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SECOND QUARTER 1999 
 
 Georgia's Ports make a world of difference. 
 
While ome ports can't see the forest for the trees, the ports of Savannah and Brunswick are rooted in experience when it comes to handling Iinerboard, woodpulp, 
 
pole and lumber - as well as a full range of other bre,'lkbulk cargoes. Our seasoned profes ionals go out on a limb 10 make ure your cargo is handled quickly and efficiently. With key South Atlantic locations and intermodal connections, the ports of Savannah and Brunswick "plant" forest products shippers solidly ahead of the competition. So if you're feeling boxed in, give us acall. Byron X. Hock, Director ofTrade 
 
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Developmen~ 912-964-3880 (1-800-342-8012). Visit our web ite at h/lp:/AowII.gapOl1 .com 
 
"We Believe in Breakbulk" 
 
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GEORGIA 
 
ANCHORAGE SECOND QUARTER 1999 
 
ONTENTS 
 
 
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FEATURES 
The Pon of Brunswick provides its worldwide base of customers outstanding service, experience and terminal facilities. Also...Page IB ...Navis LLC is chosen to 
implement new technology at the Georgia POrlS Authority. 
 
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PORTFOLIO 
Georgia Southem UniverSity establishes George]. Nichols Honors Scholarship...Construaion commences on Mason JCTE ..Sidney Lanier Bridge COnstmaion proceeds smoothly...5avannah Traffic Club presents award and scholar- 
ship...SEDA named one of lOp ten u.s. 
developmeru groups ... Propeller Club celebrates Maritime Day... Expo '99 draws 5,200 attendees. 
 
SAILING SCHEDULES 
 
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PASSING THROUGH ............36 
 
NEW ARRIVALS ......................39 
 
ON DECK 
 
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On the Cover: Georgia kaolin clay continues to be a major export commodi- 
ty handled via the Port of Savannah. Phow By Joseph Byrd. 
 
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The Ports oj Georgia lead the way in the U.S. South 
Atlantic range in the handling oj 
non-containerized cargo. 
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Jaguar joins an impressive list oj prestigious 
automotive manuJacturers to select the Port oj Brunswicll Jor the 
handling oj automobiles. 
 
(;1 ORC,( \ PORTS AUTHORITY 
 
Bill Jon.., III Chair 
St. Simons Island 
 
Dr.nmark 
Groover. Jr. 
Vice Chair 
1\olacon 
 
Arthur M. Gignillbt, Jr. Sc<rclaryTr<asW'U 
Savannah 
 
ThomasJ. Dillon Mr.mber 
Sa,'annah 
 
KeithW. Mason Member Atlanta 
 
HermanJ. Russell Me.mbu Atlanta 
 
Hugh M. Tarbuuon Member Sandr.rs",;lIc 
 
LHury Turner, HI 
Member Atlanta 
 
 Search no further. Coastal Georgia has the most pristine property on the Atlantic coast. 
THOUSANDS OF ACRE OF PROPERTY ESTLED 
along the Georgia coastline are ready for 
immediate development. These rare real estate 
opportunities include close proximity to modern, deepwater 
berthing, major interstate and expedited rail service by two 
 
Cia Trail caniers. All utilities are available and you can take advantage of a number of innovative Georgia tax incentives. 
To learn more, contact Stacy B. Watson, Manager of Economic & Industrial Development, Georgia Ports Authority. at 800-342-8012 (912-964-3879 or e-mail: swatson@gaports.com). 
==~r:; Port ofBrunswick The RighI Choice at rhe Right Time 
 
 PERSPECTIVE 
 
W e're extremely proud of our port and our reputation for gelling the job done - and done right. From productive deepwater 
 
ing cargo volume, building upon a wide array of carrier ervices and furthering the expansion and diversity of Brunswick's terminal operations. This 
 
terminals in Savannah and Brunswick to inland barge 
 
commitment to growth Can clearly be seen as the 
 
operations in Bainbridge and Columbu , our commit- 
 
construction of the center spans of Brunswick's 
 
ment to customer service is unrivaled. Our ports 
 
new high-level, fixed-span bridge now tower 
 
have unique and interesting histories as well. 
 
above the city's skyline. Scheduled for completion 
 
The Port of Brunswick dates back more than 200 
 
in the Summer of 2001, the new Sidney Lanier 
 
years to Georgia's colonial roots. It wa General 
 
Bridge, together with the planned deepening of 
 
James Edward Oglethorpe, Georgia's founder, who 
 
the Bnlllswick harbor to 36 feet, will stand as yet 
 
shortly after establishing Savannah in 1733 designated DOUG J. MARCHAND more testimony of our commitment to further 
 
what is now Brunswick as the young British colony's 
 
promote international trade through the port. 
 
first line of defense against the Spanish threat from the sOUlh. 
 
'yVe invite you to learn more abOUl our productive terminal 
 
Almost 60 years later, President George Washington, who was 
 
operations at the Port of Brunswick by turning to an article on 
 
familiar with Brunswick's contributions to the Revolutionary 
 
page 4 within this issue of Georgia AllchorAge. "When the 
 
War efforts and its strategic importance to develop American 
 
Demand is Performance ... Demand Brunswick," highlights the 
 
trade, signed into law the Fifth Act of Congress. Brunswick, 
 
efficiencies of the Mayor's Point Terminal and Colonel's Island 
 
accompanied by ew York, Boston, Philadelphia and a handful Terminal, while providing details on terminal speCifications, 
 
of other seaports, was offiCially recognized as one of our 
 
intermodal access and future development. 
 
nation's first official ports of entry. This critical legislation 
 
would set in motion significant events which would forever 
 
shape the port's future role in international trade. 
 
In support of our nation's defense, oak taken from nearby 
 
Jekyll Island was used in the construction of the U.S.S. 
 
COllstillllioll, while thousands of people throughout the pon 
 
community were responsible for sending untold numbers of 
 
"liberty ships" from Brunswick )'ards into ballle during World 
War n. 
 
Today, the Pon of Brunswick continues to proudly serve as 
the .s. South Atlantic gateway for one of the Southeastern 
 
United States' largest exports, forest products. From 
 
Brunswick's early beginnings handling lumber, rosin and tur- 
 
pentine, the port's diversity in cargo has grown to include vir- 
 
tually every description of cargo including forest products, 
 
agri-products, heavy machinery and automobiles. 
 
Looking to Brunswick's future, the Georgia Ports Authorit)' 
 
is commilled to creating new opportunities for further expand- 
 
Da"d A. SChaller Depu,y frecutive DireClor 
James E. Bradshaw DirUlor of Engineering & MainlenatlCC' 
 
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Doug). Marchand Execulive Dineror 
 
Charles F. Griffen 
Director, Waltn,'ay D~'dopm~nt P''OjtCCS 
 
Byron X. Hock Director oj Trade Developmen! 
 
FilZ L. Hillzheimer Director oj Strategic Devdopmtn! 
 
Charles D. Parkinson Director of Finance 
 
j. Ray Smiley DireCfor oj Adminislracion 
 
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 WHEN THE DEMAND IS PERFORMANCE II. 
 
 DEMAND BRUNSWICK 
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Mayor's Point 
 
bulk cargoes; a private- 
 
Terminal, Brunswick's 
 
ly owned short-line 
 
dedicated general 
 
railroad which operates 
 
cargo facility, provides 
 
on-tenuinal and inter- 
 
vast warehousing 
 
changes efficiently 
 
space and open for the efficient 
 
torage han- 
 
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dling and movement ~ 
 
of a di\'erse group of ~ 
 
with two Clas I rail providers; an abundance of room for expansion; environ- 
 
cargoes. Colonel's Island Terminal is one of the regions vital 
 
Mayors Point Terminal is dedicated to Ilandling a variety afforest produCLS and other general cargo commodities quicl1ly, efficiently and competitively. 
 
mentally clean, pristine facilities; prime industrial ites ready for 
 
transportation and distribution center, specializing in the move- developmem in close proximity to deepwater P0rl operaLions. 
 
Illent of RolRo and agri-bulk commodities. Marine Port 
 
The e are just a few of the advantages which continue to attract 
 
Terminal, a general cargo and bulk facility, is owned by the 
 
international trade through Brunswick's Colonel's Island 
 
Authority and lea ed to a private terminal operator. 
 
Terminal. 
 
The hallmark of the Port of Brunswick i its commitment to 
 
Strategically located, ColonelS Island Terminal is within 3 
 
provide customers with the highest level of service and a clear 
 
miles (4.8 kilomeLers) of Interstate 95 via four lane U.s. 
 
compeLitive advantage in the marketplace. Served by more than Highway 17. For expedited rail service. the Golden lies 
 
10 ocean carriers, the Port of Brunswick is exceptionally versa- 
 
Terminal Railroad, a privately owned and operated short-line 
 
tile and productive - adaptable to meet every customers special- railroad, operaLes on-terminal and interchanges wiLh both CSX 
 
ized requirement with outstanding service, experience and ter- 
 
Tran portation and orfolk Southern Railroad. 
 
minal facilitie The Port of Brunswick is meeting customer demand by set- 
 
COLONEL'S ISLAND TERMINAL RO/RO FACILITY 
 
ting the tandard for performance. 
 
The Colonel's Island Terminal RofRo Facility is one of Lhe 
 
MAYOR'S POINT TERMINAL 
 
most dynamic, environmentally clean and fastest growing facilities of its kind in the United Stales. Key to the terminal's suc- 
 
Mayor's Point Terminal covers 22 acres (8.9 hectare) and 
 
cess has been aggressive sales and marketing efforts, backed by 
 
offers 355,000 square feet (32,980.6 square meter) of modern, 
 
the Authority's commitment to provide a quality con cious 
 
covered storage. Complementing the terminal's covered storage 
 
industry with a quality driven product. 
 
is 2,000 feet (609.6 meters) of adjacent rail siding. 
 
Providing more than 250 acres (more than 101.2 hectares) of 
 
Specializing in the handling of a variety of forest products, as 
 
paved area and 2,020 liner feet (615 linear meters) of benning, 
 
well as other general cargo commodities, the teoninal provides 
 
lhe terminal is utilized by more than 20 major automotive and 
 
port users wilh 1,750 linear feet (533.4 liner meters) of berthing machinery manufacturers. AUlomotive manufacturers currently 
 
and seven acres (2.8 hectares) of open storage. 
 
utilizing the terminal for inbound services include Audi, 
 
With immediate acce s to key illlerstate and rail conneclions, Cadillac, Hyundai Motor America, Jaguar Cars, Land Rover 
 
Mayor's Point Terminal is ideally located within 6 miles (9.7 
 
onh America, 1nc., Milsubishi Motor ales of America, Saab 
 
kilometers) of Interstate 95. CSX Tran portation and Norfolk 
 
Cars U.s.A., Inc. and Volkswagen of America, Inc. Outbound 
 
oULhern Railroad illlerchange on-teoninal, while line haul ser 
 
auto shipmems include Ford Motor Company, General Motors 
 
vices are provided by both Class I rail providers. 
 
Corporation, Daimler-Chrysler Corporation and Saturn 
 
COLONEL'S ISLAND TERMINAL 
 
Corporation. In addilion, American Auto Carrier, Inc. and American Auto Logistics, Inc. import and export vehicles for Ihe 
 
Clo e proximity to major Southeast and Midwest markets; 
 
U.. Governmem's Military Traffic Management Command via 
 
located 15 nautical miles from the open sea; immediate access to Brun ,vick. 
 
Illlerstate 95; a full range of quality services for RolRo and agri- 
 
In addilion to serving as one of the largest and fastest grow- 
 
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 ing U.S. South Atlamic gateways for auto movement during Ihe past 14 years, the terminal also serves Lhe needs of such machinery manufacturer as Case Corporation, Caterpillar Claas of America, Compaction America, Inc., Deere & Company, E M.e., 
J. e. Bamford Excavators, KomalSu America 
InLernational Company and Tew Holland 'orth America, Inc. ALlamic Vehicle Proces ors, Benicia Industries. Inc. andlmernalional Auto Processing, Inc., three of the industry'S mo t 
quality-conscious processors. provide a vast array of on-terminal services to expedite the movemem of autos, heavy machinery and [arm equipmem. 
 
COLONEL'S ISLAND TERMINAL 
 
AGRI-BULK FACILITY 
 
The phased development of the Agri-Bulk ~ 
Facility on Colonel's Island began in 1983 lil 
g with Lhe construction of a fiat storage shed 
 
capable of storing and handling ovcr 30,000 a: 
 
tons (over 27.215.5 metric tons) of product. Tlte PnClIIlIalic Unloading ystcm cnables lite facility to diSc/large buill commoditics from 
 
Total capital improvemems to the facility 
 
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equaLes to nearly S10 million during the past 
 
three years. The Agri-Bulk Fa ility i now capable of accommo- 
 
dling over 10,000 tons (over 9,071.8 mel ric tons) of product. a 
 
daLing more Lhan 40,000 ton (more than 36,287.4 meLric tons) 
 
tower dryer, new elecLronic comrols and a Megalex cleancr 
 
of agri-bulk product in combined nat and venical storage. Ten 
 
enable thc faCility to more efficieml)' cxpedite the movemcnt [ 
 
interlocking concrcte vertical silos capable of storing and han- 
 
agri-produClS. The facility can handlc virtually all bulk grain, 
 
When the heal is on, Allantic Container Service keeps you cool with the finest con tainer maintenance and repair services in the Southeast. 
ACS is the leading refrigeralion service dealer in the region, Dllering inlermodal equipment rental, repair and prevenlive maintenance programs. 
Our EPA-certified technicians are on call around the clock, providing aulhorized paris and service for Carrier Transicold, MHt, Seacold, Bodenheimer and other major manufacturers. 
Also, our compulelized monitoring and recording systems mainla.in your temperalure set Ihrough your port of call. 
So don' lose your CooI--ea1i AC5 today! 
ACS 
Atlantic Container Service, Inc. 
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 processed grain 
 
storage, direct to 
 
based commodities 
 
vessel, to covered 
 
and all types of pro- 
 
Oat storage, W 
 
tein concentrates 
 
outside storage or 
 
and feed grade min- 
 
to a bulk weigher 
 
erals through 
 
for loading rail 
 
secured enclosed 
 
cars and trucks. 
 
environments. The 
 
At dockside, 
 
Agri-Bulk Facility 
 
vessels are loaded 
 
has an abundance 
 
via a track-mount- 
 
of outside storage 
 
ed Transbulk 
 
available for those 
 
loader which trav- 
 
dry bulk commodi- 
 
els along 550 feet 
 
ties not requiring 
 
(168 meters) of 
 
covered or enclosed 
 
track, delivering 
 
handling. 
 
the product via a 
 
The U.s. South 
 
telescoping spout. 
 
