Isla Grand Beach Resort - South Padre Island, Texas
February 26th, 2009 8:00 AM ¨C 5:00 PM
REGISTRATION www.buyusa.gov/southtexas/tradelogisticsforum.htmlCOST
$75 -- Participants must register online by February 20th
Discounted hotel rates available if booked BEFORE January 24th (see website for details)
Complimentary breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks included in registration fee.
Participants will receive printed materials and presentations during event.
SUMMARY
As a Texas exporter, are you utilizing the most efficient and cost-effective logistical means available to fit your particular needs? Come meet the experts, who can answer your questions and help you find solutions. During the forum, participants will learnĄ
Avoiding common pitfalls at the U.S.-Mexico Border
CBP cross-border programs, and how to register
Best practices for less-than-full loads (LTL)
Private sector solutions that make exporting easy
Benefits of using third party logistics (3PL)
Truck-rail-air connections via multimodal facilities
New services and developments in our marine ports
Updates on the NAFTA Mexican trucking issue
On the horizon: Texas Freight Shuttle
Impacts of economy and infrastructure changes on shipping routes
SIGN UP TODAY! www.buyusa.gov/southtexas/tradelogisticsforum.html
Dinah McDougall, Director
South Texas U.S. Export Assistance Center
6401 S. 36th Street, Suite 4
McAllen, Texas 78503
956-661-0238 Tel
956-661-0239 Fax
South.Texas.Office.Box@mail.doc.gov
Alex Wang
