World Trade Center Long Beach

Six consecutive months of record-setting volumes! The Port of Long Beach is not just keeping up with demand, but leading the way with efficiency, reliability, and sustainability - underscoring the resilience and adaptability of our supply chain. "Strong cargo growth - driven by robust consumer demand and shifting cargo strategies - in a year marked by global challenges in a rapidly evolving trade environment reflects the Port’s ability to respond to market dynamics and demonstrates that growth and innovation can go hand-in-hand," said Felipe Cusnir Director at World Trade Center Long Beach. The World Trade Center Long Beach is a proud partner of the Port of Long Beach - not just a major asset and trade gateway, but a trusted resource for the world’s manufacturers, shippers, retailers and consumers. #WTCLB #WorldTradeCenterLongBeach #LBEP #LongBeachEconomicPartnership #CityofLongBeach #economicdevelopment #growinglongbeach #growingtogether #growingbusinesses #GoBiz #Impact #Access #WTC #Opportunity #growlongbeachtogether #MayorRexRichardson #partnerships #GlobalCommunity Leah Goold-Haws IMBA Long Beach Economic Partnership City of Long Beach Bo Martinez Lucius Martin Office of Mayor Rex Richardson California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)

WTCLB is spending the day at 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐚-𝐌𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐜𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 in Los Angeles. This event aims to foster collaboration and strengthen economic ties between California and Mexico. The annual forum brings together business leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and experts from both sides of the border to explore opportunities, address challenges, and share insights on key topics such as trade, innovation, sustainability, and cross border relations. The day has featured a dynamic program including keynote presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. We are looking forward to meaningful dialogue and continuing to develop strategies that promote growth and prosperity in the region and for the City of Long Beach. #GlobalTrade #WTCLB #WorldTradeCenterLongBeach #LBEP #LongBeachEconomicPartnership #CityofLongBeach #economicdevelopment #growinglongbeach #growingtogether #growingbusinesses #GoBiz #Impact #Access #WTC #Opportunity #growlongbeachtogether #MayorRexRichardson #partnerships #GlobalCommunity Felipe Cusnir Leah Goold-Haws IMBA Port of Long Beach Office of Mayor Rex Richardson Bo Martinez Lucius Martin Long Beach Economic Partnership World Trade Organization California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) Ryan Altoon Randal Hernandez

Important ongoing updates from the Port of Long Beach about the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility. Public is invited to this virtual meeting. Full Press Release Here: https://bit.ly/3ARw1G4 Registration here: https://bit.ly/3CGPn16 The Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility project team will update the public on the status of the Port of Long Beach project during a virtual community meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4. The planned Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility is the centerpiece of the Port of Long Beach’s rail capital improvement program. It will shift more cargo to “on-dock rail,” where containers are taken to and from marine terminals by trains. Moving cargo by on-dock rail is cleaner and more efficient, as it reduces truck traffic. No cargo trucks would visit the facility. #WTCLB #WorldTradeCenterLongBeach #LBEP #LongBeachEconomicPartnership #CityofLongBeach #economicdevelopment #growinglongbeach #growingtogether #growingbusinesses #GoBiz #Impact #Access #WTC #Opportunity #growlongbeachtogether #MayorRexRichardson #partnerships #GlobalCommunity Felipe Cusnir City of Long Beach Leah Goold-Haws IMBA Long Beach Economic Partnership Bo Martinez Mayor Rex Richardson California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)

World Trade Center Long Beach was honored to participate in an exclusive roundtable discussion on International Relations, Trade and Investment, marking the visit of His Excellency Andrei Muraru, Romanian Ambassador to the United States. The roundtable discussion, held 10/23 at WTC Los Angeles, focused on exploring new avenues for collaboration fostering connections between U.S. and Romanian businesses, unlocking trade potential, and developing meaningful partnerships. With Romania's population of just over 19 million and a GDP of $351 billion, the country has enjoyed an impressive growth rate of 2.1% with a 225% increase in FDI since 2020 up to $12 billion in 2022. Romania is a strategic partner for the U.S. in numerous industries, including information technology, energy, and infrastructure. Thank you to Consul General Lucia Sava and Simona Filip Racek, CGBP for organizing this important discussion and the World Trade Center Los Angeles for hosting. #romania #coalitionofone #GlobalTrade #WTCLB #WorldTradeCenterLongBeach #LBEP #LongBeachEconomicPartnership #CityofLongBeach #economicdevelopment #growinglongbeach #growingtogether #growingbusinesses #GoBiz #Impact #Access #WTC #Opportunity #growlongbeachtogether #MayorRexRichardson #partnerships #GlobalCommunity Felipe Cusnir Leah Goold-Haws IMBA Long Beach Economic Partnership World Trade Organization California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) City of Long Beach Port of Long Beach Ryan Altoon Randal Hernandez Office of Mayor Rex Richardson Bo Martinez Lucius Martin

