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Montana World Trade Center E-News – April 2007

1. MWTC’s Latest Development: Montana Environmental and Engineering Consortium (MEEC)

2. Import Program for Less then Container Load (LCL) shipments out of China

3. Montana Economic Development Summit: Register Today!

4. Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy (STOP): http://www.stopfakes.gov

5. Get Customs Info From the World Customs Organization (Information Compliments of FITA newsletter)

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1. Montana Environmental and Engineering Consortium:

The Montana WTC is very excited to promote the Montana Environmental & Engineer Consortium (MEEC). Montana businesses have an excellent reputation and array of capabilities in the environmental and engineering sectors, but it is sometimes difficult for one business to secure a significant international project. MEEC’s capitalizes on synergies among its members and applies their unparalleled expertise to environmental and engineering issues around the world. Administrative assistance from the University systems and support from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development allow MEEC to bid on multimillion-dollar projects and compete on a global scale. As you know, competition is fierce when it comes to RFP’s, which is why it is so important to pool Montana’s unique talents and put the best team together to close a deal. It is an exciting opportunity for Montana business interested in expanding their international reach. In addition, the awarded contracts work to boost the state’s economic vitality.

If you would like further information regarding MEEC, please contact Nicole Hagerman, at [email protected] or at 406.243.5856.

2. Import Program for Less than Container Load (LCL) Shipments Out of China:

The Montana WTC (www.mwtc.org) in conjunction with Cargo Link International (www.cargolink.com) would like to introduce an import program for less than a container load (LCL) shipments out of China. The service is available for cargo at all the major ports in China and includes Hong Kong. Container loads are delivered to Cargo Link’s office in Salt Lake City, Utah; freight is then sorted and moves on to final destination by LTL carrier.

This program is designed to benefit smaller importers. Steam Ship Lines are now eliminating many other inland points served by rail, SLC is a good break point for moving cargo as far as possible by rail and then transferring to truck. Also, cargo transit from SLC to Montana, Idaho and Wyoming is usually one day.

Advantages are:

1) Avoid inspections, transload congestion and delay in Los Angeles and other major west coast ports

2) Reduced LCL Rates. (LCL rates from SLC as the starting point are less than if shipments came via West Coast Port and then moved by LTL carrier)

3) Provide a door delivered rate quickly to most points in the Western USA.

4) Reducing warehousing and inventory cost (i.e. increased working capital)

Freight services include:

1) Rate Quote

2) HTS Classification

3) Custom clearance

4) Door to Door Service

Additional services include:

1) Landed cost estimates

2) Pricing

3) Inventory Planning

4) Final inspection and quality control

5) Product testing

Cargo Link will be available for individual or group meetings to further discuss the program. Please contact Nicole Hagerman at the Montana World Trade Center (406.243.5856 or [email protected]) if you would like further information regarding this program. Services are also available for FCL shipments.

3. Montana Economic Development Summit: Register Today! http://www.boostmontana.org/

Don’t miss out on this exciting seminar!

4. Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy (STOP): http://www.stopfakes.gov

The International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, manages this global trade site to provide access to ITA information on promoting trade and investment, strengthening the competitiveness of U.S. industry, and ensuring fair trade and compliance with trade laws and agreements. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. –stopfakes.gov website

5. Get Customs Info From the World Customs Organization (Information Compliments of FITA newsletter)

There’s more to trade than just shipping your products overseas, of course. Once your products arrive, they have to get through Customs — and that’s what can really make or break you. There are different Customs requirements for different countries, and you need to know them to navigate your way successfully. You’ll find lots of useful information about this subject at World Customs Organization (WCO) Customs Web Sites (http://www.wcoomd.org/ie/En/CustomsWebSites/customswebsites.html). Here you’ll find links to the Customs agencies for hundreds of countries, where you can read news and alerts, download forms, and find out what the latest requirements are. You can also read articles at the WCO site about the Harmonized Tariff System, Cross Border Crime, and other topics. There are also useful links, a schedule of WCO events, a bookshop, a magazine, and more.

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