G,A rqoo .PI AS 37/1 GEORGIA VOLUME 37 NO.4 FOURTH QUARTER 1997 en You Need the ght Connections When yo u need the right connections, you need the Port of Savannah. At the Port of Savannah, shippers and carriers ca n take advantage of the most superior intermoda l connections in the South Atlantic range. Three miles of on-dock rail. Two Class I railroads. Immediate access to two maj or interstates. Fast, efficient intermodal operations, and much more ... For additional information about our intermodal advantages, please contact Byron X. Hock, Director of Trade Development, at l-800-GPA-9060 (912-964-3880). Or visit our web site at http://www.gaports .com _ __."Ji/"~t..il;. ---:::: Port of Savannah ----,~:, VOL. 37 No. 4 GEORGIA ANCHORAGE FOURTH QUARTER 1997 24 PORTFOLIO Fi eld honored for 19 years of service .. Ward retires from CPA... CPA hosts state legislators .. Ports Authority recogni zed f or Right Whal e ef orts.. .Anthony Crane acquires Mayfi eld Truckin g... Co ntain er Berth 7 con struction update.. .31st annual Geo rgia Foreign Trade Conference considered great success .. Chisholm celebrates 45 years of service to CPA .. . Executives gather at PPI Sy mposium . SAILING SCHEDULES 34 NEW ARRIVALS .......37 SHIPPER'S ALERT .........40 PASSING THROUGH 43 MILITARY MATTERS 45 ON DECK ....................................47 ON THE COVER: The Port of Savannah's Ga rden City Termi nal moved more than 754,000 TEUs during Ca lendar Year 1997. Photograph by Russ Bryant. 5 Th e 1998 Georgia Ports Authority Facilities Guide This issue of Georgia AnchorAge contains the 1998 GPA Facilities Guide, a convenient reference tool which includes basic fa cts and useful information about our port faciliti es located in Savannah , Brunswick, Bainbridge and Co lumbus. Th e 1998 Guide, appearing on pages 5 - 23, focus es on the GPAs faciliti es and equipment capabilities. Should y ou require more detailed information on the efficienci es of shipping via Georgias ports, contact the GPA Trade Development Department at 912-964-3880 (fax 912-966-3 615). GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY Hugh M.Tarbutton Sylvan M. Byck, Jr. Sam M.Griffin, Jr. Thomas J Dillon Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary-Treasurer Member Sa ndersville Sava nnah Bainbridge Savannah Sm ith Foster Member DaLon Harry C. j ac kson Member Co lumbus Bill j ones, III Member St. Simons Island j ames D. Mason Member Lawrencevi lle Herman J Russell Member Atlanta Technology for the Customer Driven Customer With more than 300 transactions available at the touch of a button, the Port of Savannah's new automated cargo terminal information and operations network provides an instantaneous response to accommodate every customer's requirements. Designed with customer input, the new system implements leading edge technology to expedite the exchange of information you need, when you need it. For additional information, contact Tom Armstrong, Information Services Manager, at 912-964-3997 (1-800342-8012). http://www.gaports.com _ __.'4'.4~""- ---- -:~ =~ =, =Port of Savannah PERSPECTIVE I N ever in the history of the Georgia Ports Authority has there been a gentleman whose presence and vision more impacted the future of Georgia and its ports than that of my predecessor, George]. Nichols. George's sudden death on january 8 came as a very sad and most regrettable blow to everyone. I came to know of George's reputation in the maritime industry some 20 years ago as a young port employee in Texas. Even then it was evident that he truly loved his job and the people he worked with, both directly and indirectly. George's influence and reputation stretched beyond his native borders; if you moved cargo into or out of the United States by water, you at some point would come in contact with George. George never met a stranger; there was always a familiar smile, a handshake and an exuberant "by-golly". Behind his gentle demeanor, there was a very fair, but tough negotiator. Whether he was conducting business along Georgia's coastal plains or soliciting support from key legislators in Atlanta and Washington, he was the epitome of a true Southern gentleman and businessman. Following George's retirement, the Authority honored him by dedicating the GPA's newly remodeled conference room in his name. While I am sure George appreciated the gesture, I'm equally as sure he was just a little embarrassed . You see, George was a doer and a team player. He didn't care very much for garnishing credit. His main concern was getting the job done right the first time and making customers happy. That's what made him so successful and contributed so significantly to the growth of Georgia's ports. Within this issue of Georgia An chorAge in page 46, we have paid tribute to George with an article honoring his memory. The article details the man and his many accomplishments. I encourage you to read through it and relive one of your own favorite moments with George. George never forgot his roots. Maybe that's why he was so approachable. He was proud of his Greek heritage and quick to point out that h e was from his beloved Savannah. I believe the majority of us were more familiar with George on a professional level. But th e George Nichols we knew and respected was also a loving family man, a devoted husband and caring fath er. On behalf of the Georgia Ports Authority and the maritime community, I extend to the Nichols famil y our heartfelt condolence and deepest sympathy on George's passing. Kalla antamosee (Until we meet again). David A. Schaller Deputy Executive Director james E. Bradshaw Director of Engineering & Maintenance EXECUTIVE STAFF 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 ]. Ray Smiley Dir-ector of Administration Gi.OR(d \ A'\< llnRA<.I, the official puhliration of the G. Fax : (912) 964-3921 Ihc Gtorgill Ports Authority praftkcs equal opportunity in employmt'nt, dc\'dopm cnt and promotion. 3 Your Powerful Friends at the Port of Savannah. This ha been the home port of Turecamo of Savannah's fleet for 77 years and nobody knows the river better than we do. Turecamo of Savannah serves its customers with the finest equipment and most experienced personnel available. Whatever towing ass istance is required, whether docking-undocking-inland-coastwise or emergency, Turecamo of Savannah is ready to get the job done quickly and in a afe, professional manner. O ur rates are competitive, ava ilable on request, and we offe r you the stability of contractual agreements. Turecamo of Savannah, a trad ition of service to the Port of Savannah. ~ lQ9) TURECAMO OF SAVANN A H Telephone: 912/232-8103 Nights and Holidays: 912/232-8105 or 912/233-1367 Fax : 912/232-4735 Also serving the ports of: New York , N ew Jersey, Albany, Philadelphia, Charleston, Brunswick, and Fernandina. 4 GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY TERMI.NAL FACILITIES GUIDE 1998 5 GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY TERMINAL FACILITIES GUIDE ORT OF SAVANNAH Latitude 32 02 N Longitude 80 54 w 912-964-3811 or 1-800-342-8012 Fax: 912-966-3615/ Website: http://www.gaports.com Marketing Department: 1-800-GPA-9060 Suspension Bridge: Concrete and cable construction; Unrestricted horizontal clearance; Vertical clearance 185 feet (56.4 m.) at mean high water. GAR-DEN CIJY .TERMINAL Located on the Savannah River, GPAs Garden City Terminal features the largest single-terminal complex with the longest contiguous dock on the U.S. East Coast. The terminal offers 7,726 linear feet of docking space at seven berths and inside and outside storage dedicated solely to specialized needs of high-speed container, general cargo and Ro/Ro operations. TERMINAL AREA 838 acres (339.1 hectares) CHANNEL WIDTH 500 ft. (152.4 m.) CHANNEL PROJECT DEPTH 42 ft. ( 12.8 m.) at mean low water TIDAL RANGE 7.5 ft. (2.3 m. ) TURNING BASIN 1,500 ft. (457.2 m.) x 1,600 ft. (487.8 m.) Kings Island turning basin is the largest of five. 6 Linear Meters DEPTH ALONGSIDE DOCK HEIGHT APRON WIDTH Containers, General Cargo, Ro!Ro, Liquid Bulk 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 842 719 917 1,200 1,158 1,690 1,200 257 219 280 366 353 515 366 42ft. (12.8 m.) at mean low water 15 ft. (4.6 m.) above mean low water Up to 196ft. (59.7 m.) 50 62 642 600 196 183 DEPTH ALONGSIDE DOCK HEIGHT LIQUID TANK FARM Total 7,726 2,356 36ft. (10.9 m.) at mean low water 15 ft.(4.5 m.) above mean low water 2.2 million barrel capacity (6) 56-ton capacity under spreader/ 78-ton capacity under cargo beam (7) 45-ton capacity under spreader/ 53-ton capacity under cargo beam (13) 11 of which are post-Panamax Rubber-tired-gantries (13) 45-ton capacity Four-high loaded toplifts (17) 90,000 lb. (40,800 kg.) /67,400 lb. (30,600 kg.) under spreader capacity 3-high loaded toplifts (5) 80,000 lb. (36,300 kg.) /67,400 lb. (30,600 kg.) under spreader capacity Five-high empty stackers (6) 15,000 lb. capacity {6,800 kg.) Forklifts (44) 11 ,000 lb. - 50,000 lb. capacity {5,000- 22,700 kg.) with accessory attachments Over-height crane attachment 7 TRANSIT SHEDS & WAREHOUSING 83-A 402,000 sq. ft. 83-B 400,800 sq. ft. Warehouse 24 130,000 sq. ft. Warehouse 27 130,000 sq. ft. CFS 1 87,992 sq. ft. CFS 2 103,224 sq. ft. Cold Storage 68,150 sq. ft. T- Shed 2 49,500 sq. ft. Total 1,371,666 sq. ft. (37,347 (37,236 (12,077 (12,077 (8,175 (9,590 (6,331 (4,599 (127,432 sq.m.) sq. m.) sq. m.) sq. m.) sq. m.) sq.m.) sq. m.) sq. m.) sq.m.) RAil SIDING 1,400 ft. 1,400 ft. 578ft. 578ft. 654ft. 752ft. N/A 230ft. 5,592 ft. (427 m.) (427 m.) (176m.) (176m.) (199m.) (229m.) N/A (70m.) (1,704 m.) Transit sheds and warehouses are equipped with alongside rail and truck capabilities to expedite the handling of Ro/Ro, general cargoes and container stripping/stuffing operations. located adjacent to CB4, the cold storage facility can accommodate any freeze or chill requirement with temperature control ranging from -15 degrees to +70 degrees Fahrenheit. Humidity control and blast freezing available. The facility is equipped with a 19,000 square foot truck platform and is capable of handling 36 trailers simultaneously. CONTAINER FIElD Paved Area (acres) Paved Area (hectares) Parking Slots TEU Stacking Slots CB1 23 9 266 4,104 CB2 36 15 1,231 2,322 CB3 27 11 764 3,042 CB4 57 23 2,556 2,484 CB5 62 25 2,497 3,582 CB6 43 17 1,445 1,998 CB7 94 38 4,888 0 CONTAINER FIElD Paved Area (acres) Paved Area (hectares) Parking Slots TEU Stacking Slots P2 P3 P5 9 18 14 4 7 6 382 927 0 0 0 6,510 EXPEDITING FACiliTY Paved Area (acres) 12 Paved Area (hectares) 5 Parking Slots 390 TEU Stacking Slots 0 CONTAINER FIElD Paved Area (acres) Paved Area (hectares) Parking Slots TEU Stacking Slots Total 395 160 15,346 24,042 INTERCHANGE lANES Gate 3 13 lanes Gate 4 14 lanes Gate 6 4 lanes Total 31 lanes plus bypass Gates 3 and 4 are equipped with 120,000 lb. (54,400 kg.) capacity truck scales and over-height sensing devices. Fully integrated computer and radio frequency communications are utilized for rapid cargo throughput. Container Berth 2 Container Berth 3 Container Berth 5 Total (50) (66) (72) (96) (284) 240 volt 240 volt 480 volt 240 volt Garden City Terminal is equipped with four portable generators (30 outlets each with 480 volts). INTERSTATE ACCESS Garden City Terminal is conveniently located 6.3 miles (10.1 kilometers) to 1-16 and 5.6 miles (9.0 kilometers) to 1-95. RAIL SERVICE AND TRACKAGE Savannah State Docks Railroad, located at GPA's Garden City Terminal in Savannah, provides switching services on a 24-hour basis. Garden City Terminal is equipped with 25 miles of on-terminal rail and 3 miles of on-dock rail for efficient single and double-stack rail operations. Interchange and line haul services are provided by Norfolk Southern Railroad and CSX Transportation. TOWING AND TUG SERVICES Available on a 24-hour basis. 