Long Beach Airport is in the news with BIG travel numbers, solidifying its status as the favored travel gateway in Southern California. Mayor Rex Richardson points to the numbers as evidence, with more than 1.1 million passengers passing through the airport this summer, a record-breaking number that represents a 14% increase over 2023. "Seeing Long Beach Airport brilliantly bounce back from the pandemic and break its historical record from 2018 shows that we're moving in the right direction and the City's investments are paying off. As a vital asset for the local community and neighboring regions - stimulating economic activity, generating revenue for local businesses, creating job opportunities and further connecting Long Beach's economy - we're thrilled to see and support LGB as it far outpace the industrywide growth." - said Felipe Cusnir, Executive Director World Trade Center Long Beach. #WTCLB #WorldTradeCenterLongBeach #LBEP #LBairport #LongBeachEconomicPartnership #CityofLongBeach #economicdevelopment #growinglongbeach #growingtogether #growingbusinesses #GoBiz #Impact #Access #WTC #Opportunity #growlongbeachtogether #MayorRexRichardson #partnerships #GlobalCommunity #travelgateway City of Long Beach Leah Goold-Haws IMBA Randal Hernandez Ryan Altoon World Trade Organization Port of Long Beach Visit Long Beach Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) Bo Martinez Long Beach Business Journal California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)

WTCLB is proud to be partnering with CoMotion! Dive into the future of #Mobility at the upcoming 8th edition of CoMotion LA on Nov. 13-14, and the OMF Summit on Nov. 12 - exploring #Multimodal, decarbonized mobility and the latest advancements in mobility-focused Data and digital tools like the Mobility Data Specification and Curb Data Specification. Here's why WTCLB is attending & why you should join us at the leading mobility conference: • Strike deals and forge meaningful connections • Experience the latest mobility innovations, technologies, and live demos • Exclusive access to a global community of influential thought-leaders transforming how we move • World-class insights from engaging keynotes, panels, fireside chats, workshops and startup pitches • Unforgettable after-hours gatherings and unique networking opportunities Get your pass to the most important mobility gathering of the year - contact us at info@wtclb.org for a special WTCLB code and get 25% off! https://lnkd.in/gBRfBcfT #GlobalTrade #WTCLB #WorldTradeCenterLongBeach #LBEP #LongBeachEconomicPartnership #CityofLongBeach #economicdevelopment #growinglongbeach #growingtogether #growingbusinesses #GoBiz #Impact #Access #WTC #Opportunity #growlongbeachtogether #MayorRexRichardson #partnerships #GlobalCommunity #tradeshow #mobility #worldimpact Long Beach Economic Partnership Felipe Cusnir Ryan Altoon Randal Hernandez Port of Long Beach City of Long Beach Rex Richardson World Trade Organization Leah Goold-Haws IMBA Bo Martinez

Join WTCLB on October 16th in downtown Los Angeles for the Investment & Trade with Shanghai & New Business Opportunities via 7th China International Import Expo. We are proud to sponsor this important event and have WTCLB Executive Director, Felipe Cusnir as guest speaker. We anticipate opportunities for insights, best practices, cross border trade trends, and much more. We look forward to meeting other executives doing business Globally and with China. Join us! When: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Time: 8:30a-11:30a Where: Bank of China 444 S. Flower St., Los Angeles, CA 90021 Register: https://lnkd.in/gbTEinQj #GlobalTrade #WTCLB #WorldTradeCenterLongBeach #LBEP #LongBeachEconomicPartnership #CityofLongBeach #economicdevelopment #growinglongbeach #growingtogether #growingbusinesses #GoBiz #Impact #Access #WTC #Opportunity #growlongbeachtogether #MayorRexRichardson #partnerships #GlobalCommunity #tradeshow #manufacturingLongBeach #worldimpact Leah Goold-Haws IMBA Long Beach Economic Partnership Port of Long Beach City of Long Beach Bo Martinez Ryan Altoon Randal Hernandez World Trade Organization California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)

