodities from Alaska
decreased 44.2% during the 2009 calendar year.*
Jobs associated with Alaska FTZs remained the same in
2009 at 813. In contrast, total nonfarm employment in
Alaska decreased 0.2% during the 2009 calendar year.
Active Firms: 2 Active Subzones: 1
0
1,000
3,000
2,000
4,000
Employment Percentage Changes (Alaska 2008-2009)
$ millions
Labor Statistics.
possible users for the zone and actively marketed it in
conjunction with its port facilities.
No. 159 St. Paul, Alaska
businesses. The City of St. Paul was actively marketing
the zone as a part of the economic development plans
for the city.
businesses. Zone activity centered on the storage and
delivery of foreign and domestic status jet fuel used
by airplanes departing from Ted Stevens Anchorage
International Airport. During FY2009 the Tesoro Alaska
Company, which operated Subzone No. 160A, supplied
foreign status fuel to national and international airline
companies. As a result of the ongoing economic
slowdown and a decline in global oil prices, annual
volume fell 65.2% and exports decreased 85.4%.
No. 195 Fairbanks, Alaska
businesses.
businesses.
-7.3%
-4.7%
-10.0%
-5.0%
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
Exports: $321.98 million Employment: 14,253
Arizona Foreign-Trade Zones and Subzones
FTZ
Location
Employment
No. 139 Sierra Vista (Naco) 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
No. 174 Pima County (Tucson) 12 1.02 0.00 4 0
No. 219 Yuma (San Luis) 200 7.34 2.21 1 1
No. 221 Mesa (Phoenix) 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
Total 6 14,253 1,297.79 321.98 16 9
Zone Development
Exports from Arizona FTZs decreased 29.2% from
Exports of manufactured commodities from Arizona
Jobs associated with Arizona FTZs decreased 4.7% in
2009, amounting to 14,253. Total nonfarm employment
in Arizona decreased 7.3% during the 2009 calendar year.
Source: Foreign-Trade Zones Board, U.S. Department
Labor Statistics.
Employment Percentage Changes (Arizona 2008-2009)
$ millions
businesses. Business activity decreased significantly
in FY2009, reflecting economic trends in the southern
Arizona region. The majority of transactions within the
zone were related to in-bond shipments of polypropylene
polymers from Asia and Europe for export to Mexico.
Annual volume decreased 82.8%, from $881,981 in
2008 to just $151,304.52 in 2009.
No. 75 Phoenix, Arizona
businesses, including Conair, Intel, Abbott Laboratories,
PetSmart and STMicroelectronics, Inc. Employment in
the zone totaled 14,039 persons responsible for the
production of aircraft equipment, pharmaceuticals,
semiconductor devices and other items. During FY2009,
the annual volume of merchandise received into FTZ No.
75 decreased 38.6% and exports fell 23.4%.
No. 139 Sierra Vista (Naco), Arizona
businesses.
businesses. The ongoing negative economic conditions
in Arizona substantially impacted employment within
the activated zone area. Most zone sites experienced
a downturn in business activity, due to the continual
outsourcing of supply chains as well as the merger of
several company locations into fewer business sites. FTZ
No. 174 employed 12 full-time employees during FY2009,
a 90.0% percent decline from 120 workers in FY2008.
No. 219 Yuma (San Luis), Arizona
FTZ No. 219 maintained 1 subzone and served 1
business, the Gowan Company, which produced chemical
products in Subzone No. 219B. The last several years
have seen an influx of tourism and industry into Yuma
County. This trend was reflected in a 48.1% increase
of annual merchandise received in FTZ No. 219, from
$4.96 million in FY2008 to $7.34 million in FY2009.
No. 221 Mesa (Phoenix), Arizona
businesses.
-3.1%
194.8%
-50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
100.0%
150.0%
200.0%
Ark ansas Foreign-Trade Zones and Subzones
FTZ
Location
Employment
Total 2 1,710 1,294.09 0.00 2 3
Zone Development
37.5% from $2.07 billion in 2008 to $1.29 billion
in 2009 due to a decline in volume at Lion Oil, Inc.
in FTZ No. 14.
exports of manufactured commodities from Arkansas
Jobs associated with Arkansas FTZs increased
194.8% over the past year, reaching 1,710 in 2009
due to the activation of Subzones No. 14F and 14G
operated by Husqvarna Forestry Products. The total
nonfarm employment in Arkansas decreased 3.1%
during the 2009 calendar year.
Ark ansas Foreign-Trade Zones
FTZ No. 14 maintained 3 subzones and served
2 businesses. The zone employed approximately
1,710 workers during FY2009, a dramatic increase
of 194.8% from 580 employees in FY2008.
The rise in employment was primarily due to
the activation of Subzones No. 14F and 14G
in December 2008. These new subzones were
operated by Husqvarna Forestry Products, which
manufactured, tested and stored gas-powered
forestry, lawn and garden care equipment.
Ark ansas
Employment Percentage Changes (Arkansas 2008-2009)
$ millions
Labor Statistics.
businesses.
California Foreign-Trade Zones and Subzones
FTZ
Location
Employment
No. 3 San Francisco 2,600 6,724.12 726.01 1 1
No. 18 San Jose (San Francisco) 3 0.11 0.81 2 0
No. 50 Long Beach 4,227 5,102.24 128.85 146 3
No. 56 Oakland 91 407.03 29.97 43 0
No. 143 W. Sacramento (San Francisco/Oakland) 315 687.56 105.28 2 2
No. 153 San Diego 6,273 1,035.96 685.59 70 3
No. 191 Palmdale (L.A. - Long Beach) 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
No. 202 Los Angeles (L.A. - Long Beach) 5,019 10,968.82 137.82 18 5
No. 205 Port Hueneme 105 1,583.52 0.01 2 1
No. 226 Merced (Fresno) 262 77.00 17.20 1 0
No. 231 Stockton 126 556.16 0.00 1 1
No. 236 Palm Springs 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
No. 237 Santa Maria (Port San Luis) 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
No. 243 Victorville 104 252.86 2.27 3 0
No. 244 Riverside County (L.A. - Long Beach) 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
No. 248 Eureka 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
No. 257 Imperial County 95 26.45 22.91 2 0
No. 276 Kern County 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
Total 18 19,220 27,421.83 1,856.72 291 16
Zone Development
in 2009. This decline in annual volume was attributed
to a significant reduction in the global price of oil during
FY2009, which affected the value of merchandise
received into FTZs No. 3, 50 and 202.
California
0
5,000
10,000
30,000
35,000
15,000
25,000
20,000
40,000
45,000
$ millions
-6.0%
-0.7%
-9.0%
-6.0%
-3.0%
0.0%
Labor Statistics.
