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The International Mass Transportation Program (IMTP) carries out trade missions and other trade-related events.

Examples:  

  • In July 2000, nine U.S. companies visited Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia to explore export opportunities.
  • In August 2000, the IMTP participated in an ITS America trade mission to Argentina, Chile and Brazil.
  • In August 2001, 10 U.S. companies were escorted on a trade mission to Thailand, Vietnam, China and Hong Kong.
  • In December 2001, the IMTP organized a trade mission to Mexico.
  • The IMTP created U.S. pavilions at the International Union of Public Transport’s City Transportation Exhibitions in London in 2001 and in Madrid in 2003.
  • International Report Draft for FTA (CY 2005)
  • In collaboration with the US and Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS) of the US Embassy in Beijing and the American Public Transportation Association, the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) conducted its second Public Transportation Trade Mission to China from April 16 through 29, 2006. Read More
  • On July 15 to July 28, 2007, IMTP, in collaboration with the US and Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS) in Shanghai, sponsored a reverse trade mission for senior transportation officials from Nanjing, China. Read More
  • In September 24 to September 28, 2007, IMPTP organized an opportunity to showcase transit technologies in India .  It was an excellent opportunity for transit suppliers and manufacturers to showcase their capabilities as well as meet with the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM ) cities and states.  Read More
  • FTA Administrator James S. Simpson led a public transportation trade mission to India from September 22 to September 30, 2008.  The cities on this itinerary included New Delhi (September 22-23); Visakhapatnam (September 24-25); Hyderabad (September 26-27); and Mumbai (September 28-30).  Read More

In partnership with the American Public Transportation Association and the Department of Commerce, these trade missions and events provide participating companies unparalleled access to senior decision-makers in these foreign markets as well as one-on-one meetings with potential customers.

 



 


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