Red Cross to use Las Palmas as logistics base The port of Las Palmas is to become one of the main world logistics bases for aid organisation the Red Cross and its Muslim counterpart, the Red Crescent.

Tenerife Puerto de la Cruz Business local to sell Commercial site in downtown Puerto. Very good location. 200m2 plus 90m2 basement space. 2 restrooms. 2 entrances. Empty. ... more details Las Palmas - 26.11.2008 - The presidents of the two organisations visited the port earlier this week to meet with the local authorities and finalise the agreement which will see Las Palmas join Panama, Dubai and Kuala Lumpur as the main international centres for aid distribution to needy countries. Food and supplies for up to 50,000 families will be stored in Las Palmas for use in relief operations, particularly after natural disasters.

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