Atlantic's newest 
 
The terminal's 
 
state-of- the-art, 
 
Transbulk loader 
 
deepwater agri-bulk facility is equipped with dual rail/truck receiving pits which 
 
Colonels Island Terminal features more than 250 acres (l 01.2 hectares) of paved area, 2,020 linear feet (615 linear meters) of berthing space and is utilized by more than 20 major automobile and madlinery manufacturers. 
 
eliminates costly delays associated with repositioning the ship during 
 
deliver product via 
 
the loading 
 
(wo 1,200 tons per 
 
process. 
 
hour (1,088.6 metric tons per hour) 
 
The hallmark of Ihl' Pon of Brunswick is its commitment 10 
 
The newest terminal enhance- 
 
enclosed belt conveyors to a central 
 
provide customers with the highest level of service and a clear 
 
ment to the Colonel' Island 
 
transfer point. From the transfer point 
 
and competitive advantage in the marketplace. 
 
Terminal AgriBulk Facility, a 
 
agri-product can be 
 
Pneumatic 
 
expedited to either 
 
Unloading System 
 
enclosed vertical or 
 
completed in the 
 
Oat storage, to outside storage or direct to vessel. As a value - 
 
Spring of 1999, will enable the facility to discharge bulk com- 
 
added service, while in route to the new vertical storage the 
 
modities from vessels and barges more expediently and efficient- 
 
product passes through the vibrating cleaner at 1,200 tons per 
 
ly. The new system, complemented with a fully enclosed dock- 
 
hour 0,088.6 metric tons per hour) to further ensure the quality side conveying system, performs efficient, rapid discharging of 
 
of the product. The Agri-Bulk Facility is also eqUipped with a 
 
vessels. The Pneumatic System incorporates new "fanless" tech- 
 
loop track to cost-effectively expedite the handling and move- 
 
nology that preserves grain integrity and quality. Capable of dis- 
 
ment of rail cargo. Rail storage can easily accommodate 200 rail charging Panamax size vessels, the new system glides along side 
 
hoppers on loop tracks, while accommodations are available for 
 
rails, moving from one vessel hold to others without vessel repo- 
 
storing an additional 600 hoppers in the facility's yard. The 
 
sitioning. The Pneumatic System empties discharged commodi- 
 
facility is equipped with 925 liner feet (282 meters) of dedicated ties onto the completely enclosed dockside conveyor. The prod- 
 
berthing for agri-product movement. 
 
uct is then conveyed directly to the Agri-Bulk Facility, or from 
 
hould a customer's needs require vertical storage from the 
 
the vessel, direct to either trucks, rail cars or all three operations 
 
transfer point, enclosed belt conveyors transport the agri-prod- 
 
- without product handling. 
 
uct to two bucket elevators, each rated at over 560 tons per hour (508.2 metric tons per hour) and onto an overhead 1,200 ton 
 
LOOKING TO RELOCATE NEAR A DEEPWATER TERMINAL 
 
per hour (1,088.6 metric ton per hour) drag conveyor which 
 
In addition 10 handling bulk and RofRo cargoes, the Colonels 
 
delivers agri-product to any of ten silos. AgTi-product is also 
 
Island Terminal features over 1,000 acres (over 404.7 hectares) 
 
reclaimed at 1,200 IOns per hour (1,088.6 metric tons per hour) 
 
ready for immediate development. Just moments away from 
 
from 40-degree silo hopper botwms 10 enclosed belt conveyors 
 
modern, deepwater berthing, some of the most pristine property 
 
which move the commodity back w the transfer point. At the 
 
on the Atlantic coast is within close proximity to major inter- 
 
transfer pOint, the commodity can be directed back to vertical 
 
states and two Class 1 rail providers. Located on-terminal, all 
 
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 utilities are available. Tenants are also afforded the opportunity to take advantage of a number of innovative Georgia tax incen- 
lives; 
BRUNSWICK'S INTERSTATE & RAIL ADVANTAGE 
When you want the right connections, you'll find them at the Port of Brunswick, where shippers and carriers Can take advantage of some of the best rail and interstate links in the entire South AIIantic range for the expedited movement of outbound and inbound cargoes. 
The Port of Brunswick is strategically located in close proximily to major interstates. A large volume of motor carriers provide a vast array of diverse services with next-day delivery within 500 miles (804.7 kilometers) of the city. Interstate 95 is within minutes of the port and provides convenient access south to Florida and nonh to Maine. The port is also within an hour of Interstate 10, west to the Gulf and Interstate 16, north to Macon, Atlama and point beyond. 
Two Class I rail providers, CSX Transportalion and Norfolk Southern Railroad, provide port users with unparalleled rail service throughout the Southeast, Midwest, Gulf and Northeast regions of the country. 
Whether by interstate or by rail, the Port of Brunswick offers the perfect solution to every customer's transportation challenge. 
 
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT 
 
The Port of Brunswick is dynamic - constantly expanding 
 
and evolving - to provide port users with unmatched efficiencies 
 
and opportunities for growth. Poised for even more develop- 
 
ment, the planned expansion of the port is designed to provide 
 
enhanced services and the smoother, faster now of cargo. 
 
Recognized as one of the fastest growing Ro/Ro facilities on 
 
the U.s. East Coasl, the Colonel's Island Terminal is prepared for 
 
even more expansion. Future development calls for the planned 
 
expansion of the terminal for the handling of RolRo cargo and 
 
compatible developments. These plans also include the expan- 
 
sion of rail capabilitie and additional storage and conslruction 
 
of an overpass connecting the north and south side of the 
 
island. To handle the increased now of Ro/Ro cargoes, a third 
 
dock is currently in the design slage. 
 
As the volume of cargo volume moving through the Port of 
 
Brunswick grows, plans call for Brunswick's harbor to be deep- 
 
ened from its present depth of 30 feet (9.1 meters) to 36 feet (11 
 
meters) at mean low water. In addition, construction of Ihe new 
 
Sidney Lanier Bridge is scheduled for completion in the Summer 
 
of 2001. The new high level, fixed-span bridge will provide port 
 
users with 185 feet (56.4 meters) of vertical clearance and over 
 
1,000 feet Cover 304.8 meters) of horizontal clearance. 
 
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If all you need is the very best, 
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 
 
cargo with the utmost care. We emphasize 
 
specialized hondling 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. 
Give us a (all. We will show you what we mean. 
 
Marine Port Terminals, Inc. 
225 Newtoslle Slreer, P.O. Box 1411 Brunswick, GA 31521 Tel.: (9121264-4044 Fox: 1912l267-6352 
info@logisleuom 
www.logislec.com!stevedoring 
 
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  GPA TERMINAL TARIFFS 
Now ON-LINE 
In an effort 10 provide customers and port users with immediate access to rules, regulations and charges governing the movement of cargo and services available via the deepwater ports of avannah and Brunswick, the Georgia Ports Authority Terminal Tariffs o. 5 and No. 4-A are now acces ible via the Internet. The lerminal tarHTs may be accessed 24 hours a day b}' vi iling Georgia Pons Authority's home page located at http://www.gaports.com. 
The Georgia Ports AUlhority Terminal Tariff No.5 addresses informalion relating to tenllinals located at the Port of avannah and Brunswick while Terminal Tarirr No. 4-A pertains specifically to lhe CoLonel's Island Agri-Bulk Facility in Brunswick. 
"Port u ers may also elect 10 utilize an electronic information request form that is located on lhe site: stated GPA Manager of Pricing and Logislics Robert D. Prescott. "This allows our customer to submit requests for pricing information when it is most conveniem for them. We do, however, encourage individuals to conlinue contacting the Pricing and Logistics Department to verify all applicable information contained on-line to ensure their cargo is handled in the most COSt effective and efficient maoner." 
 
GPA PORT SERVICES DIRECTORIES AVAILABLE 
 
The 1999 Port Services Directories 
 
for the GPA are available for distribu- 
 
tion. The directory provides a \vide 
 
array of informalion on maririme- 
 
related services in Savannah, 
 
Bruns\vick, Bainbridge and Atlanta. In 
 
addition, the publication offers a list- 
 
ing of key GPA representatives and 
 
informalion on facilities and equip- 
 
ment capabilities at GPA pon facilities 
 
in Savannah, Bruns\vick, Bainbridge 
 
and Columbus. 
 
To obtain one of the new directo- 
 
ries, contact the Communications! 
 
External Affairs Department at 912- 
 
964-3855 or 1-800-342-8012 or fax 
 
912-964-3921. 
 
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 Competition for non-containerized cargo has been fierce among ports and ocean carriers in me u.s. South Atlantic range for decades. Just ask any of the ports from North Carolina outh to North Florida's east coast for tonnage activity and an interesting story unfolds. 
"The numbers definitely tell a story", stated GPA Director of Trade Development Byron X. Hock. "U.s. South Atlantic ports are busy moving a wide variety of non-containerized cargoes ranging from automobiles and forest products to kaolin clay and machinery. From May, 1998, through April, 1999, more man 34.3 million tons (more than 31.\ million metric LOns) of nonontainerized cargo valued at more than $51.8 billion transited public and private terminal facilities in the u.S. South Atlantic 
 
range. I'd say a a region we have a great story LO telL" "It's also important to point out that a vast majority of the 
general cargo is also conducivc to container business. Shippers can use one port for all of thcir international transportation needs, whether general cargo or container. One shipper and one port, a heck of a marriage!" Hock continued. "The customer receives the benefits in both consolidated volume, discounted inland transportation and consolidation of cargo in one facility. There's no need for customer to fragment their business to ports with little or no general cargo capability, or to ports with multiple terminal operations. Smooth and seamless handling is critical to today's transportation profeSSionals looking for unique economic and service advantages. For the ocean carrier, this strateg)' 
 
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 provides a local base of 'pool' cargo to draw upon, as well as the ability to price in and out of a segment of business as their markets expand and contract but their capacity does not. \L's what J like to call a winning triangle where carriers, shippers and the port community all benefit." 
But more precisely, it's an even greater story for deepwater ports in Georgia. Between May, 1998, and April, 1999, public and private terminal operations in the ports of Savannah and Brunswick combined to move 12,312,926 tons 01,170,098 metric tons) of non-containerized cargo, or approximately 36% of the total U.S. South AtlanLic non-container trade. Kaolin clay, granite, farm equipment, cocoa beans, iron, steel, automobiles and forest products; these are but a few of the millions of tons of non-conlainerized exports and imports which playa critical role 
in Georgia's dominance of the u.s. South Atlantic range. 
"There's really no secret to our success," stated GPA General Manager, Cargo Sales Mark D. Troughton. "First and foremost, it has resulted from a firm commitment by the Authority to do whatever is necessary to properly prepare our facilities, harbors and personnel to handle the cargo. This commitment, combined with innovative handling techniques and old fashion hard work, have for years resulted in our ability to dominate this market segment, and we're not letting up. Let me also stress that the 
 
key to our success can be attributed to our customers. We are appreciative of their business and for their level of confidence in our ability to elficiently handle their cargo." 
Troughton added, "It's also important not to forget our locaLion in relationship to the regions bustling economy as a major contributor to our success. The strategic geographic location of Georgia's ports, in combination with state-of-the-art landside and harborside infrastructure, provides for the efficient movemenl of goods in both directions to key markets across the globe." 
Just as critical as location, facilities play an important role in the movement of non-containerized cargo. Combined, GPAS terminal operations at the deepwater pons of Savannah and Brunswick provide non-containerized shippers with more than 3.8 million square feet (360,991 square meters) of covered storage space, on-terminal rail capabilities, access to two Class I rail providers, more than 35 general cargo, bulk and rolro ocean carriers and IOO-plus motor carriers serving port faciliLies in close proximity to major interstates. To meet the diverse and growing needs of international shipping, an abundance of land is available to further expand the Authoritys terminal operations. 
Let's take a close look at the capabilities of Georgia's ports to expedite non-containerized cargoes. 
 
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 The deepwaler ports oj Savannah and Brunswicll specialize in handling a vast array oj non-containerized cargo such as the imporL/exporl oj rolro cargo. 
 