Zone Development
Exports from California FTZs decreased 33.8% from
$2.80 billion in 2008 to $1.86 billion in 2009 due to a
significant decline in the value of exports generated by
Chevron Products Company in FTZs No. 3 and No. 202.
Exports of manufactured commodities from California
decreased 19.7% during the 2009 calendar year. *
Jobs associated with California FTZs decreased 0.7%
in 2009, amounting to 19,220. The total nonfarm
employment in California decreased 6.0% during the
2009 calendar year.
California Foreign-Trade Zones
FTZ No. 3 maintained 1 subzone and served 1 business.
The Chevron Products Company accounted for all of
the FTZ activity with the operation of its Richmond oil
refinery, where approximately 40 finished products were
produced. Although the refinery’s main markets were
in the western states, approximately 10% of products
originating in the subzone were exported. Exports of
crude and finished petroleum products declined 57.1%,
from $1.693 billion in 2008 to $726 million in 2009.
Despite the difficult economic climate and decline in the
world price of oil, employment in FTZ No. 3 increased
24.4%, from 2090 workers in 2008 to 2600 workers
in 2009. The hiring of additional contract workers was
primarily due to the commencement of the Richmond
Energy & Hydrogen Renewal Project in September 2008.
No. 18 San Jose (San Francisco), California
businesses in the General-Purpose Zone. The level of
merchandise received decreased 98.1%, from $5.54
million in 2008 to just $105,545 in 2009, due to the loss
of an active zone firm in October 2008. The City of San
Jose actively marketed the FTZ to businesses operating
throughout Silicon Valley and neighboring regions.
No. 50 Long Beach, California
businesses. During FY2009 annual volume decreased
5.5%, yet exports to foreign countries grew 19.7%.
No. 56 Oakland, California
businesses. Annual volume increased 532.6%, from
During FY2009 the Oakland Foreign Trade Zone (OFTZ)
continued to expand its services and business network.
In fact, OFTZ experienced an increase in inquiries from
companies looking to see if acquisition of zone status
could help to lower their production costs in a difficult
economic environment.
businesses, Ceronix and Algilent Technologies. As a
result of the global recession, annual volume fell 9.4%
and exports declined 8.2% during FY2009.
No. 153 San Diego, California
businesses. Annual volume increased 199.4% and
exports increased 62.2% due to the approval of many
new zone users. The number of businesses served by
the General-Purpose Zone increased from 39 in 2008 to
67 in 2009. Despite stagnant economic growth in the
San Diego region, zone usage by local firms increased
due to the need to save on production costs and improve
operational efficiency.
businesses.
businesses, including 3M Pharmaceuticals, Chevron
and ConocoPhillips. Annual volume decreased 37.8%
and exports declined 39.6%. During FY2009 the Port
of Los Angeles handled 6,748,994 TEUs (twenty-foot
equivalent units, or the number of port containers),
a decrease of 14.0% from 2008 volume levels. This
reduction in volume was mainly a reflection of the
weaker economic situation nationwide as well as a
decline in global oil prices.
No. 205 Port Hueneme, California
FTZ No. 205 maintained 1 subzone, which closed mid-
year, and served 2 businesses. Zone activity was primarily
centered on importing automobiles and preparing them
for the domestic market by installing air conditioning
systems, stereos and other attachable parts. Zone activity
dramatically decreased during FY2009 with employment
falling 71.4% and annual volume and exports decreasing
48.5% and 99.7% respectively. The reduction in exports
was primarily due to the relocation of Imation Corporation
in November 2008 and subsequent deactivation of
Subzone No. 205A in April 2009.
No. 226 Merced (Fresno), California
business, Grundfos Pumps Manufacturing Corporation,
which involved the manufacturing, assembly and
distribution of water pumps. FY2009 was a challenging
period for FTZ No. 226, as employment declined by
12.1% and annual volume fell 31.1% and exports
decreased 31.2% from the previous year. The recession
made it necessary for Grundfos Pumps to reduce
employment and consider alternative and more cost-
efficient sources of materials and supplies.
No. 231 Stockton, California
business. Subzone No. 231A served Medline Industries,
a health care supplies and services provider that used
the subzone’s warehouse space to store and distribute
durable medical equipment, examination gowns and
hospital bedding to Medline branches throughout the
United States. Merchandise received by the distribution
center was primarily sourced from foreign vendors and the
company benefited from the FTZ’s duty deferral payment
option. Annual volume increased 19.2%, from $466.8
million during FY2008 to $556.2 million in FY2009.
No. 236 Palm Springs, California
businesses.
businesses.
businesses. The annual volume of merchandise received
into the FTZ decreased 28.6% and exports fell 44.4%.
The decrease in activity was due to the 24 businesses
that left the General-Purpose Zone during FY2009.
No. 244 Riverside County
(L.A. – Long Beach), California
businesses.
businesses. Although no businesses utilized the zone,
the City of Eureka activated a marine terminal located
within the FTZ, which was designed to help enhance
marketing and business recruitment efforts for the zone.
No. 257 Imperial County, California
businesses. The storage facilities of Bonded Warehouse
Services and the Coppel Corporation dramatically
increased zone activity during FY2009. Employment rose
from 9 workers in 2008 to 95 workers in 2009. During
the same period, annual volume increased 1598.1% and
exports rose 1370.9%.
businesses.
0
2
6
4
8
Colorado Foreign-Trade Zones and Subzones
FTZ
Location
Employment
Exports ($ millions)
Active Firms
Active Subzones
No. 112 El Paso County (Denver) 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
No. 123 Denver 207 6.95 0.00 1 1
Total 2 207 6.95 0.00 1 1
Zone Development
16.9% from $5.95 million in 2008 to $6.95 million
in 2009.
exports of manufactured commodities from Colorado
Jobs associated with Colorado remained the same
in 2009 at 207. The total nonfarm employment in
Colorado decreased 4.5% in 2009.
Colorado Foreign-Trade Zones
businesses.
business, the Eastman Kodak Company. Kodak’s FTZ
status helped the company to remain competitive in
the production and distribution of photographic-related
products during the economic downturn. In FY2009
annual volume increased 16.9%, from $5.95 million in
2008 to $6.95 million in 2009.
Colorado
Employment Percentage Changes (Colorado 2008-2009)
$ millions
Labor Statistics.
