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GEORGIA

VOLUME 39 NO.3

THIRD QUARTER 1999

Georgia's Ports make a world of difference.

While some polls can"[ sec the forest for the trees. the ports of Savannah and Brunswick are rOOled in experience when it comes to handling lincrboard, woOOpulp.

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

go out on a limb to make sure your cargo is handled quickly and efficiently. With key South Atlantic locations and intermodal connections. the portS ofSal'annah and Brunswick "plant" forest products shippers solidly ahead of the competition. So if you"re feeling boxed in. give us ac:J.l!. BYIl)l1 X. Hock. Director ofTrnde

Geo1J:ia. Ports AutlWrity

Development. 912-964-3880 (1-800-342-8012). Visit our website m/1IIp:l/llllil.gt1llOT1S.COI/I

"We Believe in Breakbulk"

VOL. 39 NO.3

G E0 RGIA

A N C H 0 RAG E
THIRD QUARTER 1999



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FEATURES
Bering Truck Corporation selects Port
oj Brunswick Jor the import and distribution oj its Class 3-8 trucks throughout the
Southeast United States ... Project Cargo
Shipments A Breeze Jor the Port oj
Savannah GPA implements Virtual
Network Jor customers.
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PORTFOLIO
Bishop and Coleman appointed to Authority ... Groover elected Chairman oj GPA ... Congress, President approve vital harbor deepening projects ... GPA captures AAPA award oj overall excellence ... James D. Mason lntermodal Container TransJer Facility update ... Shimizu Port celebrates centennial anniversary ... Authority sup-
ports relieJ eJJorts in North Carolina.

ON THE COVER: Atlanta, Georgia:S capital, serves as one oj the most technologically empowered cities in the U.S. Atlanta Skyline at Night (c) 1999 John Slemp/A ristock/Atlantal800-261-6150.

SAILING SCHEDULES 35

PASSING THROUGH 38

NEW ARRIVALS 40

MILITARY MATTERS

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SHIPPERS' ALERT 45

ON DECK ................................46

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FY 99 In Review ... Cargo volume for Georgias Ports marks 12th consecutive year of growth.
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Statesboro Wal-Mart distribution center ranks
largest in the world.

GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY

Denmark Groover, Jr.
Chair Macon

Arthur M. Gignilliat, Jr.
Vice-Chair Savannah

Keith W. Mason Sec.rrreas. Atlanta

Henry S. Bishop Member Brunswick

Richard C. "Stock" Coleman Waycross

Thomas]. Dillon Member
Savannah

Herman]. Russell Member
Savannah

Hugh M. Tarbutton
Member Sandersville

Henry Turner, III
Member Atlanta


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IN TODAY'S TOUGH WORLJ)
of international business. it's good to know there's someone you can always count on to help make allihe pieces fit when selecting your next site. And no one gives you a bigger hand than the Georgia Pons Authority.
Served by more than 60 ocean carriers. major intersl:tle and mil. Georgia's deepwater and inland pons provide quick. seamless access to countless sites across Georgia. And. generous slate lax incentives add to your selcction.

Contact Stacy B. Watson. Manager of Economic & Industrial Development. Georgia Ports Authority. m 8()().3428012 (exi. 3879). or bye-mail atswatson@gapons.com.to learn morc about how Georgia's pons can lend your company a big helping hand. Or visit OUf website at www.gapons.com
-eeomia lbrts Authority

PORT Of SA,"ANNAIl

PORT OF BRUNSWICK' PORT COLUMBUS

PORT BAINBRIOGE

PERSPECTIH

T hanks to thoughtful leadership and powerful public-pri,,:ue alliances, Georgia has emerged as the fastest growing state in the South and

The new Sidne)' Lanier Bridge in Brunswick will se....e as a majestic symbol of economic growth and prosperity for that region, due in large measure to the

the third fastest in the United Stales. The stale has

effons of our local. state and federal political and busi-

gained international recognition for its proactive. pro-

ness leaders. The new high level, fixedspan bridge

business, pro-trade. can do spirit. Many prestigious

will provide unobstruCled clearances for vessels calling

organiz:l\ions have elected 10 call Georgia home as a

on Brunswick pon facilities and enhance navigation

direct result.

safety.

The term ~Old South~ can no longer be associated

And, to further demonstrate support for enhancing

with the Slale unless referring 10 its historic beaUl)', style and grace. Georgia is on the brink of excellence

trade and commerce via Georgia'S deepwater ports. DOUG.J. MARCHANO President Clinton recently signed into law the Water

and anxiously awaits the lurn of the century.

Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1999. The

Georgia GO\'cmor Roy Barnes and the Georgia State

legislation allows the Georgia Pons Authority to move forward

Legislatuu ha\"c demonstrated finn commitment 10 enhancing

with the next phases of harbor development projects in the Pons

international trade and commerce. You will find that government of Savannah and Brunswick and is an esse:ntial step towards

and businesses work dosely IOgether to cnale ne..... opponunili~ ensuring that Georgia's pons can handle the demands of tomor-

for international organizations by initiating new programs and

rows expanding marketplace.

projects to accommodate every need.

We appreciate the suppan the Authority has received from

Increased tax credits designed specifically for pon users locat- state and federal officials. the customers who utilize the ports of

ing or expanding within the state have led manufacturing plant

Georgia and members of the international maritime and business

and distribution center decision makers to select Georgia over

communities. The Georgia Ports Authority will continue to

other U.S. East Coast locations. Colleges and universities

actively pursue business interests that mutually benefit the state

throughout the state have received increased funding in an effon of Georgia and customers who utilize pon facilities.

to staff businesses with highly-qualified personnel to meet the

We value our business partnerships and will COnlinue to

needs of the 21st Century.

aspire to new heights in the 21st Century. I encourage )'OU to

State officials ha\'e actively supponed transponation projects

learn more about industrial and economic development opponu-

to connect shippers and manufacturers to destinations world-

nities in Georgia and the outstanding benefits of moving cargo

wide. The new James D. Mason Intermodal Container Transfer

via Georgia'S pons.

Facilit), ((CTF) in Savannah will provide seamless rail access to

\'inuaUy any U.S. destination and offer shippers. regional distrib-

ution centers and manufacturers outstanding benefits.

The Georgia Department of Transponation has approved

pbns for the construction of an overpass at the Pori of

Brunswick's Colonel's Ishllld Terminal to expedile the flow of

tramC and enhance the rnOllemelll of cargo. The new overpass

will encourage future growth and economic development of the

Colonel's Island Terminal and allract new businesses associated

with international trade and commerce to the Bruns\....ick I GI)nn

Count), area.

Da\id A. Schaller DepulY EWCIltil'c Dirtc/or
James E. Bradshaw DircClOr of Engineering &
Mainunancc

1\1\\11\1 .... 1\11

DougJ. Marchand frecutlV( Dirtctor

Charles F. Griffen DirtC/or, Watcrway De\'c!opmeru Projem
Filz L. Hiltzheimer DirrClOr of Srraugic Developmenl

Byron X. Hock
Dirtctor of rradt Development
Charles D. Parkinson DirtC/o,. of Finance

J Ray Smiley DirtClOr of Administralion

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FY99
BIGGER
STRONGER
AND FASTER
For morc than five decades, the Georgia Porn Authority (GPA) has been developing the most pro ductive pons in onh America. Today. Georgia's pons are bigger, stronger and fasler. Georgia's booming economy, intemational partnerships, powerful business alliances and strategic geographic location are just a few reasons why organizations around the globe are selecting cities throughout the Slate as the site for their industrial and manufacturing facilities.
With the implementation of aggressive tax incentives that encourage expanded use of Georgia's deepwater ports and a government that suppons the progressive development of the Authority, the Georgia Pons Authority is destined for success in the ncw millennium.
Overall, the last fiscal year of the 20th century was impressive for Georgia's pons despite the global economic crisis that affected almost every segment of international trade. For the twelfth consecutive year, the Georgia Pons Authority set new records for cargo volume handled via the pons of Savannah, Brunswick. Bainbridge and Columbus.
The Georgia Ports Authority is proud of its accomplishments but not coment to rest on its laurels. In addition to increasing the volume of cargo handled via stateowned facilities, the Authority introduced new services, technologies and facilities to compete with neighboring pons vying for cargo opponunities in the U.S. South Atlantic range.
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CARGO VOLUME FOR GEORGIA'S PORTS MARKS 12TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF GROWTH
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The results of a very busy and challenging year were rewarding. For the twetfth consecutive year,
cargo handled via Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) facilities during Fiscal Year 1999 (ending June 30, 1999) surged to record levels.

GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY

The statewide total of 11.589,700 tons of cargo, handled through GPAS deepwater seapons in Sa\'annah and Brunswick and at inland barge terminals in Bainbridge and Columbus, repre-

Pons AuthOrity redoubled its effons in fiscal year 199910 attract major shippers and carriers to utilize our state's pon facilities. Currently, more than 60 steamship lines call the deepwater pons of Savannah and Brunswick.

sented a 1.1 % increase in tonnage over the previous fiscal

In addition to round-the-world services offered to a

year.

vast array of international shippers. primary trade lanes

Significant growth in container and bulk traffic high-

for the import and expon of cargo via Sm'annah include

lighted (he productive year. Container business via the

Africa; Australia / New Zealand; the Far East I Indonesia I

Pon of $:tvannah represented 68.1 % of all freight handled Mala)'sia; the Mediterranean; onh Europe / Unued

through GPA facilities and accounted for 53.4% of (he

Kingdom I Ireland / Scandinavia I Baltic; the Red Sea /

IOlal commerce handled stalewide. General cargo han-

Persian Gulf / India I Pakistan / Bunna; and South

dled to Savannah and Brunswick represented 23.2% of

America.

the statewide lotal and liquid/dry bulk cargo represented

ew steamship services were also announced dunng

23.4% ohhc grand totaL

FY99. In March, 1999, Grand Alliance members Hapag-

~The record setting performance in tough global mar-

Lloyd, NYK, aaCl and P&O Nedlloyd announced the

kets during Fiscal Year 1999 underscores the vitality of

selection of the Pon of Savannah as its U.S. South Atlantic

international trade in Georgia fmd throughout the south-

hub. consolidating Far East services via the Suez and

eastern United Slaces," stated GPA Executive Director

Panama Canals. The cOll~olid31ion of services is projected

DougJ. Marchand. ~Although noncontainerized general

to increase containerized cargo volume by an estimated

cargo activity declined during

10% annually.

FY99, we are projecting moderale increases in the coming

O.OIlOIA ~OIlT. AUTHOIlITY TOTAL TONNAG.

Gulf Africa Lines, Maersk, Sea-Land. CSAV and Delmas also

months as the Asian market

announced expanded services

continues to strengthen.-

via the Pan of Savannah dUring

To funher enhance opponu-

FY99.

nities for growth. the Georgia

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THE PORT OF SAVANNAH SCORED ANOTHER RECORD-SmING PERFORMANCE IN FY99.