The Port of Savannah 
As the Georgia Ports Authority's dedicated general cargo facility in the Pon of Savannah, Ocean Terminal provides pon users with 10 general cargo benhs measuring more than 5,900 feet (more than 1,798.3 meters). Situated on over 200 acres (over 81 hectares), Ocean Terminal can handle of variety of general cargo commodities. Contributing to the terminal's strength in the movemem of non-comainerized cargo include such factors as 1.6 million square feet 050,679 square melers) of covered storage, 83 acres (33.6 hectares) of open storage, specialized handling equipmem and value-added services such as the bagging of kaolin clay. Four gamry cranes, with individual lifting capacities up to 100 tons (90.7 metric tons), facilitate the movement of a wide array of general commodities and oversized cargo. Adding to the efficiencies of Ocean Terminal, a 45-ton capacity (40.8 metric ton capacity) container crane enables combination vessels to call one facility instead of separate locations to load or discharge different cargo types. 
While primarily dedicated to container activity, the Garden City Terminal has never forgollen its roots in the movement of non-containerized cargo. As the largest of GPA's two terminals in Savannah, Garden City Terminal consists of 838 acres <339.1 hectares) of tenninal area for the handling of both non-containerized and containerized cargoes. Equipped with more than 1.4 million square feet 030,064.3 square meters) of covered storage, the terminal also provides dedicated berthing for the 
 
handling and storage of rolro cargo. Adding to the terminal's diversity in cargo handling, Garden City Terminal is equipped with a liquid tank farm, capable of safely storing 2.2 million barrels of product. In addition to responsibilities corresponding to the productive handling of comainer cargo, 13 comainer crane (11 of which are post-panamax) are also available for the specialized handling of 10110 and heavy lift cargoes. 
Experienced and highly productive personnel handled 2,894,116 Ions (2,625,497 metric tons) of non-comainerized cargo during FY99 (ending June 30, 1999) via the Pon of Savannah's Garden City Tenninal and Ocean Tenninal. 
The Port of Brunswick 
In Brunswick, GPAS Mayor's Point Terminal is dedicated to handling general cargoes safely, quickly and e[ficiemly every day. With 355,000 square feet (32,980 square meters) of transit shed space, the Ma)'or's Point Terminal provides more than 1,700 linear feet (518.2 linear meters) of dock space adjacent to covered storage. Pan users can take advantage of the terminal' abilit)' to store export product in shon-term storage; enabling the cargo to be positioned conveniently prior to vessel arrival while freeing valuable storage space at the produclion site. Complementing covered storage are seven acres (2.8 hectares) of open storage. Located directl)' in one the country's largest forest products regions, top general cargo commodities regularly transiting the 
 
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 terminal include woodpulp, linerboard and lumber. The Colonel's Island Terminal is one of the region's vilal 
industrial and Lransportation centers with a growing reputation as the U.S. South Atlantic gateway for the processing of rolro cargoes to and from destinations around the globe. Three worldclass processors, Atlantic Vehicle Processors, Benicia Industries, Inc. and International Auto Processing, Inc., serve the processing needs for more than 20 major automotive and machinery manufacturers. Keeping pace with a record FY98 performance, more than 165,305 autos transited the terminal between july, 1998 and june, 1999. 
The POrt of Brunswick's Agri-bulk Facility, also located on Colonel's Island, is equipped to handle up to 2.0 million bushels of product in combined vertical and fiat storage. During FY 99, 103,405 tons (93,807 metric tons) of product transited the terminal destined for both domestic and foreign consumption. 
Marine Pon Terminals, owned by the Georgia Ports AuthOrity and leased to a private terminal operator, handles non-containerized cargo safely and efficiently. The multi-purpose terminal fealUres 491,000 square feet (45,615 square meters) of covered storage, an assortment of material handling equipment and 15 acres (6 hectares) of open storage for bulk products and oversized cargo. Between july, 1998, and june, 1999, 1,468,673 tons (1,332,357 metric tons) of general and bulk cargoes ranging from forest products to oats moved through the terminal to destinations around the globe. 
A Look to the Future 
In an effort to continue to effectively serve the needs of both non-containerized and containerized shippers, the Georgia Ports 
 
Authority is in the process of planning and constructing addi- 
tional covered and paved storage. To fortify general cargo services in Savannah, the GPA is 
extending Ocean Terminal's berthing by 700 feet (213.4 meters) and preparing for the construction of a 150,000 square foot (13,936 square meters) Lransit shed. 
In addition, construction is now underway at the Garden Ciry Containerpart Terminal to construct the james D. Mason Intermodal Container Transfer Faciliry (ICTF). Located on-terminal, the Mason ICTF will stand as the only facility of its kind on the U.S. East Coast. Container CuStomers utilizing the rail facility will enjoy expedited rail service to and from markets across the U.S. 
At the Port of Brunswick's Colonel's Island Terminal, COnstruction is now underway to further expand paved storage for the handling of rolro cargo. Now in the design stage, a third ro/ro berth will further enhance the terminal's loading and discharging capabilities. 
In addition to lands ide improvements, plans call for the deepening of the Savannah and Brunswick harbors to accommodate deep draft vessel calls. To complement the deepening of the Brunswick harbor, a new high-level, [[xed span bridge is being constructed and is due for operation in the Spring of 2001. 
 
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   NEW TECHNOLOGY TO DEBUT AT 
 
On the verge of the 21st Century, the Georgia Pons Authority (GPA) is embarking on a range of systems and technology advances that will cement its position as an innovative leader in the marine terminal operating industry. As part of this initiative, GPA has contracted with Navis llC, the world's leading supplier of container handling software, to install the latest generation of technology to optimize the Authority's container terminal operations. 
Navis' integrated software suite consists of SPARCS, a graphical planning and control system that runs on Windows NT PCs, and EXPRESS, a comprehensive information management system that utilizes the GPA's IBM RS6000/ Oracle server. Navis' produ'ct duo allows quick and easy access in real-time to critical data relating to cargo transiting GPA's Garden City Containerport Terminal. The system will enhance GPA's gate operations, import/export processing, bookings, billings, EDl capabilities, work order tracking, and vessel, rail and yard operations management. 
"The powerful capabilities of Navis software will help us manage the entire terminal operation in real-time by providing detailed information and 
 
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graphic views of container inventories, vessel, rail, 
 
crane and container yard activities," stated GPA 
 
Information Technology Manager Tom Armstrong. 
 
One of the key benefits of the Navis system is its 
 
ability to harness the existing Teklogix RF Network 
 
radio data terminal devices currently used by port 
 
personnel. Planners will assist in vessel and train 
 
pre-stowage activities and in expediting discharged 
 
cargo to and from the container yard. Navis' seamless 
 
interface with GPA's state-of-the an radio frequency 
 
technology network will allow immediate access to 
 
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- GPA Information Technology Manager Tom Armstrong. 
 
The new software will help reduce underutilized yard space and optimize container and eqUipment moves, while virtually eliminating misplaced containers and excessive dwell times. GPA personnel will also be able to review real-time container and equipment activity on-line for increased yard management 
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control efficiencies. The system will enable port personnel to automatically determine yard segregation criteria, allocate yard space, assign container and chassis positions and maximize container handling dispatching. 
From rail car to vessel or vesselLO rail car, the Navis rail planning software will assist in expediting the throughput of containerized cargo by providing port customers real-time tracking of cargo tranSiting the Containerpon Terminal's 25 miles of on-terminal rail and 3 miles of on-dock rail. The rail planning system will also encompass cargo handled via GPAS new 150acre Mason lntermodal Container Facility (ICTF), the first phase of which is slated for completion in the Spring of 2000. 
The Garden City Terminal's advanced container interchange 
 
system will undergo a few minor construction modifications and technology additions to expedite the movement of cargo and gate transactions. The system will track every detail of gate activity to help the AuthOrity improve turn-around times and productivity rates. The new gate system will streamline informa- 
tion to and from- the CUSLOmer to the port's (Oracle/lBM RS6000I 
server. "Another advantage of our new Navis software is that it's 
designed to work right OUI of the box with our l.A. King gate technology and IVR phone system. With the push of a single button, and with only minimal communication with each trucker, gate clerks using the Navis software will extract Virtually all the information they need LO complete the gate transaction in just a few seconds," added Armstrong. 
The new SPARCS Quay Commander Option will enable the GPA to conduct more efficient preplanning and more precise operational management. It will automatically split work queues, show exactly where and when a shift will end, and indicate potential crane interferences. The Quay Commander will calculate the optimal combination of eqUipment and labor LO work the vessel and the number of moves needed to accomplish loading and discharging. 
Steamship companies and shippers will also benefit from the advanced querying, listing and reporting functions the Navis system offers. It provides instant access to an unprecedented level of detail, enabling customers LO inquire, for example, about the number of import or export reefer units available, the status of their containers, customs clearances and more. 
By improving billing and accounting functiOns, the new Navis system will complement achievements made with the GPA's current enterprise resource management system, SAP. Built-in security measures also ensure confidentiality. 
In addition to the newest generation of technology and software available, the Georgia Ports Authority has highly qualified trained professionals in the GPA Information Technology Department LO provide assistance to customers to maintain the pace of business operations. Throughout the implementation process for the new software, port representatives will meet with appropriate organizations to inform them of the advantages of utilizing the new technology. Navis and the world wide web have also created new opportunities for port users to enhance communication and interaction. In the near future, GPAS worldwide partners will have the ability to view terminal operatiOns with the use of Navis software. 
"We will continue to implement new technology and systems to optimize terminal operations," stated GPA Executive DirecLOr Doug]. Marchand. "As a technologically advanced and customer-driven organization, the Georgia Ports AuthOrity will continue to automate port facilities and the supporting technology and services provided to benefit our business partners in international trade." 
 
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Terminal. Future plans 
 
sites worldwide. Pon 
 
include expanding the new technology to additional GPA facili- 
 
authorities and many steamship lines use avis for greater prof- 
 
ties and utilizing new technology to track non-containerized 
 
itability and superior customer service. 
 
cargo. When faced with the challenges of the 21st Century, 
 
The Navis integrated suite (SPARCS, EXPRESS, PowerStow) 
 
Georgia's ports are progressive, innovative leaders in the world 
 
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of intermodal trade. 
 
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George]. Nichols Scholarship Established at GSU 
 
T he Logistics and Intermodal Transportation (LIT) 
 
As a testimony to his efforts, the state legislature formalized a repayable loan program to provide 
 
Program at Georgia Southern 
 
periodic loans totalling approxi- 
 
niversity (G U) in Statesboro, 
 
mately 5300 million for the expan- 
 
Ga., has received a substantial 
 
sion and development of GPA ter- 
 
boost of 510,000 from the 
 
minals statewide during his 
 
Georgia Ports Authority (GPA). 
 
tenure. 
 
On April 19, 1999, the GPA, 
 
umerous enhancements to 
 
along with GSU officials, 
 
port infrastructure were undertak- 
 
announced the establishment of 
the George 1- ichols University 
 
en during ichols' 18 years of service as executive director. At the 
 
Honors Progtam cholarship 
 
Port of Savannah, major improve- 
 
during a ceremony held at the 
 
ments included the enlargement of 
 
GPA's Administration Building 
 
the existing King's Island turning 
 
at the Port of Savannah. Joining 
 
basin, the opening of the new 
 
GSU officials and GPA staff 
 
Pictured (/ to r) CPA Executive Director Doug). Marchand; 
 
high-level bridge over the 
 
members and employees for the Mrs. Anna Nichols; and CSU Vice President of Development and 
 
pecial occasion were several 
 
University Relations Dr. James M. Brilt. 
 
Savannah River and the \videning and deepening of the Savannah 
 
members of ichols' family, 
 
shipping channel. Under his lead- 
 
including his widow, Anna ichols. "I am very humbled by 
 
ership, the Port of Savannah grew to become one of the largest 
 
this," Mrs. ichols said. "George would be, too. He worked 
 
and most efficient container handling operations in North 
 
very hard to get this done." 
 
America. 
 
According to Dr. Brian J. Gibson, former director of the 
 
In Brunswick, ichols' vision led to the expansion of general 
 
outhern Center for Logistics and Imermodal Transportation at 
 
cargo and bulk operation and the development of land on 
 
G U, the LIT program is growing by 10 new students each year. 
 
Colonel's Island for the processing of automobiles. At inland 
 
"We had a total of 13 students when I arrived five years ago, and barge terminals in Bainbridge and Columbus, ichols initiated 
 
now there are 100 in the program. This Honors Scholarship will innovative facility modifications and marketing strategies to 
 
help the program continue attracting top-notch students." 
 
operate and promote the efficiencies of Georgia's inland river 
 
During the ceremony, a letter from Robert W Goethe, former 
 
operations. 
 
GPA assistant executive director, was read to the attendees. 
 
In 1990, GSU implemented a Logistics and !ntermodal 
 
'This is the way George would want to be remembered, by help- Transportation emphasis within the marketing major curriculum. 
 
ing students," Goethe wrote. "Georgia Southern called on us 
 
Due to the popularity of the LIT emphasis, the university devel- 
 
more than 15 years ago and asked what they could do to help 
 
oped an academic program devoted to the study of logistiCS and 
 
the maritime industry. We started working on it immediately, 
 
intermodaltransportation. In 1993, GSU graduated the first two 
 
and George had a dream that it would be established and suc- 
 
students with a BBA Degree in LogistiCS and lntermodal 
 
ces ful in helping students and the industry." 
At the conclusion of the ceremony, Doug 1- Marchand, GPA 
 
Tran portation. Since that modest beginning, over 150 LIT majors have graduated and begun working for transportation 
 
executive director, told the guests that the Ports Authority and 
 
and logistics companies. 
 
the maritime indusrry support the university's LIT program 
 
The ichols Honors Scholarship will be awarded annually to 
 
through internships. tours and speaking engagements. " ow, 
 
a student majoring in the LIT Program. The recipient will 
 
the Honors Scholarship in George's name is the next logical step 
 
receive 5500 each year for as long as he or she remains in choo! 
 
and we are proud to make this contribution." 
 
and maintains the required grade point average. 
 
Jichols began his career with the GPA in 1963 as an accoun- 
 
According to university officials, LIT organizations and com- 
 
tant. After serving as assistant com ptroller and director of 
 
panies aero s the region deserve much of the credit for the suc- 
 
finance, he was appointed executive director in 1976, a position 
 
cess of GSU's LIT Program. The)' have provided over 5125,000 
 
he held until his retirement in 1994. 
 
in scholarships, given freely of their time, furnished expert 
 
Upon being named executive director, one of the first items 
 
ad\'ice, hired LIT graduates and employed LIT interns. With this 
 
on Nichols' agenda was to secure much needed financial backing continued commitment, solid curriculum and excellent students, 
 
from the state. With the backing of AuthOrity member, he per- GSU' LIT degree is poised to produce the best possible students 
 
suaded state officials to invest in the future of Georgia's ports. 
 
for years to come. 
 