Connecticut Foreign-Trade Zones and Subzones
FTZ
Location
Employment
No. 71 Windsor Locks (Hartford) 3 5.40 0.00 2 0
No. 76 Bridgeport 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
No. 162 North Haven 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
No. 208 New London 7 0.42 0.00 1 0
Total 4 10 5.82 0.00 3 0
Zone Development
70.5% from $19.74 million in 2008 to $5.82 million
in 2009.
2008 to 2009. Exports of manufactured commodities
from Connecticut decreased 11.2% during the 2009
calendar year.*
the same at 10 in 2008 and 2009. Total nonfarm
employment in Connecticut decreased 4.2% during the
2009 calendar year.
Connecticut
0
5
20
10
15
25
$ millions
Labor Statistics.
Connecticut Foreign-Trade Zones
businesses. REM Sales and C&M Distribution used the
zone to store and distribute machinery, tobacco and
alcohol. In FY2009 annual volume decreased 72.2%,
from $19.4 million in 2008 to $5.4 million.
No. 76 Bridgeport, Connecticut
businesses.
businesses.
business. The New London’s FTZ Operator’s principal
activity involved distributing imported merchandise, such
as work gloves and footwear from China. During FY2009,
the New London Foreign Trade Zone Commission did
not receive any foreign merchandise into the zone and
business operations solely relied on stored inventory from
the previous year.
Delaware Foreign-Trade Zones and Subzones
Zone Development
53.1% from $5.30 billion in 2008 to $2.49 billion in
2009. The decrease was primarily due to a decline in
global oil prices in Subzone No. 99E.
Exports from Delaware FTZs decreased 46.9% from
Exports of manufactured commodities from Delaware
Jobs associated with Delaware FTZs increased 3.1%,
reaching 6,348 in 2009. Total nonfarm employment in
Delaware decreased 4.7% during the 2009 calendar year.
Delaware Foreign-Trade Zones
3 businesses, which included AstraZeneca
Pharmaceuticals, Premcor Refining Group, Inc. and
Citrosuco North America. Annual volume decreased
53.1% due to a reduction in global oil prices, which
impacted the value of merchandise received by the
Premcor Refining Group. On November 20th, 2009
the firm announced that it would permanently close its
Delaware City Refinery due to financial losses caused by
poor economic conditions, significant capital spending
requirements and high operating costs.
-4.7%
3.1%
-10.0%
-5.0%
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
Employment Percentage Changes (Delaware 2008-2009)
$ millions
FTZ
Location
Employment
Total 1 6,348 2,490.07 13.15 3 2
Labor Statistics.
Florida Foreign-Trade Zones and Subzones
FTZ
Location
Employment
Active Firms
Active Subzones
No. 25 Broward County (Port Everglades) 429 2,035.30 1,107.50 108 4
No. 32 Miami 1,478 328.02 198.70 60 0
No. 42 Orlando 881 802.25 213.14 34 1
No. 64 Jacksonville 821 1,196.54 92.96 7 0
No. 65 Panama City 850 135.96 0.00 1 1
No. 79 Tampa 416 904.28 16.66 10 1
No. 135 Palm Beach County 80 2.28 2.24 1 0
No. 136 Brevard County (Canaveral) 16 1.81 2.41 15 0
No. 166 Homestead 12 0.61 0.34 1 0
No. 169 Manatee County (Port Manatee) 200 1.92 0.17 1 1
No. 180 Miami (Wynwood) 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
No. 193 Pinellas County (St. Petersburg) 529 153.22 1.71 1 1
No. 198 Volusia & Flagler Counties 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
No. 213 Fort Myers 30 96.59 6.19 1 0
No. 215 Sebring 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
No. 217 Ocala 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
No. 218 St. Lucie County (Fort Pierce) 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
No. 241 Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) 8 47.17 39.51 1 0
No. 249 Pensacola 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
No. 250 Sanford 6 40.51 21.40 1 0
Total 20 5,756 5,746.47 1,702.93 242 9
Florida
Florida Foreign-Trade Zones
The volume of FTZ activity in Florida decreased 33.3%
from $8.61 billion in 2008 to $5.75 billion in 2009. The
annual decline in the volume of merchandise received was
particularly noticeable in FTZs No. 25, 213 and 250 that
primarily engaged in the storage and distribution of jet
fuel for international airline companies.
Exports from Florida FTZs decreased 34.0% from $2.58
billion in 2008 to $1.70 billion in 2009. Exports of
manufactured commodities decreased 19.0% during the
2009 calendar year.*
the past year, amounting to 5,756 in 2009. Total nonfarm
employment in Florida decreased 6.1% during the 2009
calendar year.
Labor Statistics.
Employment Percentage Changes (Florida 2008-2009)
$ millions
businesses. Port Everglades was the world’s second
busiest cruise port and many zone users succeeded
in establishing themselves as purveyors of ship
supplies. Over 95% of the goods brought to FTZ No.
25 were exported. Two of the subzone operators CITGO
Petroleum and Chevron Products Company, used the
zone for duty-free storage of petroleum products for
re-exportation. As a result of the decline in global oil
prices, annual volume decreased 50.0% and exports fell
41.1% during FY2009.
businesses. Miami grew into a hub for international
commerce in South Florida and FTZ No. 32 served as
an important gateway for global trade with the Americas.
During FY2009 the zone experienced a decrease in
export shipping and import activities in comparison to
previous years, which resulted in a 33.9% decline in
annual volume and 24.7% drop in exports.
No. 42 Orlando, Florida
businesses. As fuel costs skyrocketed in 2008, the zone’s
ability to provide foreign status fuel for international
flights at Orlando International Airport amounted to
significant economic assistance for international airline
companies as well as the tourism industry in Orlando
and Central Florida. Mitsubishi Power Systems utilized
Subzone No. 42A for the manufacturing and repair of
integral parts for combined cycle power plants, parts
distribution and customer service training. During FY2009
annual volume decreased 15.0% while exports from the
zone fell 5.1% due a significant drop in world oil prices.
No. 64 Jacksonville, Florida
businesses. The zone was principally used for auto
processing, consumer leather goods distribution and
alcohol beverage distribution. As a result of the global
economic recession during FY2009, annual volume
decreased 5.9% and exports fell 13.3% in comparison
to 2008 levels.
FTZ No. 65 maintained 1 subzone and served 1 business,
the Eastern Shipbuilding Company in Subzone No.
65A. Although the zone was void of business activity in
FY2008, the Eastern Shipping Company commenced its
zone operations during FY2009, employing 850 workers
and reporting an annual volume of $135.96 million.
No. 79 Tampa, Florida
businesses. Annual volume decreased 37.0% and
exports dropped 43.9% over the course of FY2009. The
vast majority of zone activity was the result of combined
jet fuel operations at three General-Purpose Zone sites,
operated by Kinder Morgan Liquids Terminals, Motiva
Enterprises and Aircraft Service International.
