GREEN WORLDWIDE AND UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SBDC PARTNER FOR EXPORTGA 2022
Green Worldwide Shipping® is honored to continue its partnership with the University of Georgia’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to present ExportGA 2022. Green Worldwide is an innovative logistics company and international freight forwarder that promotes sustainable supply chains with a team of empowered and respected freight experts.
“We are proud to partner with this nationally recognized organization again in 2022 to support export education while also training and encouraging a new class of supply chain professionals,” says Thomas Jorgensen, President & CEO of Green Worldwide Shipping. ”Collaborating with and teaching at the University of Georgia SBDC’s ExportGA program aligns with Green’s passion for logistics and commitment to inspire others.”
Thomas Jorgensen, President
Green Worldwide Shipping
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The intensive 16-hour course is conducted across 4 sessions designed to support established, export-ready businesses develop their supply chain skills. The program has received national recognition from The North American Small Business International Trade Educators (NASBITE) and the U.S. Small Business Administration for its efficacy and scope. During the program instructors from the private and public sectors taught topics such as identifying HS codes, analyzing trade data, INCOTERMS, using freight forwarders, obtaining trade financing, mitigating risk, understanding legal issues, developing a market strategy, globalizing websites, dealing with supply chain issues, and discussing export regulations. At the end of the program, the companies received a certificate of completion.
Topics presented this year by Green Worldwide experts included:
- Working with a Freight Forwarder: Your Logistics Partner
- Logistics: Understanding Incoterms and their Impact
- Foreign Trade Zones & Duty Drawback
- Free Trade Agreements Focusing on USMCA
- Supply Chain Issues / Challenges
ABOUT EXPORTGA
Since its inception in 1999, ExportGA has helped over 200 companies sell in excess of $40 million all over the world. The program has been nationally recognized for its quality and effectiveness by the North American Small Business International Trade Educators (NASBITE) and the U.S. Small Business Administration. The objective of the program is to have the participants develop a proactive export plan for their business.
ABOUT GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING®
Green Worldwide Shipping® is a private, wholly owned and independent third-party logistics firm founded in 2008 on the basic principles of respect, dedication, and best-in-class customer service. Green’s growing team of supply experts are located in over 14 offices across the U.S. and offer global services for ocean shipping, airfreight, customs brokerage, regulatory trade compliance, warehousing, distribution, project cargo and global supply chain visibility for some of the world’s leading international brands.
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