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Mason ICTF Construction Update 
Construction of the James D. Mason IlllermodaI COlllainer Tran fer Facility (lCTF) at the Port of avannah commenced in April of this year. Two of the three major project COlllracts, land clearing and soil tabilization, were awarded to Site-Tech Construction, Inc. of Lake Butler, Fl. and Hayward Baker, Inc. of Tampa, Fl., respecrively. The final project contract, final site grading and in tallation of rails, is scheduled to begin in the Fall of 1999. 
The Ma on ICTF will be incorporated illlo the single terminal design of the Georgia Ports Authority Garden Ciry Containerport Facility. Upon final buildout, the new tate-of-the-arr rail facility will span over 150 acres (60.7 hectare) and include 40,000 feet (12,200 meters) of lead track. Operated by the Georgia Ports Authority, the rail facility will be the only on-terminal ICTF of its kind on the U.S. East Coast. 
With direct rail connection and availability for multiple 8,000 fool. (2,438.4 meter) unit trains, port customers will see substantial savings on cargo moving by rail beyond a 250 mile (402.3 kilometers) radius of the port. The Ma on ICIF will enable three-day, or less, delivery by rail to major hubs throughout the United States, and overnight delivery to Atlallla. 
The facility is named in memory of former GPA Authority Member James D. "Jimmy" Mason, who passed away in 1998. Mason was appointed to the Authority by former Georgia Governor ZeU Miller in 1992. During his nearly six years as a member, Mason's persuasive leadership and experience greatly benefited the Authoriry. Serving in the capacities of chair, vice-chair, ecretarytreasurer and member, cargo volume and carrier service oared to new ht:ighl5. 
During his many years of public service to the state of Georgia, Mason al 0 served on the City Council of Snellville, Ga., in the Georgia General Assembly as a state Representative from Gwinneu Coullly and with the State Properties Commission. 
 
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Sidney Lanier Bridge Construction Update 
 
T he memorial 10 the man who made "The Mar hes of Glynn" famous is scheduled to open in the summer of 2001. The idney Lanier Bridge, which will replace its 43 year old predecessor of the same name, will connect U.. 17/Slate Route 25 with the cily of Bnmswick. The new highlevel, fixed-span bridge will provide unobstructed clearances of 185 feet (56.4 meter) vertically and 1,038 feet (316.2 meters) horizontally for vessels calling on Brunswick port facilities. 
Con truction of the new bridge, which began in Jul)'. 1995, is well underway and proceeding smoothly. The cable supported structure has recently passed the half-way point in its constnlction with the completion of the second of two artificial protec- 
 
tive islands. Two main towers reaching 480 feet (146.2 meters) 
 
high will provide support for the fixed-span slmcture. 
 
Currently, the towers are at 397 feet (121 meters) and 196 feet 
 
(59.1 meters), respectfully. The bridge will also feature 176 
 
cable stays, four of which are now in place. 
 
Attracting an international neet of ocean carriers, the Pon of 
 
Brun wick has experienced continued growth since 1993. The 
 
new bridge will enhance the port's ability to handle current ves- 
 
sel traffic as well as accommodate the larger vessels due to call in 
 
the future. Community leaders in the BrunSWiCk/Glynn Count)' 
 
area anticipate an increase in jobs and revenue for the communi- 
 
ty with the completion of the new bridge. 
 
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Kingston Welcomes the Transportation Challenge 
 
the Subcommittee on Interior; and the 
 
Congressman Jack Kingston enjoys a special claim to fame and a unique challenge when it comes to the 
 
ubcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Agencies. 
The Appropriations Committee is the only 
 
economy of his first Congressional District. 
 
committee in the Congress with jurisdiction over 
 
Of all of Georgia's 11 Congressional 
 
virtually all functions o[ the federal government. 
 
DistricLS, his is the only one engaged in 
 
Patrick Graham, executive director of the 
 
all forms of commercial and industrial 
 
Savannah Airport Commission. said Kingston's 
 
transportation-rail, highways, aviation and 
 
committee assignmem has made him particularly 
 
Georgia' two deepwater seaporLS at Brunswick 
 
elTective in working with the Departmem of 
 
and Savannah. The utility of these valuable 
 
Transportation on ecuring airport developme11l 
 
resources is both abies ing to his constituents 
 
money and in getting favorable action on a 
 
and a challenge for Kingston. who was 
 
Jach Kingston 
 
reccnt request to gain non-stop air service from 
 
recently described by a Georgia vend Magazine 
 
Savannah to Chicago's busy O'Hare (mernational 
 
article as someone who is "becoming Georgia's - - - - - - - - - - Airport. 
 
most popular Congressman." 
 
Graham said, "Whcn a ongressman expr es an interest in a 
 
It has meant that Kingston, first elected in 1992, has had to 
 
particular issue, then a federal agency will listen. But when the 
 
find time to become an expert on complex is ues ranging from 
 
Congres man directly innuences the funding for their agency, they 
 
maritime industry regulations, port development, river and harbor are going to listen ver)' carefully. Kingston is also elTective because 
 
navigation, high-span bridge building. airport development fund- 
 
he has done his homework and has studied all the facLS before he 
 
ing and Department of Transportation aviation regulations, rail 
 
make any call in your behalf." 
 
and highway connections. intermodalism and the dynamics of 
 
Kingston's appropriatiOl jurisdiction not only helps him in 
 
international trade. By all accounLS, these are challenges he has 
 
securing full funding for operalion and maintenance dredging at 
 
met and mastered. 
 
the Ports o[ Savannah and Bruns\\~ck. it also has kept on track an 
 
"Some folks might call it a challenge, but I think of it as an opportulllty" Ktngston said ot his broad-ranging transportation 
 
importam project that \\~11 be a powcrful benefit for both motorislS and for ocean commerce at the Port of Bmns\\~ck. 
 
portfolio. "What you have to remember is that the IS counties of 
 
Kingston recently announced Hou e action to provide $S million 
 
the .-,rst UlStrlct are among the most diverse in Georgia. We have more in Department of Transportation funding for replacement of 
 
traditional heavy industry. We have aerospace manufacturing 
 
the Sidney Lanier Bridge over the harbor chalUle!. The total 109 
 
(Gulfstream Aerospace). We have tourism and orne of the mOSt 
 
million cost to replace the curren! lifl-span bridge is being split 
 
important environmental resources in the nation. We have farm- 
 
50-50 by the federal and state governments, with S12 million 
 
ing and forestry. We have some of the fastest-growing counties in 
 
remaining to be funded after this year's $8 million allocation. 
 
Georgia. the third largest City in Georgia (Savannah) and we have 
 
An economics major at the University of Georgia in Athens, 
 
some of the smallest rural counties. That variety is what makes 
 
KingSlon honed his knowledge of the First District during the 15 
 
tnis job so personally enjoyable to me - 1 never get bored." 
 
years prior to his election to Congress when he was a successful 
 
Georgia Ports Authoriry Executive Director Doug]. Marchand 
 
agri-business and commercial insurance agem traveling through- 
 
said Kingston has a solid understanding of port-related issues 
 
out southeast Georgia. He said that experience made him espe- 
 
since he previously worked for Strachan Shipping [or nearly two 
 
cially sensitive to the problems and oppoflunities of working fami- 
 
years. Marchand said, "He is uniquely knowledgeable on trans- 
 
lies and mall business owners. 
 
portation issues, and he is always willing to take the time to study 
 
He i also an elected official who is determined to maintain his 
 
the details of projects in the District or the State. He gives you a 
 
hands-on connections to the people of his District by leaving 
 
fair hearing, and you know that he wants to bring people together Washington to rerum home immediately after Congress goes out 
 
on COmlllon ground in order to advance opportunities that have 
 
of session each week. He maintains an aggr~ive chedule of 
 
merit. He is action-oriented." 
 
public appearances. but still nnels time to drive his children's car 
 
Kingston has a unique vantage point and a unique responsibili- pool as much as twO days a week. He and his \\~fe, Libby. have 
 
ty in ternrs of dealing with federal spending - he is the only 
 
four children, ranging in age from eight to 16. 
 
member of the entire Georgia delegation in the House or Senate 
 
Kingston said, "The ports are a unique kind of resource in that 
 
who serves on the powerful Committee on AppropriatiOns; a key 
 
they have always been funded by both state and federal sources. 
 
assignment that he secured after only his first term in Congress. 
 
When local folks are willing to put their own money on the table, 
 
He also has been given the unusual responsibility of serving On it gives you some aSSUr-dnce that you are really looking at good 
 
three Subcommittees rather than two - the Subcommittee on 
 
cost-benefit ratios, and that makes everyone a better steward of the 
 
Agriculture, Rural Development. Food and Drug Administration; 
 
taxpayers' dollar." 
 
GEO R ".NG._I.NA.AN C_ H,.,O .,.R..A __G_E__._... 
25 
 
 PORTFOLIO 
 
Savannah Traffic Club Presents Award and Scholarship 
 
The Savannah Trarfic Club, which is comprised of 130 local professionals representing 
irtually every facet of the tran portation 
 
Presidem First Vice President Second Vice Presidem Third Vice Presidem Treasurer Parliamemarian 
 
SAVANNAH TRAFFIC CLUB OFFICERS 
Tony M. Noles, Atlamic Comainer Service Bridget H. Caldwell, Cemury 21 Golden Propenies Keith E. lanin, Old Dominion Freight Ben Goldberg, Lumber Transpon Judy A. Brannen, Consolidated Freightwa}'s Roben D. Prescoll, Georgia Pons Authority 
 
the Propcller Club during the next a ademic year. 
The 1.998-99 Presidellls Award, signifying the outstanding member of Ihe year, 
 
industry, announced 
 
went to Keith E. Marlin 
 
the recipients of the 
 
of Old Dominion 
 
club's annual scholarship and the Presidents Award al the May 
 
Freight Line. Manin served as the club's Third Vice President in 
 
meeting. Outgoing Club Presidem Roben D. Prescolt presenled 
 
1998-99 and chaired two of the club's most successful evenLS 
 
the award. 
 
during the pa t year. Before adjourning the meeting, Prescoll 
 
For thi year's event, the scholarship committee changed the 
 
introduced the new club officers and board members. 
 
::l 
 
e1eClion criteria to include overall grade point average, grade point average in major subject, strength of faculty recommendation and financial need. With a score of 15.8 out of a possible 16, the winncr for 1.998-99 was Donald "Ray" Ferguson. A ris- 
 
SAVANNAII TRAIT-IC CLUB BoARD OF GOVER ORS 
 
W David Cocke 
 
Cocke Brothers Transponation 
 
Peggy S. Cowan 
 
Savannah Port Warehouse 
 
John M. Edwards 
 
American Pan Services 
 
ing senior al Georgia Southern University (GSU) in Stalesboro, 
 
Charles S. Love 
 
Greal Dane Trailers 
 
Ga., Fcrguson was unable to attend Ihe award ceremony due to an internship in New Hampshire. Receiving the 52,500 award on his behalf was Dr. lephen RUiner, Associate Professor of Markeling al G U. Ferguson will serve as presidcnt of both Delta Nu Alpha ational Transportation Fraternity and Student Pon of 
 
Howard R. Paul A. Cmol Sheppard Nerine Smith 
arah W Thomas Mark D. Troughton Robert E.Wilder 
 
Chatham Steel Corporation Georgia Ports Authority Overnight Trnnsporl<llion Carson Product Company Georgia Pons AuthOrity 
orfolk Southern Railroad (retired) 
 
 PORTFOLIO 
 
SEDA Named One of the Top Ten U.S. Development Groups 
 
I n 1998, the avannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) was instrumental in allracting more than $127 million in investment and 2,400 new jobs to the Savannah area. In addition (0 recruiting new business, SEDA is actively involved in helping local established businesses grow and prosper. Services range from building and site selection assistance to coun cling on tax incentives. 
According to industry experts, EDA is doing the job right. Sile Selec/ioll Magazine, the oldest publication in the field, recemly named SEDA one of the Top Ten Development Groups in the United States for 1998. This annual analysis of facility location pallerns is regarded by corporate real estate executives as "the industry scorecard". With approximately 10,000 economic development organizations in the coumry, the competition is very imense. The groups nominated and eho en for the Top Ten Award distinguished them elves in significant ways. ite Selection Editor Tim Veneble recognized SEDA for its innovation and teamwork approach to selling. 
[n the area of bu ines re ruitment, 1998 was an extremely productive year. The Lummus Corporation, the world's largest COllon gin manufacturer, announced plans to relocate its world headquarters and manufacturing facility to Cro sroads Business 
 
Center near the Port of Savannah in january. Three months later, Pitney Bowe announced plans to locate its Small Office Divi ion Cu tomer Service Cemer to Savannah. And, in july, after much anticipation,].C. Bamford Excavators, Ltd. OCB), announced its decision to locate its first manufacturing plant out ide of the United Kingdom in Pooler, Ga., and within minute of the Georgia POrts AlIlhority Garden City Comainerport Terminal. Combined, these companies are expected to create more than 1,000 direct new jobs in the area. 
In his acceptance of the award, SEDA President & CEO Richard D. Knowlton said, "It is an honor to be selected one of the Top Ten. We continue to try 10 improve the work we do and the services we provide. I accept this award on behalf of the SEDA team - those within SEDA and those in the community who help make us successful. It really takes an entire community to achieve such a position." 
SEDA might lead the way but it cannot close a deal alone. Many people and organizations, including the Georgia PorLS Authority (GPA), are involved in the process. [n raCt, SEDA worked very closely with GPA officials when recruiting The Home Depot, Lummus Corporation and JCB, in particular, which rely heavily on pon-related services. 
 
