September, 2009 Seaport Operations Tour

This is an educational tour to learn about and experience, first-hand, port operations. This tour is highly recommended for importers, exporters, and staff in traffic, purchasing, sales departments, warehouse operations, and consultants. Tour includes:  

• Marine Terminal - Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) - Watch a cargo ship discharging and learn more about the trucker interface, cargo release and terminal procedures.
• U.S. Customs Laboratory - See, first-hand, how Customs determines the proper classification and appraisement of your products.
• Customs & Border Protection - Price Transfer - Central Exam Station CES & CET Exam process - Meet with Customs officials, discuss how freight is handled in an examination and anticipate what you can expect.
• Port of Los Angeles Narrated Harbor Cruise - Board the Angelina yacht, enjoy the water and marine life, and listen to a narrated tour about the Port of Los Angeles, it's history, terminal handling, ship calls and more.
• Lunch, beverages and snacks provided throughout the day