WTCLB attended the Design2Part (www.d2p.com) trade show at the Long Beach Convention Center and met with high-quality local suppliers of custom/stock parts and manufacturing services to discuss the advanced manufacturing sector in LB, the economic development effort by the Long Beach Economic Partnership and potential international opportunities such as exporting and investments brought by the WTCLB. #GlobalTrade #WTCLB #WorldTradeCenterLongBeach #LBEP #LongBeachEconomicPartnership #CityofLongBeach #economicdevelopment #growinglongbeach #growingtogether #growingbusinesses #GoBiz #Impact #Access #WTC #Opportunity #growlongbeachtogether #MayorRexRichardson #partnerships #GlobalCommunity #tradeshow #manufacturingLongBeach Leah Goold-Haws IMBA Felipe Cusnir Ryan Altoon Randal Hernandez World Trade Organization California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) City of Long Beach Port of Long Beach Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance)

At the request of the British Consulate-General Los Angeles, WTCLB had the pleasure of attending a reception welcoming new Consul General, His Majesty's Consul General Paul Rennie, OBE, who will be the senior diplomat representing the UK in the US South West, Hawai'i and US Pacific Territories. It was a great event and allowed opportunities for new connections including VAST's David G. and Mandala Space Ventures CEO Leon Alkalai. Thank you to Olivia Gray-Rodgers and the Consulate's team for the invite and hospitality, and Terri Batch for this picture from the event featuring:   Wajenda Chambeshi, Director of International Relations, Policy & Protocol - Office of LA Mayor Karen Bass Allison C., Vice President, Business and International Trade Development - Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) British Consul General Paul J G Rennie OBE Terri L. Batch, President/CEO - Global LA Felipe Cusnir, Executive Director - World Trade Center Long Beach #GlobalTrade #WTCLB #WorldTradeCenterLongBeach #LBEP #LongBeachEconomicPartnership #CityofLongBeach #economicdevelopment #growinglongbeach #growingtogether #growingbusinesses #GoBiz #Impact #Access #WTC #Opportunity #growlongbeachtogether #MayorRexRichardson #partnerships #GlobalCommunity Leah Goold-Haws IMBA Long Beach Economic Partnership City of Long Beach Port of Long Beach Bo Martinez Randal Hernandez Ryan Altoon Lucius Martin Office of Mayor Rex Richardson

The Long Beach Economic Partnership (LBEP) and World Trade Center Long Beach (WTCLB) are excited to announce the formation of the 2025 World Trade Center Long Beach Trade & Supply Chain Advisory Council, with Vincent Iacopella as Chairman. The WTCLB Trade & Supply Chain Advisory Council serves as a think tank and advisory body, providing valuable insights, fostering strategic connections and facilitating commerce, enhancing the region’s competitiveness, prominence and leadership in global trade and supply chain. Vince currently serves as President of Government and Trade Relations at Alba Wheels Up International LLC and brings over 30 years of experience managing global customer relationships in Transpacific markets with cross-border imports and exports considered trade sensitive for US Government agencies, such as CBP, FDA, and others. You can find out more about Vince and his depth of experience at www.wtclb.org. Stay tuned for innovative insights and collaborative efforts in global trade! For more information or to get involved visit www.lbep.org. #SupplyChain #GlobalTrade #WTCLB #WorldTradeCenterLongBeach #LBEP #LongBeachEconomicPartnership #CityofLongBeach #economicdevelopment #growinglongbeach #growingtogether #growingbusinesses #GoBiz #Impact #Access #WTC #Opportunity #growlongbeachtogether #MayorRexRichardson #partnerships #GlobalCommunity Felipe Cusnir Leah Goold-Haws IMBA City of Long Beach Port of Long Beach Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) Office of Mayor Rex Richardson Bo Martinez Alba Wheels Up International World Trade Organization