24-hour security and fire protection. Perimeter completely fenced. Located on the Savannah River, Ocean Terminal offers shippers state-of-the art facilities for the handling of general and containerized cargoes. TERMINAL AREA CHANNEL WIDTH CHANNEL PROJECT DEPTH TIDAL RANGE TURNING BASIN 208 acres (84.2 hectares) 500 ft. (152.4 m.) 42ft. ( 12.8 m.) at mean low water 7.5 ft. (2.3 m.) Marsh Island 900ft. (274.3 m.) x 1,000 ft. (304.8 m.) Kings Island 1,500 ft. (457.2 m.) x 1,600 ft. (487.7 m.) CARGO HANDLED General Cargo and Containers Vessel Berths Slip Berths BERTH 1 2 13 18 19 20 14 15 Linear Feet 600 578 975 540 562 564 564 564 Linear Meters 183 176 297 165 171 172 172 172 DEPTH ALONGSIDE DEPTH ALONGSIDE DOCK HEIGHT APRON WIDTH Berths 1,2,13,18,19 42ft. (12.8 m.) Berth 20 38 ft. (11.6 m.) 15ft. (4.6 m.) at mean low water From 53 ft. (16.2 m.) to 200ft. (60.9 m.) GANTRY CRANES Clyde (Berth 13) Kocks (Berths 13-20) (2) Diamond (Berths 13-20) Diamond (Berths 1-2) 175-ton capacity under main hook 100-ton capacity under main hook 50-ton capacity under main hook 35-ton capacity under main hook CONTAINER CRANE Kone (Berths 13-20) 45-ton capacity under spreader/56-ton capacity under cargo beam Link Belt Mobile Crane 45-ton capacity with 100' boom 17 Total 533 5988 163 1826 TRANSIT SHEDS & WAREHOUSING Warehouse 1 190,000 sq. ft. Warehouse 2 190,000 sq. ft. Warehouse 3 208,158 sq. ft. Shed 1 and 2 171 ,950 sq. ft. Shed 9 60,000 sq. ft. Shed 10 and 12 350,460 sq. ft. Shed 14 and 15 213,400 sq. ft. Shed 16, 17 and 18 114,300 sq. ft. Shed 19 57,000 sq. ft. K Shed 66,600 sq. ft. Total 1,621 ,868 sq. ft. (17,652 sq. m.) (17,652 sq. m.) (19,339 sq. m.) (15,975 sq. m.) ( 5,574 sq. m.) (32,559 sq. m.) (19,826 sq. m.) (10,619 sq. m.) ( 5,296 sq. m.) ( 6,187 sq. m.) (150,679 sq. m.) RAIL SIDING 1,520 ft. (463 m.) 1,520 ft (463 m.) N/A 1,900 ft. (579 m.) 2,208 ft. (673 m.) 1,936 ft. (590 m.) 950ft. (290m.) 1,400 ft. (427 m.) 950ft. (290m.) 1,104 ft. (337m.) 13,488 ft. (4,112 m.) Transit sheds and warehouses are equipped with alongside rail and truck capabilities to expedite the handling of general cargoes and container stripping/stuffing operations. OPEN STORAGE: 83 acres (33.6 hectares) accommodates containerized and general cargo commodities. 10 OCEAN TERMINAL CONTAINER FIELD Paved Area 47 acres (19.1 hectares) EQUIPMENT Three-high loaded toplifts Forklifts (3) 67,400 lb. capacity (30,600 kg.) under spreader (54) 52,000- 9,000 lb. capacity (23,600- 4,100 kg.) with accessory attachments CLAY BAGGING FACILITY - Capacity: 25 tons per hour - Automated control systems - High efficiency air cleaners REEFER OUTLETS Warehouse 2 (28) 480 volt (4) 250 volt INTERSTATE ACCESS Ocean Terminal is located within close proximity to 1-95 and 1-16. RAIL SERVICES Norfolk Southern Railroad provides switching services on terminal. Interchange and line haul services are provided by Norfolk Southern Railroad and CSX Transportation. TOWING AND TUG SERVICES Available on a 24-hour basis. SECURITY 24-hour security and fire protection. Perimeter completely fenced. 11 ORT OF BRUNSWICK Latitude 31 o 04.1'N Longitude 81 16.7'W 912-264-7295 or 912-261-3921 Fax: 912-262-3040 /Website: http://www.gaports.com Marketing Department: 1-800-GPA-9060 Three distinctive terminals, Colonel's Island Terminal, Mayor's Point Terminal and Marine Port Terminals, Inc., offer shippers convenience and rapid access to and from worldwide markets. SIDNEY LANIER BRIDGE Present Specifications At mean high water feet At mean high water meters NEW SIDNEY LANIER BRIDGE Scheduled for Completion in 2000 New Specifications At mean high water feet At mean high water meters Vertical Clearance 139.2 ft. 42.4 m. 185ft. 56.4m. Horizontal Clearance 250ft. 76.2 m. 1,038 ft. 316.4 m. 12 Strategically located one hour south of Savannah on the South Brunswick River, Colonel's Island Terminal has emerged as a leader on the East Coast in the transportation, storage and distribution of automobiles. Atlantic Vehicle Processors, Benicia Industries, Inc., and International Auto Processing, Inc., are located on the terminal to offer a wide range of auto processing and distribution services. ARO, Cadillac, Hyundai, Land Rover, Mitsubishi, Saab and Volkswagen utilize Colonel's Island Terminal for inbound auto shipments. 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-Ciass all-activity vehicles, respectively. The Colonel's Island Terminal is also equipped with an agri-bulk facility for handling and distributing a vast array of bulk commodities to include bulk grains, processed grains, protein concentrates, feed and other special commodities including Zircon sand. The agri-complex has a maximum storage capacity of 1.5 million bushels in combined storage. 13 TERMINAL AREA CHANNEL WIDTH CHANNEL PROJECT DEPTH TIDAL RANGE TURNING BASIN 345 acres (139.6 hectares) 400 ft. (121 .9 m.) 30ft. (9.1 m.) at mean low water 7.6 ft. (2.3 m.) South Brunswick River 1,200 ft. (365.8 m.) in diameter CARGO HANDLED Vehicle Import/Export Dry Bulk VESSEL BERTHS WHARF AREA TOTAL BERTHING AREA APRON WIDTH DEPTH ALONGSIDE DOCK HEIGHT BERTH 1 550 linear ft. (168m.) 1,095 linear ft. (334 m.) 150 linear ft. ( 46 m.) 30ft. (9.1 m.) at mean low water 14.5 ft. (4.4 m.) above mean low water BERTH 2 750 linear ft. (229 m.) 925 linear ft. (282 m.) 35 linear ft. ( 11 m.) 36ft. (10.7 m.) at mean low water 14.5 ft. (4.4 m.) above mean low water BULK LOADING ELEVATOR AIR DRAFT SPECIFICATIONS Height of vessel from waterline to top of hatch coamings not to exceed 42ft. (12.8 m.) during load operations. 14 OPEN STORAGE AUTO PROCESSORS AUTOMOBILE RECEIVING. STORAGE AND PROCESSING 221 acres (89.4 hectares) (nearly 1,000 acres available for development) Three auto processors are located on Colonel's Island Terminal to offer a wide range of auto processing and distribution services. BULK GRAIN AND AGRI-COMMODITIES RECEIVING & STORAGE FACILITIES STORAGE INBOUND RECEIVING FROM TRUCK RECEIVING FROM RAIL GRAIN CLEANING/BLENDING GRAIN DRYING RECEIVING FROM WATER Consisting of versatile, state-of-the-art flexible storage 46,000 ton capacity storage 40,000 bushels per hour /1 ,200 tons per hour with 60 degrees tilt ramp direct to pit and 70 ft. (28 m.) deck scale. 40,000 bushels per hour /1 ,200 tons per hour 40,000 bushels per hour /1 ,200 tons per hour 2,000 bushels per hour I 60 tons per hour Available OUTBOUND To Ship To Truck To Rail 40,000 bushels per hour /1 ,200 tons per hour 8 semi's per hour 6 hoppers per hour WEIGHING 40,000 bushels per hour/1 ,200 tons per hour Telescoping Spouts Vacuum System Container Pad Two - Within a foot of the top of the pile Recoups cargo dust and delivers it back onto conveyor system if applicable Paved pad for temporary storage of containers EQUIPMENT - Forklifts and cranes of various sizes and lifting capacities of up to 15 tons; others available on request. - 100,000 lb. (45,400 kg.) capacity truck scale - Garner scale and sampler system - Payloaders, tractors and trailers EXPORT LOADING SYSTEM SCRAPER RECLAIMER Portal scraper type, automatic operation with programmed control of cut depth, 2,250 tons per hour capacity* - Flexible system allows cargo to move directly onto vessel from receiving pits DIRECT-TO-VESSEL LOADING CONVEYOR TO SHIPLOADER INSPECTION AND WEIGHING 2,400 tons per hour capacity* Traveling conveyor, 550ft. length (168m.), 94ft. (29m.) maximum horizontal outreach and telescoping spout with spoon *100 lb. per cu. ft. capacity FGIS on premise. Official and certified available. 15 INTERSTATE ACCESS Colonel's Island Terminal is located 3 miles (4.8 kilometers ) from 1-95. RAIL SERVICES Norfolk Southern Railroad and CSX Transportation interchange with Colonel's Island Railroad. TOWING AND TUG SERVICES Available on a 24-hour basis. SECURITY 24-hour security and fire protection. Perimeter completely fenced. Located on the upper reach channel of the East River in Brunswick, Mayor's Point Terminal is the logical choice for South Atlantic forest products to destinations worldwide. TERMINAL AREA CHANNEL WIDTH CHANNEL PROJECT DEPTH TIDAL RANGE TURNING BASIN: 22 acres (8.9 hectares) 350ft. (106.7 m.) 30ft. (9.1 m.) at mean low water 7.3 ft. (2.2 m.) East River 1,200 ft. (365.8 m.) by 800 ft. (243.8 m.) CARGO HANDLED General Cargo and Ro/Ro VESSEL BERTHS BERTHING SPACE DEPTH ALONGSIDE APRON WIDTH 1,750 linear ft. (533.4 m.) 30ft. (9.1 m) at mean low water 55 ft. (16.8 m.) 16 DOCK HEIGHT 13.5 ft. (4.1 m.) above mean low water OPEN STORAGE 8 acres (3.2 hectares) TRANSIT SHED ADJACENT TO DOCK Shed 1 305,000 sq. ft. (28,335 sq. m.) RAIL SIDING 2,000 ft. (61 0 m.) EQUIPMENT FORKLIFTS (20) 30,000 -10,000 lb. capacity (13,600- 4,500 kg.) with accessory attachments INTERSTATE ACCESS Mayor's Point Terminal is located 6 miles (9.7 kilometers) from 1-95. RAIL SERVICES & TRACKAGE Interchange and line haul services are provided by Norfolk Southern Railroad and CSX Transportation. TOWING AND TUG SERVICES Available on a 24-hour basis. SECURITY Perimeter completely fenced. Marine Port Terminals operates a 145 acre terminal located on the upper reach channel of the East River at the Port of Brunswick. Marine Port Terminals specializes in handling a diverse mix of general cargo and bulk commodities. TERMINAL AREA CHANNEL WIDTH CHANNEL PROJECT DEPTH TIDAL RANGE TURNING BASIN 145 acres (58.7 hectares) 400ft. (121.9 m.) 30 ft. (9.1 m.) at mean low water 7.3 ft. (2.2 m.) East River 1,200 ft. (365.7 m.) by 800ft. (243.8 m.) CARGO HANDLED General Cargo, Bulk and Ro/Ro VESSEL BERTHS Linear Feet Linear Meters 1 2 3 4 Total 560 540 540 500 2,140 171 165 165 152 653 APRON WIDTH DEPTH ALONGSIDE DOCK HEIGHT 52 ft. 30ft. 13ft. (15.8 m.) (9.1 m.) (3.9 m) above mean low water PETROLEUM BERTH Linear Feet 275 Linear Meters 84 OPEN STORAGE 15 acres (6.1 hectares) 17 TRANSIT SHED AND BULK STORAGE T-Shed 1 57,000 sq. ft. (5,296 sq. m.) T-Shed 2 26,000 sq. ft (2,416 sq. m.) T-Shed 3 57,000 sq. ft. (5,296 sq. m.) T-Shed 4 30,000 sq. ft. (2,787 sq. m.) L-Shed 12,500 sq. ft. (1 ,161 sq. m.) Warehouse 1 50,000 sq. ft. {4,645 sq. m.) Warehouse 2 60,000 sq. ft. {5,574 sq. m.) Warehouse 3 70,000 sq. ft. {6,503 sq. m.) Warehouse A&B 19,500 sq. ft. (1 ,812 sq. m.) Warehouse C&D 45,000 sq. ft. (4,181 sq. m.) Domars 1,2 & 3 32,000 sq. ft. (2,973 sq. m.) Glynn Dist. Whse. 32.000 ~tt, (2,973~mJ_ Total 491 ,000 sq. ft. (45,617 sq. m.) GANTRY CRANES American Clyde 165-ton capacity under main hook 45-ton capacity under main hook BULK SHIP UNLOADERS Colby 8 cubic yard clam shell Dravo 9 cubic yard clam shell RAIL SIDING 800ft. (244m.) 200ft. (61 m.) 375ft. (114m.) 575ft. (175m.) N/A 1,000 ft. (305m.) 1,000 ft. (305m.) 1,000 ft. (305m.) 1,000 ft. (305m.) 1,000 ft. (305m.) 1,000 ft. (305m.) 300 tt, @mJ_ 8,250 ft. (2,515 m.) 18 EQUIPMENT 18-ton capacity mobile crane 36" and 46" stationary conveyor systems 36" through 60" mobile stacking conveyors Forklifts of various sizes with lift capacities up to 15-tons and accessory attachments Front end loaders Tractor trailers (2) 100,000 lb. (45,400 kg.) capacity truck scales INTERSTATE ACCESS Located 7 miles (11 .3 kilometers) from 1-95. RAIL SERVICES & TRACKAGE Interchange and line haul services are provided by Norfolk Southern Railroad and CSX Transportation. 3,500 ft. (1 ,067 m.) of track available for cross-dock operation. TOWING AND TUG SERVICES Available on a 24-hour basis. SECURITY 24-hour security and fire protection. Perimeter completely fenced. Latitude 30 54'N Longitude 84 37'W 912-248-2902 Fax: 912-248-2904 I Website: http:llwww.gaports.com Marketing Department: 1-800-GPA-9060 Located on the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River System in Bainbridge, Georgia, Port Bainbridge provides industry with a low-cost transportation alternative and a strategic advantage for commodities such as nitrogen solution, ammonium sulphate, gypsum, urea and cotton seed. TERMINAL AREA 107 acres (43.3 hectares) CARGO HANDLED Liquid I Dry Bulk BERTHING SPACE Linear Feet 400 Linear Meters 122 DEPTH ALONGSIDE DOCK HEIGHT 9ft. 13ft. (2.7 m.) (3.9m.) TRANSIT SHEDS & WAREHOUSE SPACE T-Shed 13,000 sq. ft. (1 ,208 sq. m.) Warehouse 1 26,000 sq. ft. (2,416 sq. m.) Warehouse 2 26,000 sq. ft. (2,416 sq. m.) Warehouse 3 15,000 sq. ft. (1 ,394 sq. m.) Warehouse 4 20,000 sq. ft. (1 ,858 sq. m.) Total 100,000 sq. ft. (9,292 sq. m.) 19 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (1) 65-ton truck crane with 4 yard clam shell bucket (2) Front end loaders with 3 yard capacity (2) Forklifts with 9,000 lb. (4,100 kg.) lift capacity Portable conveyors Dump trucks, hoppers and other miscellaneous materials handling equipment INTERSTATE/HWY ACCESS The Port of Bainbridge is located on Spring Creek Road and may be accessed via Highways 84 and 27. The terminal is within close proximity to 1-10 and 1-85. RAIL SERVICES Facility is served by CSX Transportation. 