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VOLUME 38 NO . 3

THIRD QUARTER 1998

Georgia's Ports Mean Business!

Why does the Georgia Ports Authority exist ? T he Georgia General Assemb ly created the Georgia Ports A uthority in 1945 to maintain, develop and operate ocean ports in Savannah and Brunswick and inland ri ver terminals in Bainbridge and Columbus.
How is the Georgia Ports Authority governed? The activities of the Georgia Ports Authority are governed by a nine-member board of directors appointed to serve four-year staggered terms by the Governor from the state at large. Policy directives and administrative/managerial control measures are Lmplemented and monitored by a chief executive officer.
What is the economic effect of Georgia's ports on the state? Beyond the volume of trade, the effects of port activity on Georgia's economy are wide reaching. For example, the Georgia Ports A uthority dLrectly employs more than 750 employees. But the Au thority is responsible for far more employmen t throughout the state. The results of a recen t economic impact study indicate that the Georgia Ports Au thori ty, together with private terminals, account for more than 80, 100 jobs statewide, w ith revenue surpassing $23 billion, income exceeding $ 1.8 billion and $585 million in annual state and local taxes.
Wh(l( types of cargoes move via the Georgia Ports Authority? Each and every day, the lives of over 7.5 million Georgia residents are touched by a diverse and growing volume of trade via Georgia's ports. In Fiscal Year 1998 (ending June 30), 51 % of the GPA's cargo mix was containeri zed, 28% non-containerized general cargo and 21 % bulk cargo.

Major exports transiting GPA docks include granite, kaolin cl ay,

forest products, automobiles, agri -products and machinery.

Major imports include iron and steel, foodstuffs, forest products,

automobiles, granite, cocoa beans, gypsum, limestone and agri-products.

During FY98, GPA terminals



statewide exceeded the previous

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year's tonnage record for the

eleventh straight year, surpassing

11 .4 million tons of cargo. T he new

tonnage record represents a 5. 1%

increase over the previous year and

a 42% increase over FY89.

How are the Georgia Ports Authority's operations financed? Though the Authority is classified as a state agency, its operati ons are financia lly self-suffic ient.
Operational expenses and repayment of principal and interest on loans are paid wi th revenue generated by fees collected for port services. As a testimony to the A uthority's ability to add to the state' s quality of life, the GPA w ill have repaid more than $245 million in principal and interest on general obligation bonds issued since 1975 by the end of FY99 (June 30, 1999) .

Additional information concerning the Georgia Ports Authority may be requested through the Communications and External Affairs Department at (912) 964-3855; (800) 342-80 I 2; or visit the GPA web site at www.gaports.com

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Update 1998 ... GPA terminals statewide mark eleventh straight year of
record growth.
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]CB, Europe's largest construction equipment manufacturer, selects
Georgia to build its first factory and distribution center outside of Britain.

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PERSPECTIVE

I nnovation. Vision. Productivity. These words characterize the uniquely aggressive approach the Georgia Ports Authority continues to take in the

The planned construction of an on-terminal Intermodal Container Transfer Facility, or ICTF, at Containerport is in the advanced planning stages. We

on-going evaluation, creative planning and develop-

will soon begin the phased construction of the ICTF,

ment of our deepwater terminals in Savannah and

with completion of the project's first phase slated for

Brunswick.

early 2000.

This issue's "Perspective" provides an update on

In addition to addressing the needs of container-

a number of projects currently being planned by the

ized customers, the expansion of general cargo

Georgia Ports Authority to ensure that our ports

operations at Ocean Terminal remains a priority.

remain competitive and our customers productively DOUG J. MARCHAND Planned expansion includes the addition of a 700-foot

served.

dock and the construction of a 150,000-square-foot

The Savannah harbor deepening project is currently

transit shed.

awaiting Congressional authorization under the Water

At the Port of Brunswick, recently completed expansion pro-

Resources Development Act of 1998 (WRDA '98) to proceed to

jects include an additional 50,000 square feet of covered storage

the design and engineering phase. This phase of the project will

at the Mayor's Point Terminal and the addition of 34 acres of

include advanced studies of the potential impact on wildlife, fish paved auto storage at the Colonel's Island Terminal. In addition

and plant habitats and water quality, among other important sub- to landside infrastructure improvements, the phased construc-

jects. The GPA plans to work with state and federal agencies,

tion of a new high-level, fixed-span bridge continues to progress

manufacturers and other interested parties to plan the scope of

with completion scheduled for late 2000.

scientific studies which are required to measure such impacts.

With regard to deepening the Brunswick navigation channel,

When these studies are completed, the groups will review the

studies have determined the optimal depth for the harbor to be

data and assist the GPA in determining a final mitigation plan.

36 feet. This project is also awaiting Congressional authorization

Construction of the project would proceed upon approval of a

under the WRDA '98. We are convinced that deeper water will

satisfactory Tier II Environmental Impact Statement and after

translate into increased levels of trade and greatly improved con-

Congress and the State of Georgia appropriate funding.

ditions for vessel traffic calling on that productive port.

Adding to the numerous efficiencies of Containerport's single-

From essential harbor deepening projects to the development

terminal design, the port's seventh container berth, CB-7, will

of the South Atlantic's only on-terminal ICTF, these improve-

become fully operational by late October. The new 100-acre con- ments are prime examples of the aggressive actions that are

tainer berth in Savannah includes two new post-panamax con-

being taken to ensure that Georgia's ports are prepared to meet

tainer cranes, 1,200 feet of berthing and an ample supply of con- the ever-increasing challenges of continued growth in the future.

tainer handling equipment. Container Berth 8, which is slated

for operation by the end of 2002, will feature an additional 83

acres of paved storage and 1,700 feet of new berthing.

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Georgia's Ports, The High Performance Ports

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Take a moment to jot down any number of the transportation requirements you face on any given day. What are your expectations...your requirements ... your demands as an international shipper in the port selection process?
It's PERFORMANCE. HIGH performance.
The wide array of demands for high performance placed on the modern port are as diverse as the size of vessels and cargoes traversing the world's oceans. Shippers and ocean carriers desire partner-

ships with ports that consistently demonstrate high levels of performance in vessel accommodations, cargo handling flexibility and intermodal superiority. These demands also extend to facilities , equipment, labor, technology and customer service. It is the ever growing demand for high performance in each of the critical facets that impact productivity and assure profitability.
When the demands are based on performance, the answers are found in Georgia's ports ...the high performance ports.
Georgia's ports boast premier port facilities that

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are models of innovative and visionary thinking. Eleven years of consecutive growth are testimony to the confidence placed in the Georgia Ports Authority 24-hours a day, every day by more than 60 ocean carriers and hundreds of shippers. From containerized cargo to general cargo, from project cargo to roll-on I roll-off stock, from dry bulk to the high performance demands of the U.S. Military, if it's shipped, it's handled at the Georgia Ports Authority.
Today, as all facets of business and industry continue to globalize, Georgia's ports continue to grow in importance as conduits through which millions of tons of raw materials and finished products flow

to destinations worldwide each year. The critical value of the dynamic services and
facilities offered by the Georgia Ports Authority, and its strategic role in the international community, can be measured in the positive growth experienced over the past decade.
In fiscal year 1998 (endingjune 30), Georgia Ports Authority terminals statewide exceeded the previous year's tonnage record for the eleventh straight year, surpassing the pivotal 11 million ton mark. The new tonnage record represents a 5.1% increase over the previous year and a 42% increase since FY89.