Your advertising dollars have to work hard and stretch far to adlieve your marketing goals. When you invest those dollars in Georgia A'lcJwrAge, your mes age reaches top transportation decision makers among over 9.000 subscriber in 30 countries. Georgia AnehO/Age. Maxinmm advertising impact at a rate you can afford. For more information on how the Georgia AnchorAge's numbers stack in your favor, contact Patricia 
Reese or Tom Swinson, Georgia Ports Authority, at 1-800-342-8012 (912-964-3855). Fax 912-964-3921. 
 
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 PORTFOLIO 
 
Propeller Club Celebrates Maritime Day 
 
T he Savannah Marriol! Riverfront was the site of the Propeller Club of 
 
and State of Georgia flags by Savannah's Benedictine Military School Color Guard. 
 
Savannah's annual Maritime 
 
Following the ceremony, Club 
 
Day celebration. The event, 
 
President Richard A. Rominger 
 
which included dinner and 
 
commenced with the presenta- 
 
award presentations, was held 
 
tion of awards. 
 
two days prior to the official 
 
H. Dudley ew of Lanport, 
 
date of May 22. 1999. This 
 
Inc., was presel1led with the 
 
da) has special significance to 
 
Propeller Club Persoll of the Year 
 
the local mariLime community 
 
Award. ew joined Lanpon in 
 
because of Savannah's histori- 
 
1988 and has served as past 
 
cal role in the occasion. 
 
presidem and board member of 
 
On May 19, 1819, the 5.5. 
 
the club. He was also instru- 
 
Savannah became the first 
 
mental in establishing the 
 
steamship to cro s the Atlantic 
 
Student Pon Chapter of the 
 
Ocean. The ve sel achieved 
 
Propeller Club at Georgia 
 
official national recognition in 
 
Southern University (GSU) in 
 
1933 when President Franklin 
 
Statesboro, Ga. 
 
D. Roosevelt signed a Joint 
 
A member of the Student 
 
Resolmion of Congress declar- 
 
Pon Chapter at GSU received 
 
ing May 22 as ational 
 
Pictured (l to r) Rev. Xavier Kumbalaparampi1; H. Dudley elY; an award as a finalist in the 
 
Maritime Day in honor of her 
 
Carla Quiroga; Richard A. Rominger and the Rev. Curt Sing/elon Propeller Club's Drd ational 
 
sailing date. The President 
 
MariLime Essay Contest for col- 
 
implemented the resolution, as have all u.s. Presidents since, 
 
lege Student Pon members. Carla Quiroga, a native of Boli\'ia, 
 
with a ational Maritime Day proclamation calling upon the 
 
was awarded a savings bond donated by Sea-Land Services, Inc. 
 
nation to honor the 5.5. Savannah for "making a material contri- Quiroga won the award for her essay entitled, "Why the U.S. 
 
bution to the advancement of transportation" The occasion is 
 
Military eeds a Strong Maritime Industry." During the evening 
 
also a special day for remembering the men and women of the 
 
fesLi\'ities, Roben H. Demere was honored by the Propeller Club 
 
merchant marine. 
 
as the Marilime Persoll of the Year. Demere serves as chairman of 
 
The 1999 celebration opened with a presentation of the u.s. 
 
the board of Colonial Group, Inc. at the Pon of Savannah. 0 
 
1999-2000 Propeller Club Officers 
 
President First Vice President Second Vice President Third Vice President. Secretary Treasurer 
 
Captain W Franklin Guy, U.s. Coast Guard (Retired) Anna H. Arnsdorff, Tower Group International, Inc. David F. Sipple, Chamlee, Dubus and Sipple Gloria P. Faircloth, Southern Overseas Corporation Thomas M. Taylor, Georgia Ports Authority 
Robert J. Cole, The Savannah Bank 
 
Propeller Club Board of Directors 
 
Edward W. Bazemore Charles Da\'is, Jr. 
J. Robe.rl Myrick, Sr. 
H. Dudley ew Phillip Parsley George T. Powers Patricia S. Reese Stacy B. Watson Charles L. Williams 
 
Cresent Towing of Savannah Cargo Group Ltd. Myrick Marine Contracting Corp. Lanpon, Inc. U.S. Anny Corp of Engineers American Port Services Georgia Ports AuthOrity Georgia Ports Au thori ty Charles L. Williams, Ine. 
 
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 PORTFOLIO 
 
Expo '99 Draws 5,200 Attendees 
 
Leaders in intermodal transportation converged on the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta to participate in the 1999 International IntermodaI Expo, which was held on April 20 - 22. 
Don Schneider, president of Schneider National, was Expo's opening keynote speaker. Delegates attending Expo's Shipper's Luncheon gave NASA Apollo Lunar Astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin two standing ovations. 
Expo '99 featured 25 conference sessions in three educational tracks: Tools for Building Your Imernational Supply Chain; Transportation Case Studies and Imerrnodal Best Practices; and, Technology and Innovation. The Imerrnodal Distribution Education Academy (IDEA) also returned for its fourth annual symposium. 
The Expo included seven acres 00,000 square meters) of indoor exhibits and one-half mile of outdoor displays. The displays provided the transportation profeSSionals with the opportunity to see firsthand the latest developments in intermodal technology Displays ranged from giam heavy-lift equipment and trailers to controlled atmosphere and liquid bulk containers. 
 
Three new programs were added to the annual exposition this year. Top executives from leading transportation trade associations came logether to discuss important issues affecting the industry. This year's topic, at what was called the Town Hall Meeting, was entitled Solutions for Achieving Intermodal Productivity" Another new offering was the Intermodal Career Expo (ICE) which presented educational sessions and recruiting opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and industry professions seeking employment in the imermodal transportation field. The [mal new program was the International Business Exchange that featured focused sessions and one-on-one meetings with international officials to explore business and investment opportunities in Asia, Europe and Latin America. 
The Millenium Expo will be at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta On AprillI-13, 2000. The International Intennodal Expo is jointly presented by the Georgia Freight Bureau (GFB) and the International Association of North America (lANA). For more information, visit the Expo web page at GFB-Expo.com, or call1-800-THE-EXPO (843-3976). 
 
The Georgia ParIs AUl/lOrily was one oj more than 300 exhibitors participating in I/,e Expo's tllree day event. 
GEORGIA ANCHORAGE 
29 
 
  so MANY DESTINATIONS, 
SO LITTLE TIME. 
 
ANNOUNCING OUR NEW INTERMODAL CONTAINER 
TRANSFER FACILITY. 
 
EVER MET A SHIPPER WHO WAS IN NO 
HURRY TO MOVE CARGO? 
Neither have we. So when you want the fastest and most efficient rail service possible to Chicago, Memphis, Dallas, New Orleans or Houston - only three days, or less, [a all major destinations in the Midwest and Gulf - you'll come to the Port of Savannah. 
We've begun construction on the James D. Mason Intermodal Container Transfer Facility, the only on-terminal ICTF of its kind on the U.S. East Coast. Located at the Garden City Terminal Containerport Facility, the new ICTF will slash transit times and reduce transportation costs. 
 
Forget unnecessary draying expenses and intown marshaling. You'll gain seamless distribution via expedited unit trains in both directions that no other South Atlantic port can deliver. And, better cut-off times for vessels is a Savannah advantage. 
No other port but Savannah could build a I53-acre JCTF. Unlike competing port , Containerport's single-terminal design has the room and flexibility to expand even more. Plus, you have 
our commitment to meet your ever growing shipping challenges. Soon, the Port of Savannah's ICTF will put the U.S. heartland at your fingertips... in only three days or less. We're counting the minutes! 
For details and a brochure, contact Byron X. Hock. Director of Trade Development, 800-342-80t2. Or, visit our web-site at www.gaports.com. 
 
Port of Savannah 
The Righi Choice al the Righi Time 
 
 It may look like an ocean. But it's really a highway. 
It's a highway for international trade that helps businesses, ports and shipping lines move American-made products to global markets -safely, cost-effectively and in an environmentally friendly way. 
And that same ocean highway helps us get everything from coffee beans to kiwi fruits to America, at a price we can afford. 
As this trade expands, we have to work to expand this global highway. Just as we expand and repave our roads to handle more trucks and cars, we need to deepen our waterways and expand our ports to handle more trade. 
Trade that is moving on larger ships and in higher volumes, creating more job and business opportunities than ever before. 
America's ports-We help bring the world to your door. 
Brought to you by The American Association ofPort Authorities 
To find out more, check our Web site at: www.aapa-ports.org 
 
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Sailing Port of 
 
Schedule Savannah 
 
Compiled by: Georgia Ports Aulhority - hltpJl\wlW.gaports.com 
 
Trade Area/Llne 
 
Agent 
 
Frequency 
 
Terminal 
 
Type Service 
 
sa.annah Terminal and Cargo Selfice Keys 
 
GCT DT COO BB RIlftlI LASH REf 
 
Garden City Terminal OCean Terminal Contalier Bre.akbulk Roll On-Roll 011 ligh1er Aboard Sl'up Relrigerated 
 
Africa (East-South-West) 
 
ATLANTIC;: CONTAINER liNE 
 
ISS 
 
CGM 
 
ISS 
 
DElJIAS 
 
G&A 
 
GUlf AfRICA LINE 
 
WI 
 
HAPAGllDYD 
 
HPl 
 
lYKfS LINES 
 
ISS 
 
SAfBANK 
 
GBA 
 
TORM WIST AfRICA 
 
KER 
 
WilHELMSEN 
 
Wl 
 
liM 
 
liM 
 
Australia/New Zealand 
 
CGM 
 
ISS 
 
COLUMBUS 
 
CL 
 
CDNTSHIP 
 
CON 
 
MARFRET 
 
BAR 
 
PBO/NEDllOYD 
 
PON 
 
SAFUNK 
 
GBA 
 
WilHELMSEN 
 
Wl 
 
YANI) MING 
 
Sal 
 
liM 
 
liM 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
MONT11lY 
 
OT 
 
MONTHlY 
 
OT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
BlMONT11lY 
 
OT 
 
B1MONTHlY 
 
OT 
 
B-"~ONTHLY 
 
OCT 
 
MONTHLY 
 
OCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
OCT 
 
10 DAYS 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
10 DAYS 
 
GCT 
 
10 DAYS 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
BI-MONTHLY 
 
OT 
 
TRIMONTHlY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
CONTIREF CONTIREF CONTIBB CONTIBBIRORO CONTIBBIREF COllTI8B1REf CONTI8B1REf CONTIBB ROROICONTI8B CONT/REF 
CONTJ8BIREf CONTJ8BIREf CONTIREf CONTIREf CONTIBBIREf CONTIBBlREf ROROJC()NTI8B CONTIREf CONTIREF 
 
Caribbean/lslands of Atlantic 
 
EVERGREEN 
 
E 
 
liM 
 
liM 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
CONT CONTIREf 
 
Central America 
 
CHO YANG 
 
ISS 
 
OSR/SENATDR 
 
ISS 
 
EVERGREEN 
 
E 
 
Far East/lndonesia/Malaysia 
 
CHD YANG 
 
ISS 
 
CGM 
 
ISS 
 
CDNTSHIP 
 
CON 
 
OSR/SENATOR 
 
ISS 
 
MRGREEN 
 
E 
 
HANJIN 
 
HJ 
 
HAPAGUOYD 
 
HPl 
 
HOEGH UNES 
 
Nl 
 
HYUNDAI 
 
ISS 
 
MARfRET 
 
BAR 
 
NYK 
 
NYK 
 
oOel 
 
DOC 
 
PBOINEDllOYD 
 
PON 
 
SAGA 
 
GSA 
 
STAR 
 
sm 
 
STOLT 
 
ISS 
 
TOKAI 
 
SST 
 
TOKO 
 
SST 
 
UNITED ARAB 
 
UA 
 
WILHELMSEN 
 
Wl 
 
YANG MING 
 
SOL 
 
liM 
 
liM 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKlY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEXlY 
 
GCT 
 
100AYS 
 
GCT 
 
100AYS 
 
GCT 
 
WEEXlY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
BIfAONTHlY 
 
OT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
OT 
 
100AYS 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
fAONTHlY 
 
OT 
 
BI-MONTHlY 
 
OT 
 
BIMONTHlY 
 
GCT 
 
BI-MONTHlY 
 
OT 
 
B1-MONTHlY 
 
OT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
TRI-MONTHlY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
CONTIREF CONT CONT 
CONT/REF CONTI8BJREF CONTIREF CONT CONT CONTJREf CONTIBBJREF CONTI1l8I8ULK BB COHTJREf COlITIBBJREF COHTJREf CONT/REf BB BB BULK BB BB CONTIREF CorHIROROI8B CONTIREF CONTIREF 
 
Mediterranean 
 
ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE 
 
ISS 
 
CHO YANG 
 
ISS 
 
CGM 
 
ISS 
 
DSR/SENATOR 
 
ISS 
 
EVERGREEN 
 
E 
 
HANJIH 
 
HJ 
 
HAPAG-llOYD 
 
HPl 
 
rTAlIA 
 
A 
 
1I0TE: Line representatIves or 
 
NSCSA 
 
B 
 
DOCl 
 
ODC 
 
agellls $hould be conlaC1ed 10 
verity specific sailings, lerml ~'S3ll(1 scneoUfes. 
 