No. 135 Palm Beach County, Florida
business, Port of Palm Beach Cold, which stored and
distributed perishable foods and exotic wines. The Port
of Palm Beach Cold exported almost all goods entering
the FTZ, thus taking full advantage of the zone’s duty
elimination benefits. There were no significant changes
in annual volume and exports during FY2009.
No. 136 Brevard County (Canaveral), Florida
businesses. FY2009 was a difficult year for the FTZ No.
136. Annual volume fell 73.3%, employment decreased
42.9% and exports dropped 38.5% in comparison to
2008 levels. The decline in zone activity was primarily
due to the loss of warehousing contracts with two major
cruise line companies.
business, NWD-USA, a manufacturer of car accessories.
NWD-USA’s operations in the FTZ primarily involved the
transshipment of foreign produced merchandise to Latin
America. During FY2009, annual volume decreased
59.1% and exports fell 66.5%
No. 169 Manatee County (Port Manatee), Florida
business, ASO Corporation, operating in Subzone
No. 169A. The company was dedicated to producing
adhesive bandages and first aid products. While
employment figures remained unchanged for FY2009,
annual volume decline 14.9% and exports fell 19.4%
during this period.
businesses.
FTZ No. 193 maintained 1 subzone and served
1 business, Catalant Pharma Solutions, which
encapsulated pharmaceutical, nutritional and cosmetic
products in soft gelatin capsules. Overall, the company
obtained approximately 60% to 70% of the raw
materials and ingredients utilized in Subzone 193A from
domestic sources. Annual volume increased 22.9% and
exports rose an impressive 944.0% during FY2009.
No. 198 Volusia & Flager Counties, Florida
businesses.
business. Swissport Fueling, Inc. was an airport fuel
service company that served a number of national
and international airlines operating within Southwest
Florida International Airport. Annual volume decreased
39.5%, from $159.5 million in 2008 to $96.58
million during FY2009.
0 businesses. During FY2009, the Sebring Airport
Authority was in the final stages of relocating and
improving its fuel farm services.
businesses.
promote and market FTZ No. 218 for potential zone users.
No. 241 Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
business, Wärtsilä North America, Inc., an operator of
a warehousing and distribution facility. Annual volume
increased 28.9%, from $36.6 million in 2008 to $47.2
million in 2009. Despite difficult economic conditions,
Wärtsilä North America, Inc. was able to improve its
inventory tracking system and refine its distribution
processes in order to ensure the most detailed and
accurate inventory reporting possible.
No. 249 Pensacola, Florida
businesses.
business, Aircraft Service International Group (ASIG),
an airport fuel services company. The General-Purpose
Zone was dedicated to the storage and delivery of foreign
and domestic status jet fuel for the Sanford International
Airport. The global economic crisis and decline in world
oil prices were attributed to a decline in business activity
as annual volume decreased 48.9% and export levels
declined 61.1% during FY2009.
Georgia Foreign-Trade Zones and Subzones
FTZ
Location
Employment
Total 3 5,117 3,643.07 494.21 50 10
Zone Development
This decrease in merchandise received was primarily
due to a reduction in business activity in FTZ No. 26.
Exports from Georgia FTZs decreased 54.8% from
$1.09 billion in 2008 to $494.2 million in 2009.
Exports of manufactured commodities from Georgia
Jobs associated with Georgia FTZs increased 9.4%
over the past year, reaching 5,117. Total nonfarm
employment in Georgia decreased 5.5% during the
2009 calendar year.
0
1,000
3,000
4,000
2,000
5,000
Employment Percentage Changes (Georgia 2008-2009)
$ millions
Labor Statistics.
businesses, including the Yamaha Motor Manufacturing
Corporation, Pratt & Whitney and Ricoh Electronics.
The General-Purpose Zone received various items from
30 countries of origin and provided storage as well as
distribution services to a variety of industry segments
in Georgia including the airline, pharmaceutical, textile
and alcoholic beverage industries. As a result of the
economic recession during FY2009, annual volume
declined 40.9% and exports decreased 59.3% in
comparison to FY2008 levels.
No. 104 Savannah, Georgia
businesses, including NuStar Asphalt Refining and Tumi,
Inc. Exports increased by an impressive 339.2% in
FY2009, which was primarily due to the commencement
of exporting asphalt from Subzone No. 104C, operated
by NuStar Asphalt Refining.
No. 144 Brunswick, Georgia
businesses. Due to a dramatic increase in business
activity within Subzone No. 144A, which was operated
by Dupont de Nemours & Co. (Dupont), annual volume
rose 102.1% and exports increased significantly
1466.1% in FY2009. Dupont utilized Subzone No.
144A for the manufacturing, testing, packaging and
warehousing of various products used for crop protection
against pests and yield robbing diseases.
-4.5%
-31.3%
-40.0%
-30.0%
-20.0%
-10.0%
0.0%
Hawaii Foreign-Trade Zones and Subzones
FTZ
Location
Employment
Total 1 1,584 3,092.99 474.18 239 3
Zone Development
Exports from Hawaii FTZs decreased by 46.9% from
Exports of the manufactured commodities from Hawaii
Jobs associated with Hawaii FTZs decreased 31.3%,
amounting to 1,584 in 2009. Total nonfarm employment
in Hawaii decreased 4.5% during the 2009 calendar year.
Hawaii Foreign-Trade Zones
businesses. While the storage and delivery of jet fuel
was a major part of zone activity, the FTZ program was
also focused on helping Hawaiian manufactures become
more competitive in external markets. FTZ activity
decreased in FY2009, with employment falling 31.3%,
annual volume dropping 49.2% and exports declining
46.9%. A major factor contributing to these trends was
the deactivation of Subzone No. 9D in 2009, which was
operated by the Maui Pineapple Company. In addition,
the value of foreign jet fuel receipts into FTZ No. 9
dramatically decreased in FY2009, from $704.3 million
in 2008 to $248.6 million in 2009.
Source: Foreign-Trade Zones Board U.S. Department of
Commerce; and U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of
Labor Statistics.
Employment Percentage Changes (Hawaii 2008-2009)
$ millions
Idaho Foreign-Trade Zones and Subzones
FTZ
Location
Employment
No. 242 Boundary County (Eastport) 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
Total 1 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
Zone Development
The volume of FTZ activity in Idaho remained at zero.
Exports from Idaho FTZs also remained at zero. Exports
of manufactured commodities from Idaho decreased
Jobs associated with Idaho FTZs remained at zero. Total
nonfarm employment in Idaho decreased 6.0% over the
2009 calendar year.
