
Photo taken on Feb. 6, 2017 shows the loading and unloading zone for merchandise vessels at Mariel Special Economic Development Zone (ZEDM), some 45 km west of Havana, Cuba. Just over three years ago, Cuba began to map out its most ambitious economic development project ever, the Mariel Special Economic Development Zone (ZEDM). The 465.4-square-km development zone located some 45 km west of Havana is designed to promote sustainable growth by attracting foreign investment, technological innovation and industrial production. (Xinhua/Joaquin Hernandez)