20 - - - -;---~,--_.- _, ' - _, - -~-_, r --' - --' Lessee/Operator: S. T. Services, Inc. Latitude 32 27'N Longitude 84 59"W 706-327-3649 Fax: 706-322-4707 I Website: http://www.gaports.com Marketing Department: 1-800-GPA-9060 Port Columbus is located on the Chattahoochee River in Columbus, Georgia. The terminal specializes in transporting liquid bulk cargo to and from America's heartland via the Gulf and Tri-Rivers waterway. TERMINAL AREA CARGO HANDLED BERTHING SPACE Linear Feet Linear Meters 14 acres (5.7 hectares) Liquid Bulk 402 123 Depth Alongside Dock Height Apron Width Warehouse Space Warehouse Platform Size 9ft. 32 ft. 50 ft. 27,280 sq. ft. 3,960 sq. ft. (2.7 m.) (9.8 m.) (15.2 m.) (2,535 sq. m.) (368 sq. m.) INTERSTATEIHWY ACCESS The facility is located on Lumpkin Boulevard and is within close proximity to Highways 27 and 280. RAIL SERVICES Facility is served by CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern Railroad and Georgia Southwestern Railroad. 21 PORT OF SAVANNAH Completion of Container Berth Seven (CB7) by Second Quarter 1998. Development of 700 ft. (213 m.) berth extension during FY98. Development of 150,000 square foot (13,936 sq. m.) transit shed. Completion of an lntermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF) & Expansion of on-terminal rail. Development of Container Berth Eight (CB8) by 2001. Deepening of the Savannah River Channel to 45 feet ( 13.7 m.) 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 (1 0.9 m.) at mean low water. Expansion of auto processing I storage capabilities and other infrastructure improvements. Expansion of covered storage at Mayor's Point Terminal. PORT BAINBRIDGE Completion of new dock during FY98. 22 72411m 450 miles 1086 km 675 miles 1368km 850 miles 23 p0 RTF0 L 0 B. Richard "Chud" Field Honored For 19 Years of Service After almost two decades of service with the Georgia Ports Authority, Deputy Executive Director B. Richard "Chud" Transport. Following employment with Huckabee , he served in various sales capacities with Brown Transportation Corporation. Field celebrated his retirement with a host of Before joining the GPA, Field worked with friends and business associates on December 19, United States lines for six years in sales man- 1997. agement. "For the past 19 years, Chud has been instru- In 1978, Field joined the Georgia Ports mental in generating international trade and Authority as director of trade development, commerce for the ports of Georgia," stated GPA managing the sales, marketing and traffic Executive Director Doug]. Marchand. "His dedi- activities of the Authority and overseeing cation and commitment to meeting the needs of trade development offices worldwide. our customers as well as his energy and drive in Field was appointed deputy executive creating new business for the GPA has been out- B. Richard "Chud" Field director for the GPA in 1995, where he standing. " worked closely with state and local develop- Ports Authority Chairman Hugh M. Tarbutton and ment authorities to enhance international trade and eco- numerous current and past nomic growth for the state of Authority members, as well Georgia. He also served as as a wide array of representa- chief negotiating officer for tives from the Savannah mar- the Authority on company itime community, were pre- contracts and agreements. In sent during the retirement addition, Field directed the ceremony to acknowledge ports' safety and loss preven- Field's dedicated service to tion program and continued the Georgia Ports Authority. to provide assistance in inter- Following the presentation of national trade development a resolution to Field, and marketing efforts. Chairman Tarbutton conclud- A graduate of Armstrong ed his remarks saying, "On State College (now Armstrong behalf of the Authority, I wish Atlantic State University) in to congratulate Chud for 19 Savannah with a Bachelor of years of exemplary service to Arts Degree in Business the Georgia Ports Authority." Administration, Field served seven years with the Georgia Surrounded by friends , family and fellow employees, Air National Guard. Field reflected on the ports' growth and diversity of port During his career, Field's affiliations with professional activities and the numerous capital projects that had been organizations have included the Propeller Club of successfully completed during his tenure with the Savannah, the Savannah Traffic Club , Inc ., the Appalachian Authority. In closing, Field stated, "Before I begin another Traffic Club, the South Atlantic and Caribbean Ports new adventure, I would like to express my sincerest appre- Association, the South Atlantic Marine Terminal ciation to the employees of the Georgia Ports Authority for Conference, the International Wood Products Association their continued support. I am blessed for the experiences and the Tea Association of the U.S.A. and business friendships that I have gained during the past "On behalf of the Authority members and employees of two decades. I wish the port continued prosperity and the Georgia Ports Authority, I want to commend Chud for growth in the future ." his outstanding contributions to the GPA and the maritime Field began his 36-year career in the transportation industry and wish him the very best in his retirement," industry with S&A Railway Company and Huckabee Marchand said. "He will be truly missed." 0 GEORGIA ANCHORAGE 24 p0 RT F0 L 0 Breakbulk/Bulk GM "Pat" Ward Retires From GPA W ith nearly 30 years of service to the maritime commu- nity, GPA's General Manager of Breakbulk!Bulk Operations E. Patrick "Pat" Ward retired on November 21 , 1997. Ward began his career at the Georgia Ports Authority in 1957. In 1959, he joined Atlantic Industries of Georgia as sales manager. Ward rejoined the Authority in 1973 as operations office manager and held positions of increas- ing responsibility, including container central manager, terminal manager and general manager of container opera- tions. In 1990, Ward assumed the position of general manag- er breakbulklbulk operations where he oversaw breakbulklbulk operations for GPA facilities in Savannah , Brunswick and Bainbridge. During his las t seven years Joining Pat Ward after his retirement party were (l to r) Th eodore "Ted" H. Quarterman, GPA general manager breahbulhlbulh operations; Byron X. Hock, GPA director of trade deve lopment;John D. Trent, GPA general manager container operations; Pat Wa rd; David A. Schall er, GPA deputy executive di rec tor; Thoma s "Tom" H. Armstrong, manager of information servi ces; and Doug }. Marchand , GPA executive directo1: with the GPA , Ward provided the leadership and management skills necessary to successfully "The Georgia Ports Authority experienced record receive , store and dispatch more than 22 ,453,000 tons of growth in the movement of containerized and general ocean commerce. cargo during my service with th e Authority," Ward said . In May 1997, Ward was honored by the Propeller Club "Through the years, the Georgia Ports Authority has of Savannah as the 1997 Maritime Person of the Year for maintained a customer-oriented operation that continues his many contributions to the Savannah maritime com- today under the leadership and direction of Doug munity. He also served as past president and board mem- Marchand and Fitz Hiltzheimer. I was fortunate to have a ber of the Transportation Club of Savannah. staff of professional and talented individuals at each ter- "Pat is one of the most conscientious individuals I minal to assist me. I am also extremely proud of our have worked with during my 26 years in the transporta- employees who worked very hard to provide customers tion business," stated GPA Director of Operations Fitz with services they expect and deserve from the GPA. " Hiltzheimer. "He endeared himself to customers with his "Pat enjoyed the confidence and admiration of cus- straightforward approach to the business. He made customers feel that they were extremely important and had a tomers and co-workers alike," added GPA Executive Director Doug J. Marchand. "To use a sports axiom , Pat knack for creating win-win results in the most difficult of was definitely our go-to guy any time there was an issue situations. Pat is a good friend and his experience and needing immediate attention. We'll miss his wise counsel talent will be sorely missed throughout the entire Georgia and experienced know-how but certainly wish him the Ports' organization." very best in his retirement ." 0 ..:F.._()_.l!..l?...!..II.....9.Y. -~-.!{..! ..I>. _I{ 1 9 9 7 25 p0 RTF0 L 0 Georgia Ports Authority Hosts State Legislators I n preparation for the 1998 Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly, sev- eral key legislators recently visited the Georgia Ports Authority for briefings and tours of terminal operations. House Appropriations Committee Chairman Rep. Terry Coleman and Rep. Tommy Smith, Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Economic Development, led a 22- member delegation to Savannah and Brunswick in November to discuss matters of legislative importance to Georgia's ports. Members of the group, including representatives of the Georgia Department of Transportation and Legislative Budget Office, met with port offi- Members of the Georgia House Appropriations Committee and the Sub-Committee on Economic Development met with GPA officials for an update on statewide terminal operaLions and to discuss trade developm ent issues, facility expansion plans, harbor deepening projects and FY '99 budget requirem ents. cials for an update on statewide ter- minal operations. In addition, the group discussed trade essary precursor to Congressional authorization and fund- development issues, facility expansion plans, harbor deep- ing considerations. If adequately fund ed, both projects ening projects and Fiscal Year 1999 budget requirements. should be completed in time for inclusion in the Water All members of the Savannah and Brunswick area delega- Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1998, scheduled to tions were in attendance. be submitted to Congress in the Fall of 1998. "One of the key reasons that I asked this gro up to meet A third group of legislators also met with GPA officials was to afford them the opportunity to be provided with a in December as the Joint Transportation Study Committee thorough briefing on the economic impact the ports of held one of its fact-finding sessions in Savannah. House Savannah and Brunswick have on the state," stated Transportation Committee Chairman Jimmy W Benefi eld, Coleman. "Continued investment in Georgia's pons bene- Savannah Sen. Eric Johnson, Sen. Van Street, Rep. Keith fits not on ly the coastal areas but the state as a whole. " Breedlove and Department of Transportation staff members In December, Senate Appropriations Committee discussed port expansion plans and infrastructure needs, Cha irman George Hooks joined Senators Ed Boshears and followed by a tour of the Garden City Terminal. Rene Kemp, Representatives E.C. Tillman and Stephen "We are extremely pleased to have the opportunity to Scarlett, as well as numerous city and county officials, at showcase our operations in Savannah and Brunswick before the Georgia Ports Authority offices in Brunswick for a simi- the members of the House and Senate Appropriations and lar day-long overview of the G PA operations and tours of Transportation Committees," said GPA Executive Director Mayor's Point and Colonel's Is land Terminals. Doug J. Marchand. "Gatherings such as these provide state The officia ls attending both meetings focused on the officials with a hands-on look at some of the most modern requirements for FY 1999 budget appropriations to fund and productive deepwater terminals in the world. It also feasibility/design work connected with harbor deepening allows the members to put into perspective the magnitude projects at Savannah and Brunswick. The feasibility studies of our operations and reinforces the importance of Georgia's are essential to quantify the eco nomic n eed and environ- ports on the state's growing economy." 