Realizing the Benefits of a Foreign-Trade Zone for Your Organization - Hammond

For the second consecutive year, data on foreign-trade zone activity in the United States has shown FTZ imports and exports surging to new levels. U.S. – based companies are seeking and receiving FTZ benefits under new, streamlined application procedures. By taking advantage of the new procedures, companies of all sizes have gained access to important benefits such as deferral, reduction and elimination of duties; cash flow savings, direct delivery, and reduced merchandise processing fees. Let us explore how combining the benefits of a Foreign –Trade Zone and the transportation advantages available along the banks of the Mississippi River can benefit your organization.

Speaker(s): Bo Ethridge, CPE - Port of New Orleans Real Estate & Business Development Manager Director of Foreign-Trade Zone

Co-Sponsor(s): Tangipahoa Economic Development

Fee: No Cost