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Container tonnage surged ahead 7.2% to 6,188,404 tons; establishing the eleventh consecutive year of growth for container operations at the Port of savannah.

PORT OF SAVANNAH
GPA facilities al the Pon of Savannah enjoyed another record performance in FY99. A record tolal of 9,082,520 tons of containerized, general cargo and bulk cargo moved through the deepwater pon during the 12 momh period; representing a 3.0% increase over the previous fiscal year.
Container tonnage surged ahead 7.2% to 6,188,404
tons; establishing the eleventh consecutive year of growlh for container operallons at the Pon of Savannah. The number of TEU's (nvenIy-fool equivalent units) transiting pon facilities rose by approximately 4% compared to the corresponding period one year earlier. Specifically, 761,078 TEUs were handled via the Port of Savannah dUring FY99 versus 734,970 TEU's handled in FY98.
General cargo tonnage totaled 1,695,882; representing a 19.8% decline compared to FY98 results. During FY99, impons to the U.s. in general swelled to an all time high and

served (0 distort the volume and traditional packaging methods associated with general cargo activity. Tradilional Georgia exports such as foresl products and kaolin declined as a result of a reduced market demand and some of what remained moved to containers. Primary general cargo expons included kaolin clay, liner-
board, wood pulp, machinery, granite, lumber and auto-
mobiles. Primary impons included iron/steel, machinery, plywood, cocoa beans, granite, lumber, aluminum and
paper products. A total of
1,198,234 Ions of bulk cargo also moved through the Port of Savannah during FY99; resulting in a 29.1 % increase over the previous 12 month period. Bulk cargo exported via Savannah mcluded tall oil, petroleum products, naval stores and lalex while imports included petroleum products, chemicals, sand, vegetable oils, asphalt, pig iron, anh)'drous ammonia and latex.

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THE PORT OF BRUNSWICK'S MULTI-FACETED FACILITIES CONTINUED TO THRIVE DURING FY99.

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The Port of Brunswick continued to excel in the handling of general cargo, HaRa and bulk commodities during FY99.

THE PORT OF BRUNSWICK
The Pon of Brunswick established yet another record performance in the impon and expon of automobiles via the Colonel's Island Terminal during FY99 bUl experienced an overall decrease in tonnage handled dUring the twelve momh period.
The global economic crisis contributed Significantly to Brunswick's tonnage results. Overall, tonnage fell 5% for the Pon of Brunswick as compared 10 the p~vious year. During FY99, Brunswick facilities handled 997,970 tons of general cargo; 1,385,443 (Ons of bulk cargo and 167 tons of containerized cargo for a grand total of 2,383.570 Ions.
During the Iwelve month period. ending June 30. the Colonel's Island Tenninal RoIRo Facility handled 165,305 auto units and was utilized by more than 20 major auto motive and machinery manufacturers.
Automotive manufaclUrers utilizing the Pon of Brunswick for inbound services include Audi, Cadillac, Hyundai MOlOr America, Jaguar Cars, L'tnd Rover Nonh America, Inc., MilSUbishi MOlOr Sales of America, Saab Cars U.S.A., Inc. and Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Outbound auto shipments include Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation. Daimler-Chrysler Corporation and Saturn Corporation. In addition, American Auto Carrier, Inc. and American Auto Logistics,
BAINBRIOGE AND COLUMBUS
Georgias inland river terminals in Port Bainbridge and Port Columbus provide the states industries \v1th a low-cost transportation alternative and a stratcgic advantagc for commodities such as cypress mulch, cottonseed, fenilizers, jet fuel and latex. Moving bulk produclS to and from Americas heanland is a priority for these inland pons.

Inc. impon and expon vchicles for the u.s. Government
Military Traffic Management Command via Brunswick. Colonel's Island Terminal also served the needs of such
machinery manufacturers as Case Corporation, Caterpillar Claas of America, Compaction America, [nc., Deere &: Company, EM.C.,j.e. Bamford Excavalors, Komatsu America International Company and New Holland North America, Inc.
Atlantic Vehicle Processors, Benicia Industries, Inc. and International Auto Processing, Inc., three of the industry's most quality-driven processors, arc located ontenninal and provide a vast array of on-tenninal services to expedite the movement of autos, heavy machinery and fann equipmem.
Another strength of the Colonel's Island Terminal is the Agri-Bulk Facility which is recognized as one of the most modem and effiCient deepwater facilities of its kind on the U~S. South Atlantic coast. The facility is capable of accommodating more than 40,000 Ions of agri-bulk products. Bulk cargoes handled during FY99 included oats, barley malt, wheat, soybeans and com. In addition to agri-bulk products, commodities such as &>'Psum, limeSlOne, perlite, salt, cement and petroleum products moved through Brunswick via Marine Pon Terminal facil ities.
During FY99, the pons of Bainbridge and Columbus experienced a 7.7% decrease in waterborne tonnage as compared to the previous twelve momh period. Increasing raiVtruck domestic business and new marketing and distribution effons arc expected lO improve \'01urnes at these inland river terminals in FY2000.

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GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY'S COMPETITIVE EDGE

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The Georgia Ports Authority's premier port facilities are models 01 Innovative and visionary thinking. During Fiscal Year 1999, the Georgia Ports Authority implemented new technology, upgraded facilities and commenced new con~ struetlon to maintain lis competitive edge. The Georgia Ports Authority also received approval to move Iorward wtih
harbor deepening projects to postilon Georgia'. ports lor Mure growth and prosperity.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Georgia Ports Authority continues to take the lead in implementing systems and technological programs that will cement the pons' position as an innovative leader in the maritime industry. During FY99, GPA contracted with Navis LlC, the
world's leading supplier of container handling software,
to install the latest generation of technolog}' to optimize the AuthOrity'S container terminal operations.
One of the key benefilS of the Navis S}'Slem is ilS abili ty to harness the existing Teklogix Radio Frequency (RF) Network radio data terminal devices currently used by pon personnel. Navis' seamless interface wilh GPA's stateof-the an RF technology network will allow immedi ate access to containerized cargo located at the Garden Cily Comainerpon Tenninal.
The new system will enhance gate operations and

expedite import and export processing, bookings, billings, ED! capabilities, work order tracking, as well as vessel, rail and yard operations management. From rail car (0 vessel or vessel to rail car, the Navis rail planning software will assist in expediting the throughput of con tainerized cargo by providing customers real-time tracking of cargo transiting Containerpon's 25 miles of onter minal rail and three miles of on-dock rail. The rail planning system will also encompass cargo handled via the GPA's new James D. Mason Intennodal Container Transfer Facility OCTF).
Navis is slated to be on-line in March of 2000. Within the next year, GPA's business clients around the world will have the ability to view real time tenninal operations data \vith the use of Navis software and Internet connections.

JAMES O. MASON ICTf
Perhaps the most innovative development currently underway at the Pan of Savannah is the James D. Mason Intemlodal Container Transfer Facility. The Mason ICTF will be incorporated into the single tenninal design of the Georgia Pons Authority Garden City Containerpon Facility. Upon final build out, the new stateof-the an rail facility will span over ISO acres (60.7 hectares) and include 40,000 feet (12,200 meters) of working track.
Operated by the Georgia Pons Authority, the rail facility will be the only on-tenninal ICTF of its kind on the U.S. East Coast. With direct rail connections and avail-

ability for multiple 8,000 foot (2.438.4 meter) unit trains, pon customers will see substantial savings on cargo mov ing by rail be)'ond a 250 mile (402.3 kilometers) radius of the pan. The Mason ICTF will enable o\'emight deliver)' to Atlanta and three-day or less delivery by rail (0 major hubs throughout the United States.
The first phase of the Mason ICTF is scheduled for completion in the Summer of 2000. Direct rail connec tions and room for multiple unil trains williranslate mto substantial savings and numerous competitive advantages for pon customers.

GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY'S COMPETITIVE EDGE

CONTAINER BERTH 8
The development of an eighth container berth (CBS) in Savannah commands a prominent posi~ tion on the Georgia Ports Authoritys priority list for future development. Construction planning for the facility is at a point where cuStomers can directly influence the strategic elements of terminal design, giving pon users the opportunity to tailor the facility to meet

their specific needs. With the addition of 1,700 linear feet (518.2 meters) of berthing space and 89 acres (33.6 hectares), the Port of Savannah's Comainerport Terminal will approach 1,100 acres (4,451 hectares) and provide nearly two miles (3,218 meters) of continuous berthing, the longest of any facility on the U.S. East Coast.

GENERAL CARGO BERTH ANO WAREHOUSE

To further strengthen CUSLOmer service and efficiency, the Georgia Ports Authority is expanding Savannah's Ocean Terminal to meet the needs of its valued general cargo customers. Expansion
includes the construction of a 150,000 square fool
03,935 square meter) transit shed and the addition of 700 feet (213 meter) of berthing space.

Ocean Tenninal currently features 5,988 feet of berthing space (l,826 meters), 1.6 million square feet (120,774 square meters) of covered storage and 83 acres (33.6 hectares) of open storage for the handling of a vast array of commodities such as Georgia kaolin, Georgia forest products and Georgia granite.

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RO/RO EXPANSION PROJECT
The Pon of Brunswick's Colonel's Island Tenninal is one of the region's vital industrial and transponation centers with a growing reputation as the U.S. South Atlantic gateway for the processing of rolra cargoes to and from destinations around the globe. The terminal currently provides mOTe than 250 acres (l01.2 hectares) of paved area and 2,020 linear feet (615 meters) of benhing.
Future dewlopmem at the Colonel's Island Terminal includes the construction of a third auto dock and addi-
COLONEL'S ISLAND AGRI-BULK FACILITY
Enhancements to the Pon of Brunswicks Colonels Island Ago-Bulk Facility during FY99 included the installation of a new pneumatic unloading s),stem to enable the discharge of bulk commodi-
ties from \'essels and barges more expeditiously. The sys-
tem, complemented with the construction of a fully enclosed dockside conveying system. provi.des for the movement of cargo via vessel. direct to either trucks, rail
HARBOR OEVELOPMENT
As the volume of cargo moving through the Pon of Savannah escalates and the ships carrying thaI cargo grow even larger, plans call for Savannah's federal navigation channel to be deepened from its present depth of 42 feet (12.8 meters) up to 48 feet

tional paved storage for the handling of automobiles and machinery. Plans also include a new overpass on Highway 17 to facilitate direct access to the nonh and south sides of the island. These improvements \\~11 con tinue 10 promote economic and industrial development of the Colonel's Island Tenninal and attract new shippers and manufacturers to utilize one 01 the most dynamic and envi.ronmen~allyclean facilities of its kind in the United States.
cars or all three operations - without product handling. The facility 5e:r....es as a multi-purpose full service agri bulk complex for both import and export operations.
To ensure the future growth in domestic and international agri-bulk markets, the Georgia Pons AuthOrity is expanding vertical storage capacity for the Agri-Bulk Facility.
(14.5 meters) 10 accommodate the next generation of deep draft vessels. At the Pon of Brunswick, plans are proceeding with the deepening of Brunswick's channel from 30 feet (9.1 meters) to 36 feet (J I meters).