0 mental impact of deepening and they are required as a n ee- GEORGIA ANCHORAGE 26 p0 RTF0 L 0 GPA Recognized for Right Whale Efforts T he Georgia Ports Authority was one of several groups recognized for its valuable contributions toward the recovery of the Northern Right Whale. Honored during a ceremony in October, 1997, at jacksonville, Fl. was the Southeastern U.S. Implementation Team , a group of organizations and individuals representing federal and state agencies, state and local authorities and non-governmental organizations. GPA Director of Port Planning and Harbor Development Charles F. Griffen accepted the Coastal America's 1997 Partnership Award on behalf of the Georgia Ports Authority and in recognition of his contributions as a member of this team. Established in 1993, the Southeastern Implementation Team coordinates recovery efforts for Right Whales in the waters off the Georgia and Florida coasts. The team's primary focus centers around the prevention of ship strikes, the most important human-related mortality factor for this particular species. In order to meet this goal, the team develops and distributes educational material to the maritime community, promotes voluntary vessel operating procedures that reduce the risk of ship strikes, circulates real-time data on the location of Right Whales during the calving season and acquires improved information on Right Whale habitat-use patterns in the calving area. An Early Warning System has also been devised to mon- itor and survey Right Whales from December 1 to March 31 of each year, the period of peak vulnerability. Aerial surveys and an extensive shore-based public sightings net- work provide naval vessel crews, harbor pilots and ocean- going dredges with data , enabling them to take appropriate measures to avoid collisions. "The Georgia Ports Authority appreciates the cooper- ation of the Savannah and Brunswick maritime communi- ties for their support in the protection of the Northern Right Whale ," stated Griffen. "With the assistance of Mary Hann in the GPA Port Planning and Harbor Development Department, the maritime communities have developed important aids being used on vessels to identify and avoid these whales and report sightings to state environmental agencies ." 0 joining GPA Director of Port Planning and Harbor Development Charles E Griffen following the presentation of the Coastal Americas 1997 Partnership Award were (left) Elsie L. Munsell , deputy assistant secretary of the Navy (Environment and Safety ); and (right) Terry Garcia, acting U.S. assistant Secretary of Commerce. FOURTHQUARTER ..1....9....9....7..... 27 Anthony Crane Acquires Mayfield Trucking A nthony Crane Corporation, the world's largest hydraulic crane rental company, has expanded the scope of its operation with the purchase of Mayfield Trucking Company. According to officials wit h both organizations, the n ew arrangement will offer enha nced crane rental, crane rigging and transportation capabilities to its customers around the world. ln addition, Mayfield officials indicate that the new partnership has enabled them to purchase n ew equipment to further modernize their fleet to include flats, stepdecks , lowboys and Mack trucks. Prior to its new partnership with Anthony Crane Corporation, Mayfield Trucking Company, a family-owned business since 1928, served customers throughout the southeastern United States. ln December, 1997, Anthony Crane Corporation hosted a luncheon at their operation in Savannah to welcome Mayfield Trucking Company as a new business partner and to introduce its new 500-ton all terrain crane. Manufactured in Germany, the 500-ton capacity Demag AC 1300 crane also features a main boom and jib totalling 415 feet in length. The company's fleet of cranes offer individual lifting capabilities of five to 1,000 tons as well as an equipment Anthony Cranes new Demag AC 1300 crane, with a 500-ton capacity, makes a dual-lift with a 440-ton capacity Demag AC 1010 crane at Union Camp Corporation in Savannah. division to handle a wide array of forklift , manlift and scis- sorlift needs. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pa. , 30 offices nation- wide and over 3,000 cranes in its existing fleet, Anthony Crane Co rpora tion has handled lifting assignments in such areas as Africa, South America, India , Egypt, the Virgin Islands, Canada and Mexico. 0 Container Berth 7 Construction Update C onstruction work is proceeding on schedule for a new container berth at the Port of Savannah. Slated for completion in June, 1998, Container Berth 7 (CB 7) will offer an additional 1,200 feet of water frontage for vessel berthing and 147 acres of paved con- tainer handling and storage area. All of the ten contracts for the project have been awarded and six have been completed. Construction of the new 1,200 foot concrete dock will be completed in February, 1998, and 23 acres of newly paved area for CB 7 are being utilized for the storage and handling of con- tainerized cargo. Scheduled for delivery in February, 1998, are two new post-panamax Kone container cranes that will be erected on site within the Georgia Ports Authority 838- acre Garden City Terminal. The Georgia Ports Authority Containerport Terminal in Savannah, which already features the longest contiguous docking space of any facility on the U.S. East Coast, will offer over 7,700 feet of container berthing with the com- pletion of CB 7. 0 Container Berth 7 will feature 1,200 feet of water frontage for vessel berthing and 147 acres of paved container handling and storage area. Your advertising dollars have to work hard and stretch far to achieve your marketing goals. 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The 31st Annual Georgia Foreign Trade Conference has been labeled a success by Chrysler Corporation. Panelists discussing "Rail Consolidation I U.S. Customs-Future Impact? " included Thomas L. Finkbiner, vice both conference officials and more than 485 president intermodal, Norfolk Southern delegates attending the annual event. Corporation; Steven E. Rand, assistant vice Recognized as one of the maritime industry's president of International Sales & Marketing, most prestigious and productive trade confer- CSX Intermodal; and Robert S. Trotter, assis- ences, the 1997 Conference was held tant commissioner, U.S. Customs Service I November 9 through ll at The Cloister, a five Department of the Treasury. star resort situated on historic Sea Island near the Port of Brunswick. THIS YEAR'S The theme on day three of the conference focused on, "From Capital Hill to New "We worked exceptionally hard to ensure CONFERENCE WAS Technologies- It's a New Business," joseph a quality conference in a relaxed setting," stated Bill Dawson, general chairman of the 1997 Georgia Foreign Trade Conference and GPA terminal manager in Brunswick. "The success of the business programs, when com- ONE OF THE MOST PRODUCTIVE IN THE HISTORY OF THE EVENT. A. Bonney, managing editor of American Shipper Magazine, moderated the conference's remaining business panels. Panelists participating in the first session, "Maritime Reform & Deregulation-The Shipping Act I bined with the one-of-a-kind atmosphere at The Jones Act", included Peter H. Powell, The Cloister, definitely left a positive and lasting impression ceo, C.H. Powell Company; Michael]. (Mick) Barr, senior on the delegates. On behalf of the Executive Committee, I international services manager, The Procter & Gamble would like to extend our gratitude to the sponsors, panel par- Company; Rob Quartel, president of the jones Act Reform ticipants and the countless number of volunteers who donat- Coalition; and Stanley H. Barer, co-chairman/ceo, Totem ed their time and energy in making this three-day event one Resources Corporation. The final panel , "Technotrans-New of the most productive trade conferences in recent memory. " Technologies and Their Effect on the Maritime Industry" In keeping with conference tradition, the first day of the included remarks by Charles C. Baggett, Jr. , vice president, three-day event provided some quiet time for leisure activities Commercial Consulting Group , Trusted Information Systems; and registration. That evening, attendees gathered for jay R. Franke , assistant director, Northwestern University "International Night", the conference's official opening recep- Transportation Center; and Quentin Biegen, vice president, tion which provided a taste of cuisines from around the globe. Daniel F. Young, Inc. The first full day of conference activities began on Monday, In addition to attending morning panel sessions, guests November 10, with a welcome by Georgia Ports Authority participated in numerous social activities. Whether your Executive Director Doug]. Marchand. A distinguished group interests lay in golf, horseback riding or a relaxing stroll along of trade and business experts participated in panel discussions the island's majestic oak-lined beaches, there was something during the conference. Barton WB. jahncke, a partner in the for everyone to enjoy consulting firm McCormickJahncke Group , provided the Plans are underway for the 32nd Annual Georgia Foreign keynote address and served as moderator of the day's business Trade Conference to be held October 6-8, 1998, in Savannah sessions. at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront, adjacent to the city's his- The theme surrounding the day's program was "Ports & toric downtown district. Future issues of Georgia AnchorAge Terminals 2000". Joining Jahncke in the first session, which will include additional information on the conference. focused on "Harbor and Intrastate Development", were Kurt]. The Georgia Foreign Trade Conference is sponsored annu- Nagle , president of the American Association of Port ally by the Savannah Maritime Association, the Independent Authorities; Raymond P. Ebeling, president of Wallenius Lines Freight Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of No rth America; Richard A. Wainio, director, Office of Savannah, Inc. , the Georgia Stevedore Association and the Executive Planning, the Panama Canal Commission; and jon Georgia Ports Authority. 