INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT

Increase exports by positioning Delaware products in foreign markets. The International Trade and Development is a one-stop resource for international trade information and exporter assistance. Experienced staff provide in-house and on-site counseling to small and medium sized businesses wishing to export for the first time or to expand their current export sales.

Counseling service provides individual Delaware business persons assistance in all phases of the international trade process such as:

• How to identify international markets
• Market research techniques
• Sources of international trade data
• Methods of export transactions
• International trade terms
• Methods of payment
• Modes of transportation

Trade leads are free of charge to businesses. The office obtains active trade leads from various sources worldwide (including the World Trade Center Network in Delaware), matches the products required with respective Delaware firms, and regularly forwards trade leads to Delaware businesses. The business can initiate direct contact with a potential customer and obtain counseling from the ITG as required.

Maximize traffic through Delaware's ocean ports and airports. ITG works closely with the management and staff of the Port to maintain and increase business volume. Retention and expansion of quality, high paying jobs at the Port is important to the economy of the State.

The Port of Wilmington, Delaware is strategically located and is the first port along the Delaware River. The Port presently covers 350+ acres with more than (9 million cubic feet) of temperature-controlled storage space for fresh fruits, frozen meats, juice concentrates, and other chilled and frozen cargoes. The Port is the largest port facility for bananas imported into the United States.

For more information about DELAWARE'S International Trade and Development please contact us.