STAR 
....UNITED ARAB 
 
sm 
.U.A.. 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
120AYS 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
MONTHLY 
 
OT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
rtttl\L.T 
 
be, 
 
CONT/REF 
CONT/REF CONT/REf CONT CONT CONT/REf CONT CONT CONTJROROI8B1REF CONTIREF BB CONTIREF 
I,;UNIItU:~ 
 
 Trade AreaILine 
 
Agent 
 
Frequency 
 
N. Europe!U.K./Ireland/Scandinavia/Baltic 
 
ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE 
 
ISS 
 
WEEKLY 
 
CHO YANG 
 
ISS 
 
WEEKLY 
 
CGM 
 
ISS 
 
WEEKLY 
 
CONTSHIP 
 
CON 
 
to DAYS 
 
DSRJSEIlATOR 
 
ISS 
 
WEEKLY 
 
FOREST LINES 
 
A 
 
BIMONTHLY 
 
HANJIN 
 
HJ 
 
WEEKLY 
 
HAPAGLLOYO 
 
HPL 
 
WEEKLY 
 
JO TANKERS 
 
ISS 
 
BIMONTHLY 
 
MARFRET 
 
BAR 
 
10 DAYS 
 
NYK 
 
NYK 
 
WEEKLY 
 
OOCL 
 
DOC 
 
WEEKLY 
 
P&O/NEOLLOYO 
 
PON 
 
WEEKLY 
 
SAGA 
 
G&A 
 
MONTHLY 
 
VAN OMMEREN 
 
TER 
 
MONTHLY 
 
WILHELMSEN 
 
WL 
 
BIMONTHLY 
 
Red SealPersian Gulf/lndialPakistan/Burma 
 
ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE 
 
ISS 
 
WEEKLY 
 
CHO YANG 
 
ISS 
 
WEEKLY 
 
OSRJSENATOR 
 
ISS 
 
WEEKLY 
 
HAPAGLLOYO 
 
HPl 
 
WEEKLY 
 
HOEGH LINES 
 
NL 
 
BI-MONTHLY 
 
NSCSA 
 
B 
 
12 DAYS 
 
NYK 
 
NYK 
 
WEEKLY 
 
NYKNOS 
 
WL 
 
BIMONTHLY 
 
OOCL 
 
OOC 
 
WEEKLY 
 
SCI 
 
NL 
 
10 DAYS 
 
UNITED ARAB 
 
UA 
 
WEEKLY 
 
WILHELMSEN 
 
WL 
 
BIMONTHLY 
 
liM 
 
liM 
 
WEEKLY 
 
Terminal 
GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT OT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT aT OT GCT 
GCT GCT GCT GCT OT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT GCT 
 
Type Service 
CONTIREf CONTIREf CONTI8B1REF CONTIREF CONT BBILASH CONTIREf CONTI8BIREF BULK CONTIREF CONTI8BIREF CONTIREF CONTIREF BB BB CONTIROROI8B 
CONTIREF CONTIREF CaNT CONTI8B1REF CONTI8B CONTIRORO/BBIREF CONTIBBIREF ROROIBB CaNT/REF CONT CaNT/REF CONT/RORO/BB CONTIREF 
 
South America 
 
ALlAHCA 
 
Cl 
 
AMAZON 
 
AM 
 
APl 
 
APL 
 
CHO YANG 
 
ISS 
 
CSAV 
 
HE 
 
COLUMBUS LINE 
 
CL 
 
OSRJSENATDR 
 
ISS 
 
EVERGREEN 
 
E 
 
FRONTIER 
 
C 
 
FROTA AMAZONICA 
 
C 
 
GEARBUlK 
 
A 
 
HANJIN 
 
HJ 
 
MAERSK 
 
MSK 
 
NYKNOS 
 
WL 
 
P&O/NEOLLOYO 
 
PON 
 
PAN AMERICAN 
 
GU 
 
SEAlAND 
 
SE 
 
liM 
 
liM 
 
U.S Intercoastal 
 
COLUMBIA COASTAL 
 
COL 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
MONTHLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
BIMONTHLY 
 
GCT 
 
MONTHLY 
 
aT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
MONTHLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
WEEKLY 
 
GCT 
 
CONTI8B1REF CONTIBB CONTIBBIREF CONTIREF CONTIBB CONTIBBIREF CONT CONT CONTI8B CONTI8B CONTI8B CONTIREF CONTIBBIREF ROROIBB CONTIREF CONT CONTIREF CONTIREF 
CONTIBBIREF 
 
Steamship Agency Keys 
ARETE TRANSPORTATION (912) 964-6761 AM AMERICAlI AGENCY (912) 9646761 APL APL (BOO) 999-4422 
BIEHL & COMPANY (912) 2368555 (770) 9533IB9 
BAR BARWIL AGENCIES (912) 9657450 
CAROLINA SHIPPING (912) 234-7221 (770) 9533189 CL COLUMBUS LINE (912) 9630100 COL COLUMBIA COASTAL (912) 2368984 CON CONTSHIP CONTAINER LINES (757) 4861808 
CRW CROWLEY (800)276-9539 EVERGREEN (912) 238-08El (770) 9532626 
G&A GULF &. ATLANTIC (912) 236-4100 (404) 2375277 
HPL HAPAGlLOYO (AMERICA) (912) 238-3510 (800) 2234443 
HJ HANJIN SHIPPING CO LTD. (912) 966-2292 (770) 9520233 
HE R.C. HERD (912) 9645200 
ISS INCHCAPE SHIPPING (912) 9632800 (404) 329-0943 
KER KERR STEAMSHIP (912) 233-D508 (404) 6990455 
MSK MAERSK (800) 3218807 
NL NORTOIllILlY (912) 2321276 
NYK NYK LINE (AMERICA) (770) 9569444 
DOC OOCL (USA). INC. (888) 388-8625 
PON P&.O NEDllOYO (912) 2362160 (770) 951-3600 STRACHAN SHIPPING (912) 9665200 (404)761-5111 
SE SEALAND SERVICE (770] 3991909 
SOL SOLAR SHIPPING (912) 2380329 (7701 988-9855 
SST STEVENS SHIPPING (912) 651-4000 
STR STAR SHIPPING (912) 2364144 (770) 226-5900 
TER TERMINAL SHIPPING (912) 9645200 
UA UNITEO ARAB (912) 2331970 
WE WECO AG ENCIES (843) 937-4050 
WL WILHELMSEN LINES (912) 9657450 (770) 939-5422 
liM liM AMERICAN ISRAELI (912) 236-4263 (770) 3953790 
 
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Sailing Port of 
 
Schedule Brunswick 
 
Compiled by: Georgia Ports Authority - httpJ/www.gaports.com 
 
Steamship Agency Keys 
ARm TRANSPORTATION (912) 261-9994 CB CB AGENCY (904) 448-8816 G&A GULF & ATLANTIC (912) 263-4100 ISS INCHCAPE SHIPPING (912) 9632800 LAVINa SHIPPING (912) 644-7151 STR STAR SHIPPING (912) 236-4144 SST STEVENS SHIPPING (912) 651-4000 S STRACHAN SHIPPING (904) 7515244 W WALLENIUS (912) 2649559 WI WIlLIAMS DIMOND (904) 724-6538 
 
Trade AreaJUne 
 
Agent 
 
Frequency 
 
Africa (South-North) 
GLOBAL CONTAINER 
 
MONTHLY 
 
Far Eastllndonesia/Malaysia 
 
HYUNOAI 
 
ISS 
 
KL1NE 
 
SST 
 
MITSUI aSK 
 
WI 
 
NYK 
 
L 
 
WALLENIUS 
 
W 
 
IIIMONTHLY III-MONTHLY III-MONTHLY 
III-MONTHLY Til I-MONTHLY 
 
Mediterranean 
GEAIIBULK UNI SHIPPING 
 
A 
 
"OrlTHLY 
 
GU 
 
III-MONTHLY 
 
Mexico 
VW TRANSPORT 
 
BI-MONTHLY 
 
N. EuropelU.K./Ireland/ScandinavialBaltic 
 
FOREST UNES GEARIIULK STAR WALLEN IUS 
 
A 
 
150AYS 
 
A 
 
MONTHLY 
 
STR 
 
WEEKLY 
 
W 
 
WEEKLY 
 
Red SealPersian Gulf 
GLOBAL CONTAINER 
 
MONTHLY 
 
South America (East-North) 
 
GEAIIBULK 
 
A 
 
TOTAl. OCEAN MARINE 
 
CB 
 
MONTHLY MONTHLY 
 
Terminal 
MPT 
CI CI CI CI CI 
MPIMPT MPT 
CI 
MPIMPT MPIMPT MP CI 
MPT 
MPIMPT MPT 
 
Type Service 
liB 
IIORO RORO IIORO ROllO ROllO 
BII BII 
RORO 
BB 1111 BB RORO 
BB 
liB liB 
 
Brunswick Terminal and Cargo Service Keys 
 
CI MP MPT RORO 
BB 
 
Colone!"s Island MayOr"s PoinJ Marine Port Terminal Roll On-Roll all Breakbulk 
 
MOTE: line representatives or agenls should be contacted to verifY specitic sailings. lenni-naIs and schedules. 
 
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 
John M. Wheeler (912) 964-3854 Mark D. Troughton (912) 964-3958 William P. Lewicki (912)964-3889 
 
William J. Jakubsen 
(912) 964-3891 Mary K. Morgan (912) 964-3887 Fax (912) 964-3869 
 
BRUNSWICK Charles L. Regini (888) 645-7304 Fax (912) 262-3040 
 
ATLANTA 
Herman J. Brown, Jr. H. Mark Plunkett (770751-8921 Fax: (770) 772-3674 
 
NEW YORK John L. Cicchino Greg W. Ciggelakis (732) 549-8100 Fax: (732) 549-8111 
 
AUCKLAND (AGENT) Mike Swan 8arwil-Auckland (6491 3562370 Fax: (64-9) 356-2374 
BRISBANE (AGENT! Brett Freer Barwil-Brisbane (61-7) 3216-0680 Fax: (61-7) 3252-4953 
BUENOS AIRES Ariel G. Canzani (54-11) 4314-5251 Fax: (54-11) 4312-3832 
BUSAN (AGENT) SK Lee 8arwil - Busan (82)(51) 463-5811 Fax: (82)(51) 463-6403 
HONG KONG (AGENT) Patrick Chong Barwil - Hong Kong (852) 2880-1688 Fax: (852) 2880-5048 
OSLO Arthur Rondan Basil G. Grekousis (47) 22833425 Fax: (47) 2283-1607 
 
REPRESENTATIVES 
SEOUL (AGENT) S.K. Ma Barwil - Seoul (82)(2) 37030703 Fax: (82)(2) 738-8130 
SINGAPORE (AGENT) David Kinnear Barwil - Singapore (65) 225-2577 Fax: (65) 225-2538 
SOUTH MelBOURNE (AGENT) Chris Noon Barwil-South Melbourne (61-3) 9690-0157 Fax: (61-3) 9696-0940 
SYDNEY (AGENT) Michael Slee Barwil-Sydney (61-2) 9247-5861 Fax: (61-2) 9247-2786 TOKYO Isao Togioka (81-3) 3214-3851 Fax: (81-3) 3211-1978 
 
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PERSONS AND CARGO OF NOTE TRANSITING GPA TERMINALS 
 
STATE L.EGISLATORS AND TRANSPORTATION L.EADERS VISIT GEORGIA'S PORTS 
 
D uring the pa t everal wee ks, the Georgia 
 
"We are honored to have had the Georgia Senate Transportation 
 
Ports Authority (GPA) 
 
Comminee visit the Port 
 
has welcomed several 
 
of Brunswick and 
 
distinguished groups of 
 
Savannah," stated 
 
stale legislators and 
 
Gignilliat. "When it 
 
transportation leaders 
 
comes to the subject of 
 
for tours of GPA facili- 
 
competitive infrastructure 
 
ties in Savannah and 
 
neces ar)' to sustain and 
 
Brunswick and briefings 
 
increase international trade 
 
on expansion projects. 
 
throughout the state, the 
 
On May 24 - 25, 1999 
 
General Assembly; 
 
the GPA, along with Ihe 
 
Governor Barnes and the 
 
Georgia Department of 
 
Georgia DOT have provid- 
 
Transportation (DOT), 
 
ed outstanding leader- 
 
co-hosted a twO day tour 
 
ship." 
 
of Georgia's POrt facili- 
 
Similarly, members of 
 
ties and ongOing trans- 
 
the Georgia I-louse of 
 
portation projects for Lhe (Pictured left to right) Senator DOllzellajames; Sellalor and Mr. Vall Streel; 
 
Georgia Senate 
 
Senator 0011 Cheel,s; Representative Anne Mueller; Represelltative ROil Step/lells; 
 
Represematives' State Institutions and Properties 
 
Iran ponation 
 
Represelllalive Lester jacllsoll; CPA Manager of Legislative AffairsjwJ1ie McCurry; Committee visited the 
 
Com mince. On the first and Senator Sonny Huggins 
 
pons of Savannah and 
 
day of their trip, the 
 
Brunswick on April 25 - 
 
comminee reviewed progress on the new Sidney Lanier Bridge 
 
26,1999 and june 4,1999, respectivel)'. Led by Chainnan David 
 
and highway improvement projects before joining the GPA, 
 
Lucas, the SLate Institution and Propertie Committee met \vith 
 
DOT, the Brunswick Chamber of Commerce and a number of 
 
GPA Authority members for a briefing on GPA expansion pro- 
 
local business and political leaders for a luncheon/meeting. The ject prior Lo a tour of the Port of Savannah. Similarly, the 
 
com mince then boarded a bus for an extensive tour of pon facil- CommilLee mel. \vith CPA officials in Bruns\vick to view and dis- 
 
ities in Brunswick. The dignitaries viewed the recently complet- 
 
cu s expansion efforts at the pon in preparation for the 2000 
 
cd warchouse expansion at Mayor's Point Terminal, the GPA's 
 
ession of the General Assembly. Commiuee members attending 
 
dedicated general cargo faCility in Brunswick. The group also 
 
included Repre entative Lucas, Represemative Wallace Sholar 
 
receivcd a first hand look at the rapidly expanding Colonel's 
 
( eeretar)'), RepresentaLive Terry Barnard, Representative Rich 
 
Island Terminal, including the new bulk ship unloader. In addi- 
 
Golick, Representalive Gerald Greene and Representalive Barbara 
 
tion, the officials discussed the proposed construction of a third 
 
Mas ey Reece. 
 
auto-dock and a Highway 17 overpass connecting the nonh and 
 
The GPA also welcomed the cnate CommilLee on Economic 
 
south ides of Colonel's Island. 
 