0 P. Dostal, manager of vehicle logistics & dealer delivery, the GEORGIA ANCHORAGE 30 p0 RTF0 L 0 Willie Chisholm, Jr. Celebrates 45 Years of Service I t's not every day that a person celebrates 45 years of service with one organization or, even more rare , has a street named after him. Yet on October 15, our own Willie WILLIE CHISHOLM, JR. THANKS FOR 45 YEARS OF D CATED SERVICE Chisholm,Jr. was honored for having achieved those distinctions in dedicated service to the Georgia Ports Authority. In recognition of his enduring accomplishment, Willie was presented a street sign bearing his name by GPA Executive Director Doug J. Marchand. During a noon luncheon held in Chisholm's honor, Marchand stated, "I congratulate Willie for his dedicat- ed and loyal service to the Authority and am pleased to announce that the street adjacent to the Garden City Terminal Maintenance Facility will be named after him. Willie is the first employee to reach 45 years of service Doug Marchand and Willie Chisholm proudly display "Willie Chisholm Jr. Way " sign. with the Georgia Ports Authority and is truly an asset to our organization and inspiration to all of us." Operations Division. " Approximately 200 Georgia Ports Authority employees and After receiving his service award plaque, Chisholm retirees joined Chisholm in celebrating his 45th employment expressed his appreciation to the administrative staff and his anniversary. During the ceremony, Director of Engineering fellow employees for making the day an unforgettable event. and Maintenance Jim Bradshaw presented Chisholm with a He also talked about GPAs' growth and expressed his enthusi- service award plaque which displayed a bright yellow forklift, asm for the expansion projects currently underway. specifically designed for him. Bradshaw also delighted According to Chisholm, the port has changed a lot through Chisholm and luncheon guests by reading the employment the years, especially in the way employees perform their jobs. application he completed more than four decades ago. "I used to paint forklifts and other types of mobile equipment A fleet mechanic at Garden City Terminal, Chisholm began with a brush by hand and move cargo manually. Now every- his career with the Georgia Ports Authority on October 15, thing is automated. The biggest transition that I have wit- 1952 as a mechanic helper-roofer. During the next 34 years, nessed is when the GPA received its first container crane in he also served as a service attendant and mechanic. In 1986, Savannah. It was amazing to see a crane load and unload Chisholm was promoted to his current position of fleet hundreds of containers within several hours. " mechanic, where he provides maintenance service and repairs "As I enter the last stage of my career, I can say I enjoy to a fleet of materials handling equipment at the Garden City being at the port and working with my friends and co-work- Terminal. ers," Chisholm added. "When people pass Willie Chisholm, ]1: "In 1952 I was 17 years old and decided to apply for a job Way in the future, I hope they will say 1paved the way for at the Georgia Ports Authority where my father, Willie others and made positive contributions to the GPA. It is a Chisholm, Sr. , worked as a forklift operator," Chisholm said. great honor to have a street named after me and 1 am blessed "He later retired after nearly 20 years of service in the to be the first employee to receive this special recognition." 0 ...F...O....U....R....T....H.... QUARTER 19 97 31 p0 RTF0 L 0 Executives Gather At PPI Symposium T he Georgia Ports Authority was one of more than 50 exhibitors participating in the Pulp and Paper Internationals' (PPI) Transport Symposium 12 held November 3-5 , 1997, at the Congress Centrum in Hamburg, Germany. Considered the world's premier event for the pulp and paper industry, the bi-annual symposium and exhibition focuses on worldwide issues and developments surrounding the transport and handling of pulp, paper and forest products. Georgia Por''" Authority This year's event attracted more than 800 delegates from over 30 countries around the world. In addition to top-level executives from pulp and paper industries, GPA Sales Manager, Southern Region , Mark D. Troughton; GPA Marketing Manager William P. Lewicki ; and GPA European Director Arthur Rondan participated in the symposium and exhibition. PPI Symposium l3 is scheduled for October 3-5 , 1999 , at the Quebec Convention Center in Quebec , Canada. 0 (I tor) William P Lewicki, GPA marketing manager; Odd Egil Borgen, vice president, Troll!Wilh elmsen Lines; and Arthur Rondan, GPA European director (l tor) William C. Wiggins , manager international logistics and inventory, Mead Coated Board, Inc.; and Mark D. Troughton , GPA sales manager, southem region. (l to r) Tom Rasmussen, vice president, Star Shipping Co., Norway; Fred Loy, executive vice president, Star Shipping Co. , NOJ"w ay; Ole )ohan Gjerpen, Lorentzen and Stemoco; and Authur Rondan, GPA European director. (l tor) Arthur Rondan, GPA European director; jack Peluso, international transportation manager, Union Camp Corp. ; and Mark D. Troughton , GPA sa les manager, southern region . GEORGIA ANCHORAGE 32 Turecamo takes the environment seriously. Spills can happen at any time. And when they do, Turecamo Environmental Services is there - ready to move into action to contain the spill and get it cleaned up fast. TES's spill control teams are always on call, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They're armed with the latest chemical containment and handling equipment to deal with all kinds of marine, chemical and Hazmat emergencies at the ports of Charleston and Savannah. And for bigger challenges, TES has a network of additional resources to handle any level of response required by an incident. 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TURECAMO ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. ___.. ~~~~~~~~~55555!55~~~~~ ~~,_., Compiled by: Georgia Ports Authority - http://www.gaports.com Savannah Terminal and Cargo Service Keys GCT OT CONT 88 RORO LASH REF Garden City Terminal Ocean Terminal Container Breakbulk Roll On-Roll Off Lighter Aboard Ship Refrigerated Trade Area/Line Agent Africa (East-South-West) ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE ACL CGM KER CMA NL DELMAS G&A HAPAG-LLOYD HPL LYKES LINES ISS SAF8ANK G&A TORM LINE KER WILHELMSEN WL ZIM ZIM Australia/New Zealand BLUE STAR ISS CGM KER COLUMBUS CL MAR FRET c NEPTUNE ORIENT LINE NOL WILHELMSEN WL YANG MING SOL ZIM ZIM Caribbean/Islands of Atlantic AMAZON A FROTA AMAZONICA c ZIM ZIM Frequency WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY MONTHLY WEEKLY BI-MONTHLY BI -MONTHLY B-MONTHLY MO NTHLY WEEKLY WEEKLY 15 DAYS WEEKLY 15 DAYS WEEKLY TR t-MONTHLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY BI- MONTHLY WEEKLY Central America CHO YANG CY OSR/SENATOR 0/S Far East/Indonesia/Malaysia CGM KER CHO YANG CY CMA NL OSR/SENATOR 0/S HANJIN HJ HAPAG -LLOYD HPL HOEGH LINES HL HYUNOAI ISS NEPTUNE ORIENT LINE NOL NO SAC WL NSCSA B NYK NYK OOCL P&O/NEOLLOYO PO SAGA G&A STAR STR STOLT ISS TOKAI SST TOKO SST WILHELMSEN WL YANG MING SOL ZIM ZIM WEEKLY WEEKLY 15 DAYS WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY BI-MONTHLY WEEKLY WEEKLY BI-MONTHLY 12 DAYS WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY MONTHLY BI -MONTHLY BI-MONTHLY BI -MONTHLY BI-MONTHLY TRI-MONTHLY WEEKLY WEEKLY Mediterranean ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE ACL CGM KER CHO YANG CY CMA NL CROATIA CSG OSR/SENATOR 0/S EVERGREEN E HANJIN HJ HAPAG -LLOYD HPL IT ALIA ISS MARFRET c NEPTUNE ORIENT LINE NOL NSCSA B SCI NL STAR STR UNITED ARAB KER NOTE: Line representatives or ZIM ZIM agents should be contacted to verify specific sailings, termi- nals and schedules. WEEKLY 15 DAYS WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY 15 DAYS WEEKLY 12 DAYS 10 DAYS MONTHLY WEEKLY WEEKLY Sailing Schedule Port of Savannah Terminal Type Service GCT CONT GCT CONT/REF/RORO GCT CONT OT CO NT/ BB GCT CONT OT CONT/BB/REF OT CO NT/ BB/ REF GCT CONT/BB GCT RORO/CONT/BB GCT CO NT/ REF GCT CONT/BB/REF GCT CONT/RORO/BB/REF GCT CONT/BB/REF GCT CONT GCT CO NT GCT RORO /CO NT/ BB GCT CONT/REF GCT CONT/REF GCT CONT/BB GCT CONT/BB GCT CO NT/REF GCT CO NT/ REF GCT CONT GCT CONT/RORO /BB/ REF GCT CO NT/REF GCT CONT GCT CONT GCT CONT/REF GCT CONT OT CONT/BB/BULK GCT CONT/REF GCT CONT GCT RORO GCT CONT/ RORO/BB / REF GCT CONT/REF GCT CONT/REF GCT CONT/REF OT BB OT BB GCT BULK OT BB OT BB GCT CONT/RORO/BB GCT CONT/REF GCT CONT/REF GCT CO NT/REF GCT CO NT/REF/RORO GCT CONT/REF GCT CONT GCT CONT GCT CONT GCT CONT GCT CONT/REF GCT CO NT GCT CONT/REF GCT CONT GCT CONT GCT CONT/RORO/BB/REF GCT CONT OT BB GCT CONT/REF GCT CONT/REF Trade Area/Line Agent Frequency N. Europe/U.K./Ireland/Scandinavia/Baltic ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE ACL CGM KER CHO YANG CY OSRISENATOR DIS FOREST LINES M HANJIN HJ HAPAG-LLOYO HPL JO TANKERS ISS MAR FRET c NEPTUNE ORIENT LINE NOL NYK NYK OOCL P&O/NEOLLOYO PO STAR STR VAN OMMEREN TER WILHELMSEN WL WEEKLY 15 DAYS WEEKLY WEEKLY BI-MONTHLY WEEKLY WEEKLY BI-MONTHLY 15 DAYS WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY MONTHLY MONTH LY BI-MONTHLY Red Sea/Persian Gulf/India/Pakistan/Burma ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE ACL CGM KER CHO YANG CY CMA NL CROATIA CSG OSRISENATOR DIS HAPAG-LLOYO HPL HOEGH LINES HL MARFRET c NEPTUNE ORIENT LINE NOL NSCSA B NYK NYK SCI NL UNITED ARAB KER ZIM ZIM WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY BI-MONTHLY WEEK LY WEEKLY 12 DAYS WEEKLY 10 DAYS WEEKLY WEEKLY South America ALIANCA ISS AMAZON A CHO YANG CY COLUMBUS LINE CL 01 GREGORIO A OSRISENATOR DIS FRONTIER c FROTA AMAZONICA c GEARBULK A IVARAN c PAN AMERICAN G&A ZIM ZIM U.S. Intercoastal COLUMBIA COASTAL COL WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY BI-MONTHLY MONTHLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY WEEKLY Terminal GCT GCT GCT GCT OT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT OT OT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT OT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT OT GCT OT GCT GCT GCT GCT Type Service CO NT/REF CONT/RORO/BB/REF CONT/REF CONT BBILASH CONT/REF CONT BULK CONT CONT CONT/REF CONT/REF CONT/REF BB BB CONT/RORO/BB CONT CONT/REF/RORO CO NT/REF CONT CONT CONT CONT CONT/BB CONT/REF/RORO CONT CONT/RORO/BB/REF CONTIREF CONT CONT/REF CONT/REF CONT/BB CONT/BB CONT/REF CONT/BB/REF CONT/BB CONT CONTIBB CONT/BB CONT/BB CONT/BB/REF CONT CONT/REF CONT Steamship Agency Keys A ARETE TRANSPORTATION (912) 964-6761 (912) 261-9994 ACL ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE (800) 225-1235 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.. LTO. (912) 966-2292 (770) 399-9790 HL HOEGH LINES AGENCIES (912) 966-3125 ISS INCH CAPE 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 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 LA VI NO SHIPPING (91 2) 964-8119 STR STAR SHIPPING (912) 236-4144 SST STEVENS SHIPPING (912 ) 651-4000 (770) 955-2941 s STRACHAN SHIPPING (904 ) 751-5244 w WALLEN/US (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 Breakbu lk NOTE: Line represe ntatives or agents should be contacted to verify specific sai lings, terminals and schedules. Compiled by: Georgia Ports Authority- http://www.gaports.com Trade Area/Line Agent Frequency Africa (South-North) GLOBAL CONTAINER A Far East/Indonesia/Malaysia MONTHLY HYUNOAI K-LINE MITSUI OSK NYK WALLENIUS ISS BI-MONTHLY SST BI- MONTHL Y WI BI-MONTHLY L BI-MONTHLY w TRI-MONTHLY Mediterranean GEARBULK UNI SHIPING MASSAN A MONTHLY G&A BI-MONTHLY A MONTHLY Mexico VAGT BI-MONTHLY N. Europe/U.K./Ireland/Scandinavia/Baltic GEARBULK A STAR STR WALLEN IUS w Red Sea/Persian Gulf MONTHLY WEEKL Y WEEKLY GLOBAL CONTAINER A South America (East-North) GEARBULK A TOTAL OCEAN MARINE CB MONTHLY 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 ROR O ROR O 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 (732) 549-8100 Fax: (732) 549-8111 AUCKlAND (AGENT) John Robinson Barwii-Auckland (64-9) 356-2370 Fax: (64-9) 356-2371 BRISBANE (AGENT) Bob Smith Barwii-Brisbane (61-7) 3216-0680 Fax: (61-7)3252-4953 BUENOS AIRES Ariel G. Canzani (54 -1 ) 314-5251 Fax: (54-1) 312-3832 BUSAN (AGENT) S.K. Ma Barwil - Busan (82)(5 1) 463-5811 Fax: (82)(51) 463-6403 HONG KONG (AGENT) Patrick Chong Barwil - Hong Kong (852) 2880-1614 Fax: (852) 2880-5048 OSlO Arthur Rondan Basil G. Grekousis (47) 2283-3425 Fax: (47) 2283-1607 REPRESENTATIVES 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 Barwi/-Sydney (61-2) 9255-0862 Fax: (61-2) 9247-2786 TOKYO Isao Togioka (81-3) 3214-3851 Fax: (81-3) 3211- 1978 NEw ARR vA L s VESSELS HONORED FOR PORT VISITS THE HANJIN Los ANGELES Pictured on board th e Hanjin Los Angeles are (l to r) Dale Ashman, regional operations manager, Hanjin Shipping Company Ltd.; M.H. Song, assistant manager for Hanjin Shipping Company Ltd.; Capt. C. Y Oh; and Byron X. Hocl1 , GPA director of trade development. A rriving at the Port of Savannah on her maiden voyage in October was the Hanjin Los Angeles. The 950foot vessel joins a fleet of Hanjin and Yang Ming vessels in a joint service connecting the Far East and U.S. East Coast, with weekly calls to the Georgia Port Authority's Containerport Terminal. Registering 50,792 gross tons, the Hanjin Los Angeles features a carrying capacity of 4 ,024 TEUs, a service speed of 24 knots and 250 reefer spaces. With the addition of the Hanjin Los Angeles, a total of six 4 ,000-plus TEU-capacity container vessels offer regularly scheduled service via the Port of Savannah. Hanjin serves as agent for its vessels while Stevedoring Services of America acts as stevedore. 