To say Point Lisas has been successful is a bit of an understatement. Activity has just exploded since 1995. We've had four years of truly unprecedented growth. In fact, Point Lisas has attracted so many facilities that it's running out of land. The reasons for the big site's success are many.
Ships can reach the United States in only five days.
Access to Europe is just seven to 10 days. Other key advantages include fully developed infrastructure, a customer-friendly attitude toward proposed projects and competitive utility costs. But low costs alone won't win big deals. Gas is cheaper in Venezuela, and they're almost giving it away in Ecuador. Port Advantages Estate tenants also benefit from Port Point Lisas, a multipurpose port that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.