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VOLUME 37 NO . 2

SECOND QUARTER 1997

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When you need the right connections, you need the Port of Savannah. At the Port of Savannah, shippers and carriers can take advantage of the most superior intermodal connections in the South Atlantic range.
Three miles of on-dock rail. Two Class I railroads. Immediate access to two major interstates. Fast, efficient intermodal operations, and much more ...

For additional information about our intermodal advantages, please contact Byron X. Hock, Director of Trade Development, at l-800-GPA-9060 (912-964-3880). Or visit our web site at http://www.gaports.com
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FEATURES: Ford Motor Company expands auto business via Brunswick with decision to export Explorers, Mustangs, Lincoln Continentals, Lincoln Mark VIII and Mercury Grand Marquis to japan.


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PERSPECTIVE

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cores of maritime, community and government officials at the Port of Savannah joined family members and friends to witness a recent change of command ceremo-

ny for the United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Office in

Savannah.

The official ceremony embodies the spirit of a time-honored

military tradition and serves as a visible symbol to the officers,

enlisted personnel and civilian employees of the Coast Guard, as

well as the guests present, that the orderly passing of authority

and responsibility from one commanding officer to another is a

significant event.

Over the years, the Port of Savannah has been very fortunate

to have many consummate professionals serve as commanding

officer of the Marine Safety Office. It was especially evident to

those observing the ceremony and listening to the remarks of

outgoing Commander Craig E. Bone and incoming Commander

Raymond E. Seebald that our port city was once again losing an

accomplished professional but gaining an equally talented indi-

vidual to take his place.

Under the leadership of the Commanding Officer, the 28

active duty and 59 reserve personnel of the United States Coast

Guard Marine Safety Office in Savannah strive to promote

marine safety; protect the environment and ensure the security of

the waterways and ports from the Port of Brunswick, Georgia to

Port Royal, South Carolina. Its motto, Semper Paratus (Always

Ready), is consistently demonstrated and, in some cases, clearly

tested. In addition to such ongoing duties as inspecting com-

mercial vessels and examining waterfront facilities, these dedicat-

ed professionals worked together last year to execute a compre-

hensive waterside security and safety plan for the 1996 Olympic

Yachting events in Savannah. In addition, they successfully

responded to situations such as hurricane threats, vessel ground-

ings and hazardous material spills. Regardless of the circum-

stances, the Marine Safety Office staff exhibited, above all else,

its strong commitment and dedication to the public's safety and

welfare.

Forging working partnerships with the maritime community;

elected officials and the gener-

al public is vital to establish-

ing and maintaining effective-

ness. The Coast Guard team

in Savannah has recognized

the mission critical objective

and has worked diligently in

each port city to keep the

channels of communication

open so as to ensure a com-

prehensive and effective safety

enforcement program.

DOUG J. MARCHAND
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY

Contributions of the Marine Safety Office in Savannah extend well beyond

the realm of boater safety;

environmental protection and security of the waterways and

ports. Coast Guard representatives are actively involved in

school classrooms as mentors; encouraging students to pursue

academic excellence and promoting community involvement.

As Commander Seebald assumes his new assignment as

Captain of the Port in Savannah, he joins a group of profession-

als who take great pride in their accomplishments and their abil-

ity to work effectively with industry groups, government agen-

cies and the general public to fulfill the promise of safety, securi-

ty and public welfare. Whether it is inspecting vessels and ter-

minal facilities, overseeing port and vessel activity during

inclement weather, responding to material spills, risking life and

limb on rescue missions, or ensuring port security and readiness

for military deployment, the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety

Office in Savannah lives its motto of Semper Paratus (Always

Ready) every day.

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decision to export right-hand, drive and left-hand-drive Exploreis, Jeft-hand~drive Mustangs, Lincoln Continentals, Lincoln Mark VIII and Mercury Grand Marquis w japan. The initial shipment of 131 Explorers were loaded aboard the Wallenius Lines' vesselA.I!iara at !he Georgia l)orb Authority ;wto tenninal on Colonel's Island in March,
Fordis manufactming the right-hand-drive Explorers in SL Louis, Mo., the left-hand,drive Explorers in Louisville, Ky.,

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Mark VIH in Wixom, Mkh. and

the Grand Marquis in St. Thomas,

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Bcnida Industries, rnc .. the

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that expanded its business w

Hrun!lwick jn 1996, b preparing

the Ford automobiles for shipment \(l tlw Far East.

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''THE Georgia Ports Authority is extretnely pleased with Ford's decision to expand their export business via Brunswick. Auto tnanufacturers exatnine every aspect of a tern1inal's capability, including the environment, rate structures, service portfolio, physical construction, intermodal connections and capacity. With our ability to expand to meet additional growth requiretnents and our cotnparatively high tnarks on the infrastructure criteria, we continue to enjoy very gratifying results.''
- Doug]. Marchand. GPA ,Executive Director
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STEVEDORES

The new auto business for the Georgia Ports Authority comes on the heels of Ford's selection of Brunswick as the port of export for right-hand-drive Taurus sedans and station wagons and the Windstar Minivans to Japan and Taiwan via Wallenius Lines in 1996. According to Larry Cioffi, traffic manager for Ford's Worldwide Direct Market Operations, the Port of Brunswick is an ideal location for the processing and handling of automobiles. "We analyzed a host of factors during the decision-making process; from transportation costs, logistics, availability of carriers calling the port, air quality and auto processing capabilities to the ability of the port to accommodate our requirements. We found that Brunswick once again exceeded our expectations. The clean conditions both within and around the facilities, the excellent carrier, road and rail connections, the physical construction of the port and the outstanding cooperation afforded us by port personnel were major reasons. Our successful working relationship with Benicia Industries was also a key factor."
Cioffi regards quality, value, styling, handling and ergonomics as key reasons for market popularity and buyers' preference for any one of these vehicles. Offering a choice of three engines and three transmissions, the Ford Explorer model lineup includes two-door models (XL and Sport) and four-door models (XL, XLT, Eddie Bauer and Limited). Explorer 4 X 4 models with the 4.0 liter V-6 engine feature a revised Control Trac system to provide more on-road traction and off-road driving flexibility. According to company officials, the computer-operated transfer case is a Ford exclusive in North America. Since its introduction in 1990 as a 1991 model, more than two million Explorers have been sold. "More than one of every four sport utility vehicles sold in the United States is a Ford Explorer," said Cioffi.
Thirty-three years after its introduction at the New York World's Fair, Mustang still outsells every other car in the competitive small specialty segment, company officials say. Mustang offers a trio of performance models, each available as a coupe or convertible. Today, there are more than 450 Mustang owners' clubs and 100,000 Mustang members worldwide. Since its introduction, more than seven million Mustangs have been sold.
The Lincoln Continental front-wheel drive, four-door sedan offers comfort, a luxurious appearance and an enjoyable driving experience. One of the personal security packages available on Continentals is the Lincoln RESCU (Remote Emergency Satellite Cellular Unit) system. Lincoln RESCU was the first system on the market to utilize global positioning satellites (GPS) and active voice communications to facilitate roadside or emergency assistance to drivers. By pushing one button in the overhead console, a driver can summon assistance through the integrated voice-activated cellular telephone, which automatically calls Lincoln Emergency Response Center, identifying the vehicle and using GPS to pinpoint its location.
Cioffi projects approximately 3,000 vehicles will be exported through Brunswick during the balance of Calendar Year 1997. "I also see a strong potential to ship automobiles to Australia/New Zealand and key Indonesian destinations," he added. "Ford continues to explore opportunities for shipping our automobiles to additional export destinations via Brunswick."
Many prestigious automobile manufacturers are choosing the superior auto-handling facilities at the Port of Brunswick. In addition to Ford's choice of Brunswick for the handling of its Explorers, Mustangs, Lincoln Continentals and Mark VIII, Mercury Grand Marquis, Taurus and Windstars, Saturn Corporation, General Motors and Mercedes-Benz have selected Brunswick as a U.S. South Atlantic export gateway for the Saturn automobiles, Opel Sintra Minivans and the M-Class all activity vehi-
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ing Brunswick include ARO, Cadillac,

Hyundai, Land Rover, Mitsubishi, Saab

and Volkswagen.

"The Georgia Ports Authority is

extremely pleased with Ford's decision

to expand their export business via

Brunswick," stated GPA Executive

Director Doug). Marchand. "Auto

manufacturers examine every aspect of

a terminal's capability, including the

environment, rate structures, service

portfolio, physical construction, inter-

modal connections and capacity. With

our ability to expand to meet additional

growth requirements and our compara-

tively high marks on the infrastructure

criteria, we continue to enjoy very grat-

ifying results."

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ips of the Sea Maritin1e Museun1

Savannah's love affair with the sea comes alive in this newly
restored museum.

Savannah's long and productive relationship with the river that is its namesake dates back to 1733 when General James Edward Oglethorpe brought the first settlers to the port city from

England aboard the 220-ton Anne. Incorporated among many new

and refurbished exhibits, the Anne and the intriguingly rich history

of Savannah's seaport is on display for all to see at the Ships of the

Sea Maritime Museum.

