Trade Commission of Mexico Newsletter January / February 2004

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these shipments with enforcement tools such as X-ray technology, canine screenings, and other equipment to help ensure that the integrity of the FAST program is not compromised.   CBP  also   expects that the additional security will enhance its continuing drug interdiction efforts along the border.

FAST lanes have been operational on the US/Canadian border since September 2002. By utilizing private sector resources and cooperation, FAST protects cross border commercial shipments from being infiltrated by terrorists and streamlines CBP processing of these shipments. Robert Bonner, CBP Commissioner, stated, "Installing FAST on the southern border will also speed up the importation of legitimate goods from Mexico into the U.S."

To expedite processing of FAST shipments, special FAST lanes are available to program participants at designated ports of entry. In addition, special radio frequency transponders on FAST trucks transmit information about commercial shipments, which further expedites processing.

The US/Canada FAST program currently is operational at five northern border ports of entry - Detroit and Port Huron, Michigan; Buffalo and Champlain, New York; and Blaine, Washington. The US/Mexico FAST program debuted December 4, 2003 in El Paso.
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CIEMEX Maquiladora Industry Outlook Conference
You are cordially invited to attend our XLIX Maquiladora Industry Outlook Conference in Tijuana, Mexico. All the members of the Maquiladora Industry Service are invited to send two members to the conference (registration fee waived).

Global Insight's experts will present their current assessment of the developments and trends of the maquiladora industry in Mexico and their views regarding the outlook for the Mexican, U.S., and world economies and their impact on the maquiladora industry.

In addition to providing macro and industry perspectives on this sector of the economy, the event will include a panel of recognized maquiladora industry experts who will be discussing recent and relevant topics.

Date:   Friday, January 30, 2004

Time:  The conference will start at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 4:15 p.m. The conference will include a luncheon. 

Place: The conference will take place at the Hotel Camino Real, located at Paseo de los Heroes #10305, Tijuana, México

Sponsor: We are proud to have Deloitte, as our host on this occasion.
The conference coordinator is Mr. John H. Christman, Director,
Maquiladora Industry Econometric Service. His phone number in Mexico City is (011-52) 55-56054018, e-mail: mqlachris@axtel.net

Registration: You can register for this conference using one of the following three methods:

  • Register online at www.globalinsight.com/events
  • Complete and return the attached registration form
and fax back to Brando Garza at 1 (610) 490-2770.
  • Contact Brando Garza in Philadelphia by telephone
at 1 (610) 490-2578 or by E-mail:brando.garza@globalinsight.com prior to January 20, 2004, and provide us with the names of the persons that will be attending from your company.

Hotel Reservations:
We have a discounted rate with the Hotel Camino Real. For reservations, please download the hotel information form.

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