THE 21ST CENTURY – THINKING GLOBAL Interdependent and inter-connected global economy has been recognized as The Global Century.The goal of theInternational Trade Expo Business Council is to strengthen economic opportunities and relationships between our Gulf Coast Region of Texas and our most active trade partners of Asia and Latin America, to promote greater understanding and enhancing prosperity among nations through international commerce.

Established in 2006 as a non-profit organization that collaborates and cooperate with our trade partners of Asia and Latin America for a common goal of economic development for both of our regions.

ITEBC is a conduit to your economic and trade development.
The International Trade Expo Business Council provides a unique opportunity for U.S. businesses to establish and develop an on going resource to develop relationship with our trade partners of Asia and Latin America. To promote and foster collaboration and cooperation with our trade partners and to create a favorable condition for exchange of ideas among businesses. Be the conduit and a source for promotion of investment, joint venture, product sourcing and new ventures.

Other resources that ITEBC is known for is to be the link of diplomatic relation by hosting foreign dignitaries and delegations such as: Prime Minister, Ministers, Ambassadors, Consul Generals, Trade & Commerce Representatives, Business Leaders. Most important that ITEBC represents is to be an agent of change and to make an impact in our community.

Sponsors/Supporters:

Events:

April 30 - May 4, 2012
FMI 2012 Food Retail Conference in Dallas, Texas USA
April 30 - May 4,2012    www.fmi2012.com 

April 26 - May 1, 2012
Vietnam First Balloon Fiesta in Phan Thiet City, Vietnam

April 25, 2012
Charm of Vietnam Photo Exhibition
Houston  Community College System

November 28, 2011:
Asean Cultural Night
Location: Consulate of Indonesia
10900 Richmond Ave.
Houston, TX 77042
Host by:
Consulate General of Indonesia
Consulate General of Vietnam
Trade office of Malaysia
Honorary Consul of Thailand
Asia Society of Texas

October 3, 2011
Business Roundtable:
Ministry of Planning & Investment - Investment Opportunity in Vietnam
Special Guest Speaker: H.E. Dang Huy Dong, Vice Minister

September 21, 2011
Business Roundtable:
PetroVietnam Group - Energy & Investment Opportunity
Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Nguyen Tien Dung, Vice President PVN

July 20, 2011
Business Roundtable:
Ministry of Industry & Trade - Trade Opportunity with Vietnam
Special Guest Speaker: H.E. Le Dang Vinh, Vice Minister


For more information, please contact us.

email: info@usexpo.org

Latest News:

April 5, 2012
New Weekly All-Water Services from Asia Comes to Houston

 Hanjin Shipping has joined COSCO Container Lines Americas in launching an all-water service connecting Asia and Houston via the Panama canal. The weekly service is scheduled to launch from Shanghai April 29 and arrive May 28.

The two carriers, part of the CKYH Green Alliance among COSCO, "K" Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin, will deploy eight Panamax container ships with capacities of 4,250 20-foot equivalent units apiece on the new service. COSCO will deploy six of the ships, and Hanjin, two.

The service will call Pusan, Shanghai (Waigaoqiao Terminal), Ningbo, Xiamen, Yantian, Colon (Panama) and Houston (Barbours Cut Terminal). Hanjin already has numerous U.S. Services, but the new "All Water Texas" service appears to be its first service calling in the U.S. Gulf. Houston will be the only U.S. port of call for the service.

The new service could bring significant new business to Houston as demand for direct services has grown significantly as a result of a strong regional economy and a fast-growing population. Houston has consistently ranked as North America's strongest metropolitan area, leading the country's economic recovery.

The inaugural run will also be the maiden voyage of the MV COSCO Auckland, celebrating her addition to the COSCO fleet. The new AWT service joins CMA CGM's existing PEX3 service, which has operated as an all-water service between Asia and Houston for several years.

The Asian all-water service is the fastest-growing trade segment for the Port of Houston Authority.

Source: Port of Houston www.portofhouston.com