Benefiting from its relocation to the 178-year-old William

Scarbrough House, visitors to the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum

can partake of Savannah's colorful maritime history and enjoy the

beauty of the recently restored mansion. Built in 1819 and designed

by the English architect William Jay, the William Scarbrough House

boasts one of the earliest and finest examples of Greek Revival archi-

tecture in the southern United States. In the 1870s the building

became a public school and remained a viable location for instruc-

tion for nearly a century: Following a lengthy period of neglect, the

Historic Savannah Foundation restored the mansion in the 1970s by

removing a third floor addition. The mansion was further restored

by the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum by adding a new roof,

based on a documented Jay design, and a rear portico leading into an

enlarged and redesigned garden. In addition, a documentary history

of the building was commissioned by the museum in an effort to

recreate the atmosphere of 1819 with many carefully chosen decora-

tive details.

The Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum was founded in 1966 by

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maritime antiques.

1997. Today; the museum features eight galleries housing an impressive collection of ship models, paintings and maritime antiques from the great era of Atlantic trade and travel between England and America during the 18th and 19th Centuries. The museum's collection has been enhanced with newly commissioned large-scale models of the greatest ships in Savannah's history and a comprehensive display of navigational instruments, a variety of seafaring artifacts and video presentations.
Among the models exhibited are General Oglethorpe's ship, the Anne (1733); the Languedoc, the flag ship of the French fleet that patrolled the Savannah River during the American Revolution in defense of the colonists; the S.S. Savannah, the first steamship to successfully cross the Atlantic Ocean in 1819; the Wanderer, the last known slave vessel to be brought into the state of Georgia in 1857; the CCS Atlanta (1862), the iron clad ship rebuilt from the vessel Fingal, which entered the Port of Savannah just prior to the blockade of Savannah during the Civil War; and the City of Savannah (1877), the flag ship of the Ocean Steamship Company; a business operating coastal liners from Savannah to Boston and serving primarily as a passenger service until World War II.
"We commissioned a professional model maker in New Hampshire to build these six models," stated jeff Fulton, museum director. It is difficult for people to conceive of the painstaking efforts involved in constructing the models. In fact, it took two people working 40-hour weeks for seven months - a total of approximately 2,408 man hours- to build one model."
Recently added to the museum's collection, and a highlight for many visitors, is a colorful and dramatic diorama of the 882foot Titanic, the world's largest vessel of its time. The model, which depicts the 1912 North Atlantic tragedy about one hour after the ocean liner struck an iceberg, gives the appearance of a three-dimensional photograph, with more than 1,800 characters and numerous icebergs scattered about the ship at night.
Also featured at the museum is an assortment of scrimshaw; a form of nautical art adopted by North American whalers from the natives of the Arctic region. Creating scrimshaw involves the scratching of designs into whalebone or whale ivory, inking the ivory and removing the ink to produce unique designs.
A dramatic example of life at sea on display at the museum is a large model of the USS Savannah, on loan from the U.S. Navy Department. The first Allied vessel to be struck by a radiooperated bomb during World War II, the USS Savannah trans-

ported former U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Yalta for peace talks with Winston Churchill and joseph Stalin.
The museum also offers its visitors a wide variety of educational programs that are directly connected to particular collection pieces. For example, students may learn about the art of scrimshaw and ancient whaling techniques on their tour and then create a piece of simulated scrimshaw of their own design in the classroom. "The entire museum is a giant classroom," said Kathy Jagger, director of education for the museum. "From the wheelhouse to the garden, there are learning opportunities at

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every turn. Sensory overload is the goal. The students hear about the artifacts, touch some examples, listen to sea chanties, participate in craft activities and smell pine tar." Added Fulton, "Through these educational programs, we also emphasize the importance of the Savannah River and her deepwater port to the development of Savannah as a city."
The museum is funded by a small endowment and by proceeds from admission fees, gift shop sales, education programs and reception rentals. Fulton and Jagger are assisted by nine part-time staff members in operating the facility. Serving on the

museum's board of directors are seven local business profession-

als, including Chairman Mills B. Lane, IV "Our board members

are instrumental in making decisions on how the house and col-

lection can be displayed in the most effective way," Fulton said.

"The Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum captures the rich

and colorful history of the Port of Savannah," stated GPA

Executive Director Doug J. Marchand. "The multitude of nauti-

cal treasures on display are interesting and educational. The

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum should be on every visitor's

itinerary."

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SECOND QuARTER 1997 11

The 1997 Georgia Foreign Trade Conference
Georgia On My Mind- Network to Profit and Opportunity

Recognized as one of the Maritime Industry's most prestigious and productive trade conferences, the 31st Annual Georgia Foreign Trade Conference will unite more than 400 senior level transportation executives from across North America at The Cloister, a beautiful five star resort, situated on historic Sea Island, Georgia.
This year's conference will focus on networking to profit and opportunity via Georgia. Four or more elite panels of

Session 2: "Rail Consolidation- Future Impact?"
Thomas Finkbiner, Vice President Intermodal Norfolk Southern Corporation Steven E. Rand, Vice President Intermodal CSX Transportation
Tuesday, November 11 "From Capital Hill to New Technologies. It's a New Business."

speakers will concentrate their remarks on issues facing shippers, carriers, ports, terminals and the maritime community into the next century, as well as the changing legislation and new technologies affecting the way we conduct business.
To register, simply fill out the registration forms provided or watch for your registration packet in the mail. Return the completed GFTC and golf registration forms and check to: 1997 Georgia Foreign Trade Conference, P. 0. Box 2437, Brunswick, Georgia 31521. Please mail the hotel registration form to The Cloister, Sea Island, Georgia 31561 by September
25, 1997. We look forward to seeing you at the best Georgia
Foreign Trade Conference ever!

Moderator:Joseph A. Bonney, Managing Editor American Shipper
Session 3: "Maritime Reform & DeregulationThe Shipping Act I The Jones Acf'
Peter H. Powell, President C H Powell Company Mick Barr, Director of Logistics Procter and Gamble Rob Quarrel, President jones Act Reform Coalition Stanley Barer, Co-Chairman/CEO

Sunday, November 9
Registration and International Night Reception
Monday, November 10 - "Ports and Terminals 2000"
Moderator: Barton Jahncke, McCormick ]ahncke Group

Totem Resources Corporation
Session 4: "Technotrans - New Technologies and Their EHect on the Maritime Industry"
Charles C. Baggett, Jr., Chief oflnfosee Customer Service Engineering Group

Session 1: "Harbor &Intrastate Developmenf'
Kurt Nagle, President American Association ofPort Authorities Raymond Ebeling, President Wallenius Lines North America Richard Wainio, Director, Office of Executive Planning Panama Canal Commission

ISSO National Security Agenry Aaron Gellman, Director ofTransportation Northwestern University Quentin Biegen, Vice President Daniel F Young, Inc.
Schedule and speakers are subject to change. Casual attire. No suits or ties, please. Sports coat optional.

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1997 GFTC Registration Form

Attendee Information (As it is to appear on your conference registration badge):

Registration Fee: Single Registrant

$350

Double (Registrant & Spouse) $575

Your 1997 Georgia Foreign Trade Conference regisrration fee includes admission

to all business sessions, breakfasts, lunches, dinners and receptions. Conference

fees are non-refundable after October 1, 1997. All conference activities will take

place at The Cloister unless otherwise noted. Admission to all conference func-

tions requires your conference badge. Dress for all conference functions is

casual attire (no suits or ties, please).

Registration Questions! For questions involving registration, contact Linda Horne at 912-264-8131. Golf Registration Questions! Contact George Yarborough at 912-264-4044. A registration form is on the back of this page. Interested in Sponsoring an Event! For information on sponsoring an event, please contact Bill Dawson at 912-264-7295. Interested in Exhibition Space! For information on exhibition space, contact Lisa Maness at 912-966-6882. Exhibition space is $350 and space is limited. Hotel Reservations? Please contact The Cloister directly at 1-800-732-4752 (912-638-3611). A registration form is on the reverse side of this page.

TITLE E-MAIL ADDRESS

NA.'v!E OF REGISTRANT COMPANY NAME
SPOUSE'S NAME (IF DOUBLE REGISTRATION) TELEPHO:JE ADDRESS

FAX NUMBER

CITY COUNTRY

ZIP I POSTAL CODE TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED FOR GFTC REGISTRATION

Return the completed registration forms and check to: 1997 Georgia Foreign Trade Conference, P.O. Box 2437, Brunswick, Georgia 31521.

1997 GFTC Hotel Registration Form
Please complete this form and return it to The Cloister, Sea Island, Georgia 31561 by September 25, 1997. Questions Concerning your Hotel Reservation? For additional information regarding hotel accommodations, please contact The Cloister at 1-800-732-4752 (912-638-3611). Or, simply complete and return the hotel registration form to The Cloister with your deposit.
NAME OF REGISTRANT

Please indicate preferred accommodations. Hotel rooms vary by size and proximity to the beach and will be assigned as available. Cottages are two, three and four bedroom private homes located on nearby Sea Island. Rates are nightly for single or double occupancy.

Guest rooms I $158

*Cottages (per bedroom) I $158

The Cloister operates on the Full American Plan year-round with rhree meals daily provided for guests. During the Georgia Foreign Trade Conference, all meals are covered by your registration fee. If you arrive before November 9 or stay after November 12, $75 per person per night will be added to the above rate for the American Plan. A 15% service charge and approximately 11% state and local taxes will be added to the above rate.