SIONEY LANIER BRIDGE
Slated for completion in early 2001, the new Sidney unier Bridge will serve as a majestic symbol of economic growth and prosperity for the port city of Brunswick. The new high level,

fixedspan bridge will provide unobstrucled clearances of 185 feet (56.4 melers) venically and 1.038 feel 004.8 meters) horizontally for vessels calling on Brunswick pOrt facilities.

2000 AND BEYOND
Georgia's pons are positioned for economic growth and prosperily for 2000 and beyond. 1 am enthusiastic about the continued growth and prosperity of Georgia's pons," stated Marchand. -We will continue 10 improve upon landside and harbor

infrastructure, intennodal connections, (echnology and lenninal services to further strengthen our position as one of the most efficient. productive and compelith-e pon authorities in the United States. ~

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SIlI/r emil local d,xniwrio ptlr'iti/xua' in CI ribbon,culling cere'mollY 10 celrbrufe 1111." r~\'"ptlllsioll of Illf \\~II-.\Ielrf DiSlribU/ioll Cel1/t',. III SlcIlrsbc,ro, Ga.

Count)'. "The projCt-1 has led lO lhe anluisilion and den'lopmen I of a 615-acre full-service indUSlrial park :md has paved lhe war for such comp'lIlies as Iki).!,gs & Sirattoll and Viracon Glass. During. the paSI six )'e:lrs. we have witnessed the cn:atioll of 2,000 new induStrial jobs and o\'er $200 million in ncw capilal i!wcsW1ent b), induslry. The SUctTSS of lhis projeci was possible Ihrough the t'Oopcralion and unil)' of purpose shared by cily and nHully govcmmellt, the developmclli aUlhority, lhc business t'ollllllunity aellng through Ihe Chamber of Commerce and the suppon of Sl:lle government.
With the lIew llddition. thc Stalesooro distribution cenler mnks as Ihe largest \Val-~'Iart wllrehouse in Ihe world. The fadlily now fealurcs IWO million S(luare feel (185.806 square melers) which is e(luivalcm 10 40 football fields under one mof. The :olalt'-O(-Ihc-MI f:lcilily is equipped wilh 153 dock doors alld parking for over 1,300 lrailers. In addition, lhe center com aceommodale ovcr 5300 million In invenlory :md curren II)' serycs all \Val-Mart retail slOrcs eaSI of the r-,Iississippi Ri\'Cr.
The facility IS stralegicall)' 10000.lled in Stalcsboro's Galeway Regionallnduslrial rark on U,S, JOI and ships TIlore Ihan 14 lmllion cases of gencral merchandist: annually. Shoes an' one of Ihe I:lrgcsl cOnllllodiliCS handled \'1:1 Ihe Stalesboro localion, To fulfill consumer demands, Ihl' facility expediles Ihc mowmclll of n1Ort'lh:u1 13 milhon p;tirs of shoes e:leh year,
Wal-Mart is recognized :IS OllC of the world's leading retail :olOn~s and oper.Hes morc lhan 2,450 retail slm'es lhroughoul lhe Uniln! Slalt's. In addition 10 retail siores, \\'al-Man operales S:Ul1'S Club, \Val-M:lfl SuperCelilers and Wal-Marl Ncighborhood II..I;lrkcl. The org:lIliZ3tion has H distribulion celllers with 10 nl'W cenlers currenll)' under dl'vclopmelll in lIu: Uniled StalCS and emplo)'S more lhan 1.000,000 emplo)'et<S .....orld.....ide.
Wal-Mans pn'~nee in Georgia IS eonlinulng to grow. The oTJ;aniunion has a mcrchandise processing ecnter in Macon, a dlSlribUlion cClller in Douglas and plans to construci distribulion eClIIers ill l..:tGmngc and Monroe during tile )'ear 2000.

Prior 10 Ihe expanSion of lhe facility, the Stalcsboro facilit),

cmployed ;tppro.'(imalcl)' 310 personnel. The exp.1l1slOn projeel

resulted in Ihe hiring of an ;tdditional 190 Wal-r..'lan employees,

Toda)', thc Staleshoro Wal-Mnn DistribUlion Cenler emplo)'s

over 500 Georgians, providing a sigllifieam economic impael ror

the slale ;Illd local cOmlntlllil)'. Approxim:lIe1y 80 percent of lhe

celllers employees ;tre rcsidellls or Ilulloch COUlll)'.

MWal_Mafl is a great neighbor and corporale citizcn,~ said

Pcggy Chapm;tn. cxecnlh'c direetor of Ihe Bulloch COUnI)'

Chamocr of Commcrcc. ~The organizalion has made a In'men-

dollS diffcrence for lhc cllizens .....ho livc and work in Bulloch

COUnl)' and counties locllled nearby, The incrcaS('d business

aCli\'i!y and new jobs created by lhe expansion project Will con-

linul' 10 provide an economic OOoSI for Georgia's slalewide com-

munities. W:II-M;ln's decision 10 locnle its largest dlSlrihll1101l

ce1l\er In Sl'llesboro will dcllnltely serve as a model for olher

induSlries who desire 10 locate to Ihe U.s, East emst."

Since 1994, lhe \V:11Mafl Distribulion Cenler in Stalesboro

and its emplorees have comributed more than $231,000 10 ehar-

ilable organizalions in Ill(' communily. \\lal-Mafl aSSOClalCS ha\'e

sUPl>ortcd sueh programs as Ihe UllilCd Wa)', the Ogccchtt

Techllit'allnslilUle Foundation. the Children's t<.llrade Nel\\ork,

Habilal for Humanil)' and counllcss olher organizations whICh

improvc lhe quaiii)' of lire for Ihose less forlUnalc.

Qualit), control and commilmelU 10 its assodalcs h:l\'e been

key faClOr$ 10 Ihe company's succcss. ~Every emplo)'ce, includ-

ing \Val-MaTI'S CEO, is cOllsidered an associale," st:l1e<! Chris

EaSler. W:II-MaTl gcneral m:mager. "\Ve sincerely appredale lhe

dedicallon and commitmenl of our associates. Our organlz:ltion

also pl:lc(:s priorit)' on service and quality control in an effort to

please Ihe Ameriean eonsumer. Thc Pon of 5.1\'annah sen'es as a

\'ilal hnk in Wal-t\'lart's supply chain. The seamless movemcnt

of cargo from Savannah 10 Ihe ccntl'r is a key faelOr in Ihe dis\n-

bUlion of produels 10 rel:lil stores loaued Ihroughout the United

Slales," Easter concluded.

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9 9 !)

Bering Trucks Selects BrunslNick

Bering Truck Co/pora/joll 11CIs cllosell thl' Port of BnlllslVick for the distribution of its l!1ldls throughout the Soudtl'(ls[ United Slates.

Bering Truck Corporation has chosen the Port of Brunswick for the import and distribution of its Class 3-8

Transmissions. Its Class 6 medium-dUly (MD) trucks include Cummins ISB Engines, while Class 7-8 heavy-dut)' (HD)

trucks throughout the Southeast United States.

trucks will offer Cat or Cummins Engines
and olher u.s. components.

The Georgia PortS Atllhority Colonel's

According 10 company officials, a Bering

Island Terminal received the first 50 units

truck stands apart from others in ilS ultra-

of Bering trucks in Jul}', Another 45 Bering

TI1(~ Gemsia Ports AulllOlilY Colonds

light turning radius, one of the tightcst

1\'10 models, t 15 Bering LD models and 15

Is/anti Terminal recelvcd IIlcfirsl 50

offered in the induslry. Another difference

of the l-IDMX Bering Mixers. the company's

lIlIits oj Bering tille/IS inJuly.

is the cab interior which offers more stan-

newest product line:, will be handled and future shipments through Brunswick arc expected to increase as

dard fealures, ergonomic scats and strict
alienI ion to driver comfort. The initial U.s.

the authorized de.tler base in the Southeast expands.

delivery of Berings LD Series was pre-sold to dealers and fleets,

According 10 Duncan Sellars, direClOr of national distribution

while the Bering MD Series is selling beyond projeclions. The

for Bering Truck Corporation, "Bering chose Brunswick over

all-new Bering Mixer is expetted 10 have an even grealer sales

Jacksonville because of less congestion, better service and overall impact.

operating eosls."

~We recognized that wilh growing urban congestion, driver

California-based Benicia Industries, Inc. will handle all

shortages, market demands and conlinual pressures on the bot-

required aUlO processing services for Bering prior 10 distribUlion

10m line, the need for a new truck design Solulion was grealer

to dealerships throughout the U.s. SOtllheast. American compo-

than ever.~ explained William R. Anderson,Jr., president and ceo

nents will be installed and additional detailing will be applied by Benicia for immediate shipment to the American market.

of Bering Truck Corporation. "Bering's answer is an innovalive,
world-class truck dcsign with U.s. power trains and compo-

"Benicia is pleased 10 have been selecled as the pon processor nents. more driver-friendl}' standard features and a beller price-

for the Bering Truck Corporation <It the Colonel's Island

value equation."'

Terminal,M stated Bob Brown, general manager for Benicia in

The Bering lD Series provides the only ergonomic suspension

Brunswick. "Bering's decision 10 transport v{'hidcs via Ihe Pon

seal in Class 3-4 trucks and the industry's only extended cab.

of Brunswick's aUlD facililY will aurael new jobs and business oppOrtunilies for Glynn County."

The series features Detroit Diesel 638 Turbo Diesel Engines and
Allison AT-542 automatic transmissions. Other U.s. componenlS

All Bering trucks combine leading U.s. engines and compo-

include Haycs lemmerz steel wheels, Racor frame-mounted fuel

nents with an all-new, world-class cab and chassis technology.

filters, Kysar cooling fans and Eaton aUlO clutched type fan dri-

These advanlages make the Bering trucks panicularly suilable

vcs.

for urban and suburban cargo delivery, vocal ion'll usc and

The Bering Class 6 MD Series re;lIures CUlTlmins ISB Turbo

regional distribution. Bering's Class 3-4 light-dUlY (LD) trucks

Diesel Engines. Meritor \VABCO ABS systems, I-Iayes lemmerz

feature Detroil Diesel Engines and Allison Automatic

wheels. Delco Remy starters and alternators, as well as Kysor

fans, fan clutches and fuel tanks.

