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WTDC News: FTZs attractive in new tariff era, Thanksgiving Holiday – Closed Nov. 22 & 23

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WTDC Newsletter – November 15th, 2018 Thanksgiving: WTDC will be closed Thursday 11/22 and Friday 11/23 Miami-Dade College Supply Chain Advisory Committee On November 15, the Miami Dade College Supply Chain Management Advisory Committee met at MDC for their final fall meeting. Today’s meeting featured a presentation of ‘BlockChain Applications in Supply Chain and Logistics’ by Mr. George Levy. WTDC Chairman Ralph L. Gazitua serves as Chair of this committee which is committed to matching the needs of the Miami logistics community with the curriculum and opportunities provided by the Supply Chain Management Program of Miami Dade College.

[2] Miami Dade College Supply Chain Management

WTDC Goes Green:

Recycling Program & Paperless FTZ Files, Did you know that Foreign Trade Zones are no longer required to keep paper backups on-site for each Zone admission? WTDC keeps track of all the necessary documentation within its Warehouse Management System and backs up data to the cloud. WTDC also rolled out our new recycling program at the beginning of November. We negotiated with Waste Management to replace one of our regular trash pickups with recycling pick up. WTDC employees and tenants are encouraged to use the recycle bins placed throughout the offices and common areas. WTDC had previously cut down on paper waste by reducing printed materials for meetings and by using non-disposable cups for our morning coffee. It feels good going green![3]Green Tips from Miami-Dade County]Chilean Authors at the Miami Book Fair The Consul General of Chile in Miami, in conjunction with the Miami Book Fair, invites you to listen to lectures from Chilean authors Andrea Jeft anovich and María José Ferrada on Saturday, November 17th. Click below for more details.[4]Chilean Authors at the Miami Book Fair[5]Logistics Management Magazine: FTZ Update: New tariffs drive demand for solutions As the U.S. government implements new tariffs, many logistics managers are looking to Foreign Trade Zones for solutions. “With the quiet compliance of the U.S. government, shippers can import goods into the zone with reduced duties on an individual basis,” says Patrick Burnson of Logistics Management. Click [6]here or below to read the entire article. There are a number of products, such as some electronics from China, that are subject to a new 25% tariffs. Exporters are using FTZs instead of passing this direct cost on to their customers. Of course, we at WTDC have been banging the FTZ drum for years and we are excited to have so many more companies interested in learning about and managing in FTZs!

[7] Logistics Management Magazine: FTZ Update: New tariffs drive demand for solutions

[8] WTDC Foreign Trade Zone 281-4

[9]The Business Forum Group and the Health & Wellness Showcase Committee: Discussion on Corporate Wellness Join us at ‘Doral’s Health and Wellness All-Star Showcase’ presented by The Business Forum Group at Doral, The City of Doral, and The Health Channel. The program aims to develop and promote a vibrant health & wellness culture with the residents of Doral and the business sector. When and Where?Thursday, November 29th, 2018, 5 PM Fire Fighters Memorial Building 8000 NW 21st St, Miami, FL 33122

[10]Miami Community Newspapers article on Doral’s Health and Wellness All-Star Showcase

[11]RSVP to Doral’s Health and Wellness All-Star Showcase Pajama Drive for His House Children’s Home Update Please join WTDC as we support the children of His House Children’s Home with our 4th annual Pajama Drive. The drive will last until December 14th,2018.

Update: Our hearts are full and so is our PJ Box! Thank you to all our generous donors; there is still time to donate before December 14th

![12]His House Children’s Home WTDC is a Foreign Trade Zone and Logistics company in Miami, Florida, USA. We have been family owned and operated by the Gazitua family since 1977 and specialize in the Duty-Free and Travel Retail sector.[13] WTDC.com[14] Facebook [15] Twitter [16] Instagram FOLLOW US Questions? Contact us today 1-305-594-7484 or email sales@wtdc.com WTDC | 2801 NW 74th Ave, Suite 100, Miami, FL 33122