COMPANY

* If The Cloister is foil andyou wish to share a cottage, please indicate the name(s)
ofthose with whom you would like to share in the space below.

ADDRESS

CITY

STATE I PROVINCE

ZIP I POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

TELEPHONE

NUMBER OF ROOMS

NUMBER OF PEOPLE

ARRIVAL DATE

DEPARTURE DATE

Have you any special requirements for access? If so, please explain.

A deposit of $300 is required. As The Cloister runs at near capacity the year-round, we ask that you advise The Cloister in writing of any changes of dates or cancellations at least 14 days in advance of your arrival date or you will be charged the full room rate for days not occupied. The Cloister does not accept credit cards, but your account may be settled with check, cash or direct billing.
Guest's Name to appear on statement:

Address to which your statement is directed:

NAME

ADDRESS

CITY

STATE I PROVINCE

ZIP I POSTAL CODE

Contact The Cloister (1-800-732-4742) for flight arrival/ departure information from I to Brunswick, Savannah and Jacksonville.

1997 GFTC Golf Registration Form

Bring your clubs and your passion for the game. And ger ready to experience golf at two of the South's most treasured and renowned courses.

K\ME OF REG!STRA:\IT SPOUSE

Please complete and forward the golf registration form with your conference registration. A golf fee of $90 per person will cover one Q! both days of play. Make your check payable to the 1997 Georgia Foreign Trade Conference. Players must be registered with the Georgia Foreign Trade Conference to play. A shotgun start is scheduled for both days at 12:15 PM. Prizes will be awarded for play on November 11 only.
Golf Registration Questions? For additional information regarding golf registration, please contact George Yarborough at 912-264-404 (extension 229).

COMPA:JY ADDRESS

CITY ZIP f POSTAL CODE

STATE I PROVINCE COCI'iTRY

Please schedule me to play on (please make note of pairing policies below): D Monday, Nov. 10 (Present your teams at registration on Nov. 9 or 10.)

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FAX !'-:UMBER

D Tuesday, Nov. 11 (Pairings to be determined at the evening reception on Nov. 10.)

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SPOUSE'S HANDICAP

TOTAL AMOUNT E:-.JCLOSED FOR GOLF

D Both days (Shotgun starts both days at 12:15 PM.)

Return the completed golf registration lorm and check with your GFTC Registration.

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GPA Initiates Presence in Australia/New Zealand

T o further enhance service efficiencies and trade development opportunities in Australia and New Zealand, the Georgia Ports Authority has established agency representation and sales offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand.
Effective April l, 1997, Barwil-Wilhelmsen Lines Australia Pty Ltd. began providing exclusive agency representation on behalf of the Georgia Ports Authority in Australia and New Zealand. According to GPA's Director of Trade Development Byron X. Hock, "GPA's new agency representation in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland further establishes our commitment and presence in the vast and expanding markets of Australia and New Zealand. Barwill agency representatives will serve as a local information source for shippers and steamship clients and seek to develop additional business for those regions."

Barwil's Neil Kay represents the Georgia Ports Authority

in Sydney while David Looker rendors trade development

assistance to carriers and shippers in South Melbourne. Bob

Smith has been named as the agency representative for

Brisbane while John Robinson will serve as sales representa-

tive for the Auckland office. Barwil representatives will han-

dle administrative responsibilities, manage customer contacts

and develop new business for their respective areas on behalf

of the Georgia Ports Authority.

The Georgia Ports Authority features full container,

breakbulk and RoiRo service via the Port of Savannah to

Australia I New Zealand. CGM/CMA-Marfret,

Columbus/Blue Star, NOL, Wilhelmsen, Yang Ming and Zim

provide more service between Savannah and Australia I New

Zealand than is provided from any other port on the U. S.

East Coast.

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Home Depot Distribution Center Opens for Business

T wo years after Georgia Governor Zell Miller

close proximity of port facilities to the center, competitive transportation

announced news of enor-

costs, excellent intermodal

mous economic signifi-

access, ongoing facility

cance to Savannah, The

improvements and a multi-

Home Depot's 1.4 million

tude of carriers calling

square foot Import

Savannah were certainly

Distribution Center

major reasons," stated

opened its doors for busi-

Chris Britten, general man-

ness in june. The $70 mil-

ager of The Home Depot's

lion facility; situated on a

Import Distribution Center

327-acre site just minutes

in Savannah. "The willing-

away from Port of

ness of the GPA to build a

Savannah facilities, will serve six Georgia and

The 1. 4 million square foot distribution center will serve 400 retail stores. marshalling yard exclusively for the company to ser-

Tennessee stores during its initial start-up phase. The

vice the imported containers and the efforts of the Savannah

Import Distribution Center will ultimately serve nearly 400

Economic Development Authority on our behalf were also

Home Depot stores east of the Rocky Mountains, employ

key factors."

600 associates and create an additional1,400 maritime-relat-

To facilitate the operations of The Home Depot's Import

ed jobs in the area.

Distribution Center, the GPA paved l2 acres of property

That's good news for the Port of Savannah, which is

adjacent to its headquarter facility at the Port of Savannah,

expected to handle nearly 40,000 imported containers annu- constructed four fully equipped interchange lanes and added

ally for the Georgia-based company. "The opening of the

389 parking slots to create a preferential expediting facility.

new distribution center for The Home Depot will have a sig-

Once the containers reach the distribution center, located

nificant positive impact on our business, not only in terms

adjacent to the Savannah International Airport and

of tonnage, but in terms of our ability to expand existing

Interstate 95, a state-of-the-art computer system takes con-

services and entice new carriers to the Port of Savannah,"

trol of the contents. From robotic forklifts to rapid convey-

stated GPA Executive Director Doug]. Marchand.

or belts which wind a distance of four miles throughout the

The center's opening is another positive payoff resulting

building, each item is tracked to its resting place in the facil-

from the more than $100 million invested in port improve-

ity until it is ready for transfer to a Home Depot store in the

ment projects since 1991 in Georgia. These improvements

United States. To put its size in perspective, the Import

have included facility enhancements, equipment purchases

Distribution Center is about as big as 14 Home Depot retail

and harbor improvements. Among the ongoing port pro-

stores or equivalent to 29 football fields under roof.

jects in Savannah is the construction of a new container

The new facility is the largest one owned by the company

berth (CB 7) at the Savannah Containerport Terminal, which in North America. Within the next four years, company

is slated for completion in the first quarter of 1998.

officials expect The Home Depot's annual sales of $20 bil-

"CB 7 will certainly prove beneficial to The Home Depot lion to double and the number of stores in North America to

and any new or existing carriers moving freight for them,"

increase from 538 to 1,000.

Marchand added. "The added capacity resulting from CB 7

"The Home Depot is one of several major retail chains

will certainly meet the expectations of The Home Depot and and manufacturers which have established advanced ware-

our other customers for the provision of efficient, safe and

housing and distribution capabilities in our surrounding

rapid intermodal services."

area in recent years and we look for that trend to continue,"

Officials with The Home Depot, North America's largest

Marchand said. "We're confident that our business relation-

home center retailer, cited many factors in the decision to

ship with The Home Depot will be mutually productive and

open its Import Distribution Center in Savannah. "The

prosperous."

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T he Georgia Department of Transportation,

in conjunction with

the Georgia

Department of Natural

Resources, hosted an

official groundbreaking

ceremony in April to

celebrate the award of
B contract for the main
g span of the Sydney

Lanier Bridge. State 1(

Transportation Board ~
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the master of cere-

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Slated for comple-

tion in the year 2000, Scheduled for completion in the year 2000, the new Sydney Lanier Bridge in Brunswick will offer unobstructed the new Sydney Lanier clearances of 185 feet vertically and 1,038 feet horizontally.

Bridge will offer unob-

structed clearances of

COMMUNITY LEADERS IN THE BRUNSWICK/GLYNN COUNTY

structure.

185 feet vertically and 1,038 feet horizontally for vessel traffic calling

AREA ANTICIPATE AN INCREASE IN JOBS AND REVENUE FOR THE COMMUNITY WITH THE COMPLETION OF THE NEW BRIDGE.

The final segment of the construction project will involve the

on Brunswick port

dismantling of the old

facilities. Two main towers, reaching 480 feet high, will pro- bridge.

vide support for the fixed-span structure.

Attracting an international fleet of ocean carriers, the Port

The projected construction cost for the replacement of

of Brunswick has experienced a 29% growth in tonnage

the 41-year-old bridge is estimated at $90 million. Funding

since 1993. In addition, Brunswick port facilities generate

for the new bridge will be shared between the Georgia

approximately 5,700 jobs, $543 million in revenue and $124

Department of Transportation and the United States Coast

million in tax receipts each year.

Guard.

Community leaders in the Brunswick/Glynn County area

Construction for the new Sydney Lanier Bridge began in

anticipate an increase in jobs and revenue for the communi-

July; 1995. Rosiek Corporation, a Texas-based company, was ty with the completion of the new bridge.

awarded the contract for the approaches to the bridge,

"Tonnage statistics and economic indicators promise con-

which are scheduled for completion in june, 1998. During

tinued growth for the Port of Brunswick," stated GPA

the next phase of the project, Recchi America, Inc. and

Executive Director Doug]. Marchand. "We acknowledge

G.L.E Construction Corporation, both Florida-based compa- our responsibility to ensure that the investment in the new

nies, will construct the main span of the concrete and cable

bridge is rewarded with respect to port activity."