Development, Touri m and Cultural Affairs on June 8, 1999. 
 
During the econd day of their visit, the Transportation 
 
Authority Chair Bill Jones, 111 and GPA officials briefed commit- 
 
Comminee and accompanying offiCials joined Authority 
 
tee members with regard to ongOing pon improvement projects 
 
Secretary-Treasurer Arthur M. Gignilliat,jr. and GPA staff mem- and conducted a tour of Brunswick pon facilities. The Economic 
 
bers for a lunch briefing, highlighting GPA's recent successes and Development, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Committee is chaired 
 
ongoing expansion projects as well as a tour of the Port of 
 
by Senator Paul Broun and has General Assembly oversight 
 
Savannah's Garden City Containerpon Terminal. Participating in respon ibility of the Georgia Pons Authority. Committee mem- 
 
the two-day event wcre enator Van Street (Chairman), Senator 
 
bers joining enator Broun were enaWr Hugh Gillis, Senator 
 
Don Checks (Vice-Chairman), Senator Sonny Huggins 
 
Daniel Lee, Senalor Sam Roberts and Senator Tommie Williams. 
 
(SecreLary), Senator EricJohn on, Senator Diana Harvey- 
 
"Senator Broun and members of lhe Economic Development, 
 
Johnson, enator Tommie Williams, Senator Gloria Butler, 
 
Tourism and Cultural Affairs Commil.Lee have been steadfasl 
 
Senator Jack Hill, enator Horacena Tate, enator Donzella 
 
supporters and diligent overseer of Georgia' ports for as long as 
 
james, Representative Anne Mueller, Representative Stephen 
 
I have been a member of lhe Authority," stated Jones. ''Their 
 
Scaden, Representative Ron Stephens, Representative E. C. 
 
leadership has contributed Significantly 1.0 Georgia's position 
 
Tillman, Secretary of the enate Frank Eldridge and DOT 
 
among the best port authorities on the U.s. East Coa I." 
 
Commis ioner Wayne Shackleford. 
 
FollO\ving these vi its, GPA Executive Director Doug]. 
 
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PERSONS AND CARGO OF NOTE TRANSITING GPA TERMINALS 
 
RAILWAY INSPECTION MACHINE MOVES THROUGH SAVANNAH 
 
The Georgia Ports Authority Garden City Terminal in Savannah 
 
Designed and manufactured by Fairmont Tamper of West Columbia, S.c., the rail- 
 
was the site recemly for 
 
way inspection machine is 
 
export of a unique railway 
 
capable of measuring and 
 
inspection machine to 
 
recording the condition of the 
 
Taiwan. The machine 
 
overhead catenary at speeds 
 
weighed more than 82,000 
 
up to 100 KPH (62 MPH). 
 
Ibs. and was trucked to the 
 
The electronic instrumenta- 
 
Port of Savannah by Alstates 
 
tion used to measure the 
 
Heavy Haul Trucking 
 
overhead catenary was devel- 
 
Company. Upon arrival, the 
 
oped and installed b}' Edwin 
 
cargo was prepared for "on 
 
Reeves and Associates of 
 
deck" shipping by Dixie Box 
 
Columbia, S.c. and features 
 
and Crating, Inc. for tTans- 
 
The railway inspection machine inspects and records the condition of multiple lasers, cameras, 
 
P0rl to Taiwan on the Yang 
 
the 25,000 volt power lille located over the centerlille oj the TRA rail. accelerometers and other 
 
Ming America. C. H. Powell 
 
instruments and computers to 
 
Company provided coordination and freight forwarding services. measure 12 difference parameters u ed in the analysis of the 
 
Purchased by Taiwan Railway Authority (TRA), the national 
 
condition of the wire. 
 
railway in Taiwan, the Taiwan Catenary Inspection Machine was 
 
Fairmont Tamper, Harsco Corporation is a major supplier of 
 
designed to inspect and record the condition of the 25,000 volt 
 
track construction and maintenance equipment. The business 
 
power line located over the centerline of the TRA raiL This e1ec- specializes in applying world-class technology in designing, 
 
tricalline, called an Overhead Catenary, is used to power the 
 
manufacturing and servicing over 70 railways in the United 
 
trains in Taiwan. 
 
States and mOre than 56 countries. 
 
ELECTED OFFICIALS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 36 
 
Marchand stated: "It is our sincere hope that the committees' visiLS have provided iLS members an even beLLer understanding of the large and diverse operations of the Georgia PorLS Authority Our working relationship with the state is vital to the porLS' future and critical to the intere LS of all Georgians. The effon put forth by these leaders to personally visit our porLS shows their commitment to their constituents and to the State of 
 
Georgia." Port activity in the state of Georgia produces over 80,000 
jobs, generates $1.8 billion in income, provides S585 million in tax revenue to the state and local economie each year and generates literally billions of dollars in revenue annually to the bustling Georgia economy. 
Visiting Mayor's Point Tenninal in Bnlllswicl, were GPA General Manager AgriBulk-Barge Facilities Charles L. Regini; Sen. Sam Roberts; Sen Hugh Gillis; GPA Authority Chair Bill Jones. 111; GPA Manager oj ECOllom ic/lndust rial Developmellt Stacy B. Watson; Sell. Paul Broun; GPA Mallager of Legislative Affairs Jamie McCurry; Sell. Tommie Williams and CPA General Manager - Brunswich William B. Dawson. 
 
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PERSONS AND CARGO OF NOTE TRANSITING GPA TERMINALS 
GPA HANDLES GULF CRAFT YACHT 
 
T he Pon of Savannah was the landing sile in May of a 53 fOOL (16l meter) yacht. The Adora- 53' arrived at the Georgia Ports AUlhority Garden Cily COlllainerpon Terminal on board Ihe NSCSA's Saudi Abha. International Freight Forwarder, Inc. of Savannah arranged LO have the yacht di charged in Savannah by Stevedoring ervices of America and launched into the Savannah River b)' GPA crane personnel to make way to ils final destination of Vero Beach, Fla. 
Powered by twO Caterpillar engines, the yacht's overall length measured 60 feet 08.3 meters) with a beam of 15.5 feel (4.7 meters) and weight of 44,000 pounds 09,976 kilograms). The yacht was manufactured by Gulf Crafl, Inc., located in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. The company was founded in 1982 as a premier pleasure boaI manufacturer in the Middle East and African Gulf Region. Now operating as Gulf Coast Yachts, Inc., the bu ines offers an impres ive line of crafts ranging from 4\ feet 02.5 meter) to 115 feet (35 meters) for the u.s. markct. All yachts are manufactured to meet U.s. Coast Guard, American Boal and Yacht Council Standards. 0 
 
InLenJational Freight Fonvarder, Inc. oj Savannah arranged 10 have lhe Adora53' unloaded and placed inLa the Savannah River Jor transport La Vero Beach, Fla. 
 
BRUNSWICK HOSTS LEADERSHIP GEORGIA 
 
O n Friday, May 28, \999, the Georgia Pons Authority welcomed Leadership Georgia to the Port of Brunswick for a dl cusston of pon operations and a facilities tour. eader hip Georgia, Ihe oldest and largest leadership program in Ihe country, promol.es awareness of statewide issues by bringing diverse young leader from every area of Georgia lOgether to learn mOre about and discuss current matters. The year-long program includes five sessions that take a comprehensive look al the issues facing Georgia and prepares the participants lO become more involved in the solution-making process. The group's visit to the Port of Brunswick wa pari of an introspective look at state government in Georgia. 
The guests were greeted at the City of Bruns,vick's Mary Ro Park by 1ayor Brad Brown and Brunswick-Golden Isles 
 
Chamber of Commerce President Woody Woodside. Before beginning the tour of pon facilities, GPA Deputy Executive Director David A. Schaller presented an overview of pon operations and expansion projects as well as the maritime industry's vast economic impact on the Slate. Following thc viSit, Schaller said, "It is a great opportunity for the Georgia Ports Authority 10 host such an outstanding group of our state' young leaders. The participants of Leadership Georgia arc Ihe fUlure decision makers of Georgia and we appreciate Iheir recognition of the importance of our ports, not jusl 10 the coa tal communities bUI to the SlJlte at large." 
Each year, Leadership Georgia con i ts of a diverse group of 60 participants ranging in age from 25 to 45 years who are selected from a pool of hundreds of nominees ba ed on their proven and pOlemialleadership abilities. 
 
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VESSELS HONORED FOR PORT VISITS 
 
T he 1'&0 Necilloyd B"rcelo'w, Bremen Express, Californi" j"pite,; Franlif"r! Express and M"re ThrclCiwn made their maugural calls at the Port 01 ~avannah dUrIng the second quarter of 1999. The vessel calls are a resull of the Grand Alliance's decision to consolidale the AEX (Asia-East Coast North America Express Service), anelthe PAX Service (PacificAtlantic Express Service) at the Port of Savannah's Garden City Containerport Terminal. The Grand Alliance members consist of Hapag-Lloyd, YK, OOCL and 1'&0 edlloyd. 
Member of the Grand Alliance now provide a fixed-day service at the Port of Savannah with three vessel calls each week. The Grand Alliance currently deploys 15 ves el in the AEX Service with vessel TEU capacities up to 3,607, while the PAX ervice deploys 13 vessels with per ve sel TEU capacities up to 
 
3,430. The 1'&0 ledloyd Barcelona, Bremen Express, California jupiter, Frcrn1if"rt Express and M"re TllrcrciLHll represent the Grand AllIance's At::1i. servICe whIch proVIdes vesset calls to KaohSlung, Hong Kong, Laem Chabang, Singapore, Colombo, Suez Canal, Malta, Halifax, ew York, Savannah, 1 orfolk, ew York, Halifax, Malta, Suez Canal, Jeddah, Colombo, Singapore, Laem Chabang, Yantian, Hong Kong and Kaoshiung. 
The rotation of the PAX service includes Kaohsiung, Hong Kong, Kobe, 'agoya, Seattle, Oakland, Panama, Savannah, 
orfolk, ew York, Halifax, New York, orfolk, Savannah, Panama, Los Angeles, Oakland, Yakahama, Kobe and Kaahsiung. Ceres Marine Terminals, Inc. provide stevedoring 'ervices for the Grand Alliance vessels calling the Pan of Savannah. 
 
Pictllred (I to r) aboard the Mare Thracium are Mar)' K. Morgall, GPA sales represelltative, trade developmellt and Captain josip Zizie. 
 
Pict"red (/10 r) aboard llle Calijomia jl,!'iter are john M. Wlleeler, CPA general mallager, tmde developmen! and Captai" Yeshwallt K. Pr"dIJQIl. 
 
Piet"red (I 10 r) aboard I.he Bremell bq".ess are Edward A. Ramirez, director Savallnah, Hapag-Lloyd (AmeriCCl), Inc.; jolln M. Wheeler, CPA general mallage'; trade development alld Captai'l ilwlaos Zois. 
 
Pictured (I to r) aboard tile 1'&0 'edloyd Barcelolla are Byron X. Hoch, CPA dirwor of uade developmenl GIld Capt"in Adam Laseh. 
 
Pictured (I to r) elbaarc/ the Fran/1l1rt Express "re jolln M. Whee/e'; CPA gelleral mallage'; trade ,Ieve!opmenl and Captain HailS Kahn. 
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PROMOTIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS NOTES 
 
D onald H. Kessler has been named safety and training manager, operations, for the Georgia PorLS Authority. In his new position, he will be re ponsible for establishing comprehensive safety and training programs for the GPA Operations Division. In addition, he will handle military relations as they relate to GPA operations. 
Kessler joined the GPA in 1976 as an apprentice mechanic. He transferred to the Operations Division in 1977 and has held several positions, including clerk operator, assistam superimendem and superimendent. Prior to his current position, Kessler served as manager of crane operations, managing the responsibilities for crane operations at the GPAS Garden City Terminal and Ocean Terminal in Savannah and at the Authority's facilities at the Pon of Brunswick. 
Belly Ann Rappe has been appOinted administrative manager, container operations, for the GPA Garden City Terminal. She will direct all administrative functions that facilitate the movemem of containers and chassis through the container terminal in Savannah. 
Rappe brings 32 years of experience with the Georgia Pons Authority to her new assignment. She previously served as administrative manager of breakbulk and warehouse operations at the GPA Garden City Terminal. 
 
During her tenure with the Authority, Rappe has also served as administrative manager for both the Containerpon Office and the Operations Control Department. 
Joan M. Smith has been named administrative manager of breakbulk and warehousing operations at the Garden City Terminal in Savannah. In her new position, she will manage the administrative staff for the Pon of Savannah Garden City Terminals breakbulk and warehouse operations. 
A GPA employee since 1977, Smith has held several positions within the Operations Division to include assistam comainerport administrative manager and containerport administrative manager. Before her present assignment, she served as GPAS manager of data processing projecLS for nine years. 
L ast December saw the passing of CSX Imermodal Presidem M. Mc eil "Neil" Poner. A Savannah native, Porter was known and respected by coumless bu ines colleagues and friends throughout the United States and around the world. Only 65 years old at his death, he led a remarkable life that took him to the far corners of the world before returning him to his south Georgia home. 
Porter was born in Savannah on October 23, 1933. His father worked for the old Southern Railway during the depression year and remained in 
 
avannah for his emire life. eil Poner's life, however, would take quite a different turn. 
After graduating from the University of Georgia in Athens in 1955 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Porter worked as a foreman and superintendem with Raymond Concrete Pile Company. During his four years with Raymond, he worked on pile driving jobs in 30 differem U.s. states. 
In 1959, Poner joined Overnight Transportation Company as a salesman and evemually rose to the posiLion of vice president of operations for the Richmond, Va. based company. Poner relocated to Maryland in 1972 to serve as vice president of operations for Preston Freight Lines. Two years later, Jones Motor Company offered him the position as president of iLS Oat-bed division which he accepted and moved to Spring City, Pa. 
In 1977, Porter was recruited to become general manager - Alaska for ea-Land Service, Inc., in Anchorage. After three years, he moved to Hong Kong to serve as Sea-Land's manager of operations and then general manager. Porter moved again in 1984 to Tokyo to become vice-president and general manager of ea-Land - Japan. A year later, he accepted the po ition of vice presidenl. - Asia for Sea-Land in Hong Kong. 
 
