GA P'ioo .Pl AS 31(3 GEORGIA VOLUME 37 NO.3 T H I R D Q U A R T E R 1 9 9 "7 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 acall. Byron X. Hock, Director ofTrade Development, 912-964-3880 (1-800-342-8012). Visit our website at http://www.gaports.com VOL. 37 No. 3 GEORGIA ANCHORAGE THIRD QUARTER 1997 18 PORTFOLIO Wallenius establishes Brunswick as U.S. Southeast load center. .. GPA initiates study on deepening Savannah harbor. .. Container Berth 7 construction update.. .Authority elects new officers ... GPA captures two AAPA awards of excellence...Agri-business enhanced at Port of Bru.nswich... New Holland chooses Savannah for project cargo shipment...American Port Services expands export packing business ... Georgia Foreign Trade Conference celebrates 31 years.. .Savannah hosts National Propeller Club Convention... GPA pre- sents The Savannah Award to japanese children. SAILING SCHEDULES . ...... . ..........28 NEW ARRIVALS ...................31 SHIPPERS ALERT .. . .....................32 MILITARY MATTERS ... . . . ...... . .. .. ..35 ON DECK .. . . . . . .. .. ... . .... 37 ON THE COVER: Linerboard is one of the primary general cargo commodities transiting the Port of Brunswick facilities . Photograph by Russ Bryant. 4 FEATURES: ARO of America selects Brunswick for U.S. port of entry for Romanian-made ARO sport utility vehicle... General cargo is big business at Georgia5 Ports. 10 UPDATE 1997: The Georgia Ports Authority: The year in review. G I ORCoiA POIU s Al I IIORII' Hugh M.Tarbunon Sylvan M. Byck, Jr. Sam M.Griffin , Jr. Thomasj. Dillon Chairman Vice ChaiTman SecretaryTreasurer Member Sandersville Savannah Bainbridge Savannah Smith Foster Member Dalton Harry C. jackson Member Columbus Bill jones, III Member St. Simons Island james D. Mason Member Lawrenceville Herman J. Russell Member Atlanta PERSPECTIVE As more than 400 delegates from around the globe gather on November 9th for the 31st Annual Georgia Foreign Trade Conference, the conference theme (Georgia On My (pages 10 through 17). Greater competition with- in the manufacturing and ser- Mind- Networking to Profit and Opportunity) couldn't be more vice sectors, widened con- appropriate. Given Georgia's thriving economy, its ability to sumer markets and growing attract diversity in manufacturing and the dynamic growth of its opportunities within the internationally renowned ports for 10 consecutive years, the international marketplace will scene is set for one of the transportation industry's most produc- result in the continued tive conferences of the year. growth of Georgia and our Georgia has come to represent a number of things to people ports. As a customer driven around the world. To some, Georgia symbolizes the traditions organization, the Georgia and charms of the Old South with its majestic oaks and antebel- Ports Authority is committed lum homes. To others, it is the state of adventure, from its picturesque North Georgia mountains to the gentle breezes of the coastal plains. DOUG J. MARC:HAND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY to meeting the challenges and needs of the international Shipper. As testimony tO OUr To the more than 7.5 million Georgians, many of whom are commitment, the Georgia engaged in international trade, Georgia signifies much more. Ports Authority is among the industry's leaders in the develop- With one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation, a pop- ment of new technologies and investment in both landside and ulation growing at twice the national average, a well-educated harbor improvements. A section detailing the phased expansion work force and strong returns as a result of domestic and foreign and future development of Georgia's ports can be found within investment, Georgia is a shining tribute to the New South. the review of FY97 activity Ask anyone engaged in international transportation what city In closing, let me add my warm welcome to the delegates they consider the most progressive and identifiable in the attending the 1997 Georgia Foreign Trade Conference. I invite Southeastern United States. Without hesitation, they point to you to tour our facilities in Savannah or Brunswick during your Atlanta. With its towering buildings and centers of finance, stay and encourage you to take advantage of the state's charm Atlanta is acknowledged as the economic center of the beauty and hospitality. Southeastern United States and, increasingly, the nation. While also serving as Georgia's capital, Atlanta is one of the fastest growing and largest markets in the United States. And making a significant contribution to Atlanta's growth is a vast transportation network of rail and highway connecting Atlanta to Georgia's modern port facilities in Savannah, Brunswick, Bainbridge and Columbus. Together, Georgia's ports serve as conduits for international trade to over 100 countries and more than 300 ports worldwide, having moved more than 10.8 million tons of cargo during Fiscal Year 1997. I invite you to examine the results of FY97 within this issue of Georgia AnchorAge B. Richard Field Deputy Executive Director James E. Bradshaw Director of Engineering & Maintenance EXFCU riVI. 5 IAll Doug}. Marchand Executive Director Charles F. Griffen Director, Port Planning/Harbor Development Byron X. Hock Director of Trade Development Fitz L. Hiltzheimer Director of Operations Charles D. Parkinson Director of Finance David A. Schaller Assistant Deputy Executive Director ]. Ray Smiley Director of Administration CLOIH;\A ANCIIORA(;J:, the official puhlicalion of the c;eorgia Ports Authority, is published quarterly and distrihulcd third class mail free of charge lo llllliT than 9,000 readers worldwide. This publication is not copyrighted and permission is given for the reproduction or usc of any originalnwteriaL..,, provided credit is given to the c;corgia Ports Authority. Additional information, address changes, extra copies or advertising rates may he obtained from: T111: (;IUI~trit.'s. Inc. and Atlantic Vdtidt. 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And thcyloolrporlo"lh'"panslon"'pobOhtl g<>w~ohtlrMtdsgr.,...., Flnol~. lnt<""'t i <>t~>l hijll'tro!'tqulrm,.ith.,n-ngohonolrli>'tr< ily lnomlt~SU(>< r i<>riu~t r o>.<:lt corgo ,..,lun>< The Georgia Ports Authority Fiscal Year 1997 GPA Total Tonnage 10.8 9 .7 9.5 9.1 8.7 8.5 8.4 8.2 8.0 9Year Port of Savannah Total Tonnage 8.4 7.7 7 .6 7.5 7.1 6.8 6.4 6.3 6.1 9 Year History. In Millions of Tons Port of Brunswick Total Tonnage At the close of Fiscal Year 1997, the Georgia Ports Authority surpassed the pivotal 10 million ton mark for the first time in its history. million ton mark for the first time in its history, handling a record 10,810,904 tons of cargo statewide. The new record exceeds FY96 figures by an impressive 11.8%. At the Georgia Ports Authority, meeting and exceeding customer needs is not a trendy slogan; it's a way of life. Georgia's ports have successfully served as productive conduits for international trade for many years, each day providing customers with a South Atlantic gateway to over 248 million Americans, many of whom increasingly depend on foreign trade for a living. Customer driven improvements such as facili- ty enhancements, infrastructure improvements, equipment acquisitions, technological advancements and new or expanded carrier services were credited for facilitating the ports' continued growth in business during FY97. Trade Development efforts were expanded during FY97 with the addition of agency offices in Auckland, Brisbane, Busan, Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore, South Melbourne and Sydney. These 12 offi ces, co mplemented by existing offices in Savannah, Atlanta , Brunswick, ew York, Athens, Buenos Aires, Oslo and Tokyo, will help strengthen business and further improve the GPA's ability to service international shippers and steamship companies utilizing Georgia's ports. For over 50 years, a reputation for vision and productivity has positioned Georgia's ports to aggressively compete in the global market. Today, in addition to providing state-of-the-art facilities, backed by dedicated, trained personnel, the Port Bainbridge/Port Columbus Total Tonnage 103.2 111 .4 124 .5 128.1 118.5 80.8 n.1 56.8 53.3 9Year Georgia Ports Authority excels as a leader and innovator in the science of electronic data interchange. In recent years, the Georgia Ports Authority has implemented several new technologies. Together, the addition of radio frequency technology and a fully automated gate interchange system have contributed significantly to efficiencies at the Georgia Ports Authority. Since the development and introduction of its first automated cargo system, the Georgia Ports 13 The Georgia Ports Authority Fiscal Year 1997 Authority has been an innovative leader in the field of leading edge technology to benefit customers. During FY97 , the Georgia Ports Authority introduced transACTION (Automated Cargo Terminal Information and Operations Network). The recently enhanced system is the backbone of all container operations throughout the ports of Georgia. transACTION is a collaborative tool for the entire maritime community, as well as a data collection tool used to share cargo and equipment related information on a secure, need-to-know basis. Not only does it track and drive the cargo through the terminal with ease, it also acts as a customer service agent, cargo expediter, equip- ment control data input clerk and equipment dis- patcher. transACTION was developed and designed through the combined efforts of GPA employees and professionals representing various facets of the maritime industry. The group identified needs , designed and developed features and test- ed the system to ensure accuracy and reliability. The GPA continues to work with the maritime community to ensure that transACTION meets and exceeds the user's requirements. 0 The Port of Savannah Port of Savannah Container Tonnage 5.3 4.8 4 .7 4.3 4.1 3.9 3.4 3.2 2 .9 fn Miffions of Tons Port of Savannah Container Throughput A t the Port of Savan~ah , business operations contmued to show strong, steady growth during FY97. Total tonnage increased by 9.2%, surpassing 8.4 million tons. Containers, which account for 63% of the port's cargo mix, increased 11 .6% over FY96 figures , amounting to 5.3 million tons. The steady performance in container operations reinforced a growth trend spanning nine years. 695.7 More than 50 steamship 627.0 lines provided regularly 606.0 scheduled service during 549.4 the year to destinations 526.1 around the globe and dis498.8 charged or loaded a record 444.5 volume of container and 404.1 370.4 fn Thousands of TEUs general cargo . Paced by a record set- ting March, container throughput during FY97 totaled 695 ,622 TEU's (twenty-foot equivalent units), an impressive 11.5% gain over FY96. The Port of Savannah handled 61,185 TEU's in March of 1997, setting a new record for monthly con- tainer throughput and surpassing the old record by 8.2%. Container throughput has grown 88% since FY89. The Port of Savannah continues to dominate the U.S. South Atlantic general cargo trade. During FY97, general cargo tonnage advanced by 16.3% over FY96 , contributing substantially to the port's overall growth in volume. A total of 2,293 ,379 tons of general cargo was handled; the most ever recorded for a single 12 month period. Primary cargoes handled via the Port of Savannah included kaolin clay, iron and steel, linerboard, woodpulp, machinery and foodstuffs. Bulk cargo via the Port of Savannah, though exceeding 817,000 tons, fell17 .1% during FY97. The decline in bulk operations was attributed to the shifting of agri-products activities to the Port of Brunswick in the latter half of Calendar Year 1996. Port of Savannah General Cargo Tonnage 2 .3 2 .0 1.9 1.9 1.7 1.7 1.8 1.5 1.5 9 Year History, In Millions of Tons 14 FY '97 Business at the Port of Brunswick was never better, as the port established yet another record performance in FY97. Cargo han- dled via the Port of Brunswick during FY97 totaled 2,273,315 tons, 24.1% better than the pre- 983.9 vious l2 month period and n2.1 the first time ever over two 658.1 million tons. The new 631.2 record reflects five years of 563.6 consecutive growth at the 570.1 Port of Brunswick, with a 527.7 staggering 64% increase in 661.0 tonnage since FY93 . 