SHOWCASE YOUR PRODUCTS & SERVICES TO LATIN AMERICAN PORT OFFICIALS

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (TDA) will hold an all-day business briefing at the WTC on Monday, July 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on maritime port projects currently under development in Latin America in Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador. Projects include:

- Port Development and Expansion

- Inter-modal Operations

- Vessel Traffic Management and Navigation Systems

- Dredging Operations

- Oil Spill and Pollution Control & Clean-up

- Port Handling Equipment for Containers, Grain, Fertilizers

The Governments of Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador have understood the need to invest in maritime port infrastructure to reduce logistics costs and to increase their nations’ participation in world trade. Modernization of ports will absorb the impact of future foreign trade increases and will create competition in port operations through increased efficiency. This in turn will increase the demand for port equipment and services which the U.S. can provide.

BUSINESS CONTACT

During the business briefing companies will have the opportunity to showcase their products and services in one-on-one meetings with 15 Latin American port authority officials directly responsible for the development of these projects. Opportunities include:

• Terminal Loading and Unloading Equipment
• Port/Terminal Construction Services and Equipment
• Computerization of Management Systems
• Vessel Traffic Systems
• Dredging Operations and Pollution Control
• Infrastructure Optimization

What

Where

The World Trade Center

2 Canal Street, Plimsoll Club, 30th Floor

New Orleans, LA

When

Monday, July 15, 2002

The officials representing more than 10 Latin American ports, including Rio de Janeiro, Santos, Pernambuco, Paranagua (Brazil), Aguadulce, Buenaventura, Cartagena, Barranquilla, Santa Marta (Colombia) and Manta (Ecuador) are seeking contact with U. S. developers, investors, and suppliers in the maritime port sector. Port projects under development could hold significant business or export potential for Louisiana companies.

Registration is limited to U.S. companies only. TDA reserves the right to qualify all registrants. $50 per person registration fee includes: continental breakfast, lunch, project briefings and related materials, and one-on-one appointments.

The WTC parking garage, across from the WTC and adjacent to the Hilton Hotel on Poydras Street, offers a $5 "early bird" special for those who park their cars by 9:00 a.m. and are out by 6:00 p.m.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact Mike Koeppen or David Elliott at (202) 429-5245

Cost: $50. If you are a WTC member, the registration fee can be charged to your account number noted on the registration form.