GABA Global Accelerator
Empowering Global Trade & Investment
The GABA Global Accelerator is a premier trade and investment platform designed to empower both international and U.S.-based businesses. Our mission is to accelerate market access, streamline logistics, and facilitate investment opportunities across key global industries.
Through tailored support, we help businesses navigate complex international markets while offering end-to-end distribution solutions — including inventory management, order fulfillment, and last-mile delivery — to drive efficient global commerce.
Our strategic focus spans agriculture, critical minerals, and manufacturing technology, ensuring high-impact growth across vital sectors. With expertise in supply chain and logistics optimization, the GABA Global Accelerator positions companies for sustainable expansion and cross-border success.
Why Michigan Is Ready for the GABA Global Accelerator
Michigan is strategically positioned to serve as a gateway for global trade and investment. The GABA Global Accelerator, supported by the GABA Marketplace Center, will strengthen economic ties between Michigan and West Africa through:
Critical Mineral Supply Chain Integration – Leveraging Michigan’s ports to import high-demand minerals like lithium to support the state’s growing EV and electronics industries.
Export of Michigan-Made Products – Creating new pathways to export locally manufactured goods to West African markets.
Job Creation & Minority Business Growth – Expanding supply chain participation for minority-owned businesses while generating employment opportunities in Metro Detroit and beyond.
Agro-Product Imports – Importing key goods such as cassava, raw cashews, and sesame seeds to meet demand in Michigan’s food and retail sectors.
With its strong manufacturing base, logistics infrastructure, and global outlook, Michigan is the ideal launchpad for the GABA Global Accelerator.
The Ports
The GABA Global Accelerator is strategically utilizing Michigan’s ports to power a dynamic international trade system. These ports will serve as vital gateways for importing agro-products and critical minerals from Africa—such as cassava, sesame seeds, raw cashews, and lithium—while also supporting the export of Michigan-made goods to West African markets.
With direct access to the Midwest and proximity to key cities like Detroit, Westland, and Romulus, Michigan’s ports offer a streamlined logistics advantage. This enables efficient timed shipping, reduced storage costs, and faster regional distribution.
By integrating port operations into its trade strategy, the Hub will strengthen global supply chains, promote reciprocal trade, and generate new jobs in logistics, warehousing, and transportation—positioning Michigan as a central node in international commerce.
