Furthermore, Arauco has large competitive advantages of fast growth and the short harvesting cycle of its forests, favorable soil and weather conditions for the cultivation of pine and eucalyptus trees, the use of state-of-the-art forest stewardship techniques, the scale economies of its facilities and closeness to shipping ports. Arauco’s products are thereby exported to 70 countries through the ports of San Vicente, Coronel and Lirquén. The company has a 50% and 20% stake of the latter two ports, respectively.