WTCA Members are located in over 300 cities in nearly 100 countries worldwide. COVID-19 is affecting many of these cities, but to varying degrees. Most World Trade Centers (WTCs) are still operating, either physically or virtually. The list below serves as a reference of a WTC's status. Many are also offering resources for local businesses, such as information on receiving financial support, guidance for exporters, preparedness guides, and more.
Please check back often as this list will be updated as information is received, and will include updates on re-openings of WTCs as they occur. For a directory of all WTCA Members, click here.
ASIA & THE PACIFIC
- China (Beijing) WTC: Operational and open for business.
- WTC Beijing: Operational and open for business.
- WTC Bengaluru: All work is operating in a remote mode. Precautionary measures have been introduced by the local authorities, which has led to all WTC staff and tenants working from home. Maintenance staff work on rotation.
- WTC Chandigarh: WTC Chandigarh is accessible virtually and all our staff are diligently adhering to the Work from Home policy to support the government of India's objective to eradicate the COVID-19 pandemic.
- WTC Chennai: All work is operating in a remote mode. Precautionary measures have been introduced by the local authorities, which has led to all WTC staff and tenants working from home. Maintenance staff work on rotation.
- WTC GIFT City: WTC GIFT City is accessible virtually and all our staff are diligently adhering to the Work from Home policy to support the government of India's objective to eradicate the COVID-19 pandemic.
- WTC Guangzhou: Operational and open for business.
- WTC Hong Kong (AF): Operational and open for business.
- WTC Kochi: All work is operating in a remote mode. Precautionary measures have been introduced by the local authorities, which has led to all WTC staff and tenants working from home. Maintenance staff work on rotation.
- WTC Macau: Operational and open for business.
- WTC Metro Manila: Accessible virtually and all our staff are working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- WTC Mumbai: WTC Mumbai is taking all necessary safety measures in connection with COVID-19 for the Complex. The WTC MumbaiÂąs essential services are functioning as banks and the government establishments located in the complex are partially working. Departments handling Trade Promotion, Trade Research, and Trade Education are working from home, conducting virtual programs and interviewing various sections of the trade and industry to get first hand information. The Export Import diploma program will now be conducted via videos and virtual discussions. The programs and events including exhibitions scheduled in the month of March, April and May have either been cancelled or postponed.
- WTC Noida CBD: WTC Noida CBD is accessible virtually and all our staff are diligently adhering to the Work from Home policy to support the government of India's objective to eradicate the Covid-19 pandemic.
- WTC Pune: Taking all possible measures to ensure the safety of employees and patrons. All normal services are operating online and virtual services are available related to business needs. WTC Pune patrons are helping the Pune industry with related government notifications and updates continuously through digital channels. For any queries related to International Trade & Technology, please contact: Mr. Niraj Khinvasara, International Trade Network & Events at +91 95450 50000.
- WTC Shanghai: Operational and open for business. Focused on understanding the impact of the epidemic situation on enterprises and providing positive and effective measures.
- WTC Shenzhen: Operational and open for business.
- WTC Taipei: Operational and open for business.
- WTC Wuhan CBD: Operating in a remote capacity. Video: Uniting as one to fight coronavirus.
- WTC Xi’an: Operational and open for business.
- Agencies under Shaanxi Provincial Government issued various support measures for SMEs, which can be found by clicking here.
- Mr. Xue Hua, the president of CCPIT Shaanxi branch, investigates the resumption of work and production of member enterprises of the local International Chamber of Commerce. Click here to view the press release.
- Formulated policies and regulations to help enterprises take action to prevent coronavirus. Click here to learn more.
- How show exhibitors can prevent coronavirus. Click here to learn more.
- CCPIT Shaanxi branch further improves the international procurement of medical materials for coronavirus epidemic prevention and control. Click here to view the press release.
- WTC Xiamen: Operational and open for business.
- More WTC updates coming soon.
CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
- WTC Belo Horizonte: Providing all online services through WTC SĂŁo Paulo.
- WTC Curitiba: Operating all normal services on-line. To learn more about this WTC, click here.
- WTC Goiania: Providing all online services through WTC SĂŁo Paulo.
- WTC Joinville: Providing services through WTC Curitiba.
- WTC Santiago: Offering a variety of virtual courses. To learn more, click here.
