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Article: Alimport accord fuels optimism at Port of Corpus Christi. (Shipping).(Alimport agrees to encourage shipment of goods to Cuba from Corpus Christi port )
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- CubaNews
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- August 1, 2003
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Large statues of Jesus Christ look out over the ports of both Havana and Corpus Christi, Tex.
Other than that, the two cities had little in common until last month, when Cuban government agency Alimport signed an agreement with Corpus Christi port officials.
Under the pact, signed Jul. 10 in Havana, Alimport promises to encourage its exporters to move their products through Corpus Christi, which at 45 feet is the deepest port on the Gulf of Mexico. The deal calls for initial bulk shipments, followed by development of refrigerator and containerized shipping.
"It's the first strategic planning and specifically trade-oriented agreement that Cuba ...