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PROMOTIONS, ApPOINTMENTS ANO BUSINESS NOTES 
 
In 1987, Poner 
 
as Honorary Consul 
 
relurned to the United 
 
occurred during a 
 
laleS and became presi- 
 
"World Trade Week" 
 
dent of C X Intermodal, 
 
event. On May 28, 
 
which was fonned 
 
Myrick honored fonner 
 
shortly after CSX 
 
Honorary Brazilian 
 
acqu ired ea- Land. He 
 
Consul Jack M. Sayler 
 
moved to Hunt Valle)', 
 
of Savannah. During a 
 
Md. near Baltimore and 
 
ceremony anended by 
 
remained there through 
 
members of the mar- 
 
his promotion to presi- 
 
itime community, 
 
dent and chief executive 
 
Myrick tated, "The 
 
officer of CSX 
 
Brazilian government 
 
Intermodal. Poner 
 
contacted my office on 
 
moved to Jacksonville, 
 
behalf of Brazilian 
 
Fl. in 1996 where he 
 
Pre idem Fernando 
 
served as chairman of Pictured (leJt to right) Honoral)' Brazilian Consul J. Robert M)'ridl, 51: 
 
Henrique Cardoso to 
 
CSX Intermodal for a presents the Jonner HOllorary Brazilian ConsulJllCl1 M. a)'ler with Ihe 
 
request that I present 
 
year and then chairman Order oj Rio Brallco, ranll oj COlli llIallde ,; on be/JilIJ oj the Presidenl oj 
 
jack Sayler with the 
 
of the board of NUX 
 
Brazil. 
 
Order of Rio Branco, 
 
Internlodal. 
 
rank of Commander. 
 
In addition to his impressive career emony held at avannah College of 
 
Thi award represents one of the most 
 
in the lransporUition industry, Porter 
 
Art and Design's Trustees Theater in 
 
pre ligious ones presented by the 
 
was also actively involved in a num- 
 
downtown avannah, Vice Consul 
 
Brazilian government to a foreign rep- 
 
ber of business and professional orga- 
 
acimento stated, "With the assis- 
 
resentative. With this award. jack i 
 
nizations. These affiliations included 
 
tance of Honorar)' Consul j. Robert 
 
being honored for his 38 years of er- 
 
lhe National Freight TransporUition 
 
Myrick, it will be easier to establish 
 
vice to the Brazilian Governmen. from 
 
Association, Governor's Council on 
 
and maintain contact wilh the busi- 
 
J956-1994." To conclude the cere- 
 
Pon Competivenes , Lntermodal 
 
ness and education communities in 
 
mony, Myrick presellled ayler with 
 
Association of Nonh America and the Savannah in efforts to promote 
 
an eqUilateral cross of heavy metal 
 
Traffic Club of Baltimore. In 1995, he Brazil." 
 
embossed with dark blue and white 
 
was honored by the Tramc Club of 
 
The Brazilian government's selec- 
 
porcelain suspended on a brilliant 
 
Baltimore wilh its Man oj ti,e I'ear 
 
tion of Myrick as Honorary Consul 
 
blue and white ribbon. 
 
Award. 
 
can be attributed to his long and suc- 
 
Sayler is a graduate of the 
 
"Neil was a respected, strong force 
 
cessful involvement in the maritime 
 
MiliUlry Academy at West Point in 
 
in our company for more than 20 
 
community. Myrick has actively sup- 
 
lew York, where he received a 
 
years. He played a major role in 
 
ported international lrade and POrt 
 
Bachelor of Science Degree in 
 
developing Sea-Land's global busines 
 
activities since 1978. Myrick has 
 
Engineering. He al 0 served in the 
 
and built C X lntermodal into an 
 
erved as president of the Propeller 
 
U.s. Military during the Korean con- 
 
industry leader,"' said John W. now, 
 
Club of Savannah and currently is 
 
mct and was assigned as an aide to 
 
chairman of the board, president and 
 
presidem of both the avannah Port 
 
Preside III Harry . Truman and 
 
chief executive officer of C5X Corp. 
 
Society and the Executive Association President Dwight D. Ei enhower. 
 
and i a member of the South Georgia Sayler also organized Sayler Marine 
 
O n March 5, 1999, Brazilian Vice Consul Enoch Nacimento visited the Port of 
 
District Export CounCil and the Savannah Rotary Club. He is the CEO of M)'rick Marine Comracting 
 
Corporation, a marine construction contracting company, in 1963 and served as president until 1985. He is 
 
Savannah to honor j. Robert Myrick, 
 
Corporation, which is headquartered 
 
a fonner member of such organiza- 
 
Sr. for being named Honorary Consul 
 
in avannah. 
 
.ions as the Rotary Club of Savannah 
 
for Brazil. During the installation cer- 
 
One of Myrick's first offiCial duties 
 
where he served a clirector; a member 
 
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PROMOTIONS. APPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS NOTES 
 
of the Savannah Propeller Club where he served as past president; the Oglethorpe Club, the Savannah Yacht Club, the Army and avy Club of WashinglOn, D.C. He is also a former director of Atlantic Bank & Trust Company. 
Sayler has received numerous civic and business awards 10 include the Oglethorpe Trophy, a prestigious community service award, and the William Washington Gordon Award, an award presented to outstanding individuals for their comributions 10 the commercial and industrial progress of the community. He was also honored in 1988 as "Maritime Person of the Year" by the Savannah Propeller Club. 
O cean Link, Inc. recemly announced the appointment of A.W. (Bill) Barbee, Jr. to vice president of its Savannah operations. In his new position, Barbee will be responsible for warehouse operations and logistical coordination for Ocean Link. Previously, he served as director of the Foreign Trade Zone in Savannah for eight years. Barbee's career in the marilime industry spans nearly 20 years. 
Featuring three Savannah warehouse facilities with over 100,000 square feet of storage space, Ocean Link is located at the Savannah Port Authority Industrial Park at 42 Artley Road in Pooler, Ga., just minutes away from the GPA Garden City Containerport Terminal. Ocean Link is a division of Gemi Trucking, inc. which maimains offices in Savannah, Brunswick and EalOnton, Ga. and Charleston, S.c. and offers 75 tractors and 130 fiatbed trailers. For more information On Ocean Link's services at the Port of Savannah, contact Barbee at (912) 748-3045 Or by fax at (912) 7483043. 
 
N ick]. Mamalakis was recently named by the ational Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO) among this year's recipients of the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor Award. Mamalaki.s received the award on May 8th at the official ceremonies held in the historic Great Hall on Ellis Island. 
The Ellis Island Metal of Honor is awarded 10 oUlstanding Americans who have distingUIshed themselves as citizens of the United States. Recipients are selected each year through a national nomination process where nominations are made by the public and screening committees evaluate each nominee. Award criteria includes preserving and expanding the values of a particular ethnic group, service 10 a particular heritage group and suppOrting and defending the American way of life. 
Mamalakis was nominated by Jim Scofield, past president of the American Hellenic Education Progressive Association (AHEPA) and chief librarian for the SI. Petersburg Times. Joining Scofield in endorsing the nomination were the Honorable George Christopher, fonner mayor of San Francisco, and William Chirgotis, past president of AH EPA and prominent architect from Springfield, N.J. 
"Nick Mamalakis exemplifies what I would expect an Ellis Island Medal of Honor winner to be: proud of his heritage and of the determination and hard work of his parents; devoted to the United States of America, which he has fought so bravely to defend; and dedicated 10 improving the life of others, both in his local community and across the state and nation," commented retired U.s. SenalOr Sam unn of Georgia. "i am proud of his tremendous leadership and proud to call him my friend." 
A native of Savannah, Mamalakis is a prominent businessman and civic 
 
leader in his homelOwn. He began his business career with Mercer General Insurance Agency, where he remained for 50 years before retiring in 1982, after having served as the company's presidem for 25 years. His only absence from Mercer was a four and a quarter year dUl)' with the aval Intelligence Service during World War 
n. 
Mamalakis' business acumen and leadership in promoting the growth of Savannah and the state led to appointments during President Jimmy Carter's term as Georgia's governor 10 the Board of lndustry and Trade and to the first board of the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlama. Mamalakis also served three terms with the Savannah Economic Development Authority and was appointed by the Chatham County Commission 10 Serve On the commission to study indigent care in Savannah's hospitals and higher education in Chatham County 1n addition, the Georgia State Insurance Agents Association awarded Mamalakis the "Dunlap Trophy" for oUlstanding Service t.o the community beyond the scope of profession. 
Mamalakis is a member of 51. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church and has held laity po itions both locally and with the ational Church. He served as pre ident of the Jaycees, Lions Club of Savannah and Solon Chapter AHEPA. His personal efforts also secured the archives of Savannah's world renowned musician, the late Johnny Mercer, for the University ystem of Georgia. 
Since his retirement, Mamalakis has continued to be aclive in civic affairs. He currently setVes on the board of the Savannah Port Society, which operates the international Seamen's House in Savannah, is a member of the Executive Commiuee and is press information chairman of the Savannah Council on World 
 
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AlTair. He also serves on the board of the Armstrong Atlantic State University Foundation. 
Mamalakis' recent awards include the avannah Area Chamber of Commerce's distinguished Oglethorpe Award for outstanding contribution LO Lhe community. He was also inducted inlO the Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame and the Armstrong Atlantic tate University Hall of Fame. 
Also among this year's Ellis Island Metal of Honor winner were: FirSI Lad)' Hillary Rodham Clinton: the Honorable William Rehnquist, Chief 
jusLice of the u.s. Supreme Coun; 
and former .S. Senator John Glenn. 
F or the e ond consccutive )'ear, john S. james Co. of Savannah has captured the Eastman 
 
Supplier Excellence Award. Established in 1991 and pre ellled 
by Eastman Chemic..11 Company, the award signifie the highest level of recognition given 10 Ea tman' Lrans ponation partner who make ignificant contributions to its worldwide logistics operations. 
Eastman presented the award during its annual Logistics Supplier Day on May 12, 1999, in Kingsport, Tenn. With more than 350 suppliers around the world, John S. james Co. is the only freight forwarderlcuslOms broker lo receive this prestigious honor. 
Based in Kingsport, Tenn., Ea tman Chemical Company i one of the large t volume manufacturers of chemicals and chemical related product in the world. The company operates U.s. planLS in Texas, Arkansas, outh Carolina and Tennessee. As a ignificant exporter 
 
and imponer in the world marketplace, Ea tman hemical utilizes the Port of Savannah as a ateway lo international CUSlOmers, as well as to Lheir overseas plants in Europe, Mexico, oUlh America and the Far East. 
Founded in 1941 in Savannah, Lhe John S. james Co. provides professional freight forwarding, customs brokerage and logistics services lo the intemationaltrade community. Employing over 100 professionals, the company services all major pons in the SouLheastern United LaLes and maintains relationships with panners in every imernaLional port in the world. Offices for John S. James Co. are located in Savannah and Atlama, Ga.; CharieslOn, S.c.; jack onville, Fla.; Charlotte and Wilmington, .c.; Challanooga and Knoxville, Tenn. 
 
SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY. GLOBAL EXPERTISE. 
 
JOHN S. JAM}~S CO. 
 
F Or morC than 50 ~'cars, John S. ,Jamcs Co. has scn'ctl thc inter national transportation indus t~ ";th unl,ar:lIlc1cd se...iee and iIIIIO\'utin:: solutions, sal'in" our ellS tOmcrS both t;u,e and money. Todlly, 
Our cOllI.nlilluCnl to excellence relnains even stronger. '''e cuter the ~Ist Ccntury, C'Inil'I'ed witb tbc latcst tcchl1olo~V, supported with superi or softw:lrc, dctlicated to gi"iog "Oil wh:lt you nccd - glob," scniec. With oftices tratcgicaUy locllted in major Southern ports, Joh.n S. Jamcs Co. I'rofcssionals I'ersonaUy monitor your freight from origin to t1estina tion. OUT commitment to dlaintain illg :. weUtmined staff of professioo als using enttin' edge t.ecllDoJo~v gh'cs ),ou ac~uratc, rcli:tblc iufornlation and peace of mind. Loeatctl in 
 
the hcart of the South, ;nld DJaintaining agcnts the world o"cr, thc John S. Jamcs Co. ')lo,'ides our clients ,,;th the hest of hoth worlds: Southeru hospimli ty :lud Global expertise. 
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 Georgia's coastline and inland waterways, over 100 miles of natural resources, make up the state's artery to international trade and investment. Massive cargo ves els, ome measuring th length of three football fields, come loaded with jobs and economic benefits eery day. From Rome to Waycross, more than 80,100 Georgians work in jobs generated by port activity, which every year contribute 1.8 billion in income, $23 billion in revenu and some $585 million in state and local taxe to Georgia's bustling economy. 
In addition to the impressive volume of jobs and revenue which flow into every corner of the state, we rely on the Georgia Ports Authority to provide modem, productive facilities and competitive harbors to create opportunitie abroad for Georgia products everything from kaolin, forest products and granite to carpet, oftware and agri-products. 
 
As cargo volume continu s to increase, the Georgia Ports Authority is growing to meet the needs of more demanding and sophisticated international trade. In the process, benefits to all Georgians continue to flowmillions of them, in fact. To learn more about the importance of Georgia's ports, contact the Georgia Port's Authority' Communication and External Affairs Department at 800-342-80 I 2 (ext. 3855). Or, visit us on the Web at www.gaport.com. 
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