- WTC SĂŁo Paulo: Operating remotely, open for business and producing webinars through Cisco Webex platform. For more information click here.
- More WTC updates coming soon.
EUROPE
- WTC Twente: On May 6, the World Trade Center Twente re-opened its business center for tenants and co-workers by adapting the interior to the (minimum of) 1,5 meter distance, implementing a traffic plan and increasing and intensifying hygiene measures. Furthermore, WTC Twente participates in a Covid-19 business support help desk together with innovation partner Novel-T. Important in WTC Twente’s strategy is to stay in personal contact with all tenants. WTC Twente deems it is of high importance, within measures and guidelines, to offer companies space and perspective to continue their business. COVID-19 Resource Page
- More WTC updates coming soon.
MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
- WTC Sharjah: The World Trade Center Sharjah has turned its Expo Centre into a 2,000-bed medical facility to assist the local community during the pandemic. The WTC is also offering webinars and virtual meetings for its business members.
- More WTC updates coming soon.
NORTH AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN
- WTC Arkansas: Providing a wide variety of resources, including:
- WTC Baltimore: Currently open and operating remotely. Recently transitioned all of its scheduled in-person professional development program sessions to a virtual platform.
- WTC Delaware: Continuing operations by working around the clock to help companies, government representatives, partner organizations, and individuals in Delaware and across the region.
- WTC Denver: The WTC Denver’s team is working remotely from 8am-5pm MT with one staff member available to process documents in the office Monday through Friday 8am-noon. To view WTC Denver’s page of COVID-19 resources, click here.
- WTC Edmonton: Edmonton Chamber COVID-19 Preparedness and Edmonton COVID-19 Support Network
- WTC Greater Philadelphia: COVID-19 Resources
- WTC Houston: Houston COVID-19 Resources and Economy at a Glance
- WTC Kansas City: Main Page of COVID-19 Resources
- WTC Long Beach: The Port of Long Beach is open and operating and even expediting critical cargo during the COVID-19 crisis. There are two resources specifically available to assist distressed businesses at the California state level and for local businesses in and around the City of Long Beach.
- WTC Los Angeles: LA County COVID-19 Response Page for Businesses & Employees (Los Angeles Development Corporation)
- WTC Miami: Below are a few items WTC Miami is currently working on.
- WTC Montana: To support the virus eradication efforts of the U.S. Government, all staff have shifted to working remotely. All normal services are available virtually.
- WTC Orlando: Want surfaces disinfected for any of these applications? The PermaSafe™ System is your answer. Applications include but not limited to airplanes, airports, casinos, cruise ships, hospitals, hotels, mass transit, office buildings, performance centers, restaurants, stadiums, sports equipment, vehicles, etc. Receive a 15% discount using discount code "WTCO.” Contact David@CapitalHealthPartner.com.
- WTC Oxnard: Port of Hueneme is part of the Critical US Transportation Infrastructure Sector and therefore remains open for business in order to keep food moving and essential supply chains intact at this critical time of need.
- WTC Savannah: COVID-19 Resources
- WTC St. Louis: St. Louis Regional Chamber’s COVID-19 Action Center
- WTC Tacoma: Columbia Going Global Series: COVID-19 and the Trade War (Reports from the Front Line)
- WTC Toronto: The Toronto Region Board of Trade and World Trade Centre Toronto are taking proactive measures to ensure the personal health of residents, and the continuation of business activities to the safest extent possible.
- WTC Utah: As Utahns rally together to take proactive measures against COVID-19, WTC Utah is leaning in to provide increased support to the international business community.
- Main Page of COVID-19 Resources
- Apply for international trade grant funding to offset costs for adjusting to international trade disruptions.
- Explore subsidized federal disaster loans for businesses suffering substantial economic injury.
- Schedule free consulting services to troubleshoot supply chain or other disruptions your business may be experiencing.
- Leverage WTC Utah’s global network to continue your business development even as travel grinds to a halt.
- Receive free market research and business intelligence as you adapt to changing global conditions.
- Utilize WTC Utah’s video conference and webinar platforms to continue business meetings while telecommuting. Topics to include: Coronavirus Update; Force Majeure 101.
- WTC Vancouver: COVID-19 Coronavirus Update Resource Page
- WTC Winnipeg: WTC Winnipeg has shared the following helpful resources which are located on their COVID-19 Resource Page:
- More WTC updates coming soon.