Governor's Small Business Forum -- May 30th

Governor’s Small Business Forum: Business Without Borders Marketing in Today’s World, May 30, Galveston, TX. Learn the latest techniques for internet marketing, discover U.S. and state incentives for exporting and how to finance international transactions. Cost: $25. Register: www.gcsbdc.com .

OWIT Houston Networking Event -- Happy Hour

OWIT HOUSTON NETWORKING EVENT Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Join us at Happy Hour for networking and fun! Not a member? Come meet our OWIT members and find out what OWIT Houston is about. Already a member? Come out to reconnect with your OWIT contact and meet our newest members. For more details and to register for the OWIT Networking Event you can click HERE.   ·         Date:  Wednesday, May 29, 2013   ·         Location:   El Real Tex-Mex Cafe                       1201 Westheimer Rd.                       Houston, TX 77006 ·         Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00PM Cost:  Members: $5.00; Guests $10.00 Make sure to register for your OWIT Houston wristband! Questions or Comments? Please email owithouston@live.com

Fact Friday: Truck /private vehicle accidents

 

In a recent study by the American Trucking Association, they found that smaller vehicles are responsible for most car/truck accidents in the country.  In fact,  the survey revealed that 81% of accidents were the fault of smaller vehicles, and truck drivers were at fault only 27% of the time.

Fact Friday: The Port of Houston

 

Fact Friday:

The Port of Houston Authority

The Port of Houston is a 25-mile-long complex of diversified public and private facilities located just a few hours' sailing time from the Gulf of Mexico. The port is ranked first in the United States in foreign waterborne tonnage (14 consecutive years); first in U.S. imports (20 consecutive years); second in U.S. export tonnage and second in the U.S. in total tonnage (20 consecutive years)

Credit Insurance Webinar from Roanoke Trade

Register Now  Join Us! Credit Insurance Date: May 15, 2013 Time: 1:00 PM ET Location: Online Cost:     Members: $50    Non-Members: $75 Credit:     1 CCS or 1 CES point Events Scheduled Events presented by Roanoke Trade Registration Deadline & Event Access Information Webinar registration closes promptly at midnight, 12 hours prior to the event. Those registering between noon and midnight will be notified the morning of the event at the email address provided during registration. Questions? Please contact the NCBFAA Educational Institute by e-mailing education@ncbfaa.org Join Our Mailing List! About The Webinar This webinar outlines how credit insurance can protect against non-payment, late payment and political risks. An introduction of how credit insurance can help your clients and some proven client retention strategies will be provided. We will also discuss how credit insurance can be made part of an effective sales growth strategy through Safe Sales Expansion. The Credit Insurance marketplace is much different today than it was five years ago with more competition, competitive rates and various types of coverage. Various options will be outlined that may benefit you and your clients. We look forward to your attendance!    Sincerely, Roanoke Trade, a division of Roanoke Insurance Group Inc. About Your Presenters Rick Bridges, Vice President  Rick Bridges, Vice President of Roanoke Trade, joined Roanoke Insurance Group Inc. in 1998. He resides in Massachusetts and his scope of responsibilities includes service and sales in the New England Region. With over 14 years of international trade and insurance experience, Rick is a well-respected advisor on insurance and risk management matters involving the trade and transportation of freight. In addition to his experience in transportation insurance and bonds, Rick is a skilled multi-lines commercial insurance agent licensed in several states. He has delivered cargo insurance work shops and seminars to clients nationwide, and is a frequent speaker at local and national transportation association conferences. Rick is President of CONECT (the Coalition of New England Companies for Trade), and is a regular contributor to various industry publications. He has assisted Rotary International in transporting much needed medical supplies and equipment to various third world countries. Rick's education includes a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Rhode Island with a Marine Affairs major and several graduate level maritime courses. In the United Kingdom at the University of Plymouth, honors courses in Maritime Business and Law rounded out his education.   Valerie Serrani, Partner  Valerie Serrani is a partner at International Risk Consultants Inc., and has been with the company for over four years. IRC is the largest specialty broker of trade credit and political risk insurance in the world, and maintains partner-owned and operated offices in eight US cities, Brazil, Hong Kong, mainland China, India and are fully licensed to operate in Switzerland. IRS also maintains an alliance of 45 offices in 27 countries around the world via the International Credit Brokers Alliance. Valerie's focus at IRC is in structuring short-term multi- or single-buyer policies. Her portfolio ranges from large multinational companies small exporters in various industries. Prior to IRC, Valerie worked in the Claims Recoveries Department at  Coface North America and later for Coface Collections. Valerie holds a Bachelor degree in Business Marketing from Ohio University and is a Registered Global Credit Professional through Thunderbird.  About Roanoke Trade Roanoke has been a leader in transportation-related and surety services since 1935. As part of its commitment to the NCBFAA as well as the NEI, Roanoke Trade invests in educational resources to teach the ins-and-outs of topics of interest impacting their regular members with webinars to provide skills and tips to positively impact your company's profitability and enhance your customer service level.

Fact Friday: Bayport Terminal Truck Gates

Fact Friday:
           
Did you know that you can now view the number of trucks in line at Bayport Terminal!   Check it out!  

http://www.portofhouston.com/container-terminals/bayport/live-gate-cameras/ 

UPDATES: Chassis Rentals

American Presidents Lines (APL) has joined the ever growing list of Lines that are no longer providing chassis in Houston, as of April 15th  2013 and OOCL will no longer provide chassis in Houston, as of July 1, 2013.  

          Atlantic Cargo Lines            CMA-CGM               COSCO               CSAV

          Galborg                                 Hamburg Sud             HAPAG Lloyd     Horizon Lines

          Hyundai                                K-Lines                      Maersk - APM    Nordana

          NSCSA                                 Pacific Int'l                 SAF Marine         United Arab Shipping

          US Lines

In addition several of our carriers have announced an increase in Daily Chassis Rental Rates to $25.00 per day.