Idaho
businesses. On August 5th, 2009, Hoku Materials,
Inc. was granted subzone status under Foreign-Trade
Zone Board Order No. 1640. Hoku Materials planned to
produce polysilicon, a semiconducting material utilized
by solar energy and integrated circuit (IC) industries.
-4.9%
--1.2%
-6.0%
-4.0%
-5.0%
-3.0%
-1.0%
-2.0%
0.0%
Illinois Foreign-Trade Zones and Subzones
Zone Development
Exports from Illinois FTZs decreased 20.8% from
Exports of manufactured commodities from Illinois
Jobs associated with Illinois FTZs decreased 1.2% in
2009, amounting to 17,439. Total nonfarm employment
in Illinois decreased 4.9% over the 2009 calendar year.
Source: Foreign-Trade Zones Board, U.S. Department of Commerce; and U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
0
5,000
15,000
20,000
10,000
25,000
Employment Percentage Changes (Illinois 2008-2009)
$ millions
FTZ
Location
Employment
No. 31 Granite City 2,824 5,923.53 0.00 5 1
No. 114 Peoria 145 969.45 401.14 1 1
No. 133 Milan (Quad City) 0 0.00 0.00 1 1
No. 146 Lawrenceville (Evansville) 3,345 5,322.89 36.54 2 2
No. 176 Rockford 1,616 94.92 0.00 3 1
No. 245 Decatur (Peoria) 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
No. 271 Savanna 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
Total 8 17,439 23,019.00 500.28 75 8
Illinois Foreign-Trade Zones
businesses, including Abbott Laboratories and Sony
Electronics Inc. During FY2009 annual volume increased
significantly by 322.9%, as 61 businesses were
established in the General-Purpose Zone in comparison
to 39 firms in 2008. It is important to note that Cognis
Corporation in Subzone No. 22K decided to suspend its
operations in January 2009. The inverted tariff penalty
for the firm’s principle product, Vegetable Oil Deodorizer
Distillate (VOD), was eliminated due to a change in this
product’s tariff classification. Thus, the rationale for
activity in the Subzone No. 22K was eliminated, and at
the end of FY2009, the zone was void of all business
activity.
businesses. The bulk of the zone’s activity was
conducted by the ConocoPhillips Company, which was
located in Subzone No. 31B. The subzone consisted of
a fully integrated crude oil refinery, a sulfur plant and
a dock for shipping out various products. Operations
in the GPZ provided storage space, performed quality
control inspections and re-packed as well as cleaned
merchandise for the domestic market. Employment
increased 35.7% in FY2009 as ConocoPhillips began to
hire more contract workers for the planned expansion of
heavy-oil processing capacity and throughput at its Wood
River refinery in Roxana, Illinois.
No. 114 Peoria, Illinois
business, Rockwell Automation, which operated
in Subzone No. 114E. The company was a global
provider of industrial automation, power, control and
information system solutions, such as programmable
automation controllers, safety systems and various types
of electronic sensors. During the economic downturn of
FY2009, annual volume declined 21.1% and exports fell
17.4%, as overall sale figures for Rockwell Automation
dropped approximately 24.0% from the previous year.
No. 133 Milan (Quad-City), Illinois
business, the John Deere Davenport Works, located in
Subzone No. 133D. It should be noted, however, that
Subzone No. 133D was located in Davenport Iowa. Thus,
activity within this subzone was located within the Iowa
report. There was no activity within the General-Purpose
Zone during FY2009.
businesses, North American Lighting, Inc., which
manufactured various types of automotive lighting
devices, and Marathon Ashland Petroleum, LLC, which
operated the Robinson Refinery and produced finished
petroleum products. During FY2009, the level of
exports from FTZ No. 146 increased dramatically, from
$730,000 in 2008 to $36.54 million in 2009. Subzone
status and the ability to purchase foreign components at
competitive prices allowed North American Lighting to cut
production costs and compete more effectively in world
markets by expanding its export operations worldwide.
No. 176 Rockford, Illinois
businesses. Anderson Packaging, Inc. and Catalent
Pharma Solutions engaged in pharmaceutical packaging
in the General-Purpose Zone, while the Nissan Forklift
Corporation manufactured forklifts in Subzone No.
176E. During the economic downturn of FY2009,
employment fell 7.1%, annual volume decreased 6.4%
and FTZ No. 176 failed to generate any exports, a
dramatic decline from approximately $76.00 million in
merchandise exports during FY2008.
No. 245 Decatur, Illinois
businesses.
businesses.
-5.7%
Indiana Foreign-Trade Zones and Subzones
FTZ
Location
Employment
No. 125 South Bend (Chicago) 80 43.68 0.83 1 1
No. 152 Burns Harbor (Chicago) 85 604.60 9.80 25 0
No. 170 Clark County (Louisville) 0 0.00 0 0 0
No. 177 Evansville 675 3,062.60 976.80 1 1
No. 182 Fort Wayne 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
6 4,162 5,178.87 1,036.79 38 5
Indiana
Zone Development
Exports from Indiana FTZs increased 9.8% from
$944.31 million in 2008 to $1.04 billion in 2009. This
trend was primarily a result of increased export activity in
Subzone No. 177B operated by E.R. Squibb and Sons.
Exports of manufactured commodities from Indiana
Jobs associated with Indiana FTZs decreased 57.9%
in 2009, amounting to 4,162. The decline in FTZ jobs
was primarily due to the closure of Subzone No. 177B
that was operated by Toyota Motor Manufacturing. Total
nonfarm employment in Indiana decreased 5.7% during
the 2009 calendar year.
Labor Statistics.
Employment Percentage Changes (Indiana 2008-2009)
$ millions
businesses, including Eli Lily & Co., Subaru of Indiana
and Decatur Mold Tool & Engineering, Inc. During
FY2009 annual volume decreased 33.5% and exports
fell approximately 73.7% due primarily to a lower
demand for new cars nationwide and a subsequent
reduction in business activity in Subzone No. 72H,
operated by Subaru of Indiana.
No. 125 South Bend, Indiana
1 business, Audiovox Specialized Applications, a
manufacturer and distributor of audio, video and
observation equipment in Subzone No. 125D. As a
result of the difficult economic environment during
FY2009, annual volume fell 50.3%, exports declined
45.1% and employment dropped 25.9% in comparison
to 2008 levels.
businesses. The number of businesses actively utilizing
the General-Purpose Zone increased from 12 in 2008 to
25 in 2009. Consequently, FTZ No. 152 experienced a
significant surge in inbound shipments in international
trade activity during FY2009, as export increased
1822.5%, annual volume rose 926.8% and employment
within the zone increased 183.3%.