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Propeller Club Celebrates Maritime Day

N ational Maritime Day was observed by the Propeller Club of Savannah on May 22, 1997. The day has special

significance to the local maritime community

because of Savannah's historical role in the

occasion.

On May 19, 1819, the S.S. Savannah became

the first steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean.

The vessel achieved official national recogni-

tion in 1933 when President Franklin D.

Roosevelt signed a Joint Resolution of

Congress declaring May 22 as National

Maritime Day in honor of her sailing date. The

President implemented the resolution, as have

all U. S. Presidents since, with a National

Maritime Day proclamation calling upon the nation to honor the S.S. Savannah for "making a material contribution to the advancement of ocean transportation." The occasion is also a

Offering congratulations to E. Patrick (Pat) Ward (middle) on his receiving the "Maritime Person of the Year" Award are George T Powers (1), American Port Services, Inc. and H. Dudley New, LanPort, Inc. and outgoing club president.

special day for remembering the men and

women of the merchant marine.

The Savannah Maritime Day 1997 celebra-

tion commenced with a flag raising ceremony

at the International Seamen's House, followed

by a memorial service in the Seamen's House

chapel, where hymns for the merchant marines

were sung and prayers were said for the seamen

who lost their lives at sea during the past year.

Later that day, a memorial wreath was laid at

sea.

Savannah Mayor Floyd Adams issued a

proclamation in recognition of Maritime Day.

During a luncheon meeting, the club presented

an official charter to Georgia Southern

University in Statesboro, Ga., for the establish-

ment of a student port at the university. Comprised of approximately 20 students in the university's Logistics and International Transportation Program, the student port will serve as a chapter of the Propeller Club of

Brian]. Gibson (middle), director of southern center for logistics and intermodal transportation, Georgia Southern University, accepts the official charter for a student port from H. Dudley New (1), LanPort, Inc. and outgoing club president; and Ulises]. Carrillo, Del Monte Fresh Produce.

Savannah by coordinating similar types of club

committee and president of American Port Services, Inc.,

activities and actively participating in maritime-related

remarked that "Pat is a steady hand at the GPA, helping to

events.

guide the company during periods of change and always

E. Patrick (Pat) Ward was honored by the Propeller

willing to share his knowledge and experience with every-

Club as Maritime Person of the Year for his many contribu-

one. When he gives us his word, we can count on it. Pat

tions to Savannah's maritime community. With nearly 30

represents the best this industry has to offer." To conclude

years of experience in the maritime industry, Ward currently serves as general manager of breakbulklbulk operations at the Georgia Ports Authority. During his introduction of

the day's events, Capt. Harry Jennings and Walter Caceres, key representatives of the Savannah Port Society, delivered a presentation on the history of the International Seamen' s

Ward, George T. Powers, chairman of the club's selection

House in Savannah.

(Continued on page 40)

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Savannah Maritime Association: Serving the Maritime Community for More Than 40 Years

T he Savannah Maritime Association (SMA) has played a significant role in the maritime

Savannah Maritime Association is to unite firms or corporations engaged in the business of maritime activities. "The

community at the Port of Savannah for

SMA endeavors to promote the common

more than 40 years. Providing a forum

interests of its members relating to rules

for its members to contribute meaningful

and regulations covering various aspects

advice and counsel on important issues,

of the transportation industry," stated

the association is changing to meet the

Sutlive. "In addition, the organization

diverse requirements of its expanding

provides a liaison between its members

membership.

and government agencies at the Port of

Formed during the mid-1950s, the

Savannah," Sutlive said.

SMA's original mission was to represent

With meetings held monthly, its

member employers of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) in negotiating and administrating labor

Charles E. Sutlive, Executive Director, Savannah Maritime Association

membership today consists of over 40 organizations representing the interests of shipping lines and agents, waterfront

agreements. Additionally, the association

terminals, river and docking pilots, gov-

represented its members in certain relevant matters involv- ernment agencies, line handlers, towing companies, the

ing area service vendors. The original members of the

Foreign Trade Zone 104, marine surveyors, container and

SMA included the Smith & Kelly Company, Strachan

chassis repair facilities, barge lines, manufacturers and the

Shipping Company and Stevens Shipping & Terminal

Carriers Container Council.

Company, with Edward Middleton of Strachan Shipping

A non-profit organization, the SMA derives its operat-

Company serving as the first elected president.

ing income from membership dues and vessel assessments.

Volunteers from member organizations handled SMA

Serving with Sutlive on the S:'vlA Board of Directors are

activities until1978, at which time james I. Newsome, Sr.

George P. Cate, NYK Line (North America), Inc., presi-

was elected executive director; becoming the first paid full dent; Walter I. Mitchell, Zim American Israeli Shipping

time employee of the organization. Due in large part to

Company, Inc., vice president; Edward Manucy, Stevens

the growth of containerization, the scope of the SMA

Shipping & Terminal Company, secretary-treasurer; P.

expanded to include diversified services such as providing Michael Collins, Solar International, member; and Hank

statistical reports to its members on total manhour tallies

D. Dunn, Strachan Shipping Company, member.

and insurance data. In 1989, Stephen W Zadach, former

No stranger to the SMA, Sutlive has served as president

executive vice president of Smith & Kelly Company,

of the association on two occasions. "The association

became the executive director.

offers its member companies a united front to express

In 1991, the SMA membership decided to establish a

their concerns and suggestions relative to existing and

separate organization to more directly and effectively

pending regulations and legislative matters which could

negotiate and administer ILA labor contracts. Accordingly, greatly impact maritime activities," he added.

the Georgia Stevedore Association (GSA) was formed with

Sutlive sees the SMA becoming a more effective voice

Zadach appointed as its president, a position he holds

in assisting its members through active committees. "The

today. The SMA maintained its role as a key liaison of

association will endeavor to broaden its membership base

non-labor related maritime affairs.

to include more private terminal operators, warehouse

The SMA continued to operate with volunteer assis-

companies and other maritime related entities," Sutlive

tance until April, 1997, when the membership approved

said. "It is my goal the Savannah Maritime Association

the employment of Charles E. Sutlive as executive direc-

will become a more viable source of information exchange

tor. According to Sutlive, the primary purpose of the

and a more useful entity for its membership."

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SAILING SCHEDULE

Terminal
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Note: Line representatives or agents should be contacted to verify specific sailings, terminals and schedules
Compiled by the Georgia Ports Authority.
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TRADE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL TRADE
DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVES
Savannah Mark D. Troughton (912) 964-3958 William J. Jakubsen (912) 964-3891 Mary K. Morgan (912) 964-3887 Brunswick Bill Dawson (912) 264-7295 Charles L. Regini (912) 262-7295 Fax: (912) 262-3040

Atlanta Herman J. Brown, Jr. H. Mark Plunkett (770) 551-7300 Fax: (770) 551-7318
New York John M. Wheeler John L. Cicchino (908) 549-8100 Fax: (908) 549-811 I
Athens Basil G. Grekousis (30-1) 721-7675 Fax: (30-1) 721-5623
Auckland (agent) John Robinson Barwii-Auckland (64-9) 356-2370 Fax: (64-9) 356-2371
Brisbane (agent) Bob Smith Barwi1-Brisbane (61-7) 216-0680 Fax: (61-7) 252-4953
Buenos Aires Ariel G. Canzani (54-1) 314-5251 Fax: (54-1) 312-3832
Busan (agent) S.K. Ma Barwil - Busan (82)(51) 463-581 I Fax: (82)(51) 463-6403
Hong Kong (agent) Charles P.K. Leon Barwi1 - Hong Kong (2)(852) 880-1688 Fax: (2)(852) 880-5048
Oslo Arthur Rondan (47) 2283-3425 Fax: (47) 2283-1607
Seoul (agent) S.K. Ma Barwil -Seoul (82)(2) 739-4731 Fax: (82)(2) 739-3 !59
Singapore (agent) Ari1d Iversen Barwi1 - Singapore (65) 225-2577 Fax: (65) 225-2538
South Melbourne (agent) David Looker Barwil-South Melbourne (61-3) 9696-0944 Fax: (61-3) 9696-0940
Sydney (agent) Neil Kay Barwii-Sydney (61-2) 9255-0862 Fax: (61-2) 9247-2786
Tokyo Isao Togioka (81-3) 3214-3851 Fax: (81-3) 3211-1978

DOC Relocates District Export Assistance Center

L ocal maritime and business professionals celebrated the opening of a new office for the Savannah District Export

Assistance Center with Department of

Commerce officials on june 5, 1997. Located

minutes from the Georgia Ports Authority's

Garden City Terminal, the move was made to

provide more convenient access for area busi-

nesses.

"The relocation of the Savannah office com-

pletes the department's reorganization," stated

Gordon B. Thomas, regional director, mideast-

ern region, for the U.S. &: Foreign Commercial

Services of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

"We have reorganized so that the Atlanta office

is the hub of our activities in this region, and

the other offices, such as Savannah and those

in Alabama and Tennessee, are the spokes."