578.2 Two traditionally impor- 9 l!w History. In 17lousands ol Toos tant segments of the port's business, general cargo (up 27% over FY96) and bulk 1.3 (up 21 % over FY96) con- 1.1 tinue to dominate the 1.1 port's cargo mix. .9 General cargo activity .9 via the Port of Brunswick 1.1 during FY97 totaled 1.3 983 ,916 tons. Specific 1.2 commodities showing 1.3 strength during the year 9 Year History. In Mimons of Tons included linerboard, wood- pulp, autos, paper products and lumber. The port's strength in forest products 136.2 can be attributed to three 75.4 key factors : a continued 98.9 growth in customer confi- 100.3 dence and satisfaction; the 84.8 port's ability to expedite 88.6 and handle a diversified 68.9 group of forest products; 50.1 and the port's geographic 73.4 advantage in proximity to one of the nation's wealthi- est regions for forest product resources. Port management initiatives to improve auto activity and aggressive marketing by International Auto Processing, Inc. and Benicia Industries, Inc. resulted in an 80.7% increase in auto movements at the Colonel's Island Terminal. The dramatic increase in auto activity further strengthened the Port of Brunswick's position as a major U.S. gate- way for the importing and exporting of automobiles by major manufacturers worldwide. Autos transiting the Port of Brunswick's docks during Fiscal Year 97 rolled past FY96 figures to reflect the movement of 136,158 units. By the end of Calendar Year 1997, the Georgia Ports Authority projects the movement of more than 175,000 units through the Colonel's Island facility. Auto importers currently utilizing the 200- plus acre (81-plus hectare) facility include ARO , Cadillac, Hyundai, Land Rover, Mitsubishi, Saab and Volkswagen. Ford Motor Company exports the Taurus, Mustang, Windstar, Lincoln Continental, Lincoln Mark VIII , Mercury Grand Marquis and Explorer via Brunswick. Saturn Corporation, General Motors and Mercedes-Benz also utilize the Port of Brunswick as a U.S. South Atlantic export gateway for the movement of Saturn automobiles, Opel Sintra Minivans and the M-Class all-activity vehicles, respectively. The Port of Brunswick also continued to play an important role in the movement of bulk cargo. Bulk tonnage transiting the port's facilities grew by an impressive 21.6% in FY97, totaling 1,289 ,376 tons. Bulk commodities showing strength during the year included sand, agri- product, gypsum, limestone, perlite, petroleum products, potash and salt. In addition, recent expansion, aggressive mar- keting efforts and agreements with several major agri-products shippers have resulted in a very productive year at the port's agri-bulk facility. The facility, located on Colonel's Island, experi- enced a 14.5% growth in tonnage during FY97 over the previous twelve month period. Agri- product business via the Port of Brunswick is up a staggering 503% over FY90 results. 0 16 FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PORT OF SAVANNAH Delivery of two high-speed post-panamax container cranes by mid-1998. Completion of Container Berth Seven (CB7) by second quarter, 1998. Delivery of two rubber-tired gantries during CY98. Addition of three toplifts by December 1997. Development of 700 ft. berth extension during FY98 . Development of 175,000 square foot transit shed. Completion of an lntermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF) & Expansion of on-terminal rail. Development of Container Berth Eight (CBS) by 2001 . Deepening of the Savannah Channel to 45 feet or more at mean low water. PORT OF BRUNSWICK Completion of the new Sidney Lanier Bridge by 2000. Deepening of the Brunswick Channel to a maximum of 36 feet at mean low water. Expansion of auto processing / storage capabilities and other infrastructure improvements. PORT BAINBRIDGE Completion of new dock during FY98. The Georgia Ports Authority's inland barge terminals at Port Bainbridge and Port Columbus are joined to the Gulf and international markets via the Tri-Rivers Waterway, which comprises the Apalachicola, Chattahoocheee and Flint Rivers. This strate- gic river network provides a comfortable nine foot navigation channel to accommodate barg- ing operations. Georgia's inland terminals provide industry with a low-cost transportation alternative and a strategic advantage for commodities such as nitrogen solution, jet fuel , ammonium sulphate and gypsum moving in bulk to and from America's heartland. Additional commodities transiting Georgia's inland facilities include caustic soda, dry urea , cottonseed, cypress bark mulch and latex. Together, Port Bainbridge and Port Columbus handled 103,226 tons of liquid and dry cargo dur- ing FY97. Georgia inland terminals have exceed- ed 100,000 tons for five consecutive years, again proving that the power and influence of Georgia's ports extend beyond the state's borders. Cargo transiting Port Bainbridge's docks reached 77,621 tons during FY97 , up 2.4% over the previous twelve month period. Port Columbus handled 25 ,605 tons of cargo in FY97, down approximately 10,000 tons from the previ- ous year. 0 SUSTAINING SUCCESS Despite the Georgia Ports Authority's record performance over the last decade, much is yet to be done to sustain its success into the next cen- tury. Infrastructure developments and equipment acquisitions during the same period have pro- pelled growth in tonnage and business activity throughout the state. Equally important, attention to customer ser- vice and productivity improvements have led to a high degree of customer confidence. As tonnage escalates and ships carrying the cargo grow even larger, it is imperative that the Authority develop additional water- and land- based infrastructure in order to remain competi- tive . The Georgia Ports Authority is dedicated to providing its customers with the most productive facilities and services on the U.S. East Coast. By maintaining growth and sustaining a competitive edge, Georgia's ports will continue to set the stan- dards by which other ports are measured. 0 17 p0 RTF0 L 0 Wallenius Establishes Brunswick As Southeast Load Center Citing numerous factors such as expansion capabilities, a flexible labor force, environmentally clean conditions and the port's expertise in handling automobiles, Wallenius Lines has commenced operation of Atlantic Vehicle Processors and Norfolk Southern Railroad. "We are extremely pleased with Wallenius' decision to designate the Port of Brunswick as their official U.S. Southeast Load Center and are excited by the additional opportunities for auto growth via Colonel's Island which will (AVP) at the Port of arise from the opening of Brunswick, effective AVP," stated Byron X. November 1, 1997. Hock, GPA director of Atlantic Vehicle trade development. Processors will operate as a Rob Gorton will serve division of Pacific Vehicles Processors (PVP), Wallenius' flagship vehicle AVP will initially operate a nine-acre site adjacent to the GPA Colonel's Island Terminal's vessel berthing area. as AVP's general manager in Brunswick. Wallenius Lines North America has processing center, located opened an office in in Oxnard, Ca. Atlantic Vehicle Processors will initially Brunswick, effective November 1, 1997, to serve as the com- operate a nine-acre site adjacent to the Georgia Ports pany's U.S. Southeast hub. Serving as general manager for Authority Colonel's Island Terminal's vessel berthing area. the office will be jim Wells. Additionally, Wallenius has cre- Wallenius Lines has secured additional acreage at Colonel's ated Atlantic RoRo Stevedoring, Inc., to handle stevedoring Island for vehicle processing to accommodate the company's activities in Brunswick. projected growth. In related news, Wallenius Lines announced the signing As the port's third auto processor, AVP will provide port of a contract with Daewoo Okpo Shipyard in Korea for two users with similar services as those offered at the company's new car carriers for delivery in 1999. The two PCTC vessels U. S. West Coast facility. These services include vehicle pro- (Pure Car Truck Carriers) will be sister ships to the six cessing, storage, haulaway truck loading, rail ramp services, Wallenius vessels that have been built by the Daewoo PDI and vehicle quality control inspection. Shipyard. Each ship will have the capacity to carry 5,850 "The Port of Brunswick is an ideal location," stated autos. Christopher]. Connor, executive vice president, Wallenius Wallenius Lines has also signed 10-year charter agree- Lines of North America. "Historically; because of the manu- ments with AP Moller for two new car carriers to be built at facturer's requirement for export homologation and/or the Tsuneishi Shipyard in japan. The ships will have a carry- import pre-delivery quality inspections at the port of exit or ing capacity of 5,250 cars and will be delivered in 1999 and entry, the choice of port has largely been predetermined by 2000. the selection of the port processor (by the manufacturer). Wallenius Lines currently employs a fleet of 36 ships, We believe there are numerous synergies that can be realized including newbuildings. As the largest car carrier outside of by manufacturers by providing both the vehicle processing the Far East, Wallenius Lines carried 970,000 cars in 1996, and ocean transportation services." with volumes expected to surpass more than 1.1 million Connor also pointed to the Port of Brunswick's immediate units in 1997, an increase of more than 13%. access to two Class I rail providers and interstate as key fac- The line is one of six auto carriers currently providing tors in Brunswick's selection. The Colonel's Island Terminal service to and from the Port of Brunswick worldwide. is located within three miles of Interstate 95 via U.S. Company officials indicate Lhat vessel calls for Wallenius to Highway 17. And, the port's owned and operated Colonel's Brunswick will more than double during Calendar Year Island Railroad interchanges with both CSX Transportation 1997, with more than 120 calls projected. 