0 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 NEw ARR vAL s VESSELS HONORED FOR PORT VISITS THE ZIM CHINA!ZIM IBERIA Pictured on board the Zim China are (I to r) Marh D. Iioughton, and Capt. Albert Hazan. Below: Pictured on board the Zim Iberia are (I to r) Marh D. Troughton , GPA sales manage1; southern region; and Capt. Yoram Gal. The Zim China and the Zim Iberia made their maiden calls to the Port of Savannah in December and October, respective ly. Owned by Zim Israel Navigation Co. Ltd. and built at the H.D.W Shipyards in Kiel, Germany, the 832-foot vessels feature container carrying capacities of 3,429 TEUs, 41,507 gross registered tons and service speeds of 21.7 knots. With the addition of the Zim China and Zim Iberia , lim employs 19 vessels providing weekly container service via Savannah to destinations around the world. A total of 125 Zim vessels called the GPA's Containerport Terminal during Calendar Year 1997. Zim serves as agent for its vessels while Stevedoring Services of America provides stevedoring services. 0 FOURTII Q U ARTER 1997 38 THE TAKASAGO Pictured aboard the Tahasago are (l to r) Mary K. Morgan , GPA sales representative; Capt. Arvid Haisten Angelsen and Rob O'Brien, operations managet; Wilhelmsen Lines. T he Wilhelmsen Lines vessel Tahasago called the Port of Savannah on her maiden voyage in October. Built by Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd. ofJapan and delivered in December, 1996, the Tahasago is a pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) capable of carrying rolling stock, automobiles and breakbulk cargoes. The Talwsago's maiden call is one of 148 vessel calls for Wilhelmsen at the Port of Savannah during Calendar Year 1997. The 623-foot vessel features an inside deck area totaling 49 ,71 1 square meters and the ability to carry approximately 5890 cars/trucks. Wilhelmsen Lines provides service to and from West and South Africa, Australia/New Zealand, the Far East/Indonesia/ Malaysia, North Europe/the United Kingdom/Scandinavia and Baltic regions via Savannah. Wilhelmsen serves as agent for its vessels while Stevedoring Services of America provides steve- doring services. 0 SOUTHERN OVERSEAS FMC #469-R CHB # 12825 An lATA Compeny Foreign Freight Forwarders Customs Brokers N. V.O.C.C. Marine Cargo Insurance I.A. T.A. Air Cargo Agents 15 Office Locations Worldwide Germany Tel: 49-421-363-260 Fax: 49-421-363-2690 Hong Kong Tel: 852-2756-2270 Fax: 852-2756-2319 Taiwan Tel: 886-2-772-4700 Fax: 886-2-772-4686 Atlanta 770-996-6109 Charleston 803-722 -4163 Charlotte 704-357-6013 Greensboro 91 0-668-0338 Los Angeles 310-410-1458 Miami 305 -639-2922 Morehead City 919-726-6825 New York 718-982-6041 Norfolk 757-424-6560 Raleigh 91 9-840-9111 Savannah 912-238-5656 Wilmington 910-392-8300 REACH US BY INTERNET! E-MAIL: info@ southover. com WEB SITE: http://www.southover.com 39 ..: ......................................................................................................................................... : SHIPPERS : A L E RT MARITIME & TRANSPORTATION NEWS WALLENIUS ADDS VESSEL TO RO UN D-THE-WORLD SERVICE Wallenius Lines has enhanced its worldwide fleet of vessels with the addition of the Don Pasquale. Like her sister ship, the Don Carlos, the Don Pasquale is a second generation vessel in the series of nine PCTC vessels (Pure Car Truck Carrier) which are on order from the Daewoo Okpo Shipyard in Korea. Delivered in October, 1997, the Don Pasquale is equipped to carry 5,850 cars or a combination of 3,000 cars and 475 heavy vehicles. The cargo-handling system and reinforced decks, as well as decks which can be hoisted and lowered , make the ship suitable for all types of wheeled cargoes. According to company officials, the vessel features one of the most modern and sophisticated navigation systems in the world. Wallenius Lines has three additional vessels on order from Daewoo for delivery between now and the year 2000. The company has also signed an agreement to charter three new ships for delivery during the same period. Including the new buildings, Wallenius Lines' fleet currently consists of 37 modern and flexible car carriers. With 16% of the world market and transporting more than one million vehicles per year, the carrier is the fourth largest car-shipping line in the world, company officials said. In November, 1997, Wallenius Lines commenced operation of Atlantic Vehicle Processors (AVP) at the Port of Brunswick. The line is also one of six auto carriers providing regular service via Brunswick to and from ports around the world. COLUMBUS LINE RECEIVES AWARDS FOR SAILI NG SCHEDULE RELIABILITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE QUALITY Columbus Line has been honored as a "Star Performer" for its sailing schedule reliability record during the past year between the West Coast of North America and Australia/New Zealand. The award was made by Lloyd$ List Australian Weekly , a prestigious Australian trade publication. The carrier also received two "Highly Commended" awards for both the reliability of its allwater East and Gulf Coast service with Australia/New Zealand and its customer service quality. "We're very proud to have received these awards, " said Robert Ellis, Columbus Line senior vice president. "They recognize and reward the work of our entire organization in steadily improving the frequency, reliability and quality of all our services linking North America with established and emerging Southern Hemisphere markets. " The awarding of the Schedule Reliability Honors was based on a comparison of carriers' estimated times of vessel arrival (provided 7-13 days prior to sailing) and their actual arrival dates sourced from Lloyd's list's own database over a six-month period. The Customer Service Awards were based on a survey of Australian shippers. Columbus Line, a member of Hamburg-Sud- The Shipping Group, specializes in containerized marine cargo transportation and intermodal logistics services on trade routes linking the U.S./Canada and Australia/New Zealand via East, Gulf and West Coast ports, and between East and West Coast ports of North and South America. Columbus line is a major carrier on South America's East Coast trade, operating jointly with Brazilian flag carrier, Alianca, and in cooperation with Ivaran lines. In 1996, the three lines consolidated their southeastern regional port calls for the U.S. South Atlantic/South American service at the Port of Savannah , providing weekly container and breakbulk service. Collectively, the three carriers operate seven vessels in the service rotation via Savannah. SOUTHERN OVERSEAS OPENS OFFICES IN CHICAGO AND ORLANDO Southern Overseas has opened new offices in Chicago, Ill. and Orlando, Fl. Based in the Chicago office are Betty Dazzo , branch manager; Barb Felty, operations manager; and lisa King, sales manager. Bill Hasselo and Deby Rice serve as export manager and import/export specialist, respectively, in the Orlando location. Southern Overseas provides customs brokerage, freight forwarding, NVOCC, marine insurance, customs bonds, warehousing and door-to-door logistics services. Headquartered in Wilmington, N.C., the company also maintains offices in Savannah and Atlanta, Ga.; Charleston, S.C. ; Charlotte, Greensboro, Morehead City and Raleigh, N.C.; los Angeles, Ca.; Miami , Fl.; Staten Island, N.Y. ; Norfolk, Va.; Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong; Taipei, Taiwan; and Bremen, Germany. DALLAS/FT. WORTH TO HOST 1998 EXPO Plans are being finalized for the 15th Annual International Intermodal Expo to be held May 6-8, 1998 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas/Ft. Worth , Texas. GEORGIA ANCHORAGE 40 s ............................................................................................................................................ HI ppER s AL ERT MARITIME & TRANSPORTATION NEWS The 1998 Expo marks the second show hosted jointly by the Atlanta-based Georgia Freight Bureau (GFB) and the Washington-based lntermodal Association of North America (lANA). Under a five-year agreement begun in 1996 between the GFB and lANA, the Expo is making its first venue change outside of Atlanta. "Intermodalism At the Crossroads" is this year's conference theme. Session topics will focus on International Issues, New and Emerging Intermodal Technologies, Intermodal Operations, The lntermodal Workforce of the Future and Value-Added Customer Service. The Dallas Expo will feature 350,000 square feet of exhibition space for the estimated 400 indoor exhibits expected, including a new tank container pavilion and an Information Technology Village dedicated to logistics software and hardware products and services. In addi- tion, there will be outdoor rail displays and heavy lift equipment areas with live loading demonstration capa- bility. Last year's Expo drew nearly 7,000 transportation professionals from around the world. For registration, exhibition or sponsorship informa- tion, call (800) 843-3976 or visit the Expo web site at www.gfb-expo.com The GFB , originator of the Expo, is an association serving shipper interests and the professional develop- ment needs of its members and the transportation community since 1902 through its logistics services, educational conferences, informational resources and advocacy initiatives. lANA is North America's leading trade association representing the combined interests of all types of intermodal freight transportation providers and their suppliers. 0 We're Making Waves on All Seas CMA - CGM Group provides worldwide container shipping services reaching 140 countries. CMA- CGM (America), Inc. is dedicated to delivering the highest standard in efficient shipping services to meet the needs of its American and Canadian Customers. CMA- Mediterranean/Middle East from the east and Gulf coasts to the western and eastern Mediterranean Basin, the Black Sea, the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Africa, SubContinent and South Asia ... in the shortest sailing time. CGM- 'Round the World from the east coast to the South Pacific Islands, Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, New Caledonia, Tahiti and Indonesia, on a regular 15 day sailing schedule. CGM - South America - New weekly service from the East coast and Gulf to Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. CAGEMA - Weekly from Miami, U.S. east coast and Gulf coast to the Caribbean and Mexico. When shipping the world, call on our friendly service for timely sailing schedules. CMA- CGM (America), Inc. 200 Plaza Drive Secaucus, NJ 07096 (USA) Telephone: 800-262-8729 (201) 271-2460 Fax: (201) 271-2499 Atlanta/Savannah- CMA- CGM Tel: (800) 262-8729 Fax: (770) 804-0999 Chicago- CMA- CGM Tel: (630) 654-1480 Fax: (630) 654-6525 Houston - CMA - CGM (Gulf) Tel: (800) 262-6659 Fax (281) 590-1507 Miami - CAGEMA Tel: (305) 477-3791 Fax: (305) 477-5177 Long Beach- CMA- CGM (Pacific) (800) 320-4246 Fax: (562) 628-1023 Montreal- CMA- CGM (Canada) Tel: (514) 985-2329 Fax: (514) 843-8960 .. Fou.~.!-~ .... 9. ~.