Celebrating the opening of the new EAC office in Savannah are (! to r) Gordon B.

The Department of Commerce has had a pres- Thomas, regional director, mideastern region, U.S. - Foreign Commercial Services of

ence in the Port of Savannah since 1934, accord- the U.S. Department of Commerce; Billy Hair, chairman, Chatham County

ing to Barbara H. Prieto, manager of the U.S. Commission; Barbara H. Prieto, manager, U.S. Export Assistance Center

Export Assistance Center (EAC) in Savannah. (Savannah); and Tapan Banerjee, director, U.S. Export Assistance Center (Atlanta).

"Savannah's deepwater port and its proximity to

the Port of Brunswick has given the area interna-

that coastal Georgia continues to attract manufacturers and

tional prominence since 1733," stated Prieto. "It's no wonder others involved in international trade."

(Continued on Page 27)

Container Berth 7 Construction Update

CB 7 WILL PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL 147
ACRES FOR CONTAINER HANDLING AND STORAGE SPACE.

C onstruction work is proceeding on schedule for a new container berth at the Port of Savannah. Slated for completion in the first quarter of 1998,

Container Berth 7 (CB 7) will provide an additional 147

acres for container handling and storage space and 1,200

feet of water frontage for vessel berthing.

Nine of the ten contracts planned for the CB 7 project

have been awarded and six have been completed. R.B.

Baker Construction of Savannah is handling the installation

of paving for nearly 90 acres of dedicated container storage

area. Construction of the new 1,200 foot concrete wharf is

scheduled for completion in january, 1998.

The Georgia Ports Authority has experienced record

container growth for eight consecutive years. The GPA's

Containerport Terminal in Savannah, which already fea-

tures the longest continguous docking space of any facility

on the U.S. East Coast, will offer over 7,700 feet of contin-

uous berthing to its worldwide base of customers with the

completion of CB 7.

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Construction of the new 1,200 foot concrete wharf is scheduled for completion in january, 1998.

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NEw AR R vA L s
VESSELS HONORED FOR PORT VISITS
Pictured on board the Saga Challenger are (I to r) Mary K. Morgan, GPA sales representative; Capt. D. Alcoriza and Barbara Fortunato with Gulf & Atlantic Maritime Services, Inc.
Pictured on board the Golden Laker are (I tor) Mary K. Morgan, GPA sales representative;
Capt. Errol R. Fernandes; and Edward Manucy, Stevens Shipping & Terminal Company.
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N Ew AR R vAL s
VESSELS HONORED FOR PORT VISITS
THE ZIM EUROPA I THE ZIM jAMAICA

T he The Zim Europa and the Zim jamaica made their maiden calls to the Port of Savannah in May and March, respectively; Owned by Zim lsmd Navigi'ttion Co. Ltd. and built at the H.D.W Shipyards in Kid, Germany, the 832-foot vessels feature w11tainer carrying capa.cities of 3,429 TEUs, 41,507 gross registered tons and service speeds of 21.7 knots.
With the addition of the Zim Europa and the Zim jamaica, Lim employs 18 vessels providing weekly contain~ er service via the GPM Conminerport Terminal in Savannah to the Far East, the Mediterranean, South America, Africa, Australia/New Zealand, India/Pakistan/Burma and the Caribbean.
Zim serves as agent for its vessds while Stevedoring Services of America pr(wides stn=edoring services.

Pictured on board the Zim Europa are (I tor) Mary K. Morgan, GPA sales representative; Capt. Inbar Michael, master mariner; and Walter I. Mitchell, vice president/South Atlantic for Zim.

Pictured on board the Zim jamaica are (I to r) Mary K. Morgan, GPA sales representative; and Capt. Fruhling Arie, master mariner.
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VESSELS HONORED FOR PORT VISITS
Pictured on board the San Francisco are (I to r) William P. Lewicki, GPA marketing manager; Capt. Holger Seils; WalterS. Wysocki, account exec-
utive, Ivaran Agencies, Inc.; and john G. Butler, Jr.,
general manager, Carolina Shipping Company.
Pictured aboard the Nordcloud are (I to r) john G. Butler, Jr., general manager, Carolina Shipping Company; Capt. James Messenger, master mariner; and Mark D. Troughton, GPA sales manager, southern region.
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PORTFOLIO (Continw::aFrom Page 22)

As part of the International Trade Administration, the Commercial Service's Export Assistance Centers comprise a network which operates globally, with more than 70 U.S. offices and more than 130 strategic locations throughout the world. The primary focus of the EAC is promoting the export of U.S. goods and services and assisting U. S. firms in realizing their export potential by providing counseling, overseas market information, international contacts and trade promotion assistance.
The EAC in Savannah offers a myraid of services, many free of change and others on a cost recovery basis. The variety of no-cost assistance includes export and trade finance counseling, market research, trade contacts, information on trade promotion events and programs and international contract bidding support through the U.S. Advocacy Center. Services provided by the EAC for a fee range from agent distributor searches, advertising in the Commerce publication Commercial News USA, trade lead programs, customized market analyses, to

THE EXPORT
ASSISTANCE CENTER IN
SAVANNAH OFFERS A
MYRAlD OF SERVICES,
MANY FREE OF CHARGE
AND OTHERS ON A COST
RECOVERY BASIS.
international company profiles (credit reports).
The EAC's efforts have aided local businesses in expanding globally Carver, Inc., maker of cottonseed machinery, has been a client of the EAC since 1992 when they moved their headquarters to Savannah. The EAC provided market research and counseling and assisted the company in locating contacts to obtain necessary financing. As a result, Carver, Inc. has established a solid presence in Turkey for its cottonseed machinery with contract negotiations ongoing.
Another example involved Savannah based Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation,

a manufacturer of commercial aircraft. The EAC assisted Gulfstream in procuring economic and political data to evaluate benefits and risks necessary to determine sales potential. The extensive information enabled Gulfstream to proceed with the decision to penetrate the Argentine market.
"Exporting is a critical part of ensuring a healthy future for the U.S. economy and American jobs," added Prieto. "The Savannah District Export Assistance Center is here to champion the interests of South Georgia around the world, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, and be a partner for businesses who need help to grow internationally"
* Savannah District Export Assistance Center
Barbara H. Prieto, Manager 6001 Chatham Center Drive Chatham Center, Suite 100 Savannah, Ga. 31405 Telephone: (912) 652-4204 Fax: (912) 652-4241
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Make ABig Dillerence

Largest Single Terminal Facility on the Fact East Coast; Immediate Interstate Access

2.9 Million S~uare Feet Fact of Warehousing

Fact: Longest Contiguous Dock on the U.S. East Coast; 11 Container Cranes

Radio Frequency Technology Fact Assures Efficient Cargo Movement

Fact: Expansion In Progress With More Than 2500 Acres for Additional Growth Generic Gate System Provides
Fa Ct Swift &Efficient Movement of Cargo

Fact: 25 Miles of On-Terminal Rail; 3 Miles of On-Dock Rail

For additional facts, figures and benefits, please contact Byron X. Hock, Director of Trade Development, Georgia Ports Authority at 1-800-GPA-9060 or 912-964-3880. Or visit our web site: http://www.gaports.com

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HYUNDAI ENTERS U.S. EAST COAST
ALL-WATER SERVICE
Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has launched its first all-water service between the U.S. East Coast and the Far East through a slot-charter agreement with Zim Container Service, effective June 1997. Under the weekly slot charter agreement, HMM will have access on the North America! Asia leg of the Zim service linking Asia with North America and the Mediterranean.
In North America, the Pacific East Coast Service (PEC) will call Halifax, New York, Savannah, Kingston and Long Beach. Direct service to and from Hong Kong, Keelung, Busan, Osaka and Yokohama will be available on a weekly basis, with extended feeder coverage throughout the Far East.
The PEC is HMM's first all-water container service between Asia and North America and is expected to complement the five routes HMM currently offers in the transpacific.
As part of the agreement, Zim will take space on three Hyundai U. S. West Coast transpacific services. The agreement is set to start with a three month interim phase where each carrier will take a limited space allocation. In the Fall, 1997, allocations for each carrier are expected to increase to accommodate higher traffic volumes.
With the addition of the new PEC service, Hyundai Merchant Marine Co., Ltd. offers six weekly services from Asia to the West Coast of North America and Zim Container Service operates a weekly service between Asia and the East Coast of North America.
In addition to HMM's new slot charter agreement with container service to Savannah, Hyundai also offers bimonthly Ro/Ro service via the Port of Brunswick to the Far East. Zim provides full container service via the Port of Savannah to destinations worldwide.
COLUMBUS LINE ADDS VESSEL TO EAST COAST
SOUTH AMERICA FLEET
Responding to growing trade volumes and customer needs for frequent and reliable sailing schedules, Columbus Line has enhanced its service to East Coast South American customers with the recent assignment of the 1,900-TEUcapacity Columbus Bahia. Built in 1994, the Columbus Bahia replaces the Columbus Olivos in the service fleet linking Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay and U.S. East Coast ports.
Columbus Line and joint-service partner Alianca of Brazil established a slot charter and schedule rationalization agreement with Ivaran Lines 18 month ago. In addition, the three lines consolidated their southeastern regional port