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The key technological feature of the HDMX and future mod els in the MX Series is the Sauer-Sundstrand Transit Mixer System. which eliminates mechanical cables and produces near constant low drum speed during transit. In addition to Caterpillar C-12 engin~. other U.S. components in the MX
series include EalOn IIspeed manual trans missions. Eaton solo self.adjusting dual ceramic disc with clutch brake. Kysar fuel tanks. Delco Remy starler and alternators, Hayes Lemmerz steel wheels and SauerSundstrand drum controls and hydraulic systems.
Standard features on all Bering models include a wood-grain fascia dashboard. air conditioning with climate controls. digital clock. AMlFM stereo radio and cassette system, an air-suspension drivers seat, power windows. central door locks, heated mirrors and cruise control.
Established in 1997, Bering is headquartered, in Front Royal. Va.. on a 75-acre site which will include a U.s. manufacturing and assembly plant scheduled for completion in early 2000. Bering trucks arc currently built to the company's u.s, specifications in South Korea at Hyundai Motor Company's Chunju Plant, the largest commercial vehicle plant in Asia. Starting in the year 2000. Bering Trucks will manufacture Class 7-8 vehicles in its new U.s. assembly plant. while continuing to fulfill demand for other classes through its relationship with Hyundai. The company expects 60 sales and service dealer locations throughout the U.s. by early next year. and anticipates its Authorized Dealer etwork will consist of more than 130 loca tions b}' the end of 2000. Colonel's Island Terminal in Bruns...."ck featuln more than 250 acres (more than 101.2 hectaln) of paved area and 2.020 linear feet (615 linear meters) of benhing. The terminal provides close proximit}' to major Southeast and Midwest markets and is located 15 nautical miles from the open sea. For expedited rail service, the Golden Isles Terminal Railroad operates onterminal and interchanges with both CSX Tr-J.nsportation and Norfolk Southern Railroad. The POri of Brunswick established yet another record perfor. mance in the import and exporl of automobiles via the Colonel's Island Terminal during Fiscal Year 99. During the 12 month period ending June 30, the facility handled more than 165,300 auto units. Automotive manufacturers utilizing the terminal for inbound services include Audi. Cadillac. H}'tmdai Motor America. Jaguar Cars. land Rover Nonh America. Inc.. Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America. Saab Cars U.S.A.. Inc. and Volkswagen of America. Inc. Outbound auto shippers include Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation. Daimler-Chrysler Corporation and Saturn Corporation. In addition. American Auto Carrier. Inc. and American Auto Logistics. Inc. imporl and exporl vehicles for the U.S Government's Military Traffic Management Command via Brunswick. GPA Exccutivc Director DougJ. Marchand stated, ~Wc'rc happy to have Bering Truck Company at the Port of Brunswick. Their choice to usc the Colonel's Island Terminal for Southcast distribution reinforces our belief that Brunswick is thc most producth'e and fastest growing auto pon on the U.s. East Coast.~O

Since 1930 we
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A BREEZE FOR PORT OF SAVANNAH

A s a key U.S. South Adantic galewa}', th~ Port of Savannah is a

BII:TWII:II:N MAY. , .... AND ,JUNII:. , ....
THII: Po,", OF SAYANNAH 1II0YII:D 11I01111: THAN

needs are met in every case. In addition, the GPA-team demonstrates exceptional

major force in the movement of project cargo. &twn May. 1998,andJune. 1999,

30 IIIA.101t PIIO.lIII:CT CAaoo aHIPIlIII:NTS. COIIIPltlall:D PItIIlIARILY OF PARTS AND IlIACHINII:ItY POIt

perfonnance in handling evel),thing from the smallesl detail to matters of critical

the Pon of Savannah mon"d

THII: II:..PANaION. UPGItADING AND eUILDING OF IlIANU-

attention.

more than 30 major proJ:t cargo shipments. comprised

PACTUIIING PLANTa AROUND THII: GLOell:.

Combined with a long history of project cargo expe-

primaril)' of parts and

rience. the Pon of Savannah

machinery for the expansion,

pro\'ides state-of-the-an

upgrading and construction of manufaclUring plants around the

facilities for the smooth handling of project cargo shipments. At

globe.

Ocean Tenninal, the port's dedicated general cargo facility, the

Important in the port selection process has been the Pon of

Authority's inventory of gantry cranes includes one Kocks crane

$a\'annah's pro\'cn success and ability 10 provide experienced

with a 100 short ton (89.3 long ton) lifting capacity. two

personnel, the right eqUipment and the dh"crsified services

Diamond cranes with 50 shon ton (44.6 long ton) lifting capaci-

essential to expedite project cargo shipments world....ide.

ties and one Dillmond gantry with a 35 shon ton (31.3 long ton)

At the Port of Savannah, the movement of project cargo is a

lifting capacity. The tenninal is also eqUipped with one Kone

speciality and serves as a major factor contributing to its grow-

container crane with a"S shon ton (40.2 long ton) Uftingcapac-

ing volume of cargo. Project cargo shipments via the Pori of

ity. A link belt mobile crane with a lifting capacity of 45 short

$a\'annah are typically a mix of multiple heavy lift operations,

LOns (40.2 long tons) is also available to handle various types of

general cargo moves and containers. The GPA's diversity in

commodities.

cargo handling, combined with the most productive tenninal

In addition to the GPA's heavy lift capabilities. three privately

operations and personnel on the U.S. East Coast, havc proven

operated crane companies. Anthony Crane Rental,j. E. Oswalt

invaluable in the GPA's ability to move project cargo beller,

and Sons and Tim's Crane and Rigging. work closely with the

faster and safer.

GPA LO assist with heavier moves.

"Our abilit)' to handle virtually lilly type of unique or over-

At the Garden City Terminal, 13 container cranes, II of

sized project cargo complemems our container handling exper-

which lire post-panamax capacity. arc available with lifting

tise and definitely places Savannah llhead of other South Atlantic capacities up to 56 short tOns (50 long tons) under the spreader

ports with less cargo handling capability: stated GPA Director of bar and 78 short tons (70 long LOns) under the cargo beam. Bmh

Trade Development Byron X. I-Iock. 'Carriers serving

terminals are eqUipped with an ample neet of material handling

Savannah's Garden City Contllinerport Terminal offer a vast

eqUipment, including approximately 100 forklifts with lifting

array of options for project Cllrgo movements that require spe-

capacities up to 50,000 pounds (up to 22,680 kg) to assist in the

cialized equipment and services. Based on our past success in

movement of project cargo shipments.

meeting heavy lift requirements and stringent time lines, the

Savannah's Garden City and Ocean Terminals provide project

Port of Savannah is the right choice for project cargo shippers

cargo shippers with more than three million square feet (278.709

and carriers alike."

square meters) of covered storage for the handling of project

Experience, nexibilit),. a cooperative spirit and old fashion

shipments. In addition to convenient on-terminal cO\'ered stor-

personal attention to service have played a big role in the pon's

age. both terminals suppl)' ample space for staging on the dock.

success. As standard procedure. the GPA assigns a point person

JUSt as important to project cargo shippers, the Pon of

to each project cargo move. Based upon a review of cargo

Savannah provides access to more than 50 ocean carriers special-

requirements, the point person then selects a specialized learn

izing in the movement of container, general and R&Ro cargoes.

well in advance of the cargo's arrival in order to pre-plan the

To accommodate inland traltsportation mo\'es, the Pon of

handling and storage needs. During the pre-planning and actual

Sa\'annah is within minutes of twO major interstates, 1-95 and

handling processes, the GPA point person stays in dose conlact

1-16. Over 100 mOLOr carriers provide competitive serYlce to

with the cuStomer, making sure the lines of communication

and from the Pon of Savannah, giving pon users next-rlay ser-

remain open and the customer has input in the handling and

vice to any location within 500 miles (BOi.7 km) of Sa\'lmnah.

movement of the shipment. The GPA ensures the customers'

Permits for oversized over-the-road cargo ma), be requested (rom

GEORGtA ANCHORAGE
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the Georgia Department of Transportation on a case by case basis.
Two major rail providers, CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern Railroad, provide excellent rail connections throughout the SoUlheastern and Midwestern United States. High and wide clearances pose no problem for project cargo shippers utilizing rail services via the POrt of Savannah.
Another important requirement of project cargo shippers is

on-terminal rail service which is provided at the GPA Savannah terminals. The port's on-terminal rail allows hea\'y lifl, gene!"'al cargo and conlainerized cargo 10 be Hrtcd directly from rail 10 ship.
Weighing heavily in Savannah's favor is the port's ability to provide shipside rail service. B)' moving directly from ship to rail, the Pon of Savannah reduces both Ihe potential for damage and a number of extra costs found at other pons. Open storage

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area is another important Savannah feature, If the cargo must be removed from truck or rail, the GPA offers an abundance of open storage area to store Ihe cargo in a safe, secure and organized manner.
Adding to the Port of Savannah's rail strength, the first phase of the James D. Mason Imermodal Conlainer Transfer FaciliLy (lCTF) is scheduled for completion during the Summer of 2000.
Spanning over 150 acres (60.7 hectares), Ihe Mason [CTF will include at final build-out 40.000 feel (12,200 meters) of working track, 80 acres (J2.4 hectares) for cOlllainer Slorage and marshaling and room for even more expansion for Ihe expedited movemenl of project cargoes traveling by container over rail.
Direct rail connections and room for multiple unil trains will mean project cargo customers shipping projects via container will enjoy substantial savings and advantages for cargo moving beyond a 250 mile (402.3 kilometer) radius of the port.
Located on-terminal at Ihe POrt of Savannah's Garden City

Terminal, the Mason lCTF's

first phase will include four

2,500 foot (762 meter) lan-

gent rail tracks used to lrans-

fer import. export and

domestic cOlllainers 10 and from Irucks to rail cars. The facility

will be equipped wilh a 2,500 foot (762 meter) by-pass lrack and

IWO 2,500 foot (762 meter) storage tracks. This first phase oper-

ation will allow the Mason ICTF 10 handle multiple unit trains

twice daily.

For project cargo shippers moving cargo via COlllainer, the

Mason [CTF will provide a wealth of cost-saving advantages.

For example, there will be no long, costly drays across town, no

train marshaling and no shonline handling. which 110 Olher Easl

CmlSl pon can equal. With expedited rail service to Atlanta, the

Mason iCTF will also provide shippers with seamless rail sen'ice
to poinls throughout the U.s.

To make Ihe shipment of unique or oversized cargo a breeze,

call on the professionals at the Port of Savannah.

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lhe Southeast ACS is lhe leading re1rigelallol'l service
dealer in lhe region, oflerirlg inlennodal equipmen1 rental, repair and preventive maintenance programs.
OtJr EPA-eertified technicians are on call aroooolhe cloclt, providing aulhofized parts and service IOf Canier TransicOfd, MHI, 5eaco1d. Bodenheimer and olf)er major manufaclurers.
Also, oor COfl1jlutlSfiZed mooiloring and rocording syslems maintain YOIJr tempetaMe sellhrough yOUI pori of call.
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plements ~twork for ustomers

T ht: Georgia Pons Authority has implemented a Vinual Private Network (VPI ) for customers to access real-lime information relating to cargo

handled via Georgia'S pons.

~This new technology provides a secure environment

thai allows pon UseTS to access critical data relating 10

the statuS of cargo and equipment: slaled Information

Technology Manager Tom Armstrong. -The VPN elimi-

nates the need for customers (0 utilize a dial-in line and

replaces it wilh Internet access. As a rcsuh, cuslomers

may view information or release cargo from virtually

any location worldwide.

