U.S.-Cuba Relations Update
First U.S. origin container arrives in Port Mariel for the cruise industry
This week Savino Del Bene-Miami (SDB) completed its first shipment of agricultural products from Port Everglades to Cuba’s Port Mariel to service the cruise ships in Havana’s cruise terminal. SDB received a 2-year exemption from the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) for these recurring shipments.
John Paul Brigneti, VP Global Logistics Cruise & Marine Solutions for Savino Del Bene Miami, added, “This shipment represents a major milestone for SDB and for the cruise industry. It is great to see this shipment come to fruition after nearly two years since first visiting Cuba and Port Mariel to understand its capabilities and operations.”
Seatrade Cruise News: Savino Del Bene OKd to supply Cuba cruise operations from the US
John Paul Brigneti, VP Global Logistics Cruise & Marine Solutions for Savino Del Bene-Miami
U.S.-Cuba Relations Update
More Oceania cruises departing from PortMiami to stop in Cuba
PortMiami will be the departure point for 6 additional Oceania cruises in 2017. The 684 passenger cruise liner will include educational sessions about Cuban culture to qualify for an exemption to visit the island. The new journeys, available starting November 14th, will be from 6 days to 13 days in duration. The routes expand beyond Havana to include stops in Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba as well as other destinations in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean.
Miami Herald: Oceania cruises add more Cuba trips from Miami with multiple stops on the island
The Business Forum Group launches in Doral
Last night Co-Founders Pete De La Torre and Tony Calatayud introduced their new business enterprise: The Business Forum Group. Doral Mayor J.C. Bermudez opened the event at the InterContinental at Doral Miami by advocating his support for Pete and Tony’s vision. Also in attendance were Councilwoman Ana Maria Rodriguez and Councilwoman Claudia Mariaca. The group is starting in Doral but plans to take its business leveraging concept focused on 12 key verticals to different communities.
Click to read more on The Business Forum Group
FIU Intern Nicolas Gonzalez
WTDC welcomes Nicolas Gonzalez! Mr. Gonzalez, FIU Class of 2019, School of International and Public Affairs, is completing his internship with WTDC Operations. Thank you, Nicolas!
Live! from the 2017 Miami International Boat Show
Join and follow us on our WTDC social media outlets today, Thursday, February 16, as our WTDC Interns Kevin Maloy and Marcello Cardillo will be corresponding from Miami International Boat Show. Thursday is Premier Day, check in to see what’s new and happening at the boat show scheduled to run through this weekend, Feb. 16-20. Click for album
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