calls for the U.S. South AtlantidSouth American service at the Port of Savannah in 1996, providing weekly container and breakbulk service. Today, the three carriers operate a fleet of seven vessels (2 Columbus Line/2 Alianca/3 Ivaran Lines) on a weekly rotation. The service makes North American port calls at New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Norfolk, Savannah and Miami.
"Ever since Columbus Line returned to the East Coast South America trade a decade ago, we have continually expanded and enhanced our service to customers," notes Julian Thomas, Columbus Line senior vice president and general manager, South American service. "These improvements have been made in response to the steady and sometimes explosive growth in cargo volumes between the Americas. They also reflect the increasing sophistication of our customers, and their need for services which can help them react to rapidly changing market opportunities."
In related news, Riverwood International Corporation in Atlanta, Ga., has selected Columbus Line as its "Ocean Carrier of the Year."
Riverwood, a global leader in paperboard and machinery-based packaging for the beverage and consumer products industries, currently uses Columbus Line to serve markets in Australia and New Zealand. Among Riverwood's high-volume products is coated unbleached kraft paperboard. Giant reels of the specialty linerboard are manufactured at Riverwood facilities in Georgia and Louisiana and containerized for shipment via Columbus Line gateway ports at Savannah and Houston. The company also designs and manufactures machinery which converts its paperboard products to finished packaging and often uses Columbus Line to transport those shipments.
Donald R. Tieken, Riverwood vice president for purchasing and logistics, said several factors were key to Columbus Line's selection. "The first is their outstanding cargo care, including damage-free delivery. They also provide us with multi-trade diversity and experience. Their all-water East and Gulf Coast- Australia/New Zealand service assures us highly efficient intermodallinks between our domestic production centers and key overseas markets."
UNITED ARAB EXPANDS
NORTH AMERICAN SALES OPERATION
United Arab Agencies, Inc., the general agent in North America for United Arab Shipping Co. S.A.G., has expanded the company's sales coverage with the appointment of North American regional sales representatives. The new representatives will be responsible for implementing UAAI's sales strategies and meeting corporate sales and marketing goals for their respective regions and market areas.
The new sales representatives include: Nicholas Tsotsos, Mid-West regional sales manager, Chicago, Ill.;

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Scott Krusen, account executive, Cleveland, Ohio; William Kommalan, Mid-Atlantic regional sales manager, Baltimore, Md.; Edward Stankavich, account executive, Norfolk Va.; Grame Denton, account executive, Houston, Texas; and Cornelius Pinajian, South Atlantic sales manager, Atlanta, Ga.
The expansion of the company's North American sales operation will support United Arab Shipping Company's recently expanded service profile, which includes weekly fixed day, container service between the U.S. East Coast and the Mediterranean, the Middle East and Asia, as well as its breakbulk service between the U.S. Gulf Coast and the Middle East.
In addition to the company's service and sales expansion, Dr. Anil Vitharana, acting president of United Arab Agencies, Inc., also announced that the company has purchased its corporate office building, located at 511 South Avenue in Cranford, N.J. "In the first quarter of 1997, United Arab Shipping Company has expanded our services and made the capital investments necessary to meet our North American customers' service expectations. We are committed to continuing the evolvement of our global operation to meet the market challenges and customer requirements," commented Dr. Vitharana.
United Arab provides regular container service to and from the Mediterranean, the Red Sea/Persian Gulf, India/Pakistan/Burma and the Far East via the Port of Savannah.
COLUMBIA COASTAL ENHANCES SERVICE
VIA SAVANNAH
In an effort to expand its customer base and enhance coastal barge transportation services, Columbia Coastal Transport, Inc. (CCTI) has initiated a bi-weekly schedule via the Port of Savannah.
Headquartered in Clark, N.]. and staffing nine offices nationwide, CCTI offers full containerload barge feeder services on the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Established in 1990, the U.S. flag barge operator commenced operations for its southern service between Savannah and Miami in 1993. Since that time, the company has expanded its service to include Charleston, S.C. and provides inducement calls at Fernandina, jacksonville and Port Everglades, Fla., Wilmington, N.C. and a host of other port locations. CCTI transports 20, 40 and 45-foot containers, including refrigerated units, aboard modern feeder barges fully equipped with lashing gear and reefer power packs. The container barges range in carrying capacity from 400 to 530 TEUs.
"Last year we moved over 14,500 containers through the Port of Savannah and served over 25 carriers calling the port," stated Edward]. Murray, regional manager for Columbia Coastal Transport, Inc. "We hope to increase

tonnage through Georgia Ports Authority facilities by attracting export cargo meeting vessels along the U.S. South Atlantic range. In addition, we see a very bright future in transshipping cargo via Savannah and Freeport, Bahamas."
Murray credits the support of the Savannah maritime community as a key factor for Columbia Coastal's successful past and bright future as a niche player in the U.S. South Atlantic region. "These groups have helped establish CCTI as a very reliable, cost effective and full service water transportation feeder company."
LANPORT'S FACILITIES NAMED LEASING
COMPANY BY MAJOR LEASING COMPANIES
LanPort, Inc.'s Savannah and Atlanta facilities have been selected as the leasing company depot for four intermodal equipment leasing companies.
The company's Savannah facility was named the leasing depot for Florens Container Services (USA), Ltd. and Carlisle Leasing International. LanPort's Atlanta operation serves as the leasing depot for Transamerica Leasing, Inc., PrimeSource Corporation and Florens Container Services (USA), Ltd.
According to company President Ernie Rubadue, the leasing of containers and intermodal equipment presents the industry with a viable option for further cost reduction as ocean carriers continue to seek asset sharing opportunities. "The major leasing companies recognize that maintaining the integrity of the equipment is of primary importance to their success," stated Rubadue. "LanPort, Inc. was named the depot of choice because of its proven track record as well as its reputation for highly-trained personnel who are committed to maintaining LanPort's high quality service standard." The company is also equipped with the electronic capability required to interface and conduct business nationwide.
Headquartered at Savannah, LanPort, Inc., along with sister companies Atlantic Container Service (ACS), First Coast, Inc. and Wayside, Inc., offer full service terminals, warehousing, chassis rental, equipment sales and repair, chassis maintenance programs, trucking and container repair in Savannah, Atlanta, Charleston and Jacksonville. ACS is the leading refrigeration service dealer in the Southeastern U.S., representing Carrier Transicold, Deutz, MHI and other major manufacturers of container refrigeration equipment.
INAUGURAL GFB-IANA EXPO A SUCCESS
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Intermodal Expo April 29- May 1, 1997, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. The '97 Expo marked the first show hosted jointly by the Georgia Freight Bureau (GFB) and the Intermodal Association of North America (lANA).
Expo '97 featured more than 20 conference sessions, 350 exhibitors (including the debut of the new Information Technology Village) and the second year of an optional professional development track by The Logistics Institute at the Georgia Institute of Technology:
"We are pleased by the enthusiastic response of the domestic and international transportation community to this year's educational sessions and the intermodal exhibition," said Expo CEO John Youngbeck. Joni Casey, lANA president, added that "the quality and presentation of the conference sessions, coupled with technology and logistics enhancements, has set new industry standards."
Under a five-year agreement begun in 1996 between the GFB and lANA, the Expo will make its first venue change outside of Atlanta to the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex in Texas May 6-8, 1998. GFB and lANA officials indicate that approximately 85 percent of the 1998 Expo Dallas Convention Center exhibition space is already committed, which underscores the satisfaction of the transportation services and equipment exhibitors at this year's show. The Dallas Expo will feature indoor exhibits, including a new tank container pavilion, and an Information Technology Village dedicated to logistics software and hardware products and services. In addition, there will be outdoor rail dis-

plays and heavy lift equipment areas with live loading demonstration capability.
The GFB is an association serving shipper interests and the professional development needs of its members and the transportation community since 1902 through its logistics services, educational conferences, information resources and advocacy initiatives. lANA is North America's leading trade association representing the combined interests of all types of intermodal freight transportation providers and their suppliers.
WILLARD FUMIGATORS EXPANDS OPERATION
Willard Fumigators, Inc. has opened a new branch location at the Port of Savannah. Just minutes away from the Georgia Ports Authority's Containerport Terminal, the company specializes in the fumigation of import and export cargoes and vessels.
Established in 1976, the company maintains its corporate office in North Charleston, S.C. "With the Georgia Ports Authority growing at such a rapid pace and with so many of our customers having offices in Savannah, we opened this new branch to better serve our many clients in the maritime industry," stated Willard President Steve Willard.
Willard Fumigator's new office is located at 6AJ Garcia Road, Pooler, Ga. The company's telephone and fax numbers are 1-800-341-6909 and 1-800-770-6909, respectively.

