EACC Florida was pleased to welcome an Estonian maritime trade mission to Miami as part of its ongoing “Why Florida?” series, organized on the occasion of Seatrade Cruise Global. The delegation was led by Mr. Kristian Truu, Deputy Minister for Maritime Affairs and Water Resources of Estonia.
The program opened with a high-level seminar hosted by Cozen O’Connor, where EACC Florida Members took an active role in sharing practical insights on establishing and operating in the U.S. market. Contributing speakers included EACC Florida Members Daniela Betancourt (Seacoast Bank), Scott Bettridge and Nicole Connors (Cozen O’Connor), alongside invited expert Anders Aasen (Nesaa Maritime Solutions). The session was moderated by Christina Sleszynska (EACC Florida). This exchange highlighted the depth of expertise within the EACC Florida membership and its role in supporting international companies entering the U.S. market. As one participant noted, “It felt like a conversation in addition to a seminar… the information was presented in such a digestible format, and you could see the wheels turning in the business owners’ heads.”
The day continued with a visit to Tuttotono, followed by an engaging and instructive meeting at PortMiami, offering the delegation valuable on-the-ground perspectives.
Throughout the week, the Estonian companies—active across maritime, engineering, construction, and real estate—held individual meetings at Seatrade, complemented by site visits and discussions with industry leaders, including Trident Maritime Systems and DNV.
We were pleased to reconnect with several members of the delegation during Seatrade, reflecting strong engagement and a growing interest in Florida as a strategic gateway to the U.S. market.
EACC Florida looks forward to continuing these conversations and supporting the companies’ next steps in the U.S.
Estonian Maritime Delegation
• SRC Estonia
• Primostar Group
• Shore Link
• Inspirators!
• LTH Baas
• Eumar Santehnika
• Enterprise Estonia – EIS
• Embassy of Estonia to the United States
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