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FY' 98 A Productive Year

As one of the nation's largest ports, the Port of Savannah operates two modern, deepwater terminals, Garden City Terminal and Ocean Terminal. Together, these state-of-the-art facilities are models of efficiency and productivity.
Garden City Terminal, or Containerport, is one of the nation's top 10 container handling facilities, moving 5.8 million tons of containerized cargo during FY98. As the largest "singleterminal" facility on the U.S. East Coast, Containerport provides port users with superior highway and rail access, 1.3 million square feet of warehousing, 13 container cranes and 7,726 feet of berthing. The terminal can accommodate the world's largest container vessels, some measuring as long as three football fields and carrying more than 4,000 twenty-foot containers.
Ocean Terminal, the port's dedicated general cargo facility, maintains over 1.6 million square feet of warehousing. Traditional Georgia exports such as kaolin , forest products and granite, plus import cargoes as varied as iron, steel and cocoa beans, are handled in and out of the terminal safely and efficiently every day.
Bolstered by new and expanded carrier services during FY '98, tonnage via the Port of Savannah moved ahead 4.3% with gains in container tonnage and container TEUs leading the way. Liquid bulk cargo handled at leased terminals in Savannah also moved ahead by 7% while non-containerized general cargo remained virtually flat for the year.
At the Port of Brunswick, the Georgia Ports Authority features three marine terminals. The port's reputation for productivity and efficiency is

enhanced by its recognition as one of the fastest growing auto ports in orth America. Ten major auto manufacturers utilized the Colonels Island Terminal during FY98, resulting in the movement of more than 163 ,000 units.
Auto importers currently utilizing the Port of Brunswick's 240-plus acre facility include ARO , Cadillac, Hyundai, Land Rover, Mitsubishi , Saab and Volkswagen. Ford Motor Company exports the Taurus, Mustang, Windstar, Lincoln Continental, Lincoln Mark VIII, Mercury Grand Marquis and Explorer via Brunswick. Saturn Corporation, General Motors and Mercedes-Benz

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A Productive Year

also utilize the Port of Brunswick as a U.S. South Atlantic export gateway for the movement of Saturn automobiles, Opel Sintra Minivans and the M-Class all-activity vehicles, respectively.
While automobiles tend to dominate the island's landscape, the terminal is also home to the South Atlantic's most productive and fastest growing bulk import/export operation. Agriproducts from America's rich grain belt, together with products from abroad, flow across the port's docks for processing and consumption.
The port's operations at Mayor's Point Terminal and Marine Port Terminals are just as impressive. Together, these facilities handle a wide range of non-containerized general cargo and bulk commodities, from paper products to fertilizers . Commodities such as oats, soybeans, gypsum, corn and petroleum products contributed to the Port of Brunswick's impressive 10.3% growth during FY98, totalling 2,506,565 tons of cargo.
Georgia's inland river terminals in Port Bainbridge and Port Columbus provide industry with a low-cost transportation alternative and a strategic advantage for commodities such as cypress mulch, cottonseed, fertilizers, jet fuel and latex moving in bulk to and from America's heartland. Combined, Georgia's inland terminals have moved more than 531,000 tons of cargo over the last five years, again proving that the power and influence of Georgia's ports extend beyond the state's borders.
During FY '98, non-containerized general cargo advanced 5.8%, bulk tonnage weighed in with a 13.6% increase and auto movements drove

ahead 19.8%. Infrastructure developments and equipment
acquisitions during the past decade have propelled growth in tonnage and business activity throughout Georgia and the Southwest U.S. Of equal importance, the attention given to customer service and productivity improvements have led to a high degree of customer satisfaction.
Despite the Georgia Ports Authority's record performance over the last ten years, much is yet to be done to sustain its success into the next century.
As tonnage volumes escalate and ships carrying the cargo grow even larger, it is imperative that the

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Authority develop additional water and land-

based infrastructure in order to remain com-

petitive and serve the needs of valued cus-

tomers.

The Georgia Ports Authority is dedicated

to providing its customers with the most

productive facilities on the U.S. East Coast.

By maintaining growth and sustaining a com-

petitive edge, Georgia's ports will continue

to set the standards by which other ports

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Chooses Savannah As Site for U.S. Factory

T he Port of Savannah received a momentous

selecting Chatham County as its primary North American location.

boost in july when

In April, 1998, the "Best

Europe's largest construc-

of Ports" legislation was

tion equipment manufac-

passed and signed into

turer announced plans to

law by Georgia Governor

build its first factory and

Zell Miller. The new leg-

distribution center outside of Britain near the Georgia Ports Authority

Pictured is one of 12 backhoe loader models to be produced at ]CB's facility in Savannah.

islation, modeled under the framework of the Georgia Business

Garden City

Expansion Support Act

Containerport Terminal.

(BEST), improved upon an existing law that provides job and

].C. Bamford Excavators QCB), the world's fifth largest con-

investment tax credits to businesses that relocate to Georgia or

struction equipment manufacturer, will construct a 500,000

expand their operations within the state.

square-foot facility on a 1,064-acre site next to Interstate 95 and

Additional factors greatly impacted the decision by JCB to

adjacent to the Savannah International Airport. The company

select Savannah. "It has the perfect site for our requirements -

will initially employ 100 employees at its new $62 million facili-

excellent transport systems, as well as a respected work force

ty and plans to increase employment to 550 in the Chatham

and forward thinking state and local government officials who

County area.

have given us considerable assistance over many aspects of the

]CB spent more than a year researching 30 sites in five states

project," stated J CB Group Chief Executive john Patterson.

for a North American plant to accommodate its largest market,

Manufacturing will commence in late 1999 with plans for the

the United States. Company officials cited a combination of

U.S. plant to produce several thousand backhoe loaders annually.

existing county and new state tax incentives as a main factor in

JCB currently manufactures machines for the U.S. in England

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Your precious cargo receives

].C. Bamford Excavators (JCB), the world's fifth largest construction equipment
manufacturer, will construct a 500,000 square-foot facility on a 1,064-acre site next
to Interstate 95 and adjacent to the Savannah International Airport.
The company will initially employ 100 employees at its new $62 million facility and plans to increase employment to 550 in
the Chatham County area.

the finest care at Stevens Shipping and Terminal Company. Since 1830 we
have handled all of our clients cargo productively and

and exports them. In addition to the backhoe loaders, the com-

pany manufactures a wide array of telescopic handlers, wheel

loaders, skid steer loaders, mini excavators, large tracked exca-

vators, rough terrain forklifts and the revolutionary Fastrac

high-speed tractor. Product support is available from more

than 120 dealers in nearly 300 North American locations.

Founded in 1945, the family-owned business is headquar-

tered in Rocester, Staffordshire, United Kingdom, employs more

than 3,500 personnel and exports more than 75% of its prod-

ucts to 140 territories around the world. In addition to its

seven British factories, JCB also has subsidiary distribution

companies and offices throughout Europe and in South Africa,

Canada, South America, the Far East, Australia as well as

Baltimore, Maryland. Last year, the company posted approxi-

mately $1.3 billion in sales.

"The United States represents 50% of the world market for

our major products and offers us big opportunities for growth,"

Patterson said. "Manufacturing in the U.S. putsJCB in a

stronger position to increase our share of this key market. It

further enhancesJCB's status as a world player, with a world

class site in an attractive location to show its customers and

first rate demonstration and training facilities. We look forward

to a productive working relationship with the Georgia Ports

Authority and the many other groups that worked so closely

with us during the selection process."

"We are extremely pleased thatJCB has selected Georgia

and, more specifically, the Port of Savannah, as the location to

build its first factory and distribution center outside of Britain,"

stated GPA Executive Director Doug]. Marchand. "JCB's repu-

tation as a dynamic and innovative organization, as well as a

leader in community involvement, is well-known and respect-

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while linking the company to more than 50 ocean carriers serv-

ing over 100 countries around the world."

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Mason and Wrigley Appointed to Authority

Georgia Governor Zell Miller

ing, technical assistance and applied research

has appointed

programs at the

Keith W. Mason of

institute to transi-

Atlanta and Steve

tional and develop-

W. Wrigley of

ing countries.

Athens and re-

Prior to joining

appointed Hugh

the University of

M. Tarbutton of

Georgia, Wrigley

Sandersville to the

was chief of staff to

Georgia Ports

Governor Miller.

Authority.

During his tenure

In making the

in state govern-

announcement on

ment, he also

july 22, 1998,

served as executive

Governor Miller Pictured (I tor) Georgia DOT Commissioner Wayne Shackleford; former U.S.

assistant to the

stated, "The work Congressman Buddy Darden; former GPA Authority Member Smith Foster; GPA Authority Lieutenant

of the Georgia

Member Herman]. Russell; Wayne Mason; Geo~gia Governor Zell Miller; GPA Authority Governor and

Ports Authority requires compe-

Member Hugh M. Tarbutton; GPA Authority Member Keith W Mason; and GPA Authority senior executive

Member Steve W Wrigley.

assistant in the

tent, capable lead-

Governor's office

ership. I am pleased to have the opportunity to appoint

where he was responsible for policy development for the

these highly qualified individuals to the Authority. They

Governor. He also staffed several state legislative commit-

will be tremendous assets as we continue to promote

tees.

Georgia's ports to further enhance our state's economy."

