Welcome to TradePort

WHO WE ARE

TradePort - California's Gateway for Global Trade - is the premier international trade service portal in the State of California. Since 1996, TradePort has been the primary web portal and online resource for California’s trade promotion service network known as the California Trade Partners (CTP). Originally proposed and funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce, TradePort is currently ranked as one of the top International trade directories on the web. Over 70,000 visitors from around the world visit TradePort monthly seeking trade information, guidance and services.

Managed by the Monterey Bay International Trade Association (MBITA), TradePort is a joint venture of the Bay Area Economic Forum and the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.

WHAT WE DO

TradePort, through MBITA and the TradePort network, provides a resource center for trade information and assistance. TradePort additionally provides trade development services and support for the following:

California and North American businesses seeking to market around the world
International buyers seeking to purchase products from North America
Overseas sellers seeking to market select products in North America.

WHAT WE OFFER.

TradePort, through MBITA and the TradePort network , offers the following international trade support services to both domestic and overseas companies:

Export Promotion Services Program
Trade Finance Services Program
Purchasing Services Program
North American Marketing Services Program
TechnologyTransfer Program
International Contract and Dispute Services

Export Promotion Services Program : Through its public and private sector network of trade promotion service organizations located throughout California, TradePort assists companies in the following areas:

Getting started in trade
Researching foreign markets
Developing an export strategy
Qualifying and selecting strategic foreign partners and distributors
Providing detailed support in shipping logistics
eTraining on online Global Trade services.

Trade Finance Services Program : Does your overseas company need to finance your sales or purchases of products to or from North America? TradePort has teamed with Trade Export Finance Online (TEFO), a financial services provider . TEFO provides domestic and foreign companies with financing solutions for sales to and from North America . TEFO’s experienced Trade Finance Specialists cut through the complexities of trade finance and structure the optimal trade finance solutions.

TEFO guides companies through a wide range of financing programs offered by governmental and private trade organizations in order to find the most appropriate program. TEFO provides far more financing options than any single bank or lender. Available options include insured Open Account financing, International factoring, short/medium term buyer credit financing, Pre-export financing and medium term forfait financing.

Purchasing Services Program: Is your company looking for new sources for industrial equipment, parts, raw materials, commodities, or services? Could you use a professional Purchasing Service to source from North America? TradePort’s Purchasing Services Program can assist you to find, negotiate and successfully purchase your required products. One of TradePort’s most important roles is to make it easier for you as an international buyer to do business with North American companies. We are partnered with the top professional procurement services, including leading Business-to-Business exchanges, reverse and downward auctions, targeted industry trading communities, buyers' guides and trade directory publishers to better serve our clients. Our affiliated team of Certified Purchasing Managers (CPI) strive to secure “optimal acquisition value” by skillfully balancing the terms of Price, Quality, Service, and Delivery in light of a client’s preferences, needs and priorities.

Marketing Services Program: Does your company produce innovative products or have you developed technologies that have great potential for North America? TradePort’s Marketing Services Program may serve as your gateway for Business-to-Business market sales and technology transfer in North America. TradePort is particularly well established to promote “Green, Sustainable and Environmentally Preferred” products or technologies. We provide selected overseas suppliers the capability to efficiently market to North American organizations including large corporate and government entities. This service is provided through our affiliation with the major Green Purchasing networks and the largest network of field sales professionals in North America.

TechnologyTransfer Program: Has your company developed innovative technologies that have great potential for North America? TradePort’s TechnologyTransfer Program may serve as your means to transfer your technology to a qualified company in North America. TradePort specializes in promoting technology transfer in the categories of “Green, Sustainable and Environmentally Preferred” technologies. We provide selected technology developers the capability to efficiently connect to North American organizations seeking new innovations. This service is provided through our affiliation with the key technology transfer organizations in North America.

Contract, Dispute, Collection Services: Does your company have concerns over international sales contracts, potential business disputes or debt collections? TradePort can connect you with the appropriate international business specialists to serve your needs.
International Sales Contract Preparation and Review to protect Importers and Exporters interests in their sales negotiations with North American and Overseas Buyers.
Trade Dispute Resolution for International Traders provided by expert, professional, neutral mediators and arbitrators who employ a full range of alternative dispute resolution processes to achieve efficient, cost effective resolution.
Debt Collection Program for Overseas suppliers and Importers providing effective legal collections of past due debt obligations from Buyers in North America.

TRADEPORT NETWORK

TradePort has developed active partnerships with the following organizations and Trade Promotion Service Centers:

Bay Area World Trade Center
U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security Program Offices
California Centers for International Trade & Development (14 offices statewide)
City of San Jose , Office of Economic Development
U.S. Commercial Service Trade Mission Program
Export Import Bank of the United States ( California Offices)
Fresno City College Export Center
Global Trade Center of the Inland Empire
Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
Monterey Bay International Trade Association
Northern California World Trade Center
Silicon Valley Export Resource Center
U.S. Commercial Service ( California Offices)
U.S. Department of Commerce ( California Offices)
Valley International Trade Association (VITA)
World Trade Center Association, Los Angeles-Long Beach
World Trade Center San Diego

Service Request Form

Contact Information

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Company Name
Position
Direct Telephone
FAX
Email Address
Web Site Address
Physical/Mailing Address
Service Request Form

Export Promotion Services Program	Sales Contract Preparation
Trade Finance Services Program	Trade Dispute Resolution
Purchasing Services Program	Debt Collection Program
Marketing Services Program	Professional Translation Services
Technology Transfer Program	Logistics Services Program

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Annual Sales
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In what countries do you currently conduct business
In what countries would you like to conduct business
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TradePort is sponsored by:

MBITA is a nonprofit organization based in the Monterey Bay Area that provides trade promotion services to California, U.S. and foreign markets.

Bay Area Economic Forum develops, analyses and implements programs to strengthen the Bay Area's competitive economy and quality of life.

LA Chamber of Commerce serves as the voice of business for the Los Angeles area, helping its members grow and promoting collaboration.

CalTrade Report provides in-depth weekly coverage of California trade news and issues of interest to businesses large and small.

Trade & Export Finance Online is taking a leadership role in developing a public-private sector partnership to assist SMEs by mobilizing private sector capital for their trade finance needs.