0 GEORGIA ANCHORAGE 18 p0 RTF0 L 0 GPA Initiates Study to Deepen Savannah Harbor 0 nJuly 9, 1997, a public listening session was held in Savannah to provide an opportunity for the public to view and comment on planning efforts connected with the proposed deepening of the Savannah Harbor. The Georgia Ports Authority; in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USCOE), held a public meeting to gather input for inclusion in the feasibility study which is designed to quantify the economic need and environmental impact of a channel deepening project at the Po!t of Savannah. The feasibility study will define a harbor deepening plan which, when imple- The action resulted from a recent reconn- mented, will allow the large ships in the world fleet to continue to serve the aissance study by the USCOE which ident- expanding volume of trade via the ports of Georgia. ified a potential federal interest in deepening the Savannah River ship channel. time and corresponding cost savings while allowing appro- The feasibility study will define a harbor deepening plan priate public and private input. The schedule will allow for which, when implemented, will allow the large ships in the completion of the feasibility study in time for world fleet to continue to serve the expanding volume of Congressional authorization in WRDA 1998, scheduled to trade via Savannah. While the exact depth cannot be be considered by Congress in the Fall of 1998. determined until completion of the study, the goal is to At the Port of Brunswick, the U.S. Army Corps of deepen the current 42 foot channel at mean low water to a Engineers, in cooperation with the GPA, is nearing comple- depth which will accommodate all relevant ocean-going tion of a feasibility study to deepen the Brunswick naviga- vessels, without restriction, for the foreseeable future. tion channel and approaches to port facilities. The study, The results and recommendations resulting from the which has been evaluating deepening the 30-foot channel feasibility study will ultimately be presented to the U.S. to a maximum depth of 36 feet at mean low water, is slated Army Corps of Engineers for evaluation and eventual for completion in the first quarter of 1998, with a authorization by Congress. Congressional authorization goal ofWRDA 1998. Once The study schedule developed by the Georgia Ports the study is completed, the final design work on the Authority and authorized by Sections 203 and 204 of the deepening project will be prepared so as to coincide con- Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1986 struction with the Sidney Lanier Bridge replacement employs a fast track process which provides efficiencies in project in Brunswick. 0 Container Berth 7 Construction Update Construction work on a new container berth at the Port of Savannah is continuing at a pace to meet the second quarter 1998 completion date. Container Berth 7 (CB7) will add 1,200 feet of water frontage for vessel berthing and 147 acres of container handling and storage space at the Containerport Terminal. All of the ten contracts planned for the CB7 project have been awarded and six have been completed. Construction of the new $12.2 million 1,200 foot concrete wharf, which is slated for completion in January 1998, is proceeding on schedule. Twenty-three acres of newly paved area for CB7 are already being utilized for the han- dling and storage of containerized freight. Two new post- panamax container cranes are scheduled for arrival in Savannah by mid-1998. The entire facility will be func- tional by June, 1998. With the addition of CB7, the Georgia Ports Authority's Containerport Terminal in Savannah will feature over 7,700 feet of contiguous berthing. 0 THIRDQ UARTER1997 19 p 0 RTF 0 L 0 Tarbutton Elected Chairman of Georgia Ports Authority H ugh M. Tarbutton of Sandersville, Ga., was elected Chairman of the Georgia Ports Authority by members meeting on Savannah, was elected Vice Chairman. Elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Authority was Sam M. Griffin, Jr., of Bainbridge, Ga., owner and pub- June 30 in Atlanta, Ga. Tarbutton, who has lisher of the Bainbridge Post Searchlight newspa- been a member of the Authority since 1992 and per. Other members of the Authority include previously served as Vice Chairman, is president Thomas]. Dillon of Savannah, Smith Foster of of the Sandersville Railroad Company. He is a Dalton, Harry C. Jackson of Columbus, Alfred W graduate of the Emory University School of "Bill" Jones, III of Sea Island, James D. Mason of Business in Atlanta and is actively involved in Lawrenceville and Herman J. Russell of Atlanta. numerous business and civic activities statewide. Hugh M. Tarbutton Appointed by the Governor from the state at Sylvan M. Byck, Jr. of Savannah, Ga., a mem- large to serve staggered four year terms, the ber of the Authority since 1993 and currently owner and Authority acts to establish governing policy, authorize president of a real estate management company in expenditures and approve contracts for services. 0 GPA Captures Two Awards of Excellence T he American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) selected the Georgia Ports Authority's Home Page and employee publication Whats Up Dock as Award of Excellence winners in the 1997 Communications Competition. The AAPA's annual Communications Competition annually recognizes excellence in products and services produced by ports ranging from advertising, promotional literature and video production to home pages in relationship with meeting public relations and marketing goals. The award criteria includes appropriateness to audience and objectives; content; clarity; style; graphics; design; skill in use of copy; layout, art and photography; and cost effectiveness. The 180 entries from 48 U.S. ports were judged by 23 professional communications representatives from the Washington, D.C. area. Overall, the Georgia Ports Authority captured two Awards of Excellence for its Home Page and Whats Up Dock and an Award of Merit for the Port of Brunswick Brochure during the AAPA's 86th Annual Convention in Jacksonville, Fla. in September. The Georgia Ports Authority's Home Page, located on the worldwide web at http://www.gaports.com, provides a comprehensive overview of the GPA's facilities, services and technology. The GPA's primary objective in creating its Home Page was to provide quick and easy access to a wide array of port related information for customers and the general public. A permanent menu bar is located on the site to permit the user to visit various site selections with ease. Sub menus are clearly defined which allow the user to navigate swiftly to a particular area of interest. Port and shipping directories with elec- tronic search engines are available to assist users in obtaining comprehensive information on port personnel, trade develop- ment offices, shipping services and steamship line data. The site also provides information on GPA tonnage, facility and commodity statistics as well as a colorful photo and map section for viewing port facilities. In addition, the GPA site includes sections on Georgia AnchorAge articles, economic impact data, community affairs information and a glossary of port terms. Published quarterly, the Whats Up Dock is distributed to GPA employees and retirees worldwide and includes such newsworthy items as welcoming new employees, congratulat- ing employees on promotions, spotlighting port departments and highlighting employee community involvement. An Award of Merit was presented to the Authority for The Brunswick Brochure. The promotional piece targets Brunswick's international customer base engaged in the move- ment of general cargo, bulk cargo and automobiles through the port facilities. The AAPA is the alliance of ports of the Western Hemisphere promoting the common interests of the port com- munity. The association provides leadership on trade, trans- portation, environmental and other issues related to port development and operations. "I am pleased with the recognition our organization received in this year's AAPA Communications Competition," stated Assistant Deputy Executive Director David A. Schaller. "I would like to acknowledge the members of the GPA Communications and External Affairs Department for their outstanding efforts." 0 GEORGIA ANCHORAGE 20 p0 RTF0 L 0 Agri-Business Enhanced At Colonel's Island T he Georgia Ports Authority's newly expanded agri-bulk the modern facility. Strategically located on the U.S. South Atlantic facility at the Port of coast with close proximity Brunswick is receiving to major Southeastern positive industry recogni- markets, the Colonel's tion as Georgia's new Island Terminal in import-export gateway to Brunswick features 925 agricultural markets linear feet of berthing throughout the world on space to handle a vast behalf of agricultural pro- array of bulk grain vessels. ducers in Georgia and the The facility accommodates U.S. Southeast. 1.5 million bushels of During fiscal year 1997, bulk tonnage transiting the Colonel's Island The agri-bulk facility in Brunswick features 925 feet of linear feet to handle a wide variety of bulk grain vessels. product in combined flexible storage space. Approximately 1.2 million Terminal in Brunswick grew by an DURING FY '97, BULK TONNAGE cubic feet of new vertical space com- impressive 14.5% over the previous TRANSITING THE COLONEL'S plements 135,000 square feet of pre- twelve month period. Bulk cargo han- ISLAND TERMINAL IN BRUNSWICK existing flat Storage. The terminal fea- dled at the agri-bulk complex during GREW BY AN IMPRESSIVE 14.5%. tures tWO 40,000-bph enclosed belt the first quarter of FY98 (ending OVER THE PREVIOUS TWELVE conveyors to expedite the transfer of September 30) reached 147,296 tons, MONTH PERIOD. bulk cargo to vertical or flat storage, or surpassing the previous year's tally in direct to dockside for vessel loading the corresponding period by an amazing 1,323%. July and discharging. In addition, the facility is equipped with proved to be a record setting month for the facility, with a railcar storage capacity for 800 jumbo hopper cars. more than 136,300 tons of cargo handled. Specific com- To assist agri-businesses in expediting bulk agri-cargo modities showing strength during that period included via the Colonel's Island facility, a state-of-the-art program- soybeans (up 93,378 tons), wheat (up 20,636 tons), oats mable controller-based automation system provides the (up 13,320 tons), barley malt (up 10,380 tons) and corn ability to monitor and control every facet of operation (up 2,234 tons). from a central control room. The control system allows "The facility's momentum and popularity within the instant feedback on process flow rates, equipment and industry can be attributed to several factors," stated alarm system status. Receiving, transfer or loading cargo General Manager Charles L. Regini. "The Georgia Ports can be configured, initiated and monitored simultaneously. Authority introduced the newly equipped state-of-the art Two major Class 1 rail providers, Norfolk Southern and bulk facility in October, 1996 when conditions were favor- CSX Transportation, serve the terminal via the Colonel's able for agricultural producers to take advantage of GATT Island shortline railroad. The location also provides con- and NAFTA and other supply and demand requirements, venient access to I-95 and major east-west corridors. thus enhancing trade efforts in a bilateral global market- "The agri-bulk facility at the Port of Brunswick has set place." an impressive pace in the movement of bulk grain com- Midwest grain producers utilize the agri-bulk complex modities since the first shipment of cargo transited the to supply bulk feed grain products to livestock and poul- newly enhanced facility," stated Georgia Ports Authority try businesses in the Southeast United States. The facility Executive Director Doug]. Marchand. "With its techno- also assists shippers in expediting the movement of cargo logically advanced features, the facility is recognized by to/from Europe, Africa, South America and the Caribbean many in the industry as the most efficient and modern via Brunswick. Virtually any bulk grain, processed grain agri-commodities bulk handling facility in the or agricultural bulk commodity can be handled through Southeastern United States." 0 .....T.~..~..~..n......9..l!..~.~..! ..~..~......~..~..~..!...... 