Wrigley serves on the boards of The Nature

Mason serves as an attorney with Long Aldridge &:

Conservancy of Georgia and the Metro Atlanta Chamber

Norman, LLP in Atlanta, specializing in the areas of real

Transportation Initiative. He holds a Bachelor's Degree

estate, finance, public policy and municipal law issues.

from Georgia State University in Atlanta and a Master of

Prior to joining Long Aldridge &: Norman, Mason was

Arts Degree and Ph. D. in History from Northwestern

senior vice president of Public Strategies, Inc. (PSI) and

University in Illinois.

director of its Atlanta office. At PSI, he provided public

A member of the Authority since 1992, Tarbutton has

affairs advice and counsel to national and international cor- served as Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary-Treasurer. He is

porations.

president of the Sandersville Railroad Company and a grad-

Previously, Mason was deputy assistant for international uate of the Emory University School of Business in Atlanta.

affairs to President Clinton, serving as the president's chief Tarbutton is actively involved in numerous business and

liaison with the nation's governors. Mason joined the

Civic activities in Georgia.

White House from Governor Miller's office, where he held

The Governor's appointments of Mason and Wrigley fol-

the top staff position. His career also includes service as a

low the recent departure of Smith Foster of Dalton and

practicing attorney, director of a community bank and

Sam M. Griffin, Jr. of Bainbridge. Appointed by former

founder of a real estate development firm. Mason earned

Georgia Governor joe Frank Harris in 1986, Foster

both his law and undergraduate degrees at the University

recently completed his third term on the Authority's board.

of Georgia in Athens, Ga.

Foster has served as Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary-

Wrigley recently joined the Carl Vinson Institute of

Treasurer of the Authority. Governor Miller appointed

Government at the University of Georgia as associate direc- Griffin to the Authority in 1994. During his four years as a

tor. He also serves as director of the International Center

member of the Authority, Griffin served in the capacities of

for Democratic Governance, a new program offering train-

Vice Chair and Secretary-Treasurer.

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jones Elected Chairman of Georgia Ports Authority

Alfred W. (Bill) jones, Ill , of St. Simons Island , Ga. , was elected Chairman of the Georgia Ports Authority by members

Authority members also elected Denmark Groover, jr. of Macon Vice-Chair. Appointed by Georgia Governor Zell Miller in February, 1998,

meeting on july 27, 1998 in Macon. A member

Groover is a partner in the Macon law firm of

of the Authority since 1995, jones previously

Groover &: Childs.

served as Secretary-Treasurer. jones is Chairman

Elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Authority was

and Chief Executive Officer of Sea Island

Arthur M. Gignilliat,jr. of Savannah. Appointed to

Company which owns and operates the Sea Island resort, including The Cloister Hotel, and

JONES

the Authority by Governor Miller in February, 1998, Gignilliat recently retired from Savannah Electric

manages property development on Sea Island and St.

&: Power Company in Savannah after 40 years of

Simons Island in Georgia. jones is director and member

service, most recently serving as President and CEO.

of the Executive Committee of the Georgia Chamber of

The Georgia Ports Authority is governed by a nine-mem-

Commerce; trustee of Epworth by the Sea Methodist

ber board appointed by the governor from the state at Large

Center; member of the University of Georgia Foundation;

to serve four year staggered terms. Other members of the

and serves on the boards of the Georgia Research Alliance Authority include Thomas]. Dillon of Savannah; Keith W.

and the ature Conservancy of Georgia. He is a graduate

Mason of Atlanta; Herman]. Russell of Atlanta; Hugh M.

of Valdosta State College.

Tarbutton of Sandersville and Steve W. Wrigley of Athens.

Ports help American businesses
go global.

Whether it's Midwest com being exported to Europe, farm machinery tractors going to Australia, or Washington state apples going to China, our nation 's ports help America's businesses go global. Our ports help companies reach new international markets and stay competitive in the global marketplace.

In addition to keeping America's goods on the move, our ports also help keep America's economy on the move. More than 15 million Americans work in port-relatedjobs --jobs that mean 523 billion in annual income. Port activity also contributes over $780 billion to the Gras Domestic Product.

America's ports work with our nation's trucking companies, railroads and airports to offer one of the most efficient transportation systems in the world. And this transportation system offers cost-effective ways for America's manufacturers and farmers to reach their customers around the country and around the world.

So next time you see a ship at a port, a truck heading down the highway, or a freight train moving down the track realize you're seeing more than cargo on the move.
You ' re seeing America's businesse going global.

For more infonnati on on the port industry. con tact: AAPA 1010 Duke treet Alexandria. VA 223 14
Telephone: (703) 6845700

American Au oclatlon of Port Authorltlu

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New RIG's Enhance GPA Service

T he Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has acquired two new rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTG's), bringing the total number of RTG 's servicing the GPA's Garden City Containerport Terminal in Savannah to 13.
Manufactured by Kone Cranes International and shipped to the Port of Savannah from Hyvinkaa , Finland , the cranes are equipped to handle a lift capacity of 90,000

pounds. The RTG's feature a loaded hoist speed of 85 feet per minute (fpm ), an empty hoist speed of 170 fpm and a loaded trolley speed of 230 fpm . In addition , the machines travel at a s peed of 443 fpm and are equipped with an anti-sway system.
The new Kone RTG's are scheduled to be in service by ovember of this year.

Th e two new rubber-tired gantry cranes are eqllipped to handle a lift capacity of 90,000 pounds.
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Georgia Foreign Trade Conference Marks 32nd Year

D elegates representing a wide array of interests within the international transportation industry will converge on the Savannah Marriott Riverfront in Savannah October 6-8, 1998, for the 32nd Annual Georgia Foreign Trade Conference.
Organized and sponsored by leaders within Georgia's transportation community, the Georgia Foreign Trade Conference annually attracts more than 400 professionals engaged in internationa l trade. The three-day event brings together an outstanding group of speakers and attendees to explore a host of important topics.
Conference activities commence on October 6 with registration and an evening welcome reception. International ight, a trade conference tradition , will delight guests with an array of delicacies from around the globe, with entertainment provided by Group DeVille.
Following breakfast on Wednesday, October 7, Conference General Chairman Anna H. Arnsdorff will launch the opening of the 1998 conference. Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Dougj. Marchand will welcome the delegates and provide opening remarks prior to the business sessions commencing.
The first panel session will explore the subject of emerging trade market forecasts and internatio nal trade issues with Byron X. Hock, GPA director of trade development, serving as moderator. Panelists addressing the topic will be Michael B. Berzon, president, Mar-Log, Inc.; Enoch ascimento, vice consul, Brazilian Consulate General, Atlanta; and james I.
ewsome, Ill , senior vice president, southern region, HapagLioyd (America) , Inc.

Wedne day's second business session will concentrate on planning for the new millennium , Year 2000 compliance i sues. Moderating the session will be William C. utton , Ill , GPA manager of systems development and programming.
Guest speaker Michael Cohn, president, MDY, Inc. , will provide an overview of Year 2000 compliance issues. Business sessions continue on Thur day, October 8, with a session focusing on state and federal legislation affecting the maritime industry. Moderated by Rhett Willis, director of trade development, D.j. Powers, Inc., panelists include Kathy Luhn ,
director of government affairs, ational Industrial Transportation League; and the Honorable joe Scroggins, Jr., commissioner, Federal Maritime Commission .
The final session will involve an international treaties symposium with discussions on AFTA , Mercosur and Fast Track. Thomas C. james, vice president, john S. james Co., will serve as moderator. Participating in the panel session are juliet A. Bender, acting director, Office of orth American Free Trade Agreement and Inter-American Affairs, U.S. Department of Commerce, and Raul Uneaga, economic counselor, orth American Free Trade Agreement Office, Embassy of Mexico, Washington, D.C.
Special activities on Wednesday include golf at Henderson Golf Club, a tour of historic Savannah homes, cocktail reception , dinner and dancing with music by the Denny Phillips Band. On Thursday, attendees will be treated to a golf tournament at Southbridge Golf Club, a fashion show, oyster roast and dinner with entertainment provided by U.S. Beat.

THE GEORGIA FOREIGN TRADE CONFERENCE IS SPONSORED ANNUALLY BY THE SAVANNAH MARITI ME ASSOCIATION , THE INDEPENDENT FREIGHT FORWARDERS AND
CUSTOM BROKERS ASSOCIATION OF SAVANNAH , INC. , THE GEORGIA STEVEDORE ASSOCIATION AND THE GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY.

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Georgia Southern University's LIT Program Prospers

D uring the last 15 years, Georgia Southern University (GSU) in Statesboro, Ga. , has grown from a small regional college to a leading university in the U.S. Southeast. As GSU has grown, so have the opportunities to support specific educational needs of the region. To respond to the transportation industry's need for qualified managers, GSU, with assistance from transportation leaders from across the state of Georgia , developed and

implemented a Logistics and Intermodal Transportation (LIT) emphasis within the marketing major curriculum in 1990. The popularity of the LIT emphasis prompted the university to develop an academic program devoted to the
study of logistics and intermodal transportation.
In 1993, GSU graduated the first two students with a BBA Degree in Logistics and Intermodal Transportation (LIT). Since that modest beginning, over 130 LIT majors have graduated and begun working for transportation

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Georgia Southern's LIT Program 0 0 0 Continued

and logistics companies not only in

structures and international air

Georgia, but throughout the U.S.

operations.