~~~~-~ 1997 41 DID You KNow? U.S. Customs Service duty collections at the Ports of Savannah and Brunswick for October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1997 totaled $245,530,958. Your Sign of Measurable Quality PAKTANK CORPORATION Savannah Terminal Georgia Ports Authority Turner & Hart Streets Garden City, GA 31408 Phone (912)964-1811 Fax (912)966-2252 Ports Services Directory To Be Published This Spring The Georgia Ports Authority will be publishing its 1998 Port Services Directory in the Spring of 1998. If you wish to advertise in the directory, please contact the Georgia Ports Authority's Communications and External Affairs Department for additional details at (912) 964-3855 or facsimile (912) 964-3921 Advertising space will be limited. 1 When the heat is on, Atlantic Container I I Service keeps you cool with the finest con- . I' tainer maintenance and repair services in the Southeast. ! ! ACS is the leading refrigeration service dealer in the region, offering intermodal equipment rental, repair and preventive maintenance programs. Our EPA-certified technicians are on call around the clock, providing authorized parts and service for Carrier Transicold, MHI, Seacold, Bodenheimer and other major manufacturers. Also, our computerized monitoring and recording systems maintain your tempera- ture set through your port of call. So don't lose your Cool--call ACS today! Savannah 912-964-0933, Atlanta 404792-9609, Charleston 803-971-1785, Jacksonville 904-632-1731 ACS Atlantic Container Service, Inc. GEORGIA ANCHORAGE 42 PASSING THROUGH TIMBER TREATMENT AUTOCLAVE MOVES THROUGH SAVANNAH I n December, 1997, the GPA's Ocean Terminal in Savannah was the site for the export of a unique autoclave to Chile. "Not altogether different from what your doctor or dentist may use to sterilize medical utensils , just much larger," was how Norman C. Hildreth , vice president-production of The Burke-Parsons-Bowlby Corp. (BPB), described the 70-foot-long unit which is designed for use in the application of a preservative treatment for timber. Damco Maritime USA and Damco Maritime Chile S.A. coordinated the logisti- cal movement of the autoclave. "Securing the coordination and coopera- tion of all parties involved is the key to a smooth logistical operation," said Steven A. Earnhardt, customer service manager for Damco Maritime USA. "In this instance , the manufacturer, motor carrier, freight for- The 70-foot-long autoclave is designed for use in the application of a treatm ent for timber warder, terminal operator and vessel agent all played essential roles in our successful loading. As a logistics provider, we must tracked the vessel from Halifax to Savannah to give us the neces- anticipate each aspect of the process and ensure that everyone's sary lead time for delivery." needs are met. " Upon arrival, GPA p ersonnel expertly handled the unloading Transportation from the manufacturing site in West Virginia and loading of the autoclave from truck to vessel. Freight to the Port of Savannah was accomplished by Timber Trucking, a wholly owned subsidiary of BPB. Direct shipside delivery made a single lift by GPA personnel from truck to the Hoegh Line ves- Forwarding services by C.H. Powell Company in Savannah provided the necessary documentation to comply with export regulations. "They were flawless ," added Earnhardt. sel Cielo D'Europa possible. According to Earnhardt, the single "The Port of Savannah can be proud of all of the fin e people lift process could not have been performed without the commu- we had the pleasure to meet. I'm sure we'll be working together nication efforts of Hoegh Line Agency in Savannah. "They again," Earnhardt said. 0 COAST GUARD ATTENDS MARITIME SEMINAR Commander Raymond E. Seebald and several representatives of the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office in Savannah participated in a one-day seminar at the Georgia Ports Authority in November. Hosted by the GPA's Communications and External Affairs Department, the seminar was specifically designed to provide the Savannah Marine Safety Office personnel with an overview of port operations to include information relating to port facilities , services and technology. Operations and Information Services representatives presented detailed information about the port's computer system, radio frequency technology, EDI capabilities and the container interchange system. The seminar also covered vessel scheduling procedures and included a tour of container and breakbulk operations. During the seminar, the representatives also met with U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Customs staff members to discuss federal guidelines and issues pertaining to the import and export of cargo. The group also had an opportunity to witness an actual container inspection at the Garden City Terminal. After attending the seminar, Commander Seebald expressed that he had always relied on partnerships to solve regulatory EACH QUARTER, THE GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY OFFERS ONE-DAY SEMINARS FOR THE SAVANNAH AND ATLANTA MARITIME COMMUNITIES. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT THE COMMUNICATIONS AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT AT (91 2) 964-3855 OR FAX (912) 964-3921 . FO U RTH ....Q.....U...A.....R....T...E....R..... 1 9 9 7 43 PASSING THROUGH U .S. COAST GUARD (CONTINUED) problems and enforcement of marine safety laws. "In order to be a good partner, you have to know the industry," he stated. "Our tour of the GPA facilities gave us a deeper appreciation and understanding of the port authority. I was impressed with the sheer volume of traffic handled at the port facilities and the quality of people working there. The efficient use of technology at all levels of the organization was also very impressive. I look forward to working together with the GPA in continuing the port's phenomenal growth in a way that is both safe and envi- ronmentally sound." 0 Front row 0-r): LCDR Susan Woodruff (Executive Officer), CDR Raymond Seebald (Co mmanding Officer) , LCDR Linda Fagan (C hief, Response Dept) , and LCDR William Harrison (Reserve Officer Rep) Bach row (1-r) : LT john lmahori (Vessel Section Chief), CW04 Steve Seybold (Investigating Officer), YN2]ohn Rutter (Ad min Yeoman) , LT Leighton Miller (Visiting jamaican Naval Officer) , and GMl Paul Nordan (Facilities Inspector). GPA HOSTS REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA OFFICIALS L eaders from the Port of Poti in the Republic of Georgia recently visited the Port of Savannah on a fact-finding mis- sion to learn more about port operations and port facility infrastructure financing. The U.S. study tour was sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as part of its planning phase for the restructuring and privatization of the Poti Seaport. The International Business and Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), USAID's contractor for the port's privatization planning, organized and hosted the tour. Participating in the December visit were Vakhtang Lomadze, First Deputy Minister, Georgian Ministry of Transport; Guram Dolbaia, Head of Legal and Social Affairs Republic of Georgia officials gathered on the steps of the GPA:S Administration Building following their tour of the ports' container and breahbu/11 operations. Department, Georgian Ministry of Transport; Vladimer Shelia, First Deputy, Economic Policy & Multi-Modal ment; the process of acquiring financing to fund capital improve- Coordination Department, Georgian Ministry of Transport; ment proj ects; and contractual arrangements with steamship Levan jgarkava, Commercial Director, Port of Poti; Malkhaz lines. Chilachava, Head of Trade Unions , Port of Poti; David The Port of Poti is located in the City of Poti on the Republic Gelashvili , Deputy Minister, Ministry of State Property of Georgia's Black Sea coastline, just south of the mouth of the Management; Ketevan Mskhiladze, Administrative Assistant, River Rioni. The city lies approximately 217 miles (350 kilome- Port of Poti Privatization Planning (IBTCIIUSAID); Vladimer ters) due west of Tbilisi, the capital of the Republic. Chkhaidze, Division Head, Multi-Modal Transport Coordination; "The Georgian study tour participants were given a superb j ennifer Kole, Project Coordinator, IBTCI; and Robert W opportunity to view how partnerships between public sector and Goethe, Port Operations & Labor Specialist working as an IBTCI private commercial interests work together to make U.S. port consultant on the port project and former Assistant Executive operations efficient, safe and successful," stated IBTCI's Project Director of the Georgia Ports Authority. Manager Martin Mitsoff. "Initial meetings with Savannah's port Following a tour of the GPA's container and breakbulk opera- staff have created the basis for lasting and meaningful relation- tions, the officials attended a briefing by port authority staff. ships. Our hope is that these relationships will guide the The delegation was particularly interested in three areas: the role Republic of Georgia in restructuring its economy and in of Authority members and their relationship with GPA manage- developing closer economic and social ties with the U.S. " 0 GEORGIA ANCHORAGE 44 M L I T A R Y MATTERS PORT SUPPORT OF ARMED SERVICES SAVANNAH SERVES As FocAL PoiNT FOR MILITARY EXERCISE T he Port of Savannah was the site for the return of military equipment from Egypt, as part of Operation Bright Star '98. A total of l ,742 pieces, primarily tracked and wheeled vehicles, were discharged from th e USNS Antares and the USNS Denebola at the Georgia Ports Authority Containerport Terminal in Savannah. The equipment was then transported by rail and road convoy to various locations, including Ft. Stewart, Ga. , home of the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized). Participating in the exercise were the First Brigade of the 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized), the Military Traffic Management Command's Eastern Area's 595th U.S. Army Transportation Terminal Group from Charleston, S.C.; reserve units including the ll85th Transportation Terminal Brigade from Lancaster, Pa. and the 4249th Port (Continued on Page 48) eren STEVEDORES & SIDP AGENTS Our Customers Have Benefited from Our Personal Service Since 1930... Shouldn't You? Marine Port Savannah, GA (912) 651-4000 Charleston, SC (803) 577-6610 Wilmington, NC (91 0) 251-9395 Jacksonville, FL (904) 855-3200 Brunswick, GA (912) 651-4000 Port Canaveral, FL (904) 855-3200 George]. Nichols 1930-1998 G eorge ]. Nichols, a dynami c leader and man of wisdom who is credited with having numerous enhancements to port infrastructure were undertaken . At the Port of Savannah , maj or directed the Georgia Ports Authority improve ments included the enlarge- to international prominence, passed ment of the existing King's Island away January 8, 1998. turning basin, the opening of the ichols began his career with the new high-level bridge over the Georgia Ports Authority as an Savannah River and the widening accountant in May, 1963. Impressed and deepening of the Savannah with Nichols' skills, resourcefu lness shipping channel. and dedicati on , then Executive In Brunswick, Nichols' vision led Director James D. "Jack" Holt to the expansion of breakbulk and appointed Nichols assistant comp- bulk operations and the develop- troller in 1964. In 1971 Nichols was ment of land on Colonel's Island for chosen to head the Finance the processing of automobiles. Departm en t . Today, the facility moves more than Following Holt's retirement, 200 ,000 autos annually, a far cry Nichols' successful managerial style from its modest beginnings. and noted accomplishments were At inland barge terminals in rewarded with yet another promo- Bainbridge and Columbus, Nichols tion . In 1976 the Authority elevated initiated innova tive facili ty modifi- Nichols to executive director, a posi- cations and marketing strategies to tion he held for 18 yea rs until his operate and pro mote the efficiencies re tirement in December, 1994. of Georgia's inland river opera- Upon being named executive tions . " GEO R GE WAS ONE OF THE LEADING PORT ADMINISTRA - direc tor, one of the firs t item s on TORS I N THE NA T ION . TH A NKS TO HIS WORK AND LEAD- Under his watchful eye, the ichols' agenda was to secure ERS H I P , H E M ADE OUR PORTS COMPETITIVE AND HELPED GPA's revenue and to nnage much needed finan cial backing MAKE GEORGIA ONE O F THE STRONGEST ECONOMI E S IN improved dramatically. Upon from the state. Nichols recog- THE NATION ." taking the helm of the nized earl y on that in order for -GEORGIA GOVERNOR ZELL MILLER Authority in 1976, total ton- Georgia's ports to grow and nage amounted to 2.6 million prosper, he had to advocate tons. By the end of his tenure, increasing levels of support for the Authority in both the gover- total tonnage exceeded 9. 