Mr. Canavati has over 25 years of experience in port marketing, North and Latin America foreign trade, and is the author of various articles and editorials on Mexico trade and transportation.  He serves on the boards of various international trade organizations and is the official Texas representative of the National Importers and Exporters Association of Mexico. 

 

Jorge is responsible for marketing, business development, and public relations in an effort to establish Port San Antonio as a new link in the worldwide logistics supply chain.   He will discuss the new international multimodal transportation corridor from China to San Antonio and South Texas.  This new corridor presents a new alternative in international trade.  As the dynamic growth of world trade continues, it is clear that new routes and alternative ports of entry into the United States are needed to sustain such demand.

 

The luncheon ($25 for members and active duty military in uniform, $30 for non members, and $17 for students) will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at the Corpus Christi Town Club.  Lunch will be served at 11:30 with the lecture and questions beginning promptly at noon.   Reservations must be pre-paid. For reservations with credit card and/or membership information, call 361.241.2018.  Make reservations by check to World Affairs Council, PO Box 260096, Corpus Christi 78426.  A $5 additional fee will be charged for all reservations received after noon on March 5

 

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The World Affairs Council of South Texas is a non-profit, non-partisan organization seeking to foster a better understanding of international affairs and the global community.  Go to WAC website (www.WorldAffairsTexas.com) for more information or contact Dr. R. Martin Johnson, Chairman of the Board, World Affairs Council of South Texas; 361.241.2018 or MartinJ@WorldAffairsTexas.com  

 

NOTE:   International travel opportunities are available through the Philadelphia and Houston Councils:  go to www.wacphila.org and www.hwac.net for details.