During the 1998-99 school year, approximately 35 additional stu-

University Program

A third curriculum change was the elimination of the Air

dents will complete the degree requirements.

Produces Results!

Transportation and the Marketing Management courses. Both

During the past five years, the

employers and alumni believed

LIT Program has featured five required courses in logistics and transportation; two in marketing;

Program graduates employed at the Georgia Ports Authority include Reese McCorkle, Tom Taylor, Stacy Watson

that other topics would be more beneficial to the students. ln addition, some of the course material

and two specialty electives (eco-

and Christine Ludlam. For more information was incorporated into the new

nomic geography or an internation- about the LIT program , internships, scholar-

International Logistics course.

al class in marketing, management ship funding and research capabilities, contact

The elimination of the

or finance). The courses provided

either Dr. Brian Gibson (912-681-0588) or Dr. Marketing Management class

a basic foundation for students

Steve Rutner (912-871-1839) at the Southern

offered an opportunity to substi-

preparing to enter the transporta-

Center for Logistics and Intermodal

tute another LIT class. A Special

tion industry.

Transportation at Georgia Southern University. Topics course on 3rd Party

In addition to the offered cur-

Logistics and Outsourcing is being

riculum , students were given the

developed and will be offered dur-

opportunity to perform an internship with a logistics and

ing the 1999 Spring semester. The goal is to rotate the

transportation company which would count in place of the

course topic each year to allow students to learn more about

specialty electives. Many students took advantage of the

the latest strategies and opportunities in LIT. The second

opportunity and worked with such companies as the Georgia Special Topics course is tentatively entitled LIT Executive in

Ports Authority, The Home Depot's Import Distribution

Residence; whereby experienced LIT practitioners will come

Center in Savannah, SAIA Motor Lines and many other com- to GSU's campus to discuss various topics and interact with

panies.

program majors.

The conversion of the University System of Georgia from

Finally, the LIT Internship Program has been maintained.

the quarter to the semester system this fall provided an

"While it is still not a degree requirement, the LIT faculty

opportunity for GSU to revise and update the LIT program.

strongly encourages all students to participate," stated Dr.

LIT professors met with industry representatives, researched Steve Rutner, assistant professor of LIT at GSU. "Both the

programs at other institutions, conqtcted LIT alumni and

students and companies have benefited greatly from this

performed an internal evaluation to determine what program relationship and GSU wi ll continue to support the program. "

changes should be made to better prepare the students and

The success of the current program can be measured by

meet the needs of industry. The process has resulted in a

the growth of graduates employed and the increase in the

redesigned and improved curriculum for LIT majors.

number of companies recruiting LIT majors at GSU. "We

One significant change is the inclusion of the Logistics

are seeing more and more LIT companies coming to campus

and lntermodal Transportation Operations course. The class because the program provides the types of entry level man-

is intended to assist senior LIT majors in preparing for

ager they require. This, in turn , increases the interest in the

employment as an entry level manager in a logistics or trans- major from prospective students. This interest and growth is

portation position. The class will cover everything from

due to the tremendous support of the LIT community

technology in the warehouse to dealing with unionized dri-

throughout the state," said Dr. Rutner.

vers .

According to Rutner, LIT organizations and companies

Another major change was an update of the Marine

across the region deserve much of the credit for the success

Transportation class which evolved into the International

of GSU's LIT program. "They have provided over $125,000

Logistics course, based on the number of students working

in scholarships, given freely of their time, furnished expert

in many areas of international transportation , including

advice, hired LIT graduates and employed LIT interns,"

ocean shipping and air freight . While marine transportation Rutner added. With this continued commitment and a

remains the backbone of the course, the material also covers revised curriculum, GSU's LIT Degree is poised to produce

areas such as international documentation, foreign infra-

the best possible students for years to come.

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Lumber Transport Expands Savannah Operation

W ith the recent construction of a new 80,000 square-foot warehouse, Lumber Transport Incorporated (LTI) now offers 240,000 square

equipped with automatic adjusting dock levelers to increase the efficiency of handling a wide array of general and containerized cargo.

feet of covered storage for the import and export of cargo

Situated on approximately 20 acres, LTI features one

via Savannah.

160,000

"Lumber

square-foot

Transport

warehouse

Incorporated

and the

specializes in

newly con-

handling vari-

structed

ous steel and

80,000

glass com-

square-foot

modities for

warehouse.

industries

In addition

located

to covered

throughout

storage, the

the .S."

Savannah

stated Ben

facility

Goldberg, vice

offers six

president

acres of

Savannah

open stor-

operations.

age area.

"LTI's $3 mil- LTI offers facilities for til e import and export of cargo as well as direct shipside service via its trucking fleet.

The facility

lion warehouse

is completely

expansion pro-

fenced and

ject exemplifies our commit-

monitored by an on-line secu-

ment in providing superior

LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES FROM

rity system.

warehousing and transporta-

OCEAN TERMINAL AND 5 MILES FROM GARDEN

With rail services provided

tion services to shippers who utilize our facilities and ser-

CITY TERMINAL, LTI FEATURES 240,000 SQUARE

by orfolk Southern, the new warehouse also offers an

vices. We offer a complete

FEET OF WAREHOUSE SPACE.

inside rail spur that can

turn key operation to assist

accommodate up to nine rail

shippers with their warehous-

cars. The facility is also con-

ing, transportation, stuffing, stripping, blocking and bracing veniently located within minutes of Interstates 16 and 95.

needs. "

Headquartered in Cochran , Ga. , Lumber Transport

Located approximately 1.5 miles from Ocean Terminal

Incorporated, LTI's trucking company, has serviced the

and 5 miles from Garden City Terminal , LTI features

needs of shippers for nearly four decades. LTI has estab-

240,000 square feet of warehouse space in two buildings,

lished over 30 company owned and agency terminals

two high-speed remote-controlled overhead cranes with lift- throughout the United States and employs transportation

ing capacities up to 20 tons, a dry sprinkler system and an

and logistics personnel to coordinate the transportation of

electronic gate system.

goods direct from port facilities to LTI's warehouse or via the

To accommodate heavy lifts, overhead cranes are posi-

manufacturer for shipside delivery.

tioned 38 feet above the ground, span 90 feet across the

According to Goldberg, the company's decision to expand

width of the warehouse and travel the 900 foot length of the warehouse storage and rail access will allow LTI to continue

warehouse. LTI utilizes a fleet of forklifts with lifting capac- to promote the economic development for the Port of

ities up to 20,000 pounds to assist in the stuffing and strip-

Savannah. "We are equipped to meet shippers' just-in-time

ping of containers and the loading or unloading of flatbeds.

delivery needs. LTI's focus is to provide state-of-the art

Also available are various crane and forklift equipment

facilities for the import and export of cargo in conjunction

including special steel coil lifting devices and custom made

with direct shipside service via our owner-operator

box spreader attachments. The warehouses are also

trucking fleet. "

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japanese School Children Receive the Savannah Award

A total of 4,496 students from elementary schools througho ut Shimi zu City participated in th e Japan Maritime Day Drawing Contest.

T he Port of Savannah and the Port of Shimizu, located in

Shimizu City, Japan, have enjoyed a sisterport relationship

fo r many yea rs to promote fri endship, cultural exchanges

and trade between the two port cities. Si nce 1983 when an

official proclamation was signed , the two organizations have

conti nued to promote and strengthen international trade

and economic prosperity through an avenue for information

exchange in such areas as orga nizational and manage ment

systems and port operating procedures.

As a cornerstone of the ongoing fri endship and partner-

ship, The Savannah Award is presented annually to winners

of a drawi ng contest held in honor ofJapan Maritime Day.

A to tal of 4,496 stu-

. de nts fro m elementary

schools throughout

Pictured above (I to r) aoho

Shimizu City participated in the 1998 Japan Maritime Day d rawing contest. The participants represented 23 elementary sc hools and ra nged in ages fro m six to twelve years old. The panel of j udges incl uded members of the hi mizu City Board of

Ishimura, second grade Miho o. 2 Elemen tary School stu-
dent; ao Horie, thi rd grade Irie Elementary School student; Sumi e Kohara, CPA secretary; and Mihi Sa to, fifth grade Udo o. 1 Elementa ry School student. Shown at left is one of th e prize-winning

Education and six elemen-

drawings entitled "Ships Linh

tary school art teachers.

the World" by ao Horie.