21 p0 RTF0 L 0 New Holland Rolls Through Savannah T he Port of Savannah has long been recognized as a leader in the handling of Ro/Ro cargoes. Over the years, a wide array of businesses have utilized Savannah for major pro- ject cargo movements. New Holland North America, Inc., one of the world's largest manufac- turers of agricultural and construction equipment, recently chose Savannah for the movement of over 1,700 metric tons of cargo. In June, New Holland exported 1,372 pieces of equipment and crates of service parts aboard the Sealift, Inc.'s vessel Advantage through the Georgia New Holland exported 1,372 pieces of equipment and crates of service parts to Ports Authority's Garden City Terminal. The Ukraine via Savannah in june. cargo, destined for Nikolayev, Ukraine, originated from plants in Grand Island, Neb.; Joliet, Ill.; Jamestown, equipment on the terminal to await export. N.D.; Davenport, Iowa and Roseville, Saskatchewan. The Stevedoring Services of America supervised the ship machinery is being used in Ukraine for farm and contract loading of the cargo in conjunction with International harvesting. Longshoremen Association Local 1414 labor group. As the first major project shipment for New Holland in a Arranging freight forwarding services from Savannah was number of years, the shipment included 91 self propelled Corrigan Air and Sea. Surveying responsibilities were combine harvesters, 101 headers of different types, 101 entrusted to Southeast American Marine while services such crates of combine and head attachments/accessories, 46 sun- as washing and crating were handled by Hydro Force and flower kits, 91 pallets of combine drive tires, 706 crates of Dixie Box and Crating, Inc. respectively. Hendrix Tractor service parts, 96 windrow pickups and 96 windrow attach- provided dealer support. ments. "Without the dedicated and flexible cooperation of the New Holland attributed its selection of the Port of Georgia Ports Authority and our suppliers, we would have Savannah to a number of factors. Company officials empha- been unable to effect this high volume and complex move- sized their successful use of the Garden City Terminal for ment from source to market in only 31 days," stated Reg previous high volume shipments of combines to Australia as Walsh, manager export logistics, New Holland North a primary reason for choosing Savannah. Other important America, Inc. factors in the port selection process included the efficient New Holland was formed in 1991 from a merger between and flexible performance of GPA employees, on-terminal ser- the agricultural and construction equipment divisions of Fiat vices such as export boxing and washing, the port's experi- and Ford. Today, as the result of the merger, one out of ence in breakbulk movement, excellent highway access, an every five tractors around the world carries the New Holland abundance of space for staging areas and the port's strategic brand name, which translates into more than 1.5 million geographic location in relationship to the company's Grand pieces of equipment. "The selection of the Port of Savannah Island, Neb. manufacturing plant. by New Holland, as well as other global shippers engaged in An undertaking of this size takes the cooperative effort of the movement of high volume Ro/Ro cargoes, is further testi- many people. New Holland's equipment was transported mony to the efficiencies and experience we have to offer," principally by road by Hunt Transportation, Warren stated Byron X. Hock, GPA director of trade development. Transport, Inc. and Wildcat Enterprises, Inc., with trans- "We are proud to have played a part in the movement of portation coordinated by Ryder Integrated Logistics. Upon New Holland's cargo and we can attribute much of the pro- arrival at the Port of Savannah's Garden City Terminal, GPA ject's success to the dedication and solid team effort put forth Operations personnel attended to the positioning of the by all of the parties involved in the move." 0 GEORGIA ANCHORAGE 22 p0 RTF0 L 0 American Port Services Expands Export Packing Business C onstruction is underway for a 150,000 square foot Southeast Regional Export Packing Center at the Port of Savannah and local officials are saluting the flexibility - our ability to adapt to unusual situations with innovative solutions- and this new facility is another example of how we respond to our customers' cargo efforts of American Port Services for promoting economic handling needs, no matter how large or complex they are," development of the area. stated Powers. The $3 million facility will be locally owned and operat- The company will focus on midwestern manufacturers ed by American Port Services and the investment will cre- shipping oversees through U.S. Southeastern ports, as well ate 15 to 20 new jobs. Located on Gulfstream Road near as manufacturers and shippers in the Southeast. the Georgia Ports Authority Containerport Terminal, Scheduled for completion in January, 1998, the facility Interstate 95 and the Savannah International Airport, the will also become the headquarters building for American export center will be the only facility in the U.S. Southeast Port Services. The 10 office personnel and 15-person pack- dedicated entirely to export cargo packing and handling. ing staff will relocate to the new center from the existing Richard D. Knowlton, Jr., president and chief executive offices and warehouses on Artley Road in Garden City, Ga. officer of the Savannah Economic Development Authority, The company will, however, retain its 600,000-square-foot said the new facility is of national significance to the local warehouse complex, the largest in Savannah, in its present economy. "Local expansion is an important economic gen- location. In addition, the company will continue to utilize erator that is being taken very seriously in economic devel- four acres of yard space and 25,000 square feet of packing opment nationwide," Knowlton said. "It is beginning to and shop space within the Port of Savannah Containerport get the recognition it deserves. We are proud to have been Terminal. involved in this project." American Port Services will lease and operate the facility Knowlton said the new export center brings the total being jointly developed by Powers Holdings L.L.C. and number of companies that have expanded or have officially Rodlock Investments L.L.C. of Savannah. Armstrong committed to locating in Savannah since January; 1997, to L.L.C. was the broker for the property while Mahany 28, making 1997 an exceptional year for economic devel- Construction Company, Inc. served as contractor. opment in Savannah. Founded in 1987, American Port Services currently George T. employs 60 Powers, presi- persons dent of American between the Port Services, three sites. said the center "We value will specialize in the specialty skidding, crat- work per- ing, flat rack formed by loading and American Port assembly/disas- Services for sembly of customers uti- machinery and lizing the Port other heavy or of Savannah oversized cargo, especially agricultural machin- American Port Services' new Southeast Regional Export Packing Center will be the only facility in the U.S. Southeast dedicated entirely to export cargo packing and handling. and we're pleased that they are build- ery and con- ing this much struction project cargoes. Additionally, Powers said the needed export packing center," stated Byron X. Hock, GPA center will be "absolutely world class, capable of handling director of trade development. "This facility will greatly anything and everything." complement the specialized services available in Savannah "The benchmark of American Port Services is our and help attract more customers to our growing port facilities." 0 .....!..~..'..~..'?......9..~..~..~..! ..!':..~......~...~..~..!...... 23 Georgia Foreign Trade Conference 31st Annual Event F or 72 hours in November, more than 400 transportation executives engaged in the movement of international cargo will gather on a small, picturesque island along Georgia's golden coast. The group will explore a host of important topics affecting the movement of cargo into the next century; while creating opportunities for growth and renewing old acquaintances. Organized and sponsored by leaders within Georgia's transportation community, the 31st Annual Georgia Foreign Trade Conference has selected as its theme, "Georgia On My Mind- Network to Profit and Opportunity". Delegates from across North America will gather at The Cloister on historic Sea Island, Ga. near the Port of Brunswick to focus on such topics as efficiencies of doing business in Georgia, harbor and intrastate development, new developments resulting from the consolidation of rail services, new technologies and legislative changes affecting opportunities for growth. Conference activities begin on Sunday; November 9th, with registration and an evening reception. International Night, a trade conference tradition, will delight guests with an array of delicacies from around the globe. Following breakfast on Monday, November lOth, Conference General Chairman William B. Dawson will open the first business session. Dawson serves as terminal manager for the GPA operations in Brunswick. Moderated by renowned industry consultant Barton Jahncke, the first session will explore harbor and intrastate development. Panelists addressing the theme will include Kurt]. Nagle, president of the American Association of Port Authorities; Raymond Ebeling, president of Wallenius Lines North America; Richard Wainio, director, Office of Executive Planning, Panama Canal Commission; and jon Dostal, manager, International Logistics Operations for Chrysler Corporation. Monday's second panel concentrates on the future impact of rail consolidation and U.S. Customs operations. Moderated by Jahncke, panelists will include Thomas Finkbiner, vice president intermodal, Norfolk Southern Corporation; Steven E. Rand, vice president intermodal, CSX Transportation; and Robert S. Trotter, assistant commissioner, field operations, U.S. Customs. Also slated to speak is Doug]. Marchand, GPA executive director, who will provide an update on cargo activity and future development at the ports of Georgia. (Continued on Page 40) Savannah Hosts National Propeller Club Convention N early 200 delegates convened in Savannah October 13-17, 1997 to participate in the 7lst Annual Propeller Club National Convention and 1997 American Merchant Marine and Maritime Industry Conference. Maritime, transportation, government agency and military professionals representing a wide array of interests attended the five-day event, which was held at the Hyatt Regency Savannah. A distinguished group of experts participated in panel discussions during the conference which centered around the preservation of the jones Act. Enacted in 1920, the jones Act provides that maritime cargoes and passengers moving between U.S. ports must be transported in unsubsi- dized vessels built and maintained in the United owned by American companies and crewed with SUt.aSt.ess~a men. Opening ceremonies commenced on Tuesday, October 14th, with welcoming remarks by Savannah Mayor Floyd Adams, Jr., Chatham County Commission Chairman Billy B. Hair and Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Doug]. Marchand. Capt. james R. Alley, Commanding Officer of the Naval Submarine Base in Kings Bay, Ga. served as keynote speaker. Business sessions began on October 15th with a speech by Rolf Marshall of Preston Gates Ellis & Rouvelas Meeds. William P. Verdon, senior vice president & general counsel of Crowley Maritime Corp., moderated the first panel session on "Noncontiguous & Coastwise Trades". joining Verdon were Edward Cawthon, executive vice president /operations of Navieras NPR, Inc.; Barry G. Miller, manager/pacific coast services of Matson Navigation Co., Inc.; Alex Shandrowsky, president of the National Marine Engineering Beneficial Asso. (District #1); and Greg C. Snyder, vice president and general manager of Matlack International, Inc. The second panel discussion, which explored pending maritime legislation, was moderated by Samuel B. Nemirow of Nemirow, Hu, Kurt & Tankersley Panelists included ]ohn W Angus, Ill, senior vice president general counsel of The Duberstein Group, Inc.; joseph]. Cox, president of United States Chamber of Shipping; and Peter]. Finnerty, vice president public affairs of Sea-Land Service, Inc. Serving as the luncheon speaker was Lt. Gen. Roger Thompson, U.S.A. deputy commander in chief, U.S. Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base. Business activities on October 16th began with a speech by Mark Ruge with Preston Gates Ellis & Rouvelas Meeds. Harry N. Cook, president of the National Waterways Conference, moderated the "Inland Waterways" panel (Continued on Page 40) Your advertising dollars have to work hard and stretch far to achieve your marketing goals. 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The Port of Savannah and the Port of Shimizu, located in Shimizu City, Japan, have enjoyed a sisterport relationship for many years to promote friendship, cultural exchanges and trade between the two port cities. Since 1983 when an official proclamation was signed, the two organizations have continued to promote and strengthen international trade and economic prosperity through an avenue for information exchange in such areas as organiza- tional and management systems and port oper- ating procedures. As a cornerstone of the ongoing friendship and partnership, The Savannah Award is present- ed annually to winners of a drawing contest held in honor of]apan Maritime Day. Approximately 4,250 students from elemen- tary schools throughout Shimizu City participat- ed in the Japan Maritime Day drawing contest. The participants represented 24 elementary schools and ranged in ages from six to twelve years old. The panel of judges included mem- bers of the Shimizu City Board of Education and six elementary school art teachers. On July 22, Sumie Kohara, secretary for the Georgia Ports Authority's Trade Development Office in Tokyo, Japan, presented The Savannah Award to three elementary school students from Shimizu City. Each student also received a small hand-crafted replica of the S.S. Savannah to symbolize the Port of Savannah's rich maritime history. Congratulations to The Savannah Award win- (Top) Sumie Kohara presents a replica of the S. S. Savannah to one of the drawing contest winners. (Lower) Pictured is one of the prize-winning drawings entitled, "Luxury Liner." ners: Daisuke Kishiyama, a first grade student at Trade Far East Development Director Isao Togioka. Miho No. 2 Elementary School for the drawing entitled "The Port of Savannah has been participating with this "Let's Play With the Sea,"; Naoyuki Yokoyama, a third grade student at Undo No. 1 Elementary School for the special Award for the school children during Japan Maritime Day for years. The Savannah Award has been drawing entitled "Luxury Liner"; and Masayuki Sugiura, a highly recognized for its significance in giving the school fourth grade student at Undo No. 1 Elementary School for children not only an insight into the Port of Savannah's the drawing entitled "In the Happy Sea." maritime history, but also providing a broader knowledge "It has been some 14 years since our sisterport affilia- of the increasing roles of the two respective ports in tion with the Port of Shimizu was proclaimed," stated GPA international trade." 0 GEORGIA ANCHORAGE 26 Your Powerful Friends at the Port of Savannah. 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Savannah Terminal and Cargo Service Keys GCT OT CONT BB RORO LASH REF Garden City Terminal Ocean Terminal Container Breakbulk Roll On-Roll Off Lighter Aboard Ship Refrigerated NOTE: Line representatives or agents should be contacted to verify specific sailings, terminals and schedules. Sailing Schedule Port of Savannah Compiled by: Georgia Ports Authority - http://www.gaports.com Trade Area/Line Agent Frequency Africa (East-South-West) ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE ACL CGM KER CMA NL DELMAS G&A HAPAG-LLOYD HPL LYKES LINES ISS SAFBANK G&A TORM LINE KER WILHELMSEN WL ZIM ZIM Australia/New Zealand BLUE STAR ISS CGM KER COLUMBUS CL MARFRET c NEPTUNE ORIENT LINE NUL WILHELMSEN LINES WL YANG MING SOL ZIM ZIM Caribbean/Islands of Atlantic AMAZON A FROTA AMAZONICA s ZIM ZIM Central America CHO YANG CY DSR/SENATOR 0/S Far East/Indonesia/Malaysia CGM KER CHO YANG CY CMA NL DSR/SENATOR D/S HANJIN HJ HAPAG-LLOYD HPL HOEGH LINES HL NEPTUNE ORIENT LINE NOL NO SAC WL NSCSA B NYK NYK P&O PO SAGA G&A STAR STR STOLT ISS TOKAI SST TOKO SST WILHELMSEN WL YANG MING SOL ZIM ZIM Mediterranean ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE ACL CGM KER CHO YANG CY CMA NL CROATIA CSG DSR/SENATOR D/S EVERGREEN E HANJIN HJ HAPAG-LLOYD HPL IT ALIA ISS MAR FRET c NEPTUNE ORIENT LINE NOL NSCSA B SCI NL STAR STR UNITED ARAB KER ZIM ZIM WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY MONTHLY WEEKLY BI-MONTHLY BI-MONTHLY B-MONTHLY MONTHLY WEEKLY WEEKLY 15 DAYS WEEKLY 15 DAYS WEEKLY TRI-MONTHLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY BI-MONTHLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY 15 DAYS WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY BI-MONTHLY WEEKLY BI-MONTHLY 12 DAYS WEEKLY WEEKLY MONTHLY BI-MONTHLY BI-MONTHLY BI-MONTHLY BI-MONTHLY TRI-MONTHLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY 15 DAYS WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY 15 DAYS WEEKLY 12 DAYS 10 DAYS MONTHLY WEEKLY WEEKLY Terminal GCT GCT GCT OT GCT OT OT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT OT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT OT OT GCT OT OT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT OT GCT GCT Type Service CONT CO NT/REF CONT CONT/BB/RORO CONT CONT/BB/REF CONT/BB/REF CONT/BB RORO/CONT/BB CO NT/REF CONT/BB/REF CONT/RORO/BB/REF CONT/BB/REF CONT CONT RORO/CONT/BB CO NT/REF CO NT/REF CONT/BB CONT/BB CONT/REF CO NT/REF CONT CONT/RORO/BB/REF CONT/REF CONT CONT CO NT/REF CONT CONT/BB/BULK CONT RORO CONT/RORO/BB/REF CO NT/REF CO NT/REF BB BB BULK BB BB CONT/RORO/BB CONT/REF CONT/REF CONT CONT/REF CONT/REF CONT CONT CONT CONT CO NT/REF CONT CONT/REF CONT CONT CONT/RORO/BB/REF CONT BB CONT/REF CONT/REF Trade Area/Line Agent Frequency Terminal N. Europe/U.K./Ireland/Scandinavia/Baltic ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE ACL CGM KER CHO YANG CY DSR/SENATOR DIS FOREST LINES M HANJIN HJ HAPAG-LLOYD HPL JO TANKERS ISS MAR FRET c NEPTUNE ORIENT LINE NOL NYK NYK P&O PO STAR STR VAN OMMEREN TER WILHELMSEN WL WEEKLY GCT 15 DAYS GCT WEEKLY GCT WEEKLY GCT BI-MONTHLY OT WEEKLY GCT WEEKLY GCT BI-MONTHLY GCT 15 DAYS GCT WEEKLY GCT WEEKLY GCT WEEKLY GCT MONTHLY OT MONTHLY OT BI-MONTHLY GCT Red Sea/Persian Gulf/India/Pakistan/Burma ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE ACL CGM KER CHO YANG CY CMA NL CROATIA CSG DSRISENATOR DIS HAPAG-LLOYD HPL HOEGH LINES HL NEPTUNE ORIENT LINE NOL NSCSA B NYK NYK SCI NL UNITED ARAB KER ZIM ZIM WEEKLY GCT WEEKLY GCT WEEKLY GCT WEEKLY GCT WEEKLY GCT WEEKLY GCT WEEKLY GCT BI-MONTHLY OT WEEKLY GCT 12 DAYS GCT WEEKLY GCT 10 DAYS GCT WEEKLY GCT WEEKLY GCT South America ALIANCA AMAZON CHO YANG COLUMBUS LINE Dl GREGORIO DSRISENATOR FRONTIER FROTA AMAZONICA GEARBULK IVARAN PAN AMERICAN ZIM ISS WEEKLY GCT A WEEKLY GCT CY WEEKLY GCT CL WEEKLY GCT A WEEKLY GCT DIS WEEKLY GCT c WEEKLY OT s BI-MONTHLY GCT A MONTHLY OT c WEEKLY GCT NL WEEKLY GCT ZIM WEEKLY GCT Type Service CONT CONT/RORO/BB/REF CONT/REF CONT BB/LASH CO NT/REF CONT BULK CONT CONT CO NT/REF CO NT/REF BB BB CONT/RORO/BB CONT CONT/REF CONT/REF CONT CONT CONT CONT CONT/BB CONT CONT/RORO/BB/REF CONT/REF CONT CO NT/REF CO NT/REF CONT/BB CONT/BB CONT/REF CONT/BB/REF CONT/BB CONT CONT/BB CONT/BB CONT/88 CONT/BB/REF CONT CO NT/REF U.S. Intercoastal COLUMBIA COASTAL COL WEEKLY GCT CONT Steamship Agency Keys A ARETE TRANSPORTATION (912) 964-6761 (912) 261-9994 ACL ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE (800) 225-1235 B BIEHL & COMPANY (912) 236-8555 (770) 952-0781 CAROLINA SHIPPING (912) 234-7221 (770) 953-3189 CL COLUMBUS LINE (904) 721-2194 COL COLUMBIA COASTAL (912) 236-8984 CSG CROSSOCEAN (912) 966-7380 CY CHO YANG AGENCY (912) 238-5316 (404) 633-3833 DIS DSR/SENATOR AGENCY (912) 238-2070 (404) 329-0944 EVERGREEN (912) 238-0861 (770) 953-2626 G&A GULF & ATLANTIC (912) 236-4100 HPL HAPAG-LLOYD (AMERICA) (912) 238-3510 (770) 434-6999 HJ HANJIN SHIPPING CO., LTD. (912) 966-2292 (770) 399-9790 HL HOEGH LINES AGENCIES (912) 966-3125 ISS INCHCAPE SHIPPING (912) 963-2863 KER KERR STEAMSHIP (912) 233-0508 (770) 955-2941 M MAYBANK SHIPPING (803) 723-7891 NL NORTON LILLY INTERNATONAL (912) 232-1276 (770) 804-8041 NOL NOL (U.S.A) INC. (912) 231-0095 (770) 569-2580 NYK NYK LINE (912) 964-8998 (770) 956-9444 PO P&O CONTAINERS (912) 234-8022 s STRACHAN SHIPPING (912) 966-5200 (404) 761-5111 SOL SOLAR SHIPPING (912) 238-0329 (770) 988-9855 SST STEVENS SHIPPING (912) 651-4000 (770) 955-2941 STR STAR SHIPPING (912) 236-4144 TER TERMINAL SHIPPING (912) 964-5200 WL WILHELMSEN LINES (912) 965-7450 (770) 939-5422 ZIM ZIM AMERICAN-ISRAELI (912) 236-4263 (770) 395-3790 Sailing Schedule Port of Brunswick Steamship Agency Keys A ARETE TRANSPORTATION ~912) 964-6761 912) 261-9994 CB CB AGENCY (904) 886-0009 G&A GULF & ATLANTIC (912) 263-4100 ISS INCHCAPE SHIPPING (912) 963-2863 L LAVI NO SHIPPING (912) 964-8119 STR STAR SHIPPING (912) 236-4144 SST STEVENS SHIPPING ~912l651-4000 770 955-2941 s STRACHAN SHIPPING (904) 751-5244 w WALLEN IUS (904) 724-2966 WI WILLIAMS DIMOND (904) 724-6538 Brunswick Terminal and Cargo Service Keys Cl MP MPT RORO BB Colonel's Island Mayor's Point Marine Port Terminal Roll On-Roll Off Breakbulk NOTE: Line representatives or agents should be contacted to verify specific sailings, terminals and schedules. Compiled by: Georgia Ports Authority- http://www.gaports.com Trade Area/Line Agent Africa (South-North) GLOBAL CONTAINER A Far East/Indonesia/Malaysia HYUNDAI ISS K-LINE SST MITSUI OSK WI NYK L WALLENIUS w Frequency MONTHLY BI-MONTHLY BI-MONTHLY BI-MONTHLY BI-MONTHLY WEEKLY Mediterranean GEARBULK UNI SHIPING MASSAN Mexico VAGT A MONTHLY G&A BI-MONTHLY A MONTHLY s BI-MONTHLY N. Europe/U.K./Ireland/Scandinavia/Baltic GEARBULK STAR WALLENIUS A MONTHLY STR WEEKLY w WEEKLY Red Sea/Persian Gulf GLOBAL CONTAINER A MONTHLY South America (East-North) GEARBULK A TOTAL OCEAN MARINE CB MONTHLY MONTHLY Terminal MPT Cl Cl Cl Cl Cl MP/MPT MPT MPT Cl MP/MPT MP Cl MPT MP/MPT MPT Type Service BB RORO RORO RORO RORO RORO BB BB BB RORO BB BB RORO BB BB BB TRADE DEVELOPMENT Byron X. Hock, Director P.O. Box 2406 Savannah, Georgia U.S.A. 31402 (800) 342-8012 (912) 964-3880 Fax (912) 966-3615 REPRESENTATIVES SAVANNAH William J. Jakubsen (912) 964-3891 Mark D. Troughton (912) 964-3958 Mary K. Morgan (912) 964-3887 Fax (912) 964-3869 BRUNSWICK William B. 