No. 170 Clark County, Indiana
businesses.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company). The firm manufactured
and warehoused pharmaceutical products within
Subzone No. 177A. Annual volume and employment
decreased significantly due to the deactivation of
Subzone No. 177B in 2008. However, a surge in
pharmaceutical exports from Subzone No. 177A resulted
in a 29.5% increase in exports during FY2009.
No. 182 Fort Wayne, Indiana
businesses. During FY2009 the city of Fort Wayne
continued to distribute information to northeast Indiana
businesses about opportunities available through the use
of the FTZ.
Iowa Foreign-Trade Zones and Subzones
FTZ
Location
Employment
Active Firms
Active Subzones
No. 107 Polk County (Des Moines) 1,700 99.69 9.39 1 1
No. 133 Davenport (Quad-City) 779 16.47 5.68 1 1
No. 176 Cedar Rapids 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
Total 3 2,479 116.16 15.07 2 2
NOTE: FTZ No. 133 was not included in the 2007 report, altering the accuracy of the state-wide year-on-year changes in volume, exports, and
employment.
* Exports of manufactured commodities below are as reported by the Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau
Zone Development
2009. The annual decline in merchandise received into
Iowa zones was primarily due to a decrease in business
activity in FTZ No. 107.
Exports from Iowa FTZs decreased 73.8% from $57.46
million in 2008 to $15.07 million in 2009. Exports of
manufactured commodities from Iowa decreased 24.7%
during the 2009 calendar year.*
Jobs associated with Iowa FTZs decreased 36.0%,
amounting to 2,479 in 2009. Total nonfarm employment
in Iowa decreased 3.0% during the 2009 calendar year.
-3.0%
Employment Percentage Changes (Iowa 2008-2009)
$ millions
Labor Statistics.
business, Winnebago Industries, Inc., which produced
motor homes. Chassis’ were imported into the zone
and used to build recreational vehicles. Completed
motor homes were exported to Canada and European
countries. FTZ No. 107 experienced a significant
decrease in business activity during FY2009 as
employment dropped 40.5%, annual volume fell
73.9% and exports decreased 78.5%.
No. 133 Davenport (Quad-City), Iowa
business, Deere & Company, which utilized Subzone
No. 133D to house the manufacturing and assembly
operations for four-wheel-drive front-end loaders, cab
assemblies, motor graders and dump trucks. Business
activity decreased in FTZ No. 133 during FY2009 as
annual volume fell 51.3% and exports dropped 58.5%.
No. 175 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
businesses.
-3.3%
46.6%
-10.0%
10.0%
0.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
K ansas Foreign-Trade Zones and Subzones
FTZ
Location
Employment
Total 2 686 180.73 17.48 11 1
Zone Development
million in 2009.
Exports of manufactured commodities from Kansas
decreased 26.2% during the 2009 calendar year
Jobs associated with Kansas FTZs increased 46.6%,
reaching 686 in 2009. Total nonfarm employment in
Kansas decreased 3.3% during the 2009 calendar year.
K ansas Foreign-Trade Zones
businesses. The Animal Health division of Bayer
HealthCare, located in Subzone No. 17B, engaged in
the development, production and sale of animal health
products. During FY2009 exports increased 133.1% and
annual volume rose 20.4%. This increase in exports and
the savings realized from subzone operations allowed
Bayer to expand its workforce by 30.3%, from 517
workers in 2008 to 675 employees in 2009.
No. 161 Sedgwick County, Kansas
businesses. In FY2009 annual volume increased 22.4%,
from $20.33 million in 2008 to $24.89 million in 2009.
0
40
160
80
120
200
Employment Percentage Changes (Kansas 2008-2009)
$ millions
Labor Statistics.
Kentucky Foreign-Trade Zones and Subzones
FTZ
Location
Employment
No. 29 Jefferson County (Louisville) 18,046 8,452.51 494.55 18 5
No. 47 Campbell County (Cincinnati) 1,099 10,225.65 1,389.48 3 2
Total 2 19,145 18,678.16 1,884.03 21 7
Zone Development
in 2009.
$2.36 billion in 2008 to $1.88 billion in 2009. Exports
of manufactured commodities from Kentucky decreased
Jobs associated with Kentucky FTZs increased 1.3%
in 2009, reaching 19,145. In contrast, total nonfarm
employment in Kentucky decreased 4.4% during the
2009 calendar year.
0
5,000
20,000
15,000
25,000
10,000
30,000
Employment Percentage Changes (Kentucky 2008-2009)
$ millions
Labor Statistics.
businesses. Annual volume decreased 26.9% during
FY2009, due mainly in part to fewer goods received into
the General-Purpose Zone as well as the deactivation
of Subzone No. 29H in March 2009, operated by Ford
Motor Company, and Subzone No. 29B in April 2009,
operated by ISP Chemicals.
businesses, including the Marathon Petroleum Company,
which produced finished gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene,
jet fuel and other petroleum and petrochemical products
in Subzone No. 47B, and General Electric Engine
Services Distribution, which warehoused kits and
distributed components for aircraft, industrial and marine
engines in Subzone No. 47C. During FY2009 annual
volume decreased 38.9% and exports fell 25.2%, which
was primarily due to a decline in activity within Subzone
No. 47B. In the first quarter of 2009, the Marathon
Petroleum Company’s Catlettsburg Refinery discontinued
production of aliphatics as a result of the changing
economic climate and the age of the plant’s equipment.
-2.0%
-30.0%
-35.0%
-30.0%
-25.0%
-20.0%
-15.0%
-10.0%
-5.0%
0.0%
Louisiana Foreign-Trade Zones and Subzones
Zone Development
in 2009. The decrease in annual volume was primarily
due to a decline in the world oil prices during the global
economic recession.
Exports of manufacturing commodities from Louisiana
decreased 25.9% during the 2009 calendar year. *
Jobs associated with Louisiana FTZs decreased
30.0% in 2009, amounting to 17,498. Total nonfarm
employment in Louisiana decreased 2.0% during the
2009 calendar year.
Labor Statistics.
