News

2017

  • SAVANNAH PORT MARKS BUSIEST JUNE, RECORD YEAR - Savannah | The Georgia Ports Authority has on order 10 new ship-to-shore cranes that will dramatically increase vessel loading capacity at Garden City Terminal to 1,300 containers per hour – more than any other single terminal in North America. (GPA photo) Savannah, Ga. – July 24, 2017... more

  • WTCAR Hosts Exec. Asst. Commissioner Brenda Smith - Arkansas | ROGERS, AR, USA - The World Trade Center Arkansas hosted Brenda Smith, Executive Assistant Commissioner at the Office of Trade for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Ms. Smith held a round-table session with members of the business and trade ... more

  • WTCAR Involved in Ongoing NAFTA Modernization - Arkansas | ROGERS, AR, USA - The World Trade Center Arkansas presented Arkansas as an example of NAFTA’s success in middle America during the hearings on the free trade agreement. The World Trade Center Arkansas has played an active role in the past three months representing the state a... more

  • WTC Goa organizes SLVDP with focus on GST. - Goa | World Trade Centre, Goa, in association with MSME Development Institute, Margao, Goa Shipyard Limited, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India and World Trade Centre, Mumbai, organized a “State Level Vendor Development Programme with focus on GST” on 20th July 2017, at, Panaji... more

  • Mauritius - A Gateway for Indian Firms to Africa - Mumbai | An interactive meeting was held in honour of Mr. Seewraj Nundlall, Consellor (Investment & Trade), Mauritius High Commission in India on July 20, 2017. Mr. Nundlall said, “Government of Mauritius wants to form a triangular partnership with India and the African continent. ... more

  • WTC Istanbul Trade Mission to South Korea - Istanbul | ISTANBUL, TURKEY - World Trade Center Istanbul proudly announces its trade mission to South Korea in October for two internationally recognized trade shows. In partnership with KITA (Korea International Trade Association), WTC Istanbul will lead Turkish companies to "Food Wee... more

  • Port Honored for Excellence in Financial Reporting - San Diego | SAN DIEGO, CA, USA - For the third consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association for the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded the Port of San Diego with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for their Comprehensive Annual Finan... more

  • Robert Barkerding Jr. Receives 50th Bertel Award - New Orleans | NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA - On July 19th, Robert "Rusty" Barkerding Jr. received the 50th annual C. Alvin Bertel award, recognizing dedication of service to the Louisiana maritime community. Members of the Louisiana maritime and professional communities gathered at the Sheraton New... more

  • The Sports Salon - Seattle | SEATTLE, WA, USA - The Sports Salon welcomes the longest tenured Seahawk, punter Jon Ryan on Tuesday, September 12th at 5:00pm. Jon is among Seattle's brightest and funniest pro athletes. A native of Regina, Saskatchewan, Ryan joined the Seahawks in 2008 and holds numerous clu... more

  • Intl. Cargo Terminal to Boost Exports from Odisha - Bhubaneswar | BHUBANESWAR, INDIA - A team of senior officials from Paradip International Cargo Terminal visited World Trade Centre Bhubaneswar on 18th July 2017 for a fruitful discussion on the upcoming facilities to be offered by Paradip International Cargo Terminal to be operational by No... more