Internet access to GPA mainframe data is currently

available to steamship lines, agents, freight forwarders.
customs brokers, u.s. Customs, u.s. Department of

Agriculture and shippers to expedite the mo,'cment of

cargo tranSiting pon facilities in Savannah, Brunswick,

Bainbridge and Columbus, Georgia. An organization

must have !tHernet access via an Internet Service

Provider before the new service can be utilized. GPA's

Information Technology Department assists the user

with connecting to the VPN and assigns each user with

a secure access code.

"Pon users who have converted 10 Internet access

have expressed positive comments aboul the new

service." Armslrong added. "All hough there is a mini-

mum service fcc 10 access information via the Internet,

the new service is cost competitive with the traditional

dial-in line.~

To utilize lhe new service. users should have their

own VPN server installed on their Local Area Network

(lj,N) or the user muSt use individual dial accounts

to the Intemet. For additional information on the

Vinual Prh'ate Network, contaCt GPA Information

Technology Manager Tom Armstrong at (912) 964-3997

or tarmstrong@gapons.com

a

LOUIIVILLI

so MANY DESTINATIONS,
SO LITTLE TIME.

ANNOUNCING OUR NEW INTERMODAL CONTAINER
TRANSFER FACILITY.

EVER MET A SHIPPER WHO WAS IN NO
HURRY TO MOV!;. CARGO?
Neither have we. So when you wanl the fastest and mos, efficient rail service possible fO Chicago. Memphis. Dallas. New Orleans or Houston - only three days. or less. to all major destinations in the Midwest and
Gulf - you'll come 10 lhe Port of Savannah.
We've begun construction on the James D. Mason InlennodaJ Container Transfer Facilily. the only on1enninal ICTF of its kind on the U.S. Easl: Coasl. Located al the Garden Cily Tenninal Comainerpon Facility. Ihe new ICTF will slash lranSil limes and reduce transportalion costs,

Forget unnecessary draying expenses and intown rnanhaJing. You'll gain seamless distribution via expediled unil trains in both directions that no other Soulh Allantic pon can deliver. And. bener cut-off times for vessels is a Savannah advBnlage,
No other port but Savannah could build a I 53acre ICfF. Unlike competing pons. Conlainerport's singleterminal design has the room and flexibility to expand t\'en rnor'e. Plus. you ha,-c
our comnutmenl 10 meet your c\'er growing shipping challenges. Soon. the Pon of Savannah's JefF will
pUilhe U.S. heanland
81 your fingertips ... in only lhree days or less. We're counting the minutes!
For di!tails and a brochurt!. contact Byron X. Hock. Director o/Trade De\e!opment. 800-342-8012. Or. \"is;t our M"td,s;ti! al www.gaports.com.

.i,,,, Port of Savannah

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PORTFOLIO

Authority Elects New Officers and Welcomes New Members

Ekcted Sccrelary.TrC3Surer of

Denmark Groo\'cr, Jr. of ~bcon. Ga.. was e1ecled Chair of the Georgia

the Authority was Keith W. Mason of Atlanta. Appointed to the Authority in 1998 by former

Pons Authority (GPA) by mem-

Governor Miller, Mason currentl)

bers mcctingonJuly 26.1999,

serves as an auomey with Long

in Savannah. Appointed by for-

Aldridge & Norman, LLP III

mer Georgia Governor leU

Allama. speCializing III the areas

Miller in Fcbru3f)', 1998, Groover is a partner in the

GROOVER

GIGNILLIAT

MASON

or real estate, finance, public policy and municipal law issues.

Macon law nrm of Groover &

Previously, Mason was senior

Childs. He previously held the

vice president of Public

position of Vice Chair for the

Strategies, Inc. and director of its

Authority.

Atlanta ornce where he provided

Groover served as a member

public affairs advice and counsel

of the Georgia House of

10 national and international cor-

Representativcs for 22 rears

porations,

and is a former member of the

Mason ....'as fornlerl}' depuly

Democratic National

assistant for IIlternalional affairs

Comminec and the State

to PresIdent Chnton. sen..ng as

Democrallc Executive

the president's chief liaison with

Commillee. During \\'orld \\'af

the nation's go\'ernors. Mason

11. he ~r"ed as a fighlt:r pHO!
with the u.s. Marine Corps

joined the White House from Governor Miller's office. where

with Bo)'ington's Black Shup

he held the top staff poslllon. HIS

Squadron. Wounded in aClion.

career also includes service as a

Groover received thc Purple

practicing attorne}'. director of a

Hean and the Air Medal. He

community b.mk and founder of

holds a law degree from the

a real estate development firm.

Georgia School of Law.

Mason earned bolh his law and

Authority members also

undergraduate degrees at tht>

elected Arthur M, Gignilliat,jr, of Savannah liS Vice Chair, A member since February, 1998, and appointed by former

Go\'cnlOr Roy Hamcs (righ!) congrallllmcd Ric!umJ C. "StoeP Co/ellum 011 being nameclto tile Georgia Porls AlllltOri/y ,luring irs
JWIt' mcc/ing in Sm'muwlt.

University of Georgia. The Authority also welcomed
its newest members; Richard C. MStockMColeman of Waycross,

Governor Miller. Gignilliat recently retired from $.wannah

Ga. and Henry S. Bishop of St. Simons Island, Ga. Bolh mem-

Electric & Power Company in Savannah after 40 }'I~ars of ser-

bers were appointed by Georgia Governor Ro)' Barnes in June

\'ice. most recent I}' sen'ing as president and ceo, Gignilliat held

and DClCher. respectively.

the position of Secrctary-Treasurer of the AUlhorit), during the

Coleman sen'es as executive director of the Okefenokee Area

past riscal year.

Development Authority: president of R)' Ro In\estmems. Inc.. a

From 1966 to 1981, Gignilliat was a member of the Georgia

security consulting firm in Waycross. Ga.; and president of Ware

House of Represemati\'es from Chatham County, He W'aS also

Bonding, Inc.. in Waycross. Coleman fills the vacancy crt>ated

appointed to the Board of Regents of the Universil}' System of

by the resignation of Stc\'e W Wrigley of Athens.

Georgia where he sen'ed for 10 }'ears before being appointed to

Most rect>mly. Coleman sen'ed as Lieutenant Colonel deputy

the Uni\'crsil}' S}'slem of Georgia Foundation Board of Directors. commis.sioner for the Georgia Dep3rtment of Public Safet}'

He was a member of the Governor's Development Council and

responsible for planning and developmg Ihe budget for the State

an appointee to the Georgia Board of Industry, Trade and

of Georgia, Previousl): he had a lengthy career with the Georgia

Tourism, Gignilliat is a graduate of Armslrongjunior College

Stale Patrol, progressing 10 the position of commanding officer,

and the Universil)' of Georgia in Athens, where he earned a

Coleman also served as chid of sccunty for former Georgia

journalism Degree.

Governorsjimm)' Carter and George Busbee which led to the

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posilion of special assistant for the director of the Office of Management and Budgel during the CarLer administration.
Coleman is a graduate of the National Academ)' of the Federal Bureau of Illvestigation in Quantico. Va.
Bishop is chairman, presidclI\ and chief executive officer of First Georgia Holding Inc. and First Georgia Bank. He is a former member of the Georgia Board of Natural Resources and the Slale Planning and Community Affairs Policy Board. He fills the vacancy created by Bill Joncs. Ill. of St. Simons. Ga.
Bishop has also served as mayor of the cit)' of Alma. Ga., past

chaionan of the Bruos\\ick-Goldcn Isles Chamber of Commerce and president of the Georgia Municipal Association. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Georgia in Athens. Ga.
The Georgia PortS Authority is governed by a nine-member board appointed by Ihe Governor of Georgia from the State al large 10 serve four }'ear staggered terms. Other members of the Authority include ThomasJ. Dillon of Savannah~ Herman J. Russell of Atlanta; Hugh M. Tarbullon of Sandersville; and L. Henry Turner, III of Atlanta.

HCliry S. Bishop \lias officially S\llOI11 ill liS a member of the AUIJIO,.ily by Govfl110,. Roy Sames in OCIOI1,r, /999.
THIRD QUARTEIl: 1999
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Congress, President Approve Vital Harbor Deepening

I n t:arly August. Iht U.s. House and xnatt ga\'t:

ject5.~ added Marchand.
According to

long anticipated approval to the Water

Marchand. ~Authorization of

ResourctS

the Brunswick pro.

Di:':velopmcnt Act (WRDA) of 1999.

jecl pms it on :m immediate track 10

This very significant

construction. pro-

legislation, which was

jected to start next

signed into law by

year pending sched-

President Clinton on

ule and funding

August 17. allows the

issues. Deepening

Georgia Ports

the Brunswick chan-

Authority (GPA) 10

nel to 36 feel will

move into the next

sa\'e carriers and

phases of harbor

shippers over $5,6

deepening projects al

million annually.

the Ports of

Combined with the

Brunswick and

completion of the

Savannah.

new Sidney Lanier

~We and other

Bridge. this project

pons around the

will open the Pon of

country are \'cry

Brunswick to its full

gratdul to the

potential as a major

Congress and its SLaff for all the hard work

U.s. South Atlantic seaport. M

that has been put into

M\Vith regard to

this legislation.w said

the Savannah pro-

Georgia Ports

ject, this authoriza-

Authority Executive

Director DougJ.

~

Q. Marchand. ~Passage ~,

of WRDA is an

~

essential step

g

tion qualifies the project for federal cost sharing for the feasibility, design and construction

towards ensuring that Georgia's ports can handle the commercial demands of todays marketplace

As the volume oj ca'Xo moving through the POf1 oj Savannah escalall':S and the ships carrying that CQ'X0 grow l'.'\'rn laIKer; plans callJor Savannah~Jederal navigation channel fO bt. det:paledJrom irs presmt depth of "2 feet 02.8 meters) up to i8 feel (1".5 meters) 10 Qccommoome the naf grneration of deep draJt \esscls.

phases,M Marchand continued, Mit is also a strong Congressional affirmalion of what will

and be prtpaml for

be the most eXlen-

the extensive growth forecast for the future.-

sive environmental assessment ever conducted on the Savannah

-Much hard work has gon~ intO our ~ffons to address th~

River, and among the most extensive environmental revie"'S for

d~mands of int~rnationalcomm~rce. To that ~nd. we are ~JK

any harbor deepening project in the nation.M

dally grateful for the elfons of Congressman Jack Kingston.

MThe final design and construction of the Sa\,annah project is

xnator Paul Coverdell and xnator Max Cleland who have

contingent on the results of this regulatory and environmental

worked with us diligently to fonnulate legislation which bal-

review, a process which will take approximately 18 months. Th~

ances the need for port development with environmental protec- Chief of the U. S. Anny Corps of Engineers issued a fa\'orable

tion. We are also grateful for the support of Georgia Governor

report October 21, 1999 meeting a specific requirement of

Roy Barnes and the Georgia General Assembly without whose

WRDA legislation.M concluded Marchand.