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) 549-8111 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 Barwii-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) 463-5811 Fax: (82)(51) 463-6403 HONG KONG (AGENT) Charles P.K. Leon Barwil - Hong Kong (2)(852) 880-1688 Fax: (2)(852) 880-5048 REPRESENTATIVES OSLO Arthur Rondan (47) 2283-3425 Fax: (47) 2283-1607 SEOUL (AGENT) S.K. Ma Barwil - Seoul (82)(2) 739-4731 Fax: (82)(2) 739-3159 SINGAPORE (AGENT) Arild Iversen Barwil - Singapore (65) 225-2577 Fax: (65) 225-2538 SOUTH MELBOURNE (AGENT) David Looker Barwii-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 lsao Togioka (81-3) 3214-3851 Fax: (81-3) 3211-1978 NEw ARR vA L s VESSELS HONORED FOR PORT VISITS THE (LIPPER FIESTA T he Tokai vessel Clipper Fiesta made her maiden call to the Port of Savannah in june. Owned by Fiesta Shipping Company in Nassau, Bahamas and built in China, the container-bulk carrier is 594 feet in length and registers 19,354 gross tons. Pictured aboard the Clipper Fiesta are (I to r) Mary K. Morgan, GPA sales representative; Capt. Nair Anard; and]ames E. Manucy, operations manage1; Stevens Shipping and Terminal Co. During her maiden call to the Georgia Ports Authority's Ocean Terminal in Savannah, the Clipper Fiesta discharged 3,599 metric tons of steel products from Japan. Stevens Shipping and Terminal Company serves as agent and stevedore for Tokai's vessels. Tokai lines provides bi-monthly breakbulk service between the Port of Savannah and the Far East. 0 THE ZIM USA T he Zim USA called the Port of Savannah on her maiden voyage in September. Owned by lim Israel avigation Co. ltd., the 832-foot vessel features a container carrying capacity of 3,429 TEUs, a service speed of 21.7 knots and 41 ,507 gross registered tons. With the addition of the Zim USA, lim employs 17 vessels providing weekly container service via GPA's Containerport Terminal in Pictured on board the Zim USA are (I to r) Mary K. Morgan, GPA sales representative; Capt. Shalom Cohen; and Walter I. Mitchell , vice president/South Atlantic, Zim. Savannah to the Far East, the Mediterranean , South America, Africa, Australia/New Zealand , India/Pakistan/Burma and the Caribbean. lim serves as agent for its vessels while Stevedoring Services of America provides stevedoring services. 0 .. ...T....H....I. .R....D.........Q......U....A....R...T....E...R.........1....9....9....7........ 31 . . :~ s H I p p ER s A L E R T MARITIME & TRANSPORTATION NEWS ZIM CONTAINER SERVICE CELEBRATES SILVER ANNIVERSARY AT SAVANNAH "Today with strong leadership, a thriving U.S. economy and Savannah situated as the U.S. South Atlantic gateway, Zim averages more than lO vessel calls per month at Savannah. After 25 years of container service via the Port of Savannah, Zim Container Service remains one of the Georgia Ports The Georgia Ports Authority is proud to have played an important role in the success of one of the industry's most productive Authority's most valued customers. In 1972 when the port's new container operations at "Container Central," (now and innovative carriers for 25 years. And, we look forward to expanding our successful relationship with Zim by continuing "Containerport"), was earning its reputation for efficiency and taking the lead as one of America's fastest growing and most to meet their requirements as the focal point of their South Atlantic operations." productive terminals, Zim Container Service was only one of three full service container carriers calling the port. Today, as Zim Container Service and the Port of Savannah celebrate the global carrier's 25th anniversary of service via the port, we are COLUMBUS FLORIDA jOINS EAST COAST SOUTH AMERICA fLEET reminded of how much both have grown. Columbus Line has further enhanced its East Coast South As one of the nation's largest and most productive container American fleet with the assignment of the 1,136-TEU contain- handling facilities, the Port of Savannah now services 50 global ership Columbus Florida. The new-build replaces the 1,020- carriers, 82% of which are engaged in containerized trade. TEU capacity Heicon. During Fiscal Year '97, Zim vessels loaded and discharged more Julian Thomas, Columbus Line senior vice president and than 120,000 TEUs or an impressive 945,229 tons of cargo. At general manager, South American Service, said the Columbus the same time, the Port of Savannah set tonnage records for the Florida's larger capacity and higher service speed are real assets lOth straight year, moving more than 695,000 TEUs or 5.3 for Latin American shippers. "Capacity has been at a premium million tons of containerized freight. southbound for all East Coast South American shippers for In an article appearing within the May/june 1972 issue of much of the past year," he noted. "The Columbus Florida also Georgia AnchorAge, Dr. Yoram Almogy, then President of Zim has a larger refrigerated cargo capacity - an important factor Container Service, hailed Zim's new service via the Port of in the mounting counter-seasonal transport of produce Savannah. Almogy pointed to Zim's commitment to customer between the Americas and in serving the emerging meat export service and the company's belief in providing customers with market from Argentina and Uruguay. Additional vessel speed modern, swift ships. Today, Almogy's commitment continues also helps us make up lost time between congested Latin to hold true, as evidenced by Zim's current position as one of American ports and the North American market and maintain the ten largest container shipping companies in the world. schedule integrity:" As lim's senior representative in Savannah, Walter I. In related news, Columbus Line recently transported the Mitchell, vice president I South Atlantic, believes the company's first ocean shipments of uncooked Argentine beef exported to direction for future growth is right on track. "With our recent North America in over 67 years. The Argentine cargoes, con- deployment of eight new vessels, combined with the growth in signed to the Pittsburgh-based Gurrentz International cargo volume we continue to experience in virtually every trade Corporation, were carried aboard the Columbus Florida. lane, the Port of Savannah becomes even more important to "We're excited and proud to be carrying these historic first lim's long term strategic plans for expansion and growth." shipments," said Robert Ellis, Columbus Line senior vice presi- Founded in 1946 prior to the establishment of the State of dent. "Columbus Line is a global leader in the transportation Israel, Zim is supported by a fleet of specialized vessels and a and logistics of North American meat imports, and the longest network of shipping lines bridging six continents and connect- established of all lines currently linking North America with ing 250 ports of call. Zim calls the Port of Savannah twice Australia/New Zealand- the top suppliers of imported meat monthly on a fixed day schedule with its Mediterranean and to the U.S. and markets in Canada and Mexico. Our parent Far Eastern service as well as three times monthly, both north- organization, Hamburg-Sud has over 125 years experience in bound and southbound, with its Inter Americas service. the South American marketplace and in the transport of meat During Calendar Year 1996, Zim's vessel calls via the port and other temperature-sensitive cargoes." totaled 124. A total of 92 Zim vessels have called Savannah Columbus Line and joint-service partner Alianca of Brazil during the first nine months of Calendar Year 1997. : established a slot charter and schedule rationalization agree- "When Zim commenced container service at Savannah in ment with Ivaran Lines in 1995. In addition, the three lines 1972, company officials initially estimated one vessel call per consolidated their southeastern regional port calls for the U. S. week," stated GPA Executive Director Doug]. Marchand. South Atlantic/South American service at the Port of Savannah GEORGIA ANCHORAGE 32 . . ~ sHI PPER s A LERT MARITIME & TRANSPORTATION NEWS in 1996, providing weekly container and breakbulk service. Combined, the three carriers operate a fleet of seven vessels on a weekly rotation to South America via Savannah. COLUMBIA COASTAL COMMENCES FREEPORT, BAHAMAS SERVICE Columbia Coastal Transport, LLC, has established barge services to Freeport, Bahamas. Container lines may begin using Columbia Coastal's container feeder service to make transshipment connections in Freeport on a regular basis. Located just 89 miles northeast of Miami, Freeport is rapidly emerging as a key transshipment hub for cargoes moving throughout the Americas. "First-class carriers can take advantage of our feeder services in all ports to achieve the same high standards of efficiency and reliability their customers have come to expect," said Bruce A. Fenimore, president of Columbia Coastal. Freeport becomes the 15th port that Columbia Coastal serves with full containerload feeder services. The barge utilized in the new service has a carrying capacity of 450 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) and is operated by Columbia Coastal to meet cutomers' service requirements. Future plans are to provide Freeport, Bahamas container feeder connections for carriers calling at any of the U. S. ports served by the U. S. flag barge operator. Columbia Coastal deploys eight container barges in feeder service operations on the U. S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Its weekly and bi-weekly container services link the ports of New York/New Jersey with Boston in the Northeast; Baltimore and New York in the Mid-Atlantic; Baltimore and Norfolk in the Chesapeake; Savannah, Charleston and Miami in the Southeast; and Houston and New Orleans in the Gulf. Established in 1990, Columbia Coastal commenced operations for its southern service between Savannah and Miami in 1993. The barge service transports 20, 40 and 45-foot containers, including refrigerated units, aboard modern feeder barges fully equipped with lashing gear and reefer power packs. Company officials indicated that Columbia Coastal moved over 14,500 containers through the Port of Savannah and served over 25 carriers calling the port in 1996. lVARAN liNES ANNOUNCES NEW COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM Ivaran Lines has introduced a new computerized agency system to handle all bookings, documentation and container logistics requirements for their worldwide agency organization. The software was designed by Intec Information Systems, Inc. of Long Beach, Ca. In addition, Ivaran also implemented a corporate finance/accounting system, delivered by ShipNet of Oslo, Norway. This system was integrated with the other computerized systems under the name of LMS - Liner Management System. Ivaran's agents and offices access critical information through computers regionally based in Jersey City, N .]. and Santos, Brazil. The new system allows documents to be printed locally through a dedicated communication network, while information enters the global database, making customer-related data readily available at all times. According to company officials, additional enhancements to the computerized management system are scheduled during the next year to better meet the needs of its diverse customer base. Ivaran Lines provides weekly container service via the Port of Savannah to South America. CRESCENT TOWING RECEIVES RESPONSIBLE CARRIER STATUS The American Waterways Operators (AWO) recently honored Crescent Towing Company, Inc. with the AWO sponsored "Responsible Carrier Program". Thomas A. Allegretti, AWO president, stated in his announcement that "this accomplishment affirms Crescent Towing's commitment to safe operations and ensures its position as a leader in the industry." The "Responsible Carrier Program" is designed to improve safety and environmental protection in the barge and towing industry. To accomplish this objective, the program establishes preferred industry operating principals and practices as voluntary standards of conduct throughout the industry. During the past year, Crescent Towing has received eight Ship Safety Awards from the U. S. Chamber of Shipping and the National Safety Council for their crews' outstanding acts of seamanship. In addition, Crescent became the first tug company in the United States to be awarded compliance decals by the Eighth U.S. Coast Guard District under the new "Cooperative Towing Vessel Examination Program." This program is designed to reward companies that have shown a commitment to quality, allowing for more efficient use of Coast Guard and industry resources. Headquartered in New Orleans, La., Crescent Towing began its operations in 1945 and has since expanded to include operations in the ports of Savannah and Mobile. Crescent Towing, along with its affiliate Cooper/T.Smith Mooring, employs over 265 people in the three port locations. .....':f..