The Georgia Ports Authority highlighted a productive year at the '97 International Intermodal Expo.
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PORT SUPPORT OF ARMED SERVICES
Military and GPA Discuss Future Development and Support

M ilitary officials with the 3rd Infantry Division at Ft. Stewart, Ga. and representatives of the Military Traffic Management Command met for situational briefings with Georgia Ports Authority staff in May.
Military officials stressed the fact that the Department of Defense was placing an increased emphasis on its ability to quickly and efficiently deploy its combat divisions to trouble spots around the world. In order to meet those commitments abroad, the U. S. Army has developed multiple power projection platforms to facilitate rapid deployment. "The 3rd Infantry Division and the Port of Savannah is one of the cornerstones for the Army's Power Projection strategy and is depended on heavily by the National Command Authority to respond to national emergencies," stated Major General]ohn W Qay) Hendrix, Commanding General, 3rd Infantry Division, Ft. Stewart. Savannah's role as a critical point of departure was clearly demonstrated in 1990 when the U.S. Army's 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized) mobilized its forces and materials for Operation Desert Storm. A total of ll military sealift command vessels were loaded with equipment, supplies and personnel to the Persian Gulf. The following year, 23 military vessels returned

to the GPA's Garden City Terminal from the Middle East.

During the meeting, GPA officials presented an overview of

port operations and capabilities to accommodate massive

amounts of cargo. In addition, current and future plans for

development at the GPA's Garden City and Ocean Terminals in

Savannah were explained.

Military exercises have been conducted via the Port of

Savannah for several years to simulate actual emergency military

deployment maneuvers. Exercises usually include both lift-

on/lift-off and roll-on/roll-off operations to ensure appropriate

training is received. Military personnel become skilled in han-

dling oversize track vehicles and unusual pieces of military

equipment which are transported to and from the port by truck

and rail. Each facet of the transportation and loading operation

is carefully rehearsed so that the battalion is ready when the

need arises.

"The Port of Savannah has and will continue to serve as a

vital and strategic location to assist in the deployment of military

cargo, equipment and personnel," stated GPA Executive Director

Doug]. Marchand. "The Georgia Ports Authority is proud of its

working relationship with the military and its consistent com-

mitment to ensuring productive results."

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T he USS Laboon docked at the Georgia Ports Authority's Ocean Terminal in May with over 300 crew members on board as part of a summer training program. Having just returned to the United States after a 29-day exercise in the Caribbean, the officers and cadets studied navigational charts and conducted training sessions to familiarize themselves with the Savannah seaport.
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J ohn Hayes, executive director of policy and planning with the Sydney Ports Corporation, met with several

Savannah maritime officials in

May to discuss a variety of port-

related issues. His visit under-

scored the relationship forged

between the ports of Georgia and

Australia with the signing of a

Partner Ports Agreement in the

Spring of 1996. Since the signing

of the agreement, the port part-

ners have been exchanging infor-

mation concerning organizational

and management systems, port

operating procedures, port construction and engineering techniques, modern technology applications and cargo handling

john Hayes is shown

meeting with officials of steamship lines and stevedoring companies to gain a

better understanding of U.S. East Coast labor agreements and the structure and operation of businesses related

to the port industry in Savannah.

expertise. During the meeting with GPA
representatives at the Savannah headquarters, GPA Executive
Director Doug J. Marchand pro-

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marketing programs and initiatives to generate additional business. Hayes also toured the two GPA deepwater terminals

vided status reports on various

in Savannah to observe contain-

development projects at the

er and breakbulk operations.

Ports of Savannah and

The following day Hayes

Brunswick. Director of Operations Fitz L. Hiltzheimer and

met with officials of steamship lines and stevedoring companies

Director of Trade Development Byron X. Hock then led discus-

to gain a more in-depth understanding of U.5. East Coast labor

sions on such topics as container and breakbulk operations, port agreements and the structure and operation of businesses related

organizational structure, cargo volume, port transportation costs, to the port industry in Savannah.

T housands of cartons of Washington State apples destined for Egypt recently moved through the Port of Savannah. According to Del jennings, general manager of Washington Inspection Service and the individual responsible for coordinating the shipments, several factors were involved in the decision to use Savannah. "The special equipment made available to handle the product and the excellent steamship line connections via Savannah were critical components to the customer in Egypt," stated jennings. "Other key factors in the decision making process included the ease in transporting the cargo to Georgia and the willingness of port personnel in Savannah to go to great lengths to accommodate our requirements."
The apples were harvested in Washington State and maintained in a controlled environment prior to being washed, waxed and packed into cardboard cartons. The apples were then inspected and certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture

and transported by refrigerated trucks to Savannah. After the

cartons were containerized, the cargo was loaded aboard Senator

Line vessels for the journey to Cairo, Egypt.

Thus far, Washington Inspection Service has coordinated two

shipments of apples through Savannah, totalling 20,000 cartons.

"We expect to ship at least 120 containers per year through the

GPA facilities during the next year, primarily between the

months of October and May," added jennings. "That number,

however, could easily rise to 400 annually."

]ennings indicated that the state of Washington exports

approximately 40,000,000 cartons of apples and pears each year

to locations around the world. "Savannah offers an excellent

location and a wide array of steamship lines from which to

choose. In addition, I am pleased with the good working rela-

tionship established with the Georgia Ports Authority and look

forward to increasing our business through the port."

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James C. McCurry has joined the Georgia Ports Authority as manager of legislative affairs. McCurry will manage and coordinate the legislative program for the Authority and actively monitor legislative issues affecting the Georgia Ports Authority on the local, state and federal levels.
A graduate of Furman University in Greenville, S.C., with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration, McCurry previously served as legislative correspondent/systems administrator for U.S. Congressman jack Kingston. While in Washington, McCurry managed legislative relations for the office representing the First Congressional District of Georgia.
"McCurry is a welcome addition to our staff," stated GPA's Director of Communications and External Affairs David A. Schaller. "At a time when we have a number of very important projects unfolding with legislative implications, he will work directly with state and federal policy makers to help ensure successful implementation."
S tephen M. Lariviere has been named manager of environmental and facilities engineering for the Georgia Ports Authority.
In his new position, Lariviere will be responsible for managing environmental and facilities engineering programs for the GPA's deepwater ports in Savannah and Brunswick, Ga. and inland barge terminals in Bainbridge and Columbus, Ga.
Prior to coming to the GPA, Lariviere worked for the Macalloy Corporation in Charleston, S.C., where he served as manager of environmental engineering. He holds more than a dozen national and state environmental and engineering certifications and registrations. Lariviere is a nationally registered environmental manager and a certified environmental auditor and trainer.
Lariviere graduated from the University of the State of New York with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial

Management. He also earned an MBA from Charleston Southern University in Charleston, S.C. and a Master of Science Degree in Environmental Engineering from Kennedy-Western University in Boise, Idaho. A retired Naval submarine officer, Lariviere served 22 years in the United States Navy.
According to GPA's Director of Engineering and Maintenance james E. Bradshaw, "Mr. Lariviere has a wealth of experience in dealing effectively with environmental issues. We are pleased to have him as a member of our organization."

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le A. Sweedlund has recently joined Hanjin Shipping Company as general manager of

logistics. Based in Hanjin's North

American headquarters in Paramus, N.j.,

Sweedlund will be responsible for the

operations interests for Hanjin North

America, including terminal, intermodal,

equipment and vessel operations.

Prior to his current position with

Hanjin, he served 19 years with P&O

Containers, most recently in their North

American headquarters in East

Rutherford, N.j.

Sweedlund serves as director of the

Carrier Container Council which over-

sees the labor agreements affiliated with

the International Longshoremen's

Association on the U.S. East and Gulf

Coasts. He is a graduate of the U.S.

Merchant Marine Academy in Kings

Point, N.Y.

R obert Ho has been appointed president of Solar International Shipping Agency; sole agents for Yang Ming Line.
Ho will oversee all North American operations for Solar and replaces Captain Benjamin N.K. Ho. Capt. Ho has been named senior advisor/director after completing a six-year term as president.

R onald Schley has been appointed president of DSR Senator Lines (America), Inc. Based in South Plainfield, N.]. , Schley will direct the sales, marketing, operations, financial and administrative efforts for DSR Senator.
Schley began his maritime career, which spans 32 years, after graduating from California State University in Hayward, CA with a BBA degree. During the next 22 years, he held various management positions with Sea-Land Service, Inc. Prior to joining DSR Senator, he spent 10 years with Hanjin Shipping Company, Ltd. in Paramas, N .]., serving as vice president, North America, for sales and marketing.
C hristopher]. Connor has been promoted to executive vice president of Wallenius Lines North America (WLNA). In addition, he has been named a vice president, responsible for business planning and development ofWallenius Holding, Inc. (WHI), the parent company of WLNA.
With 15 years of experience in the shipping industry, Connor previously held sales management and executive positions with Crowley Maritime and U.S. Lines. Connor is a graduate of Villanova University.
WLNA provides sales, marketing, terminal and operations management services in North America for Wallenius Lines of Stockholm, Sweden. WHI is a diversified transportation services company which includes a vehicle processing company (Pacific Vehicle Processors), a stevedoring company (Pacific Ro/Ro Stevedoring) and a U. S. Flag Ro/Ro liner service (American Auto Carriers), in addition to Wallenius Lines North America.
G erald Bresnihan has been appointed director of imports of C.H. Powell Company in Charleston, S.C. to handle the import operations nationwide, overseeing the

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Bresnihan brings 14 years of experience in the maritime industry to his new position. Previously he served as branch manager for C.H. Powell Company in Savannah, having opened the office in 1983. He earned his Customs Broker License in 1986.
A graduate of the College of Charleston with a B. S. degree in Business Administration, Bresnihan also holds an MBA from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Ga. He formerly served on the Board of Directors for the National Custom Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association and was president of the

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Independent Freight Forwarders and Custom Brokers Association of Savannah. Bresnihan is currently chairman of the Customs Committee for the Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association of Charleston. Memberships with professional organizations include the Propeller Club of the United States, the Charleston Maritime Association and the Transportation Club of Charleston.
With headquarters in Boston, Mass. and 14 offices nationwide, C. H. Powell Company offers a complete door-to-door logistics service to importers and exporters, including consolidation, freight forwarding, Customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution.