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support Georgia would be unable to pursue these critical pro-

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The Georgia Pons Authoril)' (CPA) captun:'d the Award of (h'crall Excellence in the 1999 Communications Competition sponsored by the American Association of Pon Authorities (MPA),
The GPA won top honors from a field of 195 entries from 52 port authorities located throughout the \Vestern Hemisphere. Winners of the competition were formally recognized on September 29, 1999, at the MPA's annual convention in New York Cit),_
In addition (0 the Award of Q\'erall Excellence. the GPA captured two Awards of Excellence for its Pons of Georgia civic video and its Georgia AnchorAge magazine advertising series, The Authority also won four Awards of Merit for its Georgia AllchorAge magazine, the employee public3Iion \Vhal's Up Dock, the Port of Savannah brochure and the Port of Savannah James D. Mason ICTF advertisement.
Competition categories include video presentations, advertisements. annual reports, periodicals, newsletters, promotional Iiterature, web sites and direct mail campaigns. Submittals are judged b), an independent panel of professionals on the basis of appropriateness to audiences and objectives, content, darity, style, graphics, design, skill in use of cop)', layout, arl and photography, cost effectiveness and overall effectiveness.
Founded in 1912, the American Association of POri Authorilks is an alliance of more than 140 public port authoritks in the Western Hemisphere. The Association also represenlS over 200 sustaining and associate members, firms and individuals with an interest in the seaports of the Western Hemisphere.. In addition, the MPA provides leadership on trade, transportation, environmental and other issues related to port de\'c1opmelll and operations.
We are "ery pleased that the MPA has recognized the GPA with ilS Award of Overall Excellence: stated GPA E.xecutive Director Doug). Marchand. "I want to extend special appreciation and commendation to the members of the Communications and External Affairs DepartmcllI for their oUlStanding professional comributions in the development of these award-winning

materials.

Produced in October,

1998. the Ports of Georgia

civic video vividly demon-

strates ways in which the

pon industry touches vir-

tually e\'eI)' facet of the

lives of citizens who live

and work in Georgia. The

video also explains the

mission, capabilities and

tremendous economic

impact of Georgia's P0rlS

on the state and region.

Earlier this year, the video

won top honors in the

Advertising Club of

Savannah competition, the

ADDY Awards, b)' captur-

ing the Best of Show

Award.

The Georgia AnchorAge

advertising series promotes

the sale of advertising

space within the

Authority's quarterly trade

magazine. Photographs and headlines of the rour ad\'ertisemenlS

are tied to specil'ic cargo activity via Georgia's portS.

Published by the GPA since the 19505, the Georgia AndlOrAge

serves as a marketing tool to support the sales and public rela

tions efforts of the Authority. The magazine features articles on

such topics as new and expanded transportation-related busi-

nesses and services; carrier services via the ports of Georgia;

domestic and international port visitors; military exercises

through GPA port facilities; appointmentS, promotions and spe-

cial honors within the maritime industr)" More than 9,000

copies are circulated quarterly to a worldwide base of customers,

prospects, elected officials, educators and associates of the pon

industI)',

The What's Up Dock is distributed to GPA emplo}'ees and

retirees around the world_ Published quanerly, the publication

includes such newswonhy items as welcoming new hires, recog-

nizing emplo}'ee promotions. spotlighting port depanmentS,

highlighting emplo}'ee in\'olvement in the community and pro-

viding updates on company benefitS, policies and procedures,

The Pon of Sa".mnah brochure provides an international

client base with a comprehensive Q\'erview of the capabilities

and efficiencies of GPA terminal operations at the Port of

Savannah. Combining powerful photography with informat1\'e

cop)', the brochure conveys a message of cargo diversity and pro-

ductivity.

Conlinlied on Page 30

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FOUNDED IN 1912. THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PORT AUTHORITIES IS AN ALLIANCE OF MORE THAN 140 PUBLIC PORT AUTHORITIES IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO REPRESENTS OVER 200 SUSTAINING AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. FIRMS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTEREST IN THE SEAPORTS OF THE
WESTERN HEMISPHERE.

Produced in April, 1999, theJamcs D. Mason lCTF advertisement introduced customers and prospects worldwide to the development of the Mason Intermodal Container Transfer Facility in Savannah. The ad promotcs expedited rail service via the Port of Savannah to and from major U.s. markets and conveys the GPA's capabilities to efficiemly accommodate the dh'crsc and growing needs of illlertnodal customers.
In related news, the Georgia Ports Authority captured second place in the Second International Port Contest of Anllual Reports. GPA South American Trade Representativc Captain Ariel Canzani received the award on behalf of the AUlhorilY at the IX Seminaria Internacional de Puertos y Vias Navegablcs, IX

International Seminar of Ports and Navigating Courses, held in Buenos Aires, Argentina in September.
The Port of Tallinn, Estonia was named as the first place winner and lhe Port of Sydney, Australia received third place in the contest. More than 100 ports throughoullhe world participated in the contcst. The Second International Port ConteSt of Annual RCl>OTts was organized by the Alluwio Mtlrilill10 y POl"luario, Buenos Aires Pori - Ycarboolt and was sponsored by the General Ports Adminislration of ArgelHina, Tile Alllwrio Maritimo y Porlllmio (Buenos Aires POrl - Yearbooll) is a well-known annual
publication with 6,000 copics published for the 1999 edition. 0

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Mason ICIF Construction Update

Construction of the James D. Mason lntennodal Container

Transfer Facility (lCTF). local-

cd at the Port of Savannah's

Garden City Cotllaincrport

Terminal. is proceeding on

schedule with the final site

grading and installation of

rails slated to begin in the

Fall of 1999. R. B. Baker

z

Construction, Inc. was a\vard ~

ed the contract 10 complete Q.

g me final phase of the projttl. ~ The 1\'!ason ICTF will be

incorporated into the single

terminal design of the Georgia Ports Authority Garden City

Conlaincrpon Facility. Upon final build-out. the new stale-of-

Ihe-art rail facilit}' will span over 150 acres (60.7 hectares) and

include 40,000 feet (I 2,200 meters) of lead track. Operated by

the AuthOrity, the rail facility will be the only on-terminallCTF

of lis kind on the U.S. East Coast. The first phase of the project

is scheduled for completion in the SUTllmer of 201X).

With direct rail connections

and availability for multiple

8,000 fOOl (2,438,4 meter) unit

trains, port customers will see

subslantial savings on c:ugo

moving by rail beyond a 250

mile (402.3 kiloTllctcrs) radius

of thc pon. The Mason lCTF

will enable overnight delivery

to Atlanta and three-day, or

less. delh'ery by rail to major

hubs throughout the United

States.

The facility is named in

memory of fonner GPA

Authority Member James D.

"Jimmy' Mason, who passcd away in 1998. Mason made

numerous contributions to benefil the economic and industrial

development of State-owned facilities in Savannah, Brunswick,

Bainbridge and Columbus. He also served on the City Council

of Snellville, Ga., in lhe Georgia General Assembly as a Stale rep-

resentati\'e from GwinnCIl County and with the State Propenies

Commission.

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Shimizu Port Celebrates Centennial Anniversary

A s the sev enth largest pon

The Port of Savannah and the Pon of Shimizu

in Japan in lenns

signed an official

of trade volume.

proclamation in

the Pon of

November. 1983. to

Shimizu has con-

form a relationship

tinued to encour-

to promote and

age trade and eco-

strengthen interna-

nomic prosperit}'

tional trade and

for the Shizuoka

economic prosperi-

PrdeClUral

ty for the respecti\'e

Gov('mmt:nl,

pons. This sister-

Shimizu Chamber

pon relationship

of Commerce and

has included the

industries

exchange of infor-

throughout Japan

mation in such

for the past 100

areas as OIganiza-

years.

tional and manage-

During a cen-

ment systems and

tennial anniver-

pon operating pro-

sary celebration in

cedures.

August. 1999, offi-

The Shimizu

cials of the

Port Authority also

Georgia POrlS

expressed its appre-

Authority (GPA)

ciation to the

congratulated the

Georgia Ports

Port of Shimizu

Authority for its

for its many posi-

continued support.

tive contributions

~ln return, we are

made on behalf of

proud to present

the citizens who

the POrt of

live and work in

Savannah with a

Shimizu City. The

Japanese articrart

GPA recognized the historic event by presenting a "Friendship Bell" to the Port of Shimizu as a symbol of the sisterport relationship

Pictured (110 1') are Nobulaka Yajima, deputy executive direclor, Sllimizu Port Administration Bureau; Hiroshi Saito, director, Aoki TraIlS Corporatioll; Akira Mocllizuki, presidelll, AD/Ii TrailS Corporal ion; Teruo Watanabe, execulive direCfor, Shimizu Pori Admlnislralioll Bureau; Isao Togloka, CPA direclor, Far Easl; Shinji Yamada, presidenl. Shimizu Cllamba of Commace and Yoshio Mochizuki, director, Economic Developmenl Depanmcnt, Cily of Shimizu. Top pholo: The Pori of Shimizu is localed in Shimizu Cily, one of dIe lIlost />tautiful cilies in japan. Scenic poinlS of interest include Nlhondairal, Miho and the spectacular MI. Fuji as Ihe focal poinl.

entitled. 'Asa-no Shimizuko.' (Shimizu Port in the Morning)~, stated Shimizu Port Authority Director General Teruo \Vatanabe. ~\\'e

that has existed for

are looking forward

mort than 16 years.

to strengthening our sislerpon relationship and friendship with

"The Pon of Shimizu and the Shimizu Pon Administration

the Port of Sa\'annah. We are also very grateful to Savannah for

Bureau should take great prid~ in the pon's progress and

raising the general public's awareness of the pon city of Shimizu

achievf'.mf'.nts auainf'.d during the past Cf'.nlUry, Slated GPA

and the Japanese culture.~

Executive Director DougJ. Marchand. -The Authority recog-

~The Port of Shimizu has made valuable contributions in

nuts the Pon of Shimizu as one of the most prestigious pons in ad\l3ncing the movement of cargo for pons throughout the

Japan and applauds its drons for promoting the economic

United States andJapan.~ Marchand added. ~As we enter the

growth and prosperity of Shimizu City.-

21st Century, we will continue to work together to benefit trade

G~OaGIA ANCHOaAG~

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GPA Supports Relief Efforts in North Carolina

I n October, 1999. the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) and members of the Savannah and Brunswick maritime communities donated relief supplies for victims of Hurricane Floyd. Items such as food and water, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products. infant formula and diapers WCTC collected, packw. in a 40-001 container and transported 10 the North Carolina Sum: Pons AUlhorily on October 5.
Hanjin Shipping Company, Lid. provided the conuiner and chassis while GPA employees Roben DePremio and Kenneth (Shane) Lanier drove the supplies to North Carolina. Upon arrival, North Carolina port officials accompanied the container and drivers to the Salvation Army in Wilmington where the supplies weTe unloaded and distributed to needy families.
North Carolina State Pons Authority Executive Director Erik Stromberg said the supplies were definitely needed at that time. -Our deep appreciation goes to the Georgia Ports Authority and
iLS Executh'e Director, Doug J. Marchand. for their donation to
the nood victims in eastern Nonh Carolina. The Georgia Ports
Authoritfs generosity will go a long wa)' in helping our efforts

and enabling us to continue 10 recover from this disaster. M

Hurricane Floyd hit the coaSt of Nonh Carolina 011

September 16, destroying an estimated 30,000 homes and caus-

ing millions of dollars wonh of damage. Many communities on

the east coast of Nonh Carolina received 20 inches or more of

~ninjwtM~~At~fi~~~~~on~

hurricane and iLS aftennath in the state.