Employment Percentage Changes (Louisiana 2008-2009)
$ millions
FTZ
Location
Employment
No. 2 New Orleans 2,618 12,914.54 432.39 77 4
No. 87 Calcasieu Parish (Lake Charles) 2,772 12,773.01 96.99 3 3
No. 124 Parishes (Gramercy) 8,433 51,528.06 80.78 9 9
No. 145 Shreveport 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
No. 154 Baton Rouge 3,675 14,706.00 214.00 1 1
No. 261 Alexandria 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
Total 6 17,498 91,921.61 824.16 90 17
Louisiana Foreign-Trade Zones
businesses, including the ConocoPhillips Company,
Chalmette Refining LLC, Murphy Oil USA, Inc. and
Halliburton Energy Services, all of which were oil
refineries located within subzones. During FY2009
annual volume decreased 34.6% and exports fell 51.8%
due to a significant decline in global oil prices.
No. 87 Calcasieu Parish (Lake Charles), Louisiana
businesses, including ConocoPhillips, CITGO Petroleum
Corporation and Halliburton Energy Services. Annual
volume decreased by 48.6% and exports from the zone
fell by 89.4% as a result of the global recession and
weaker oil prices.
St. James Parishes (Gramercy), Louisiana
9 businesses, including Valero Refining, Marathon
Petroleum Corporation and Motiva Enterprises, LLC.
Annual volume declined 48.4% during FY2009 due
to a decline in global oil prices, which impacted the
monetary value of the oil refining and storage activity
in Subzone No. 124E and Subzone No. 124F. Exports
originating from FTZ No. 124 decreased by 8.2% in
2009 due to the lack of business activity in Subzone No.
124I, which generated approximately $88.00 million in
exports during FY2008.
businesses.
business, the ExxonMobil Corporation. ExxonMobil’s
Baton Rouge FTZ Complex consisted of approximately
2,320 acres that contained a manufacturing facility for
the refining of petroleum feedstocks into petroleum and
petrochemical products. During FY2009 annual volume
decreased by 42.5% and exports rose by 20.9% in
comparison to 2008 levels.
No. 261 Alexandria, Louisiana
businesses.
Maine Foreign-Trade Zones and Subzones
Maine
Zone Development
at zero from 2008 to 2009.
Exports from Maine FTZs remained at zero from 2008 to
2009. Exports of manufactured commodities from Maine
Jobs associated with Maine FTZs remained at zero from
2008 to 2009. Total nonfarm employment in Maine
decreased 3.6% during the 2009 calendar year.
Maine Foreign-Trade Zones
businesses. Efforts were made to market and utilize
the zone by contacting businesses in Maine and
Eastern Canada that could utilize the benefits of a
foreign trade zone.
businesses.
businesses. The Maine International Foreign-Trade Zone
continued to market the zone and received inquiries from
potential zone users.
businesses. The Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth
Council partnered with other economic development
entities in Maine to market the zone and its benefits.
FTZ
Location
Employment
No. 186 Waterville (Belfast) 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
No. 263 Lewiston 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
Total 4 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
-3.0%
217.8%
-50.0%
50.0%
0.0%
150.0%
100.0%
200.0%
250.0%
Maryland Foreign-Trade Zones and Subzones
FTZ
Location
Employment
Active Firms
Active Subzones
No. 63 Prince George’s County 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
No. 73 BWI Airport (Baltimore) 56 114.51 7.29 10 1
No. 74 Baltimore 996 1,182.98 13.89 82 0
No. 255 Washington County (Baltimore) 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
Total 4 1,052 1,297.49 21.18 92 1
Zone Development
billion in 2009. The increase in the annual volume of
merchandise received into Maryland FTZs was primarily
due to greater business activity in the General-Purpose
Zone of FTZ No. 74.
Exports from Maryland FTZ decreased 43.2% from
Exports of manufactured commodities from Maryland
Jobs associated with Maryland FTZs increased
217.8% in 2009, reaching 1,052. Total nonfarm
employment in Maryland decreased 3.0% during the
2009 calendar year.
Labor Statistics.
Employment Percentage Changes (Maryland 2008-2009)
$ millions
businesses. In early 2008, the Prince George’s County
Economic Development Corporation began a feasibility
study to develop an international office and warehouse
incubator site within the FTZ. During FY2009 the
study was completed and the Economic Development
Corporation was working on a financing model for the
development of the incubator site.
No. 73 BWI Airport (Baltimore), Maryland
10 businesses, including the Northrop Grumman
Corporation located in Subzone No. 73B. Northrop
Grumman Electro Systems engaged in the research
and development of military, navigation and electronic
systems used by various government agencies and
commercial projects at the BWI Marshall Airport facility
complex. The Belt Corporation operated a public
warehouse in the General-Purpose Zone, which was
used for the storage and packaging of imported tobacco
products. Annual volume increased by 83.2% due to a
greater amount of commercial activity within GPZ sites
during FY2009.
businesses, which primarily used the zone for the
warehousing and storage of alcoholic beverages, silicon,
metals and cars. During FY2009 annual volume rose
200.8% and employment increased dramatically
344.6% as zone operators experienced an increasing
demand for storage capacity of industrial metals. The
lack of demand and lower value of metals used in U.S.
manufacturing operations during FY2009 engendered
a need for the storage of metals in the zone’s London
Metal Exchange (LME) warehouses, as commodity
traders waited for a global economic recovery and the
demand in metals to rise again.
No. 255 Washington County (Baltimore), Maryland
businesses.
Massachusetts Foreign-Trade Zones and Subzones
Zone Development
decreased 44.6% from $1.82 billion in 2008 to $1.01
billion in 2009.
from $325.40 million in 2008 to $164.47 million
in 2009. Exports of manufactured commodities from
Massachusetts decreased 15.3% during the 2009
calendar year.*
79.6% in 2009, reaching 2,789. This surge in
employment was primarily due to the creation of new
jobs in Subzone No. 28F operated by the Acushnet
Company. Total nonfarm employment in Massachusetts
decreased 3.6% during the 2009 calendar year.
0
400
1600
800
1200
2000
Employment Percentage Changes (Massachusetts 2008-2009)
$ millions
Labor Statistics.
No. 28 New Bedford 1,890 50.97 0.37 1 1
No. 201 Holyoke (Springfield) 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
Total 3 2,789 1,006.75 164.47 19 3
Massachusetts Foreign-Trade Zones
businesses, including AstraZeneca, which operated
in Subzone No. 27I, and Reebok International Ltd.,
which operated in Subzone No. 27L. Apart from the
distribution of jet fuel for international flights at Logan
Airport, the primary activities in FTZ No. 27 were
warehousing and distribution. Due to a reduction in oil
prices during the global economic recession, annual
volume decreased 44.5%, employment fell 19.4% and
exports dropped 49.5% during FY2009.
No. 28 New Bedford, Massachusetts
business. The Acushnet Company, which operated in
Subzone No. 28F, was a sporting goods company that
specialized in the manufacturing of golf equipment.
