Webinar with EACC ‘A Gateway to International Trade. South Carolina & Europe Transportation Efficiencies’
Event Outline:
An overview of inbound and outbound transportation modes in South Carolina and the Netherlands, a gateway to Europe.
From new capital investments and expansions to job creation, South Carolina and the Netherlands are consistently recognized for their successes with international business. From 2011 – 2019, foreign-based firms invested nearly $18 billion, creating 44,000 new jobs in South Carolina. Across the pond, the Netherlands is the nineth-largest recipient of foreign investment in the world. Efficient trade and transportation networks are at the root of their successes.
The speakers discussed different transport options on both sides of the Atlantic and explore how international companies can better exploit air, road, and water transportation infrastructure to optimize their businesses and improve their bottom line.
In this webinar you learned about the newest transportation industry trends and their impact on bi-lateral trade. Geared towards helping manufacturers better exploit transportation networks.
Presented by:
European American Chamber of Commerce-Carolinas, in partnership with the European American Chamber of Commerce-Netherlands, Upstate SC Alliance, and Charleston Regional Development Alliance, Holland International Distribution Council, and South Carolina Council on Competitiveness.
Target audience:
European companies currently doing business or interested in doing business in South Carolina, US companies interested in expanding into Europe, and all companies selling their products into the EU.
Speakers:
- Barbara L Melvin, Chief Operating Officer – South Carolina Ports Authority. Download presentation >
- Taylor Jackson, Director of SC Logistics – South Carolina Council on Competitiveness. Download presentation >
- Jelle de Rooij, Sr Manager Supply Chain Solutions – Holland International Distribution Council. Download presentation >
- Winnie Wener, Business Manager Shippers & Forwarders – Port of Rotterdam. Download presentation >
- Panel Moderator TBD
Format:
Presentation/Panel Discussion