I nternational Auto Processing, Inc. (lAP) of Brunswick has been named the 1997 Distinguished International Business by Georgia Southern University (GSU) in Statesboro, Ga.
Sponsored by GSU's Center for International Business Education, in partnership with the Savannah District Export Council and the Americas Council, the award is given to area companies involved in international trade. "lAP was selected because of its excellence in sales growth, wealth of international expertise and contributions to the economic development of Glynn County, Ga," stated Dr. Lynda S. Hamilton,

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director of GSU's Center for International Business Education. "The company also serves as a fine role model for business administration students by exemplifying the success that a small to medium-size entrepreneurship can achieve in global trade."
Located at the Port of Brunswick, lAP is a vehicle processing company offering a full range of processing and detailing services to its automobile customers. When opening its operation at the Georgia Ports Authority's Colonel's Island Terminal in Brunswick in 1986, lAP offered 76,000 square feet of covered area and 50 acres of paved parking. The first shipment of automobiles received by the company consisted of 567 Yogos. Eleven years later, lAP features a 100,000square-foot accessorization shop on 151 acres of property.
"We are excited about being only one of four companies in the state of Georgia to have received this honor," lAP President and CEO James M. Showalter said. "It recognizes the tremendous success we've enjoyed over the last several years."
The auto processor's workforce has grown from 16 people in 1986 to almost 300 employees today. "In terms of benefit to the local Brunswick economy and the state, each automobile processed by lAP translates into an $150 economic impact," added Showalter.
lAP processes a variety of imported, exported and leased vehicles. Utilizing the services of the auto processor in Brunswick for their imports are ARO, Hyundai, Land Rover, Mitsubishi, Saab and Volkswagen. General Motors' Opel Sintra Minivans and Saturn automobiles benefit from the company's processing services prior to export overseas. In addition, company officials recently signed a contract with Mercedes-Benz U.S. International to prepare the new M-Class all-activity vehicles prior to export to Europe via Brunswick beginning in 1998.
According to Showalter, lAP is projecting a 25 percent increase in automobile

Pictured at Savannah City Hall following the scholarship presentation are (l tor) Robert U. Prescott, club president; Dale Deloach, scholarship recipient, and Brian]. Gibson, director of southern center for logistics and intermodal transportation, Georgia Southern University.

volume during Calendar Year 1997, with a total of 150,000 vehicles estimated. During its 11 years in operation, lAP has handled over one million automobiles through its facility.

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embers of the Savannah Traffic Club, Inc. met with Savannah Mayor Floyd Adams in May

to celebrate National Transportation

Week. Mayor Adams issued a proclama-

tion to declare May 12-16, 1997,

Transportation Week in Savannah.

During the meeting, Savannah Traffic

Club President Robert D. Prescott award-

ed a $1,500 scholarship on behalf of the

club.

Receiving the 1997 scholarship was

Dale Deloach, a junior Logistics and

Intermodal Transportation major at

Georgia Southern University (GSU) in

Statesboro, Ga. Following his graduation

from GSU, Deloach plans to pursue a

career in the field of intermodal trans-

portation. Comprised of 175 local trans-

portation professionals, the Savannah Traffic Club strives to enhance the careers of its members through professional development. The club also supports college students who are seeking careers in the transportation field and generates public awareness for the tremendous impact and value of the transportation industry.
According to Prescott, pricing & logistics manager for the Georgia Ports Authority; the membership is enthusiastic about the club's plans for 1997-98. "Speakers scheduled during the next year include a representative of the future Georgia International Maritime Trade Center. In addition, former presidents of the two predecessor clubs (Transportation Club of Savannah and Savannah Women's Transportation Association) have been invited to assist in organizing a fund-raising event. Although the Savannah Traffic Club was formed in 1995, the foundation goes back 50 years and we want to build on that foundation."

Elected officers of the Savannah Traffic

Club for 1997-98 are:

President- Robert D. Prescott, Georgia

Ports Authority; First Vice President -

Tony Noles, Atlantic Container Service,

Inc.; Second Vice President- Bridget H.

Caldwell, Samuel Shapiro & Company,

Inc.; Third Vice President- Keith E.

Martin, Old Dominion Freight Line;

Secretary - Kirsten E. Kennedy,

Manpower, Inc.; Treasurer- Karen E.

Scudder, Manpower, Inc.; and

Parliamentarian - Mary K. Morgan,

Georgia Ports Authority.

Members serving on the Board of

Governors are:

Gloria P. Faircloth, Southern Overseas

Corporation; Ben Goldberg, Lumber

Transport, Inc.; Floyd H. Harbin, Georgia

Ports Authority; Al Hassler, CSX

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Transportation; Audrey L. Lanier,

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Rivers, Norfolk Southern Corporation;

Sarah W. Thomas, Carson Products

Col. Grant M. Smith, district engineer for the Savannah District Army Corps of Engineers (jar

Company; john D. Trent, Georgia Ports left), congratulates (l tor) Martin V Cooley, project manager, planning division, Savannah

Authority; Mark D. Troughton, Georgia District Army Corps of Engineers; Catherine Vaughn, administrative analyst, GPA; and

Ports Authority; and Robert E. Wilder,

Charles E Griffen, GPA director of port planning and harbor development, for their involve-

(Retired) Norfolk Southern Corporation. ment in the Brunswick Harbor Deepening Feasibility Study.

T he Savannah District Army Corps of Engineers recently honored representatives of the Savannah District Office, the Georgia Ports Authority; the Brunswick Harbor Pilots, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of Natural Resources with the Trainor Award for their involvement in the Brunswick Harbor Deepening Feasibility Study. Presented annually, the Trainor Award recognizes team excellence in the Corps' Civil Works Program.
During the past two years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the Georgia Ports Authority, has been studying the feasibility of deepening the Brunswick navigation channel and approaches to port facilities. The study evaluated deepening the 30-foot channel to a maximum depth of 36 feet at mean low water. The 40-member team worked closely together on the feasibility study to determine the most cost effective means to support projected growth for the Port of Brunswick. They analyzed and prepared engineering, environmental and economic data that focused on environ-

mental impact, design/cost estimates and benefits to the maritime industry and the local community as a whole.
According to Corps officials, the study is slated for completion in February, 1998, at which time final design work will be prepared on the deepening project.
"This multi-disciplined team combined technical, environmental and cultural resources as well as economic and real estate evaluations of the problems and possible solutions in this study;" stated Col. Grant M. Smith, district engineer, Savannah District Army Corps of Engineers. "The group met milestones on time despite ever-changing requirements and achieved timely resolution of all issues. The combined efforts of this diverse team will help the Brunswick Harbor grow and develop both economically and industrially."
The Trainor Award is named in honor of Charles F. Trainor who served as the Savannah District Army Corps of Engineers' executive officer during World War II, and was the first chief of engineering in the district.

FAST FACT:
The Port of Brunswick handled more
automobiles during
FY '97 than at any
previous time in its history.

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In Memoriam
Robert H. Tharpe, Sr., past chairman of the Georgia Ports Authority and prominent Georgia business and community leader, died recently at his residence in Atlanta.
In 1947, Tharpe co-founded Tharpe &: Brooks Mortgage Bankers. The company grew to become one of the largest mortgage bankers in the Southeast with offices in Savannah, Brunswick and a host of other locations.
Appointed to the Authority by former Georgia Governor Lester Maddox and reappointed by former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter, Tharpe devoted years of dedicated and distinguished service to the Georgia Ports Authority, including a term as its chairman.

Georgia's Ports make a world of difference.

While some ports can't see the forest for the trees, the ports of Savannah and Brunswick are rooted in experience when it comes to handling linerboard, woodpulp,

poles and lumber- as well as afull range of other breakbulk cargoes. Our seasoned professionals

go out on a limb to make sure your cargo is handled quickly and efficiently. With key South Atlantic locations

and intermodal connections, the ports of Savannah and Brunswick "plant" forest products shippers solidly

ahead of the competition. So if you're feeling boxed in, give us a call. Byron X. Hock, Director of Trade

Development, 912-964-3880 (1-800-342-8012). Visit our website at http://www.gaports.com

"We Believe in Breakbulk"

P.O. BOX 2406 SAVAN NAH, G EORG IA 31402

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PAID Permit #24(1 Savan nah . GA

AStevedore That Really Stacks Up.
Cooper/T. Smith has made a strong commitment to thecontainer indtLIIL)' through equipment, engineering and seflice. Witll conL1ineroperations on allth!'ee ooasiS, our services range from loading and discharge, to stuffingand stripping, to cleaning ;Uld repait: trs what our customers call "su-ength through diversity." It's helped us at Cooperrr. Smi~l become the best in tl1e industry, no matter how )'OUslackit.
riV\nDtiT. Smith
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