In addition to the request for supplies, GPA employs

encouraged members of the maritime communities to contribute

funds to the American Red Cross for the Nonh Carolina relief

effort.

~GPA employees wanted to express their sincere concern for

our friends in Nonh Carolina who were devastated by Hurricane

Floyd,- stated Marchand. "Within a shon period of time, our

emplo)'ees and members of the maritime community filled the

iO foot container with many needed items. The stonn touched

the lives of so many families who are associated with the onh

Carolina State Ports Authority and the nearby region. We hope

the supplies provided some comfon to those in need.-

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"OUR DEEP APPRECIATION GOES TO THE G!:ORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY AND tTS EXECUTIVE
DIREl;TOR, DOUG J. MARCHAND, FOR THEIR
DONATION TO THE FLOOD VICTI"'S IN EASTERN NORTH CAROl.INA. THE GEORGIA PORTS
AUTHORITYS GENEROSITY WILL GO A LONG WAY
IN HELPING OUR I!:FFORTS AND ENABLING us TO
CONTINUE TO RECOVER FROM THIS DISASTER." - NORTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ERIK STROMBERG

Abo\e: Geo'Xia Pons AUlhartly coordinated Ihe delhoery of a iO fOOf cOrltairlcr wirh relit! supplies 10 tht North Carolina Slate Ports
AUlhoriry.
Lefr: GPA Fleel MecharlidDriver Rober! DePremio (left) fwd N.CS.P.A. Safery Officer Bobby Melvlrl (right> are shown with some i/tllls colltcud for dis/ribUlion 10 victims of Hurricant FloJd.

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Compiled by: Georgia Ports Authority - httpJ/www.gaports.com

Trade ArealLine

Agent

Frequency

Africa (East-South-West)

ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE

ISS

CGM

ISS

DELMAS

G&A

GULF AFRICA LINE

WE

HAPAG-LLOYO

HPL

LYKES LINES

ISS

SAF8ANK

G&A

TORM WEST AFRICA

KER

U.S. AFRICA NAVIGATION

US

WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN

WW

liM

liM

WEEKLY WEEKLY MONTHLY MONTHLY WEEKLY BI-MONTHLY BI-MONTHLY BI-MONTHLY BI-MONTHLY MONTHLY WEEKLY

Australia!New Zealand

CGM

ISS

COLUMBUS

CL

CONTSHIP

CON

MAR FRET

8AR

P&O/NEDLLOYD

PDN

WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN

WW

YANG MING

SOL

liM

liM

100AYS WEEKLY 100AYS 100AYS WEEKLY TRI-MONTHLY WEEKLY WEEKLY

Caribbean/Islands of Atlantic

liM

liM

WEEKLY

Sailing Schedule Port of Savannah

Terminal

Type Service

GCT

CONT/REF

GCT

CONT/REF

OT

CONT/BB

OT

CONT/BB/RORO

GCT

CONTIBBIREF

OT

CONTIBBIREF

OT

CONTIBBIREF

GCT

CONTIBB

OT

CONTIBB

GCT

RORO/CONTIBB

GCT

CONTIREF

GCT

CONT/BB/REF

GCT

CONT/BB/REF

GCT

CONT/REF

GCT

CONT/REF

GCT

CONT/BB/REF

GCT

RORO/CONT/BB

GCT

CONT/REF

GCT

CONT/REF

GCT

CONT/REF

Central America

DSR/SENATOR

ISS

Far East/lndonesia/Malaysia

CHO YANG

ISS

CGM

ISS

CONTSHIP

CON

DSR/SENATOR

ISS

HANJIN

HJ

HAPAGLLOYD

HPL

HDEGH LINES

NL

HYUNDAI

HY

MARFRET

8AR

NYK

NYK

ODCL

DOC

PAN OCEAN

PAN

P&O/NEDLLOYD

PON

SAGA

G&A

STAR

STR

STOLT

ISS

TOKAI

SST

TOKD

SST

UNITED ARA8

UA

WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN

WN

YANG MING

SOL

liM

liM

Mediterranean

ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE

ISS

CHO YANG

ISS

CGM

ISS

DSR/SENATOR

ISS

EVERGREEN

E

HANJIN

HJ

HAPAG-LLOYD

HPL

ITALIA

A

NSCSA

8

DOCl

DOC

STAR

STR

UNITED ARA8

UA

liM

liM

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

10 DAYS

GCT

10 DAYS

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

BI-MONTHLY

OT

MONTHLY

OT

100AYS

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

BI-MONTHLY

OT

WEEKLY

GCT

MONTHLY

OT

BI-MONTHLY

OT

BI-MONTHLY

GCT

BI-MONTHLY

OT

BI-MONTHLY

OT

WEEKLY

GCT

TRI-MONTHLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

12 DAYS

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

MONTHLY

OT

WEEKLY

GCT

WEEKLY

GCT

CONT
CO NT CONTIBB/REF CONTIREF CONT CONT/REF CONTIBB/REF CONT/BB/BULK BB CONT/REF CONTIBB/REF CONT/REF BB CONT/REF BB BB BULK BB BB CONT/REF CONT/ROROIBB CONT/REF CONT/REF
CONT/REF CONT/REF CONT/REF CO NT CO NT CONT/REF CO NT CONT CONT/ROROIBBIREF CONT/REF BB CONTIREF CONTIREF

Trade Arealline

Agent

Frequency

N. EuropelU.K./lrelandlScandinavialBaltic

ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE

ISS

WEEKLY

CHO YANG

ISS

WEEKLY

CGM

ISS

WEEKLY

CONTSHIP

CON

10 DAYS

OSR/SENATOR

ISS

WEEKLY

FOREST LINES

A

BI-MONTHlY

HANJIN

HJ

WEEKLY

HAPAG-LLOYO

HPl

WEEKLY

JO TANKERS

ISS

BI-MONTHlY

MARFRET

BAR

10 DAYS

NYK

NYK

WEEKLY

OOCl

DOC

WEEKLY

P&O/NEOLLOYO

PON

WEEKLY

SAGA

G&A

MONTHLY

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Red Sea/Persian Gulf/lndialPakistanlBurma

ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE

ISS

WEEKLY

CHO YANG

ISS

WEEKLY

DSRjSENATOR

ISS

WEEKLY

HAPAGllOYD

HPl

WEEKLY

HOEGH LINES

Nl

BIMONTHlY

NSCSA

B

12 DAYS

NYK

NYK

WEEKLY

NYK-NOS

Wl

BI-MONTHlY

OOCl

OOC

WEEKLY

SCI

Nl

10 DAYS

UNITEO ARAB

UA

WEEKLY

WAllENIUS WilHELMSEN

WW

BI-MONTHlY

liM

liM

WEEKLY

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

Type Service
CONTIREF CONTIREF CONTIBBIREF CONTIREF CONT BBILASH CONTIREF CONTIBB/REF BULK CONTIREF CONTIBBIREF CONTIREF CONTIREF BB BB CONT/ROROIBB
CONT/REF CONT/REF CO NT CONT/BB/REF CONT/BB CONT/ROROIBB/REF CONT/BB/REF ROROIBB CONT/REF CO NT CONT/REF CONTIROROIBB CONTIREF

South America
AliANCA AMAZON CSAV COLUMBUS LINE OSR/SENATOR FRONTIER GEARBUlK HANJIN MAERSK NYK-NOS P&O/NEOllOYO PAN AMERICAN SEALANO STAR liM

Cl

WEEKLY

GCT

AM

WEEKLY

GCT

HE

WEEKLY

GCT

Cl

WEEKLY

GCT

ISS

WEEKLY

GCT

C

WEEKLY

GCT

A

MONTHLY

OT

HJ

WEEKLY

GCT

MSK

WEEKLY

GCT

Wl

MONTHLY

GCT

PON

WEEKLY

GCT

G&A

WEEKLY

GCT

SE

WEEKLY

GCT

STR

MONTHLY

OT

liM

WEEKLY

GCT

CONTIBBIREF CONTIBB CONTIBB CONTIBBIREF CO NT CONTIBB CONTIBB CONTIREF CONTIBBIREF ROROIBB CONT/REF CONT CONT/REF BB CONT/REF

u.S Intercoastal

COLUMBIA COASTAL

COL

WEEKLY

GCT

CONTIBBIREF

Steamship Agency Keys

A AM
BAR C Cl COL CON CRW
G&A HPl HJ HE HY ISS KER MSK Nl NYK PAN OOC PON S SE SOL SST STR TER UA US WE
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ARETE TRANSPORTATION (912) 964-6761 AMERICAN AGENCY (912) 964-6761
BIEHL & COMPANY (912) 236-8555 (770) 953-3189
BARWll AGENCIES
(912) 965-7450
CAROLINA SHIPPING (912) 234-7221 (770) 953-3189
COLUMBUS LINE (912) 963-0100 COLUMBIA COASTAL (912) 236-B984 CONTSHIP CONTAINER LINES (757) 486-1808
CROWLEY
(800)276-9539
EVERGREEN (912) 23B-OB61 (770) 953-2626
GULF & ATLANTIC (912) 236-4100 (404) 237-5277
HAPAG-llOYO (AMERICA) (912) 238-3510 (800) 223-4443
HANJIN SHIPPING CO., lTD. (912) 9662292 (770) 952-0233
R.C. HERO (912) 964-5200
HYUNOAI AMERICAN (201)816-4039
INCHCAPE SHIPPING (912) 963-2800 (404) 329-0943
KERR STEAMSHIP (912) 233-0508 (404) 699-0455
MAERSK
(800) 321-8807
NORTDN lillY (912) 232-1276
NYK LINE (AMERICA) (770) 956-9444 PAN OCEAN (201) 507-9952
OOCl (USA), INC. (888) 388-6625
P&O NEDllDYD (912) 236-2160 (770) 951-3600
STRACHAN SHIPPING (912) 966-5200 (404) 761-5111
SEALAND SERVICE
(770) 399-1909
SOLAR SHIPPING (912) 238-0329 (770) 988-9855 STEVENS SHIPPING (912) 651-4000
STAR SHIPPING (912) 236-4144 (770) 226-5900
TERMINAL SHIPPING (912) 964-5200 UNITED ARAB (912) 233-1970 US NAVIGATION (732) 283-9200
WECO AGENCIES
(843) 9374050
WAllENIUS WilHELMSEN (912) 965-7450 (770) 939-5422
liM AMERICAN-ISRAELI (912) 236-4263 (770) 395-3790

