PortMiami’s World Commerce and Enterprise Improvement Affiliate Sonless Martin, together with Stanley Rigaud of Intermodal Cargo Improvement, not too long ago hosted a webinar that introduced collectively greater than 50 members from Jamaica’s commerce group.
The net occasion drew a various group of stakeholders, together with transport brokers, importers, exporters, and enterprise leaders looking for readability on tariff points and logistics options. The primary focus of the dialogue was the strategic advantages of Overseas Commerce Zones (FTZs) in the USA, which permit companies to defer or keep away from import duties on items which are later exported.
“These classes are extraordinarily helpful, particularly given right now’s shifting geopolitical local weather,” mentioned Martin. “They create alternatives for direct engagement and training between key gamers in worldwide commerce.”
PortMiami continues to acknowledge Jamaica as an important buying and selling associate within the area, with the Caribbean nation contributing greater than $300 million in commerce worth yearly. The webinar highlighted the significance of such partnerships in strengthening commerce ties and selling financial progress throughout borders.