On .J ul y 21 , Sumi e

Kohara , secretary for the

Georgia Ports Authority's

Trade Development Office

A TOTAL OF 4 ,496 STUDENTS FROM ELEMENTARY

Ishimura, a second grade

in Tokyo, Japan, presented

SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT SHIMIZU CITY

student at Miho o. 2

The Savannah Award to

PARTICIPATED IN THE JAPAN MARITIME DAY

Elementary chool for the

three elementary school

DRAWING CONTEST.

drawing en titled "Maritime

students from Shimizu

Festival. "

Ci ty. Each student

"The Savannah Award

received a periscope to

has been highl y recognized

symbolize the Port of Savannah's rich maritime history.

for its significa nce in giving japanese school children an

Congratulations to The Savannah Award winners: Miki

insight in to the Port of Savannah's maritime history,"

Sato, a fifth grade student at Udo o. 1 Elementary School

stated GPA Far East Director lsao Togioka. "The award

for the drawi ng entitled "Wondering Soap Bubble,"; ao

has also provided the children wi th a broader knowledge

Horie, a thi rd grade student at lrie Elementary School for

of the increasing roles of the two respective ports in

the drawing entitl ed "Ships Link The World ," ; and ao ko

international trade."

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Savannah's Seventh Container Berth Nears Completion

The two new post-pa namax container cranes for CB 7 will be placed into operation in October.

A LREADY RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE LEADING CONTAINER PORTS IN THE UNITED STATES, THE PORT OF SAVANNAH ' S CONTAINERPORT TERMINAL NOW OFFERS ITS WIDE ARRAY OF CUSTOMERS EVEN MORE CONTAINER HANDLING CAPABILITIES TO FACILITATE TRADE AROUND THE WORLD.

C onstruction work on the development of a seventh container berth at the Port of Savannah is almost completed. Slated for completion by the end of October, 1998, Container Berth 7 (CB 7) will feature 100 acres of container handling and storage area, an ample supply of container handling equipment, direct rail service and convenient interstate access. The new 1,200-foot wharf for CB 7, which was completed in March, 1998, increases the continuous berthing space at the Georgia Ports Authority Garden City Containerport Terminal to over 7,700 feet.

To complement the new container berth, two new electrically-powered container cranes will be placed into operation in October. The addition of the new post-panamax Kone cranes boosts the number of container cranes at the GPA's Containerport Terminal to 13, eleven of which are postpanamax capacity.
Already recognized as one of the leading container ports in the United States, the Port of Savannah's Containerport Terminal now offers its wi.de array of customers even more container handling capabilities to facilitate trade around the world.

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(ContinLted From Pa e 18)
Governor Appoints GPA Board Members

The Georgia Ports Authority is gov-

erned by a nine-member board appointed

by the governor from the state at large to

serve four year staggered terms. In addi-

tion to Mason, Tarbutton and Wrigley,

Authority members include Alfred W

(Bill) Jones, III of St. Simons Island

(Chair); Denmark Groover, Jr. of Macon

(Vice Chair); Arthur M. Gignilliat, Jr. of

Savannah (Secretary-Treasurer); Thomas

J. Dillon of Savannah; and Herman].

Russell of Atlanta.

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Savannah Terminal and Cargo Service Keys

GCT OT CONT BB RORO LASH REF

Garden City Terminal Ocean Terminal Container Breakbulk Roll On-Roll Off Lighter Aboard Ship Refrigerated

NOTE: Line representatives or agents should be contacted to verify specific sailings, terminals and schedules.

Trade Area/Line

Agent

Africa (East-South-West)

ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE

ISS

CMA-CGM

ISS

DELMAS

G&A

HAPAG-LLOYO

HPL

LYKES LINES

ISS

MAERSK

MSK

OOCL

ooc

SAFBANK

G&A

TORM WEST AFRICA

KER

WILHELMSEN

WL

ZIM

ZIM

Australia/New Zealand

BLUE STAR

ISS

CMA-CGM

ISS

COLUMBUS

CL

CONTSHIP

CON

MAR FRET

c

WILHELMSEN

WL

YANG MING

SOL

ZIM

ZIM

Caribbean/Islands of Atlantic

AMAZON

A

EVERGREEN

E

ZIM

ZIM

Central America

CHO YANG

ISS

USA/SENATOR

ISS

EVERGREEN

E

Far East/Indonesia/Malaysia

CHO YANG

ISS

CMA-CGM

ISS

CONTSHIP

CON

USA/SENATOR

ISS

EVERGREEN

E

HANJIN

HJ

HAPAG-LLOYD

HPL

HOEGH LINES

HL

HYUNDAI

ISS

MAR FRET

c

NYK

NYK

OOCL

DOC

P&O/NEDLLOYD

PON

SAGA

G&A

STAR

STR

STOLT

ISS

TOKAI

SST

TOKO

SST

UNITED ARAB

UA

WILHELMSEN

WL

YANG MING

SOL

ZIM

ZIM

Mediterranean

ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE

ISS

CHO YANG

ISS

CMA-CGM

ISS

CROATIA

CRO

DSR/SENATOR

ISS

EVERGREEN

E

HANJIN

HJ

HAPAG-LLOYD

HPL

ITALIA

A

NSCSA

B

OOCL

DOC

SCI

NL

STAR

STR

UNITED ARAB

UA

ZIM

ZIM

Frequency

Sailing Schedule Port of Savannah

Terminal

Type Service

WEEKLY

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WEEKLY

GCT

MONTHLY

OT

WEEKLY

GCT

BI-MONTHLY

OT

BI-MONTHLY

OT

WEEKLY

GCT

BI-MONTHLY

OT

B-MONTHLY

GCT

MONTHLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

CO NT/REF CONT/REF CONT/BB CONT CONT/BB/REF CONT/BB/REF CONT/REF CONT/BB/REF CONT/BB RORO/CONT/BB CONT/REF

WEEKLY

GCT

10 DAYS

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

10 DAYS

GCT

10 DAYS

GCT

TRI-MONTHLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

CONT/BB/REF CONT/REF CONT/BB/REF CO NT/REF CONT/REF RORO/CONT/BB CONT/REF CO NT/REF

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

CONT/BB CONT CONT/REF

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

10 DAYS

GCT

10 DAYS

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

BI-MONTHLY

OT

WEEKLY

GCT

10 DAYS

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

MONTHLY

OT

BI-MONTHLY

OT

BI-MONTHLY

GCT

BI-MONTHLY

OT

BI-MONTHLY

OT

WEEKLY

GCT

TRI-MONTHLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

CONT/REF CONT CONT
CONT/REF CONT/REF CONT/REF CONT CONT CO NT/REF CONT CONT/BB/BULK CONT/REF CONT/REF CONT/BB/REF CONT/REF CONT/REF BB BB BULK BB BB CONT/REF CONT/RORO/BB CONT/REF CO NT/REF

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

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WEEKLY

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WEEKLY

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WEEKLY

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WEEKLY

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WEEKLY

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WEEKLY

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10 DAYS

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MONTHLY

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WEEKLY

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WEEKLY

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CO NT/REF CONT/REF CONT/REF CONT CONT CONT CONT/REF CONT CONT/REF CONT/RORO/BB/REF CO NT/REF CONT BB CONT/REF CO NT/REF

Trade Area/Line

Agent

Frequency

N. Europe/U.K./Ireland/Scandinavia/Baltic

ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE

ISS

WEEKLY

CHO YANG

ISS

WEEKLY

CMA-CGM

ISS

WEEKLY

CONTSHIP

CON

10 DAYS

DSR/SENATOR

ISS

WEEKLY

FOREST LINES

A

BI-MONTHLY

HANJIN

HJ

WEEKLY

HAPAG-LLOYD

HPL

WEEKLY

JO TANKERS MAR FRET

ISS

BI-MONTHLY

c

10 DAYS

NYK OOCL

NYK

WEEKLY

ooc

WEEKLY

P&O/NEDLLOYD

PON

WEEKLY

SAGA

G&A

MONTHLY

VAN OMMEREN

TER

MONTHLY

WILHELMSEN

WL

BI-MONTHLY

Red Sea/Persian Gulf/India/Pakistan/Burma

ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE

ISS

WEEKLY

CHO YANG

ISS

WEEKLY

CMA-CGM

ISS

WEEKLY

CROATIA

CRO

WEEKLY

DSR/SENATOR

ISS

WEEKLY

HAPAG-LLOYD

HPL

WEEKLY

HOEGH LINES

HL

BI-MONTHLY

NSCSA

B

12 DAYS

NYK

NYK

WEEKLY

NYK-NOS OOCL

WL

BI-MONTHLY

ooc

WEEKLY

SCI

NL

10 DAYS

UNITED ARAB

KER

WEEKLY

WILHELMSEN

WL

BI-MONTHLY

ZIM

ZIM

WEEKLY

Terminal
GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT OT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT OT OT GCT
GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT OT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT

South America

ALIANCA

ISS

AMAZON

A

CHO YANG

ISS

COLUMBUS LINE

CL

CROWLEY

c

Dl GREGORIO

A

DSR/SENATOR

ISS

EVERGREEN

E

FRONTIER

c

FROTA AMAZONICA

c

GEARBULK

A

HANJIN

HJ

IVARAN

c

NYK-NOS

WL

P&O/NEDLLOYD

PDN

PAN AMERICAN

G&A

ZIM

ZIM

U.S. -Intercoastal

COLUMBIA COASTAL

COL

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

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ARETE TRANSPORTATION (912) 964-6761 (770) 985-8553
BIEHL & COMPANY (912) 236-8555 (770) 953-3189
CAROLINA SHIPPING (912) 234-7221 (770) 953-3189
COLUMBUS LINE (912) 963-0100
COLUMBIA COASTAL (912) 236-8984 CONTSHIP CONTAINER LINES (757) 486-1808
CROSSOCEAN (912) 966-7380
CROWLEY (800)276-9539
EVERGREEN (912) 238-0861 (770) 953-2626
GULF & ATLANTIC (912) 236-4100 (404) 237-5277
HAPAG-LLOYD (AMERICA) (912) 238-3510 (800) 223-4443
HANJIN SHIPPING CO., LTD. (912) 966-2292 (770) 952-0233
HOEGH LINES AGENCIES (912) 966-3125
INCHCAPE SHIPPING (912) 963-2800 (404) 329-0943
KERR STEAMSHIP (912) 233-0508 (404) 699-0455
MAERSK (800) 321-8807
NYK LINE (AMERICA) (912) 964-8998 (770) 956-9444
OOCL (USA), INC.
(888) 388-6625
P&O NEDLLOYD (912) 236-2160 (770) 951-3600
STRACHAN SHIPPING (912) 966-5200 (404) 761-5111
SOLAR SHIPPING (912) 238-0329 (770) 988-9855 STEVENS SHIPPING (912) 651-4000
STAR SHIPPING (912) 236-4144 (770) 226-5900
TERMINAL SHIPPING (912) 964-5200 UNITED ARAB (912) 233-1970
WILHELMSEN LINES (912) 965-7450 (770) 939-5422
ZIM AMERICAN-ISRAELI (912) 236-4263 (770) 395-3790

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CA CALDWELL MARITIME (904) 751-5244
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G&A GULF & ATLANTIC (912) 263-4100
ISS INCHCAPE SHIPPING (912) 963-2800
L LAVINO SHIPPING (912) 964-8119
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NOTE: Line representatives or agents should be contacted to verify specific sailings, terminals and schedules.

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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 Mark D. Troughton

(912) 964-3891 Mary K. Morgan (912) 964-3887

(912) 964-3958 John M. Wheeler (912) 964-3854

Fax (912) 964-3869

BRUNSWICK William B. Dawson (912) 264-7295 Charles L. Regini (912) 264-7295 Fax (912) 262-3040

ATLANTA Herman J. Brown, Jr. H. Mark Plunkett (770) 551-7300 Fax: (770) 551-7318

NEW YORK John L. Cicchino Greg W. Ciggelakis (732) 549-8100 Fax: (732) 549-8111

AUCKlAND (AGENT)
Mike Swan Barwii-Auckland (64-9) 356-2370 Fax: (64-9) 356-2374
BRISBANE (AGENT)
Brett Freer 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
SUSAN (AGENT)
S.K. Lee Barwil - Busan (82)(51) 463-5811 Fax: (82)(51) 463-6403
HONG KONG (AGENT)
Patrick Chong Barwil -Hong Kong (852) 2880-1614 Fax: (2)(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) 3703-0727 Fax: (82)(2) 739-3159
SINGAPORE (AGENT)
Arild Iversen Barwil - Singapore (65) 225-2577 Fax: (65) 225-2538
SOUTH MElBOURNE (AGENT)
Chris Noon Barwii-South Melbourne (61-3) 9690-0157 Fax: (61-3) 9696-0940
SYDNEY (AGENT)
Steven Mitchell Barwii-Sydney (61-2) 9247-5861 Fax: (61-2) 9247-9579
TOKYO
!sao Togioka (81-3) 3214-3851 Fax: (81-3) 3211-1978

NEw AR R vAL s
VESSELS HONORED FOR PORT VISITS

Pictured aboard the Hanjin agoya are (I tor) Mary K. Morgan, GPA sales representative; Capt. C. S. Lee and Moo Hyeon Song, assistant operation manager, Hanjin Shipping Company.

T he Hanjin agoya called the Port of Savannah on her maiden voyage in june. The 950-foot 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 Ports Authority's Containerport Terminal. Registering 50,792 gross tons, the Hanjin agoya features a

carrying capacity of 4,014 TEUs, a service speed of 24 knots

and 259 reefer spaces.

With the addition of the Hanjin agoya , a total of six

4,000+ TEU-capacity Hanjin 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.

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THE EVER APEX

Industrial Corporation, the Ever Apex

is owned by Greencompass Marine

S.A., a subsidiary of Evergreen Marine

Corporation.

In add ition to the Ever Apex,

Evergreen vessels also calling the Port

of Savannah include the Bernhard

Schulte, Ever Able,]ork, Marcon,

Ocean and Sigrid Wehr.

Evergreen's new weekly, fixed-day

service links orth America to the

Pictured aboard the Ever Apex are (l to r) Mary K. Morgan, GPA sales representative and First Officer eseforo B. Macasaet.

east coast of South America. The new orth/South service also carries

A rriving at the Port of Savannah on her maiden voyage injune was the Ever Apex. The 541-foot vessel offers a container carrying capacity of 1,164 TEUs and registers 14,807 gross tons. Built in 1996 by Evergreen Heavy

Asian and European trade to and from South America through a transshipment port at Evergreen's new CoCo Solo Terminal in Colon, Panama.
Evergreen serves as agent for its vessels while Ceres Marine Terminals handles stevedoring requirements.

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N E w A R R VAL s
VESSELS HONORED FOR PORT VISITS
THE SEA PANTHER AND SEA PUMA

Pictured aboard tlte Sea Puma are (I to r) Captai n Dieter Wieprecht and CPA manager economic I industrial development.
Two of Crowley American Transport's new CAT-Class container vessels, the Sea Panther and Sea Puma , called the Port of Savannah on their maiden voyages during june. As the largest vessel in the CAT-Class series, the Sea Panther features a container carrying capacity of 2,480 TEUs, a service speed of 20 knots and registers 29,000 gross tons. The Sea

Panther was built in Flensberger, Germany and can accommodate up to 100 reefer units.
With a service speed of 21 knots, the Sea Puma measures 682 feet in length , registers 25,713 gross tons, handles up to 200 reefer units and offers a container carrying capacity of 2,442 TEUs.

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VESSELS HONORED FOR PORT VISITS

CONSISTING OF SEVEN NEW BUILDINGS,
CROWLEYs NEW CATCLASS SERIES SERVES THE
U.S. EAST COAST-EAST COAST SOUTH AMERICA
TRADE LANE.

Pictured aboard tl1e ea Panther are (1 to r) CPA Director of Trade Development Byron X. Hock , and Master Reederei E Laeisx G.m.b.H.

Consisting of seven new buildings, Crowley's new CAT-Class series serves the U.S. Ea t Coast-East Coast South America trade lane. The container vessels are pan of Crowley and APlS slot chartering arrangement with lvaran Lines. The new U.S. East CoastEast Coast South America service offers a weekly, fixed-day rotation to and from the U.S. ports of orfolk, Philadelphia,
ew York, avannah, jacksonville, Miami and Port Everglades

via the east coast of South America. Crowley's seven CAT-Class container ves-
sels, which range in size from 2,100 TEU capacity to 2,400 TEU capacity, offer service speeds up to 21 knots and operate on a weekly, fixed schedule. Crowley American Transport serves as agent for its vessels while Stevedoring Services of America provides stevedoring services.