Acushnet employed a total of 1890 workers in the
firm’s New Beford/Fairhaven facilities during FY2009.
This statistic represented an employment increase of
332.5%, from a total of only 437 workers in 2008.
No. 201 Holyoke (Springfield), Massachusetts
businesses.
Michigan Foreign-Trade Zones and Subzones
Zone Development
$15.83 billion in 2009. This increase in the annual
volume of merchandise received into Michigan FTZs was
primarily due to greater business activity in the General-
Purpose Zone of FTZ No. 189.
Exports from Michigan FTZs increased 22.1% from
Exports of manufactured commodities from Michigan
Jobs associated with Michigan FTZs decreased
0.4% in 2009, amounting to 11,134. Total nonfarm
employment in Michigan decreased 6.9% during the
2009 calendar year.
0
3,000
12,000
9,000
15,000
6,000
18,000
Employment Percentage Changes (Michigan 2008-2009)
$ millions
FTZ
Location
Employment
No. 16 Sault St. Marie 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
No. 43 Battle Creek 3,128 852.13 45.27 7 2
No. 70 Detroit 7,598 14,796.40 603.88 46 3
No. 140 Flint (Saginaw/Bay City/Flint) 0 1.24 0.00 0 0
No. 189 Grand Rapids 258 175.31 13.64 2 1
No. 210 St. Clair County (Port Huron) 150 0.06 0.00 1 0
No. 275 Lansing 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
Total 7 11,134 15,825.13 662.79 56 6
Labor Statistics.
businesses. In 2009 the FTZ Board approved the
construction of a subzone site for magnesium and
aluminum die-casting operations conducted by Northern
Imports, LLC. The city of Sault St.. Marie enhanced
marketing efforts for the General-Purpose Zone with an
updated promotional package as well as a new website
for FTZ No. 275.
businesses, including Mead Johnson & Company and
the Perrigo Company, both of which manufactured
pharmaceuticals. During FY2009 employment in the
zone decreased 7.5% as a result of the economic
downturn and the subsequent layoffs of 255 workers at
the Perrigo Company in Subzone No. 43D.
No. 70 Detroit, Michigan
businesses. AutoAlliance International Inc., which
manufactured and assembled Ford and Mazda vehicles in
Subzone No. 70I, and the Marathon Petroleum Company,
which refined crude oil in Subzone No. 70T, were
responsible for the majority of business activity in the
Greater Detroit Foreign-Trade Zone. Despite a continuing
recession during FY2009, annual volume increased by
49.5% and exports rose by 21.1% due to the addition of
four firms in the General-Purpose Zone.
No. 140 Flint (Saginaw/Bay City/Flint), Michigan
0 businesses. The Genesse Regional Chamber of
Commerce was working to develop training programs,
marketing materials and media publications to educate
the local business community about the benefits of FTZs.
No. 189 Kent/Ottawa/Muskegon Counties
businesses. The zone experienced a surge in commercial
activity during FY2009 due to the activation of Subzone
No. 189C, which was owned and operated by Wolverine
World Wide, Inc. This Michigan-based company was a
leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad
line of footwear and outdoor apparel. Subzone No. 189C
provided employment for 258 workers and handled an
annual volume of merchandise worth $175.31 million
during FY2009.
business, Cross Huller North America (a division of
Tyssen Steel), which manufactured high production-
machining equipment. Given the limited amount of
commercial activity that occurred within the zone during
FY2009, the Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair
County continued to actively promote the FTZ with local
manufacturing companies.
businesses.
Zone Development
million in 2009.
during 2009. Exports of manufactured commodities
from Minnesota decreased 16.2% during the 2009
calendar year.*
amounting to 425 in 2009. Total nonfarm employment
in Minnesota decreased 4.1% during the 2009
calendar year.
0
200
800
400
600
1000
$ millions
-4.1%
0.5%
-5.0%
-3.0%
-4.0%
-2.0%
-1.0%
0.0%
1.0%
Labor Statistics.
No. 119 Minneapolis (St. Paul) 404 515.54 0.00 11 1
No. 259 Koochiching County 0 0.00 0.00 0 0
Total 3 425 635.54 0.00 15 2
Minnesota Foreign-Trade Zones
businesses, including MAPE USA operating in Subzone
No. 51A. The company admitted crankshafts and
components for small engines into the zone for testing,
calibration and reworking to ensure quality prior to
customer shipments. The value added within the U.S. to
these engineering processes was approximately 7.0%.
Prior to establishing itself in Subzone No. 51A, MAPE
USA was conducting its small engine operations in
Italy. During FY2009 the annual volume of merchandise
received into FTZ No. 51 rose 286.2%, from $31.07
million in 2008 to $120.00 million in 2009.
No. 119 Minneapolis – St. Paul, Minnesota
businesses, including the Uponor Company operating in
Subzone No. 119B. This manufacturer of plumbing and
heating systems imported polyethylene resin into the
subzone from Germany that was used to produce tubing
for hydronic heating systems. During FY2009 annual
volume decreased 37.0% in FTZ No. 119 as a result
of fewer firms conducting business activities within the
General-Purpose Zone.
businesses.
-4.4%
13.4%
-5.0%
5.0%
0.0%
10.0%
15.0%
Mississippi Foreign-Trade Zones and Subzones
Mississippi
Zone Development
in 2009.
Exports of manufactured commodities from Mississippi
Jobs associated with Mississippi FTZs increased 13.4%
in 2009, reaching 16,126 as a result of greater business
activity in the General-Purpose Zone of FTZ No. 158.
Total nonfarm employment in Mississippi decreased
4.4% during the 2009 calendar year.
Labor Statistics.
Employment Percentage Changes (Mississippi 2008-2009)
$ millions
FTZ
Location
Employment
No. 92 Harrison County (Gulfport) 8,640 8,787.45 793.30 6 3
No. 158 Greater Mississippi FTZ (see reverse) 7,392 2,290.66 89.37 7 2
No. 262 Northern Mississippi (South Haven) 94 226.31 1.34 2 0
Total 3 16,126 11,304.43 884.01 15 5
Mississippi Foreign-Trade Zones
businesses, including Chevron and Northrop Grumman
Corporation. In FY2009 annual volume decreased
29.4% and exports declined 18.9% due to reduced
business activity in the General-Purpose Zone and
a significantly lower amount of annual merchandise
received in Subzone No. 92D operated by Chevron.
No. 158 Greater Mississippi Foreign-Trade Zone
(Jackson, Tupelo, Vicksburg), Mississippi
businesses. A growth of business activity occurred within
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