~..~ ..R...D......9..l!..~.~..! ..F:..~......l...~...~..'!..... 33 ....................................................................................................................................... s H I p p ER s A L E R T MARITIME & TRANSPORTATION NEWS LANPORT NAMED DEPOT OPERATOR FOR CONTAINER LEASING COMPANIES LanPort, Inc. has been selected as the depot operator in LanPort, Inc., along with sister companies Atlantic Atlanta and Savannah for Hong Kong-based Florens Container Container Service, Inc. and First Coast, Inc., are headquartered Services Co., Ltd. and German-based Capital Lease. As depot in Savannah, Ga. The group offers full service terminals, ware- operator, LanPort will be responsible for depot and repair ser- housing, chassis rental, equipment sales and repair, chassis vices for these companies in the respective locations. maintenance programs, trucking operations and container LanPort, Inc., in partnership with its parent company, repair in Atlanta, Savannah, Charleston, and Jacksonville. Atlantic Container Service, Inc. (ACS), has also established a ACS is the leading refrigeration service dealer in the Southeast fixed cost service which reduces costs and increases equipment ... utilization . "With fixed rates for depot and repair services based upon a U.S., representing Carrier Transicold, MHI, Deutz, Bodenheimer and other major manufacturers of container refrigeration equipment. 0 customer's throughput, we eliminated the time delays and costs associated with the survey, estimation and authorization processes," stated Ernie Rubadue, president of ACS and LanPort, Inc. "Our customers have the advantage of concen- trating their efforts on the management of the production/transportation supply chain link, while fixing depot and repair service costs on their bottom line. " GEORGIA ANCHORAGE 34 MILITARY MATTERS PORT SUPPORT OF ARMED SERVICES U.S. COAST GUARD CHANGE OF COMMAND Commander Raymond E. Seebald has become the new commanding officer of the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office in Savannah, succeeding Commander Craig E. Bone. A native of Buffalo, N.Y., Commander Seebald is a graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Science. He also obtained a Masters Degree in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Maryland. During his first assignment aboard the USCGC Jarvis in Honolulu , Hawaii, Commander Seebald obtained both deck and engineering qualifications. In his subsequent assignment to the Marine Safety Office in Mobile, Ala., he inspected vessels and served as chief of the licensing and port operations department. Following his assignment in Alabama, Commander Seebald was assigned to the Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C., where he developed national policy for the implementation of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) pollution conventions. He also served under U.S. Presidents Reagan and Bush as White House military social aide. Commander Seebald received several awards for his response to Hurricane Hugo and to several major oil spills during his next assignment as port operations officer and later as executive offi- cer at MSO Sanjuan, Puerto Rico. He has also held the position of chief, marine environmental protection branch for the 14th Coast Guard District based in Honolulu , Hawaii. Commander Seebald came to Savannah from Curacao, Netherlands Antilles, where he developed and administered a new Caribbean Pollution Prevention Office for the IMO. Commander Seebald has received numerous awards to include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Coast Guard Commendation Medal and the Coast Guard Achievement Medal. The new commander will oversee approximately 25 active duty and 59 reserve personnel of the United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Office in Savannah. In his new role, Commander Seebald will serve as the Captain of the Port for the ports of Savannah and Brunswick, Ga., and for Port Royal, S.C. Commander Craig E. Bone transferred to Washington, D.C. where he is attending the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. During his career, he has held assignments in Washington, D.C., Paducah, Ky.; Honolulu , Hawaii. ; Los Angeles/Long Beach, Ca.; and Boston, Ma. Commander Bone is a graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and George Washington University where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Science and Oceanography and a Master of Science Degree in Information Systems Technology. 0 .....T. ~-..1..R.. _I).....9..IJ..~-.I{_.!..1':.. I{_.....~..~- ..9...'!..... 35 Pictured (l to r) CDR Raymond E. Seebald, incoming commanding officer, Captain of the Port of Savannah, MSO Savannah; Capt. Richard C. Wigger, chief, Marine Safety Division, Seventh Coast Guard District; and CDR Craig E. Bone, outgoing commanding officer, MSO Savannnah . M L I T A R Y MATTERS PORT SUPPORT OF ARMED SERVICES SAVANNAH ASSISTS IN OPERATION BRIGHT STAR T he Port of Savannah continues to support the U.S. Army's rapid deploym~nt force. as it conducts regular deployment readmess exerctses. Wtth Hunter Army Airfield and Fort Stewart Military Base within close proximity, the Port of Savannah serves as a strategic location to assist in the deployment of military cargo, equipment and personnel. During September 1997, the Port of Savannah assisted in facilitating the movement of military cargo for Operation Bright Star '98, which required the movement of over 2,500 pieces of military equipment aboard three vessels to include tanks, armored vehicles, trucks and other wheeled vehicles and general cargo. The three U.S. Military Sealift Command transport ships involved in Operation Bright Star were the USNS Gilliland, USNS Altair and USNS Antares. The deployment readiness exercise was successfully completed through the joint efforts of the Savannah Port Readiness Committee, consisting of nine federal agencies and organizations whose collective mission is to coordinate peacetime preparations for emergency port operations and to plan for port operations in support of actual defense emergencies. The Military Traffic Management Command's 595th U. S. Army Transportation Terminal Group, based in Charleston, S. C., served as the Department of Defense's Single Port Manager for the loadout. Operational responsibility for port operations fell under the command and control of the 1173rd Transportation Terminal Brigade, a Boston-based Army Reserve Unit. The Reserve Unit provided critical port operations experience and ensured efficient cargo handling and fast, flexible delivery of its military customers participating in Bright Star '98. Bright Star's task force was represented by the 1st Brigade of the 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized) from Fort Stewart, Ga. The task force was comprised of Armored Heavy Brigade, two armored battalions and one mechanized infantry battalion. U.S. Army support elements comprising the task force came from other combat service support units throughout the United States. The field training exercise held in Egypt is intended to improve readiness and operatonal capabilities between the U.S. , Egyptian and coalition forces . During the military deployment readiness exercise, the Georgia Ports Authority established a temporary site within the Garden City Terminal in Savannah to facilitate military opera- tions and provide the necessary security for equipment and personnel. The deployment exercise was successfully coordinated with the assistance of the U.S. Military Traffic Management Command, the Georgia Ports Authority, the Military Sealift Command, the 3rd Infantry Division and personnel repre- senting several segments of the Savannah maritime community. Operation Bright Star underscores the Port of Savannah's important role in assisting the U.S. Army's rapid deploy- ment force as it conducts deployment readiness exercise. 0 (A bove) More than 2,500 pieces of military equipment transited the Port of Savannah Containerport Terminal in September for export to Egypt for Operation Bright Star '98. (Right) Major General james C. Riley, commanding general, Jrd Infantry Division (Mechanized), Ft. Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, spoke to army personnel in Savannah during the loading of military equipment aboard the USNS Gilliland. ..~..~..()..~..~..!.. ~.....~..N...~..~...0...~..f\.9...E... 36 0 N DEc K PROMOTIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS NOTES GPA Executive Director Doug]. Marchand and Assistant Deputy Executive Director David A. Schaller were honored at the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Annual Convention in September for achieving the status of Professional Port Manager':M A total of 23 port managers were certified by the association as Professional Port ManagersTM in 1997. The AAPA established the Professional Port Manager program in 1994 to encourage and promote professional standards in public port management. Administered by the AAPA Curriculum Committee, the program requires that participants hold professional management positions at port authorities and meet specified criteria, including a paper that contributes substantially to the body of knowledge concerning public port management. Marchand submitted a paper entitled "Port Marketing/Sales in the Age of Rationalization - Can the Port Influence the Decision?" The topic of Schaller's presentation was "Port Pricing and The Marine Terminal Conference System." D avid A. Schaller has been promoted to assistant deputy executive director of the Georgia Ports Authority. Schaller joined the GPA in 1995 as director of public affairs where his responsibilities included port relations, communications, business promotion activities and legislative affairs. He came to Savannah from Pensacola, Fla. where he served as director of the Port of Pensacola for l3 years. Prior to Pensacola, Schaller worked at the Port Everglades Authority in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. for 10 years in various operational and administrative management capacities. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of the State of New York and was recently certified by the American Association of Port Authorities as Professional Port Manager':M Patricia S. Reese has been appointed acting manager of communications and external affairs for the Georgia Ports Authority. As acting manager, she will organize and direct such activities as public affairs and community relations, port relations, media planning and advertising and special events coordination. She will also continue to serve as editor of the Georgia AnchorAge. Reese brings 18 years of experience with the GPA to her new position. Prior to joining the Communications and External Affairs Department in 1991 as manager of port relations, she served as human resources manager. Reese has also held the positions of employment manager, assistant ship operations manager and administrative assistant to the director of operations. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Armstrong State College (now Armstrong Atlantic State University) in Savannah. Reese is a member of the Propeller Club of Savannah and the West Chatham Exchange Club and is a graduate of Leadership Savannah. Charles L. Regini has been promoted to the position of general manager of the GPA:s agri-bulk facility in Brunswick. In his new position, Regini will manage the administration, sales/marketing and daily operational activities of the recently expanded facility at the Colonel's Island Terminal. Regini brings more than 30 years of experience in administration, sales, marketing and operations to his new assignment with the Georgia Ports Authority. Prior to joining the Authority in 1996 as sales manager, Regini served as transportation sales manager/port sales manager for grain facilities at the Port of Galveston. He also served in sales and marketing capacities with the Continental Grain Company; Evanger's Inc. and ConAgra, Inc. Following his tenure at ConAgra, Inc., Regini held positions in marketing, sales and operations with Farmland Industries, Inc. and Union Equity Cooperative before joining the MARCHAND SCHALLER REESE REGINI 37 ON DECK SYKES QUARTERMAN KESSLER LANIER Port of Galveston. Georgia Ports Authority Director of Operations Fitz Hiltzheimer has announced new assignments for several GPA managers in Savannah. Reginald W. Sykes has been promoted to division manager of administration and planning. In his new position, Sykes will report to Director of Operations Fitz Hiltzheimer and assist in administrative planning for the Operations Division and the Authority. Prior to joining the GPA in 1993 as assistant general manager of operations, Sykes served as port manager for Puerto Rico Marine Management. He also served as operations manager for Puerto Rico Marine facilities in jacksonville, Charleston and New Orleans. Sykes worked in various management capacities with Sea-Land Service before joining Puerto Rico Marine in 1975. He is a graduate of Southern University in New Orleans, La. with a degree in Business Administration. Theodore H. Quarterman has been appointed general manager of breakbulk/bulk operations. Quarterman will be responsible for overseeing breakbulk and bulk operations for GPA facilities in Savannah, Brunswick and Bainbridge, Ga. Quarterman brings 29 years of experience with the GPA to his new position. He has held various positions within breakbulk and container operations, including superintendent and assistant terminal manager. In 1991, he was promoted to terminal manager of Ocean Terminal, the GPAS dedicated general cargo facility in Savannah. Craig W. Kessler has been promoted to breakbulk and warehouse operations manager at the GPAS Garden City Terminal in Savannah. He will manage the movement of breakbulk and rolling stock cargo as well as the container stuffing and stripping operations. Kessler joined the GPA in 1976 and has held several positions within the Operations Division to include administrative manager, assistant superintendent and super- When it comes to handlin cargo, it comes an goes with American Port Services. Your oversized shipment has to be crated and shipped, right now, and you don't want to pay outrageous freight costs. Who do you call? Your shipment of farm equipment must be dismantled and flat-racked, and it's already at the dock. Any names come to mind? American Port Services can help. We offer high quality, costeffective, reliable service and meet your packing and warehousing needs with unique solutions. With our new warehouse complex, one of the largest in Savannah, we offer the most complete cargo handling services in the Southeast. To find out more information about American Port Services, call (912) 748-8001. American Port Services 0 N DEc K PROMOTIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS NOTES intendent. In his new position, Kessler will report to John D. Trent, general manager of container operations. Wes Lanier has been appointed container operations manager at the Port of Savannah Containerport Terminal and will manage the movement of containerized cargo. A GPA employee since 1993, Lanier has served as superintendent of operations and has worked in various assignments to facilitate military and container operations. Lanier was previously employed with Stevedoring Services of America and Palmetto Shipping and Stevedoring Company in Savannah. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics. As container operations manager, Lanier will report to John Trent. Steve D. Black has been named administrative manager of container operations and will be responsible for administrative duties for the Port of Savannah's Containerport and Container Field offices. Black joined the GPA in 1980 and has served in such positions as assistant ship operations manager and administrative manager at the Garden City Terminal in Savannah. As administrative manager of container operations, Black will report to Wes Lanier. Betty Ann Rappe has been named administrative manager of breakbulk and warehouse operations at the GPA's Garden City Terminal. Rappe brings 30 years of experience with the GPA to her new position. Prior to her new assignment she served as administrative manager for both the Containerport Office and the Operations Control Department. Rappe will manage the administrative staff for the Port of Savannah's Garden City Terminal breakbulk and warehouse operations and report to Craig Kessler. John M. Ray has been selected to participate in Atlantic Container Service (ACS), Inc.'s management training program in Savannah. Ray is a graduate of Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Ga., where he earned a Business Administration Degree with a Logistics in Transportation concentration. ACS has also announced that four of the company's refrigeration specialists have successfully completed advanced training courses conducted by the Container Carriers Council/International Longshoremen's Association and Deutz Corporation. Alan Sumner and William Whiten completed CCC/ILA Training Facility's refrigeration course while Bruce Rahn and Terry Pierce completed the Deutz Corporation course for the operation, maintenance and repair of Deutz diesel engines. N orfolk Southern Board of Directors has elected three executives in the Public Affairs, Operations and Strategic Planning Departments. John F. Corcoran has been named senior vice president of Public Affairs in Washington, D.C. Corcoran joined Norfolk Southern in 1962 and served in various capacities to include district sales manager, special representative, assistant vice president of Public Affairs and vice president, Public Affairs, before being elected to his current position. Harold C. Mauney, Jr., has been appointed vice president of Public Affairs in Norfolk, Va. Previously, he served as vice president of Operations, Planning and Budget in Norfolk. Mauney brings 36 years of experience with Norfolk Southern to his new position. He has also held the positions of assistant superintendent, superintendent, general manager of Intermodal Transportation Service and vice president of Quality Management. Nancy S. Fleischman has been named vice president of Strategic Planning in Norfolk, Va. Fleischman joined Norfolk Southern in 1976 and has served as assistant general attorney, general attorney and senior general attorney prior to being appointed assistant vice president of Strategic Planning in 1993. BLACK RAPPE RAY .....!...~..!..~.!?......9. ~..~..~..!..~..~......~...~..~..!...... 39 Savannah Hosts Propeller Convention (Cont. From Page 25) session and was joined by Robert P. Herre, vice president engineering of Jeflboat; and Kenneth A. Wheeler, vice president maintenance & repair of Midland Enterprises, Inc. Moderating the following panel discussion on "Great Lakes" was George J. Ryan, president of Lake Carriers Association. Joining Ryan were Ronald C. Rasmus, president of Great Lakes Towing Terminal Tower; Daniel L. Smith, vice president Great Lakes of American Maritime Officers; and Stuart H. Theis, vice president marine transportation of Oglebay Norton Co. The Honorable Charles A. Hunnicutt, assistant secretary for aviation & international affairs of the U.S. Department of Transportation delivered a presentation during the luncheon activities. Following a presentation on October 17th by Philip C. Grill, chairman of Maritime Cabotage Task Force and vice president of Matson Navigation Co., business sessions continued. Participating in discussions concerning passenger vessel service were moderator Phil Cahan, president of American Classic Voyages; Capt. Thomas Gilmore, director of field activities for the U.S. Coast Guard; Helen Hill, vice president of Cruise America Coalition; and Adm. J. William Kime, vice president planning of Totem Resources Corp. The final panel session focused on shipbuilding and repair. Penny L. Eastman, president of The Shipbuilders Council of America served as moderator and was joined by Ande Abbott, director of shipbuilding of International Brotherhood of Boilermakers; Cynthia Brown, president of American Shipbuilding Asso.; David Enman, vice president business devel- opment of Alabama Shipyard; and Ron]. McAlear, vice president of Avondale Industries. U.S. Representative Jack Kingston, First Congressonal District of Georgia, spoke to the delegates during the American Merchant Marine luncheon. During the five-day conference, the attendees also enjoyed a wide array of social events to complement the business program. Plans are already underway for the 72nd annual convention and 1998 conference to be held in Portland, Ore. September 28- 0ctober 2, 1998. The Propeller Club of the United States is a non-profit organi- zation, whose members represent all facets of the maritime indus- try: The organization dedicates itself to the enhancement and well-being of all maritime-related interests on national and inter- national levels. In addition, the Propeller Club promotes private sector enter- prises in ownership and operation of waterborne and intermodal transportation systems, including associated industries, within the U.S. and between the U.S. and its trade partners. 0 Foreign Trade Conference (Cont. From Page 24) The business program on November llth, moderated by Joseph A. Bonney, managing editor of American Shipper, commences with a panel on maritime reform and deregulation. Concentrating on changes to the "Shipping Act" and the 'Jones Act," panelists will include Peter H. Powell, president, C.H. Powell Company; Mick Barr, director of logistics, Procter & Gamble; Rob Quartel, president of the Jones Act Reform Coalition; and Stanley Barer, co-chairman/ceo of Totem Resources Corporation. The fourth session explores new tech- nologies and effects on the maritime industry. Scheduled speakers include Charles C. Bagget, Jr, vice president, Commercial Consulting Group; Aaron Gellman, director of transportation, Northwestern University; and Quentin Biegen, vice president, Daniel E Young, Inc. Special activities on Monday include golf, a variety of social activities, cocktail reception, dinner and a performance by the "Fabulous Expressions". On Tuesday, attendees will be treated to a golf tourna- ment at the Sea Island Golf Club and St. Simons Island Club, oyster roast, dinner at Sea Island Plantation and dancing to the sounds of "Splash". 0 Marine Port 40 en You Need the ght Connections When you need the right connections, you need the Port of Savannah. 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