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MILITARYMATTERS

PORT SUPPORT OF ARMED SERVICES
Operation Desert Thunder Redeployment involved the disclwrge of 679 military Humvees, 96 military vans, 5-ton trucks, emergency medical vans and support vehicles at Savannah in july.

SAVANNAH ASSISTS IN OPERATION DESERT THUNDER REDEPLOYMENT

Strategically located within close proximity to Hunter Army Airfield and Fort Stewart Military Base, the Port of Savannah continues to serve as a strategic location to assist in the deployment of military cargo, equipment and personnel.
During july, 1998, the Port of Savannah assisted in facilitating the movement of military cargo for Operation Desert Thunder Redeployment which required the discharge of 679 military HUMVEES, as well as 5-ton trucks, emergency medical vans and miscellaneous support vehicles. inety-six military vans containing equipment for military installations and units throughout the United States were also off-loaded during the military deployment exercise.
The cargo, which supported military operations in Kuwait, was discharged via the US S Soderman which measures 907 feet in length and weighs 65,000 tons.
Upon discharge, the equipment was scanned, tallied and staged by the 595th Transportation Terminal Group, Military Traffic Management Command (MTMC), based in Charleston, S.C. With the support of various organizations within the Savannah maritime community, the US S Soderman departed Savannah for Beaumont, Texas. Members of the ll73rd Transportation Terminal Battalion, Brockton, MD ; and the 3rd 1D and 416th Trans Company (Port Support Activity), Fort Stewart Military Base in Hinesville, Ga., also assisted in the movement of

cargo to final destinations. While the majority of the military cargo and equipment was
transported to Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, the remaining cargo was forwarded to Fort Polk, La.; Fort Drum, .Y.; Fort Eustis, Va.; Fort Bragg, .C.; Fort McClellan , Ala. ; and Tobyhanna Army Depot, Pa.
During Operation Desert Thunder Redeployment, the Georgia Ports Authority established a temporary site within the Garden City Terminal in Savannah to facilitate military operations and provide the necessary security for equipment and personnel. The exercise was successfully coordinated with the assistance of the U.S. Military Traffic Management Command, the Georgia Ports Authority, the 595th Transportation Terminal Group, ll73rd Transportation Terminal Battalion, 3rd 1D and 416th Transportation Company and personnel representing several segments of the Savannah maritime community.
"The Georgia Ports Authority was instrumental in the MTMC's successful and timely download of the US S Soderman in the Port of Savannah." stated Colonel Richard]. Flood, .5. Army Transportation Corps., Commander, 595th Transportation Terminal Group. "The demonstrated cooperative attitude provided great flexibility in our support to redeploying forces as we moved equipment out of the port to Fort Stewart and other military installations throughout the southeastern United States. "

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MARITIME & TRANSPORTATION NEWS

SEABRIDGE OPE s G EORGIA O FFICE
Seabridge International, Inc. , an organization that specializes in providing freight forwarding, customs brokerage and voce services, recently announced the opening of a new office in Georgia. The opening of the Atlanta office marks the first of several expansions of branch offices for Seabridge outside of Baltimore, Maryland - headquarters for Seabridge International, Inc.
"Our decision to select the Atlanta area as the location for Seabridge's new office was based on the tremendous business opportunities available in Georgia," stated Vern Martin, president of Seabridge International, Inc., parent company of Seabridge of Georgia . "With Atlanta serving as the gateway for the Southeastern United States, Seabridge of Georgia will focus on attracting business nationwide for shipment via the ports of Savannah and Brunswick. "
Seabridge offers customers a wide array of services, \vith special emphasis on RoRo cargoes. "This focus on RoRo commodities includes automobiles, trucks, buses and motor homes," Martin stated. "In addition to RoRo

business, Seabridge is heavily involved in container movements of such commodities as foodstuffs. The Atlanta office currently handles poultry, carpet, machinery and other general cargo through Georgia's ports." Seabridge features a state-of-the-art electronic tracking system to ensure its expert handling of cargo to final destinations.

The new office, which opened in August, 1998, is located at Airport Plaza, 510 Plaza Drive, Suite 2275 , College Park, Ga. 30349. The telephone and fax numbers are (404) 684-9800 and (404) 684-9819 , respectively. Mike Rettig serves as vice president of the Atlanta office while export duties are managed by Bobbye Waddell. Rettig brings several years of experience in handling such commodities as project cargo, heavy machinery, autos and trucks. Waddell complements the team with her extensive experience in the general commodity area as well as her active participation in various maritime associations in Georgia.

"With plans to expand our operations to other loca-

tions, we will be working to attract more RoRo shippers

as well as encourage other businesses to ship their cargo

via the ports of Georgia," added Martin.

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then all you need is us
At Morine Port Terminals, we know how precious

your cargo is to you. That's why we treat your

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specialized handling of specific cargoes through

the use of modern equipment, innovative

technologies and value-added services. We will

provide you with the quality services you deserve.
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SCHOLARSHIP CHECKS
PRESENTED
To GEORGIA SOUTHERN
Each year, the Georgia Southern University Transportation Industry Advisory Board provides scholarship funds to Georgia Southern University's Logistics and Intermodal Transportation Program to assist deserving students with his or her studies in intermodal transportation. Formed in 1992, the GSU Transportation Industry Advisory Board is comprised of professionals representing a wide array of transportationrelated businesses throughout Georgia. The group's primary purpose is to assist in funding scholarships for GSU students interested in logistics/intermodal transportation careers.
Maritime groups and organizations continue to recognize the impact and importance of GSU's LIT Program and provide funding to demonstrate support. The South Atlantic and Caribbean Ports Association (SACPA) recently awarded $3,500 to the' LIT program. SACPA, a
regional as~iati~n that develops policies
relating to U.S~ East Coast ports from Norfolk to Miami as well as ports in the Caribbean, contributes funding to GSU's program each year. As an active participant of the Advisory Board and member of the SACPA, the Georgia Ports Authority awarded a $1 ,500 check toward an honorary scholarship in memory of George]. Nichols, former GPA executive director, who passed away in january 1998.
Stevedoring Services of America (SSA) in Savannah also demonstrated its support of the programs. Gary L. Morelli of SSA presented a $5,000 check to Dr. Steve Rutner with GSU to be used toward the scholarship program in memory of Nichols.
"Since the creation of the Advisory Board in 1992, more than $100,000 has been awarded to students so they may pursue a career in international trade," stated Charles E. Sutlive, chairman of the GSU Transportation Industry Advisory Board and executive director of the Savannah Maritime Association.
The funds contributed are managed by The Savannah Foundation, a nonprofit community foundation established in
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G eorgia Ports Authority Director of Operations Fitz L. Hiltz heimer has announced new appointments within the Operations Division.
john D . Trent has been promoted to assistant director of operations. Trent will report to Hiltzheimer and wi.ll be responsible for container, breakbulk and bulk operations at GPA's terminal facilities in Savannah, Brunswick, Bainbridge and Columbus, Ga.
Trent joined the GPA in 1994 as assistant general manager of bu lk/breakbu lk at the Ocean Terminal facility in Savannah. He was later named general manager container operations and served in that capacity until his recent appointment. Prior to joining the Authority, he served as regional operations manager, Pacific
orthwest region, for Mitsui OSK (America) , Inc. in Seattle, Wa. He also served with Transpacific Container Services Corporation as operations manager in Seattle and stevedore manager in Los Angeles. His maritime experience also includes supervisory positions with Sea-Land Services, Inc. and U.S. Lines.
Trent earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from The Citadel in Charleston, S.C. He is an active member of the Propeller Club of Savannah, the Savannah Traffic Club, the Citadel Club of Savannah and the Association of the Citadel Alumni.
Craig W. Kessler has been appointed general manager of ware-

house and breakbulk operations at the Garden City Terminal in Savannah . He will manage the movement of breakbulk and Ro/Ro cargo as well as the container stuffing and stripping operations. In addition, Kessler wi.ll be responsible for crane operations at the GPA facilities in Savannah.
Kessler was previously breakbulk and warehouse operations manager at the Garden City Terminal. He joined the GPA in 1976 and has held several positions within the Operations Division to include superintendent, assistant superintendent and administrative manager.
Wes Lanier has been appointed general manager of container operations and will direct the movement of containerized cargo. A GPA employee since 1993, Lanier has also served as container operations manager and superintendent of operations.
Lanier was previously employed with Stevedoring Services of America and Palmetto Shipping and Stevedoring Company in Savannah. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics.
Theodore H. Quarterman has been named general manager of Ocean Terminal where he will be responsible for overseeing all breakbulk, container and bulk operations at Ocean Terminal in Savannah.
Quarterman brings 30 years of experience with the GPA to his new position. He has held various posi-

tions within the GPA breakbulk and container operations, including general manager of breakbulklbulk operations, terminal manager, assistant terminal manager, superintendent and assistant superintendent.
William B. Dawson has been promoted to general manager with responsibilities for operations at the GPA deepwater facilities in Brunswick and the inland barge terminals in Bainbridge and Columbus.
Dawson joined the GPA in 1979 as superintendent of operations in Brunswick. In 1981 , he was promoted to terminal manager at the Port of Brunswick and served in that capacity until his recent promotion. He was previously employed by the Brunswick Port Authority as assistant manager and Seaboard Construction Company in Brunswick as safety director.
Dawson graduated from Carson ewman College in jefferson City, Tenn., where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. Dawson is a member of the avy League of Brunswick, serves on the board of the International Seamen's House in Brunswick and is a charter member of the Propeller Club of Brunswick. He i also past chairman of the Georgia Foreign Trade Conference.
Kessler, Lanier, Quarterman and Dawson will report to Trent.

