SmartPort Mission to Panama

Kansas City SmartPort will be leading a mission to Panama City, Panama May 13-16, 2008. The goal of this mission is two-fold: one group will be focused on learning about transportation and logistics in Panama, while the other focus will be for Kansas City companies looking to export to Panama. Panama is booming with development and opportunities and SmartPort feels this mission will help companies pursue international business with Panama.

What you should know about Panama

Panama Free Trade Agreement - The United States and Panama have enjoyed long-standing, strong economic ties and a mutual commitment to deepening the trade relationship through a free trade agreement. Congressional support for this free trade agreement will allow U.S. companies the once in a life-time opportunity to participate in expansion plan for the Panama Canal.

Panama Canal Expansion Project - A multi-billion dollar expansion will allow the world's largest ships to squeeze through the shortcut between the seas. This will be one of the largest construction projects in the world. The Panama Canal Authority, the autonomous government agency that runs the canal, says the project will double capacity of a waterway already on pace to generate about $1.4 billion this year. Expansion will be paid for by increasing tolls and take in more than $6 billion annually in revenue by 2025.

Why you should go to Panama

Learn about recent and future development in Panama

Gain knowledge about the impact of the Panama Canal Expansion Project

Find out more about shipping and trade through Panama

Discover Real Estate opportunities

Develop business contacts and expand exports to Panama

Deadline: April 17th

For further information and to register for this mission, please contact Ms. Larin Payne, Marketing Manager, Kansas City SmartPort at 816-374-5640. You may also download the complete schedule and information as an Adobe PDF file.

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