1 million tons , an increase of 250% nor's office and within the state legislature. With the backing of over 1976. Authority members, Nichols persuaded state officials to invest in Current GPA Executive Direc tor Doug]. Marchand expressed the future of Georgia's ports. As a testimony to his efforts , the deep sadness on the news of Nichols' passing. "He was a great state legislature formalized a repayable loan program to provide friend and tutor to many of us at the GPA and throughout the periodic loans totalling approximately $300 million for the maritime community. Never has the State of Georgia had a more expansion and development of GPA terminals statewide during vocal advocate. His feelings went far beyond just the state's his tenure. ports and his Savannah home ; he was a tireless crusader on Responding to Nichols' death, Georgia Governor Zell Miller behalf of the entire state." stated , "George was one of the leading port administrators in the Throughout his career Nichols maintained an active involve- nation. Thanks to his work and leadership , he made our ports ment in numerous organizations, including service as a member competitive and helped make Georgia one of the strongest of the Board of Directors of the American Association of Port economies in the nation ." Authorities; member of the International Association of Ports & Although the GPA's roots had been firml y planted in break- Harbors ; pas t president of the South Atlantic & Caribbean Ports bulk cargo since the mid-1940's, Nichols realized the need to Association; member of the advisory board of the Georgia Wo rld diversify facilities in order for Georgia's ports to remain interna- Congress Institute; and charter member of the Japan-America tionally competitive. With the necessary acreage at his disposal, Society of Georgia and the World Trade Club of Atlanta. He was Nichols moved quickly to plan, financ e, construct, equip , staff also a member of the National Defense Transportation and aggressively market one of North America's largest and most Association; member of the District Export Council of the U.S . efficient container handling operations. But perhaps the most Department of Commerce; served on the advisory board of the important factor contributing to his success was his ability to Business Council of Georgia; and chairman of the Executive rally support for his vision and leadership as execu tive director. Committee and member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia During Nichols' 18 years of service as executive director, Freight Bureau and Georgians for Better Transportation . Nichols Co ntinued on Page 48 46 0 N DEc K PROMOTIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS NOTES Edward W. Bazemore has been promoted to vice president of Crescent Towing Company, Inc. As vice president, Bazemore manages the company's operations at the Port of Savannah and assists in marketing efforts for existing Crescent operations at ports around the country. A native of Savannah, Bazemore brings 26 years of experience in the maritime industry to his new position. He spent 14 years with Southeastern Maritime Company in Savannah, serving in various management capacities. He joined Crescent Towing Company in 1986 as general manager and was promoted to assistant vice president in 1992. Bazemore has been a member of the Propeller Club of Savannah for many years and currently serves as its president. He has also been actively involved in the Georgia Foreign Trade Conference, both as a delegate and as a past host chairman for several years. Bazemore's involvement in community affairs also extends to the city of Guyton, Ga. where he serves as Mayor Pro Tern. T homas Delaney has been promoted to senior vice president, Operations for Columbia Coastal Transport, LLC. In his new position, he will oversee all operations in the company's seven service divisions: Northern Service; Mid- Atlantic Service; Chesapeake Service; Southern Service; U.S. Gulf Service; Project Division; and the service division linking U.S. ports with Freeport, Bahamas. Delaney has been with the company since 1990 when he served as port man- ager in Boston, Ma. ln 1993, he was transferred to New Jersey as port manager for the New York/New Jersey area, and in 1994, was promoted to regional manager, Northern Service. Later that same year, he was appointed vice president of Operations, a position he held until his recent assignment. Delaney is a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in King's Point, N.Y. Edward Murray has been named vice president, Southern Region, for Columbia Coastal and is based at the Port of Savannah. He will manage all operations for the company's Southern, U.S. Gulf and Freeport, Bahamas services. Murray joined Columbia Coastal in 1993 as port manager of the company's Savannah office. In 1994, he was promoted to regional manager, Southern Service. Murray has more than 24 years of experience in operations, including four years with Cooper T. Smith Stevedoring, prior to joining Columbia Coastal. Frank Schachte has been appointed sales manager, Southern Region, for Columbia Coastal. In addition to his new responsibilities, he will continue to serve as sales manager of the company's Project Division. Prior to joining Columbia Coastal , Schachte worked for ten years with Peeples Industries in Charleston, S.C. ; three years as president of High Seas Shipping Company in Savannah, an agency he established in 1980; and 12 years with Carolina Shipping Company in Charleston. He currently serves as Commissioner of Pilotage for the Pilotage Commission at the Port of Charleston. George P Cate (left) and Brian]. Gibson T he Savannah Maritime Association (SMA) recently presented a check for $2,500 to the Georgia Southern University (GSU) Logistics and Intermodal Transportation (LIT ) Program. As a result of its financial support , the SMA is able to assist a deserving student each year with his or her studies in intermodal transportation. Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Ga., began offering aBBA Degree in Logistics and lntermodal Transportation in 1993. Since its implementation, the program has proven to be very successful. According to Brian j . Gibson, director of the southern ce nter for the program at GSU, nearly every LIT graduate is currently working in a transportation or logistics related field. "We expect 35 students to graduate from the program during this school yea r," Gibson added. The Savannah Maritime Association's membership is comprised of over 40 organizations representing the interests of shipping lines and agents, waterfront terminals , river and docking pilots, government agencies, line handlers, towing companies, container and chassis repair facilities , barge lines, manufacturers and the Carrier Container Council. BAZEMORE DELANEY MURRAY 47 SCHACHTE NICHOLS ... CONTINUED FROM PAGE 46 also served as a former chairman and member of the advisory board of the Georgia Foreign Trade Conference. Nichols believed in community involvement, a philosophy he shared with GPA employees. He was an ex-officio member of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce and an ex-officio member of the Savannah Economic Development Authority. Nichols was also a member of the Savannah Lion's Club, the Transportation Club of Savannah, the Propeller Club of Savannah and served on the advisory board of the Savannah Symphony. In 1994, the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce presented the Oglethorpe Award to Nichols, which symbolized the highest community standards for leadership , participation and service to Savannah and Chatham County. Upon Nichols' retirement in 1994, his vision had become real- ity and had even surpassed his original expectations. The Garden City Containerport facility had grown to 800 acres and was among the top 10 container handling facilities in the nation. The terminal was equipped with more than one and a quarter mil es of continuous berthing, nine container cranes, 1.6 million square feet of covered transit shed space and could accommodate the world's most modern container vessels. Today, Nichols' vision of a single-terminal container facility lives on. The port's seventh container berth is scheduled to debut in the Summer of 1998. Although the demands on Nichols were never-ending, he found time to balance work with family and pleasure. His smile , quick wit and caring nature meant a lot to everyone he touched. Nichols' impact on and contributions to the GPA and the mar- itime industry were tremendous during his 31 years of service with the ports authority. The Georgia Ports Authority was indeed fortun ate and proud to have had him as a leader. 0 James D. "Jack" Holt GPA Executive Director 1958-1976 James D. "Jack" Holt, former executive director of the Georgia Ports Authority, died December 18, 1997 in Rome, Ga. Holt came to Savannah from the North Carolina State Port Authority and was named executive director of the Georgia Ports Authority in 1958. At that time, the GPA was james D. Holt handling less than one million tons of general cargo annually. Holt spearheaded state funding for facility expansion and improvements at the ports of Savannah and Brunswick. In Savannah, additional berths at the Garden City Terminal were built and the old Central of Georgia steamship terminal in the downtown area was purchased. That property eventually became known as Ocean Terminal, the GPA's dedicated break- bulk facility. During his tenure , the Port of Savannah became the first port in the U.S. South Atlantic to feature a container berth and a dry bulk handling facility. In Brunswick, he guid- ed the opening of the Colonel's Island Terminal , with a rail- road built with state and federal funding to serve the facility. As executive director, Holt also witnessed GPA tonnage top- ping the two million-ton mark. "Jack Holt was a devoted public servant," stated former U.S. President and Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter. "As Executive Director of the Georgia Ports Authority for almost twenty years, he was truly dedicated to the State of Georgia . His remarkable contributions to the economic progress of this state is his legacy to the people of Georgia. " 0 MILITARY MATTERS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 45 Security Company from Pocahontas, Iowa ; as well as personnel representing several segments of the Savannah mar- itime community. In September, 1997, the Port of Savannah assisted in facilitating the movement of over 2,500 pieces of mili- tary equipment aboard three vessels for Operations Bright Star '98. This field training exercise held in Egypt was intended to improve readiness and oper- ational capabilities between the U.S. , Egyptian and coalition forces. Savannah also served as the site for a Sea Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise (SEDRE) in December, 1997. A wide array of tanks, trucks and equip- ment were loaded aboard and then offloaded from the USNS Denebola before being returned to several military installations. 0 Defender of Low Mileage. 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