TRENT

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LANIER

QUARTERMAN

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G eorgia Ports Authority Director of Trade Development Byron X. Hock has named Greg W. Ciggelakis regional manager of carrier sales.
In his new position , Ciggelakis will promote the carrier sales activities for the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) throughout the U.S. ortheast, U.S. West Coast and Eastern Canada and will be located in the GPAS Trade
Development Office in Edison, .J.
Ciggelakis brings more than 20 years of experience in the maritime industry to his new position. Prior to joining the Georgia Ports Authority, Ciggelakis served as district sales manager for Hyundai America Shipping Agency, Inc.; vice president, Black Sea Shipping Co. , U.S.A. and northeast area marketing manager for the Virginia Port Authority. He also served as national accounts manager, national sales training manager and district sa les manager with P&O Containers.
A graduate of Rider College in Lawrenceville, .J., Ciggelakis earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing & Management. He is affiliated with the International Commerce Club, ational Export Trafric League and Westcon Traffic Club.
"Greg's experience in sales with international steamship lines and within the port marketing area gives him a unique perspective," Hock stated . "His primary responsibility for the development of new carrier

opportun ities for our deepwater port facilities closely parallels his experience. This addition is in keeping with the recent restructuring of our ales staff to specifically focus on both our carrier and shipper clients individually. "
GPA Employee Benefits Manager Tony Anderson has been named President of the West Chatham Exchange Club in Savannah. Also serving as club officers for the 1998-99 year are President-E lect Dotty Mclennan with Olsten Staffing Services, Secretary Michael Boatman with Gaster Lumber Company and Treasurer Phil Maloney with Carver, Inc.
A member of the West Chatham Exchange Club since 1996, Anderson served as President-Elect during the 1997-98 year. Anderson joined the Georgia Ports Authority in 1991 as Assistant Internal Auditor and also served as Assistant Purchasing Manager before being promoted to his present position.
During the 1997-98 club year, the West Chatham Exchange Club held a variety of fund raising projects to benefit the St. Mary's Home for Children , Savannah Runaway Home, Safe Shelter, Coastal Children's Advocacy Center and Greenbriar Children's Center.
The West Chatham Exchange Club is a non-profit organization and a chartered member of the ational Exchange Club. The organization

supports the prevention of child abuse, youth programs, Americanism and other community service projects. The National Exchange Club's motto of "Unity for Service" characterizes the spirit and purpose of the many community projects sponsored by Exchange.
Jim L. Greco, Jr. has been promoted to regional manager, ortheast, for Columbia Coastal Transport, LLC (CCT). As regional manager, ortheast, Greco's work responsibilities include overseeing operations and sales in the metropolitan ew York/New Jersey area, handling maintenance and repair for the entire barge fleet, supervising all Coast Guard and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) annual inspections and surveys, and promoting the company's services to carriers.
Greco joined CCT in 1993 as port captain and in March, 1996, was
appointed port manager in Clark, .J.
Prior to 1993, he served as a tug mate with Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. in Staten Island , .Y. Greco was also with the U.S. Coast Guard and obtained his 3rd Mates License (Unlimited Tonnage). Originally from College Point, .Y., Greco is a graduate of New York Maritime College with a degree in Business Administration and Marine Transportation.
Joe Greco has been named operations manager for CCT in Baltimore.

CIGGELAKIS

ANDERSON

JIM GRECO

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In hi new position , Greco manages the cheduling of barge operations and related labor, barge equipment maintenance and work with customers to meet cargo delivery and loading requirements.
Greco ha been with CCT since June, 1996, as port captain in Baltimore. Originally from the Hunter, .Y. area, Greco holds a B.A. Degree in History from the University of Scranton.
Randy Hooker has been appointed port manager for CCT at the Port of Savannah. As port manager, Hooker is responsible for overseeing the company's Savannah operations, which includes scheduling and coordinating cargo operations with local labor as well as maintaining good customer relations.
Hooker has more than 26 years of experience in the shipping business, including 12 yea rs with Strachan Shipping Company in Savannah. He also worked with Ryan Walsh as operations manager, and with Southeast Atlantic Cargo Operators (SEACO) as terminal manager before joining CCT as terminal assistant.
Columbia Coastal deploys regularly scheduled container barges in feeder service operations on the U.S. Atlantic coast. Its weekly and bi-weekly container services link the ports of ew York! ew jersey with Boston in the
orthea t; Baltimore and ew York in the Mid-Atlantic; Baltimore and
orfolk in the Chesapeake; Savannah, Charleston and Miami in the U.S. Southeast; and Freeport, Bahamas in the West Indies.
Stuart Binstock has been appointed director of government relations of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA). Binstock will be responsible for overseeing the lobbying efforts on behalf of the Association's 85 U.S. port members. The AAPA monitors

Federal regulations, develops policy positions and advocates those positions before the U.S. Congress, Federal agencies and the White House.
Prior to joining the AAPA. Binstock was vice president of federal affairs at the American Institute of Architects in Washington, D.C. He also served as director of the building division at the Associated General Contractors of America. In addition, he has served as staff counsel to a member of the
ationallabor Relations Board, and in the Solicitor's Office at the U.S. Department of labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Binstock holds a J.D. from the Columbus School of law, Catholic University of America, and a B.S. Degree from Cornell University. He is a member of the District of Columbia bar.
Jean Godwin has been promoted to the ~ewly-created position of execuuve vtce president of the AAPA and wil l serve in an administrative role assisting AAPA President Kurt agle. Godwin has worked for the Association since May, 1990, and has served as director of government relations, vice president and sen ior vice president of the organization. Godwin was also appointed general counsel by the AAPA Board of Directors in 1997.
The American Association of Port Authorities was founded in 1912 and today represents more than 140 public port authorities in the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. In addition, the Association represents over 200 sustaining and associate members, firms and individuals with an interest in seaports of the Western Hemisphere. AAPA port members are public entities mandated by law to serve public purposes.

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1953 to fill the philanthropic needs of

southeast Georgia. The foundation

manages more than 150 separate

funds , which include corporate schol-

arships, personal scholarships, agency

endowments and individual grants to

nonprofit organizations.

Since 1993, when the first BBA

degrees were awarded to GSU gradu-

ates in the LIT Program , more than

130 university students have earned

degrees in the program. "The LIT

Program has proven to be a success

story by both GSU and our statewide

transportation community," added

Sutlive. "Transportation businesses

continue to utilize these students for

internships and, ultimately, hire man y

of them in management training pro-

grams. Since graduation, we are proud

to say that many of these students

have gone on to successful careers in

the transportation fie ld ."

Those serving on the Georgia

Southern University Transportation

Industry Advisory Board include

Edward W. Bazemore, Crescent

Towing of Savanna h; john A. Coakley,

Stevedoring Services of America; Jan

Fields, John S. James Company; Dr.

Brian J. Gibson , Georgia Southern

University; Robert W. Goethe, Georgia

Ports Authority (retired); Jerry Hogan ,

M.J. Hogan Company, Inc.; James C.

McCurry, Georgia Ports Authority;

Walter I. Mitchell, Zim Container

Lines; Tony Rovolis, Savannah Foods

& Industries; Ernest Rubadue,

Atlantic Container Service Inc. ; Dr.

Steve Rutner, Georgia Southern

University; David A. Schaller, Georgia

Ports Authority; Charles E. Sutlive,

Savannah Maritime Association; john

Youngbeck, Georgia Freight Bureau,

Inc.; and Stephen W. Zadach , Georgia

Stevedore Association.

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