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Sailing Schedule Port of Brunswick

Compiled by: Georgia Ports Authority - http://www.gaports.com

Steamship Agency Keys
A ARETE TRANSPORTATION (912) 261-9994
CB CB AGENCY (904) 448-8816
G&A GULF & ATLANTIC (912) 263-4100
ISS INCHCAPE SHIPPING (912) 963-2800
L LAVINO SHIPPING (912) 644-7151
STR STAR SHIPPING (912) 236-4144
SST STEVENS SHIPPING (912) 651-4000
S STRACHAN SHIPPING (904) 751-5244
WW WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN (912) 264-9559
WI WILLIAMS DIMOND (904) 724-6538

Trade ArealLlne

Agent

Frequency

Africa (South-North)

GLOBAL CONTAINER

A

MONTHLY

Far East/lndonesia/Malaysia

HYUNOAI

ISS

K-L1NE

SST

MITSUI OSK

WI

NYK

L

WALLENIUS WILHELMSIN

WW

BI-MONTHLY BI-MONTHLY BI-MONTHLY BI-MONTHLY TRI-MONTHLY

Mediterranean
GEARBULK UNI SHIPPING

A

MONTHLY

G&A

BI-MONTHLY

Mexico vw TRANSPORT

BI-MONTHLY

N. EuropelU.K./lrelandlScandinaviaJBaltic

FOREST LINES

A

15 DAYS

GEARBULK

A

MONTHLY

STAR

STR

WEEKLY

WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN

W

WEEKLY

Red Sea/Persian Gulf

GLOBAL CONTAINER

A

MONTHLY

South America (East-North)

GEARBULK

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
BB
RORO RORO RORO RORO RORO
BB BB
RORO
BB BB BB RORO
BB
BB BB

Brunswick Terminal and Cargo Service Keys

CI MP MPT RORO BB

Colonel's Island Mayor's Point Marine Port Terminal Roll On-Roll Off Breakbulk

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

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 Barwil-Auckland (64-9) 356-2370 Fax: (64-9) 356-2374
BRISBA~E (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) S.K. Lee Barwil - 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) 2283-3425 Fax: (47) 2283-1607

REPRESENTATIVES
SEOUL (AGENT) S.K. Ma Barwil - Seoul (82)(2) 3703-0703 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

PAS 5 N G T H R 0 UGH

PERSONS ANO CARGO OF NOTE TRANSITING GPA TERMINALS

TRANSFORMER SHIPMENT MOVES THROUGH SAVANNAH

T h~ Georgia Pons Authoril)' (GPA) Garden Cit)' Comaincrpon Terminal in Savannah was Ihe landing site for two transformers. each wdghing 97 metric tons, plus four comainers of suppon materials and parts in 35 canons.
Manufactured by Hyundai Industries in Seoul. Korea, the lransrormers arrived aboard the Hanjin Mar54:iIIes from Susan, Korea, on August 11. A 500-ton apachy all-terrain mobile crane was secured for the heavy lift from Anthon)' Crane Renlal. as well as a special transporter capable of handling the weight (also from Anthony Crane). National Electrical Systems, a company that administers federal projects. handled all arrangements for the shipment while Stevedoring $en'ices of America served as stevedore for Ihe operation.
Allhough project cargo shipmellls usually require olle to three weeks of preparalion time, GPA Operations personnel completed all necessary planning efforts for this heavy lift in less than one week. Once discharged from the vessel. the transfonners we~

transported b)' rail to the]. Strom Thurmond Power Plant in

Clarks Hill, S.c.. to replace and upgrade equipment currently in

ust: al the plan!. Two additional transformers. support materials

and pans ....'ill be shipped through Savannah later this year.

According to Mary Ellen Moon, contract administrator for

National Electrical S)'stems, transferring the cargo to rail at the

same facility -helped facilitate safe and prompt movement of the

transformers which was dependent on procuring specialized rail

cars for the shipment.~ She continued. ~This type of transport

has to travel under permits, and the Port $.lV,mnah appeared to

be the beSt choice logistically for movement by rail and then br

special transporl, particularlr from a height and weight stand-

point. This was the firsl time we have directly handled import

cargo or this size through Customs and offioading. The Georgia

Ports Authority was IllOSt helpful in accomplishing the project

and we appreciate the efforts of everyone involved.~

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A 500-lon capt.ldly all-tt'rrain mobile crant' discha'Xtd a 97 IIlelric fOil Irallsfomler from Ihe Halljin MarRilIes af Ihe PorI of Sa\'allnah.
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PERSOI'lS AND CARGO OF NOTE TRANSITING GPA TERMINALS

GPA HOSTS STATESBORO I BULLOCH COUNTY DELEGATION

T he Georgia Ports Authoril)' (GPA) recentl)' hosled a lOur and luncheon for go\'cmmcnl officials and business leaders from SlalCSboro I Bulloch County. one of Georgia's fasll'51 growing regions. A focus session concentrating on port Glpabilitics in rdation 10 311nlcling and expanding business in Georgia was provided during the luncheon at the GPA headquarters in Savannah. P~nters included Slac)' B. WalSOn. GPA manager of economic & industrial dc\dopmcnt: Peggy Chapman, Bulloch Count), lX\'e1opmcm AUlhority executive direclOr, and Richard D. Knowhon,Jr.. president of the Savannah Economic De\'e1opment AUlhorily (SEDA).
In cooperation with Ihe Bulloch County Denlopmenl Authority, the GPA inviled man)' of the area's lOp leaders 10 the pon to update them on the latcst pon and cit)' de\'CIopmcnlS while highlighting a number of recent success storics.
Ha\ing cnjo)'cd a vcry successful rear, Knowlton shared SEDA's stratcgics for success in attracting such companies as
Lummus Corporation and J.e. Bamford ExcavalOrs. He also
cited the cooperative spirit exhibited between the GPA and
SEDA which led to the selection of the Sa\'annah Crossroads Business Center by The Home Depot for ilS 1.'1- million square foot Import Distribution Ce:ntcr.
Chapman brided the group on the latest accomplishments achieved by the Bulloch County Development Authority and spoke of the close working relationship between city, county and business officials in thc area. To illustrate thcir pannership

approach to attracting business to Bulloch County, Chapman pro\'ided a overview of quality companies that ha\'e selected Bulloch Count)', including Viracon Glass, Briggs & Stratton and the Wal-Man Corporation.
M\Ve are taking a very proactive approach in our endeavors to assisl Georgia's economic developers in their efforts 10 am3Ct new industry to the state,- stated Watson. MThcse efforts rcsult in the creation of thousands of jobs in communities throughout the state while increasing expon I impon activit)' via Georgia's ports.-
Added Watson, -Of primary concern to the GPA is fulfilling our linn commitment 10 reach Out to local governments and development authorities across the slate to take ad\'anlage of their strategic locations and tax incentives in conjunction with Georgia's productive ports. II is our intention 10 aggressively target those businesses which will result in additional success StOries. -
While in Savannah, the group witnessed firsthand how the impaci of modem, productive ports in Georgia can help their regions and the State create opportunities for additional growth. Georgia currently ranks as the third fastest growing state in the United States,
To learn more about industrial development opportunities within close proximity to Georgia's modem deepwater porlS and inland barge Icnninals, contact Stacy B. Watson at 800-342-8012 or (912)-96-+-3879, or bye-mail atswatson@gaporlS.com. 0

Go\ernmenl officials alld business leaders from 5taftWoro I Bulloch County, one of Gr:orgia's ftJsffil growing regions. Runll)' mtl with repRscnlali\'l'S of Ihe Georgia POllS AUfhorily alld $a\'annah Economk DndOpmrnl Authority.
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VESSELS HONORED FOR PORT VISITS

THE GRAND ALLIANCE

THE VESSEL CALLS REPRESENT THE GRAND ALLIANCE'S DECISION TO CONSOLIDATE THE AEX (ASIA-EAST COAST ATLANTiC EXPRESS SERVICE) AND PAX SERVICE
(PACIFICATLANTIC EXPRE:SS SERVICE) AT THE PORT OF SAVANNAH'S GARDEN CITY CONTAINERPORT TERMINAL.

T he California Luna, Cape May, OOCL Honour, P&D Nedllo)'d Chicago, P&D Nedlloyd Damieua, P&Q Nedlloyd Taas and P&D NedlJoyd Yanfian madt: their inaugural calls 31 the Pon of Savannah during the third quaner of 1999. The \,tsSt:1 calls ~pusent the Grand Alliance's decision to consoUdan: .he AEX (Asia East Coasl Atlantic Express xrviC(') and PAX Service (Pacif'ic-Atlanlic Express Service) al lhe Pon of Savannah's Garden City Containerpon Terminal. The Grand Alliance mem~rs consist of Hapag-L1oyd. NYK, OOCL and P&O edlloyd.
Members of the Grand Alliance proVide a fixed-day service at the Pon of Savannah with three vessel calls each week. The Grand Alliance currently deploys 15 vessels in the AEX Service with vessel TEV capacities up to 3,607, while the PAX Service

deploys 13 vessels with per vessel TEV capacities up to 3,430.

The vessels represenl the Grand Alliance's AEX service which

provides vt'SSt:1 calls to Kaohsiung, Hong Kong, l.aem Chabang.

Singapore, Colombo, Suez Canal, Malia, Halira.'(, ew York,

Savannah. orfolk, New York. Halifax. Maha. Suez Canal,

Jeddah. Colombo. Singapore, l.aem Chabang. Yantian, Hong

Kong and Kaoshiung.

The rotation of the PAX ser"ice includes Kaohsiung, Hong

Kong, Kobe, Nagoya, Seattle, Oakland, Panama, Savannah,

Norfolk, New York, Halifax, New York, Norfolk, Savannah,

Panama, Los Angeles, Oakland, Yokahama. Kobe and Kaohsiung.

Ceres Marine Tenninals, Inc. provides slt~vcdoring services for

the Grand Alliance vessels calling the Port or Savannah.

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THEJANDAIA

Saga Forest Carriers' Vessel, The]mulaia, arrived at the Port of Savannah for her inaugural call during the third quarter of 1999. Delivered in December, 1998, the open hatch bulk vessel is 654 feCI 099.2 meters) in length, registers 29,729 gross lOllS and has a service speed of 15 knots.
TheJal1dtlia services such trade roUies as the U.s. East Coast to Japan and Korea, the U.s. Easl Coast LO Soulh America and Europe to the U.s. East Coast. Saga Forest Carriers specializes in the transportation of

forest products and calls the POri of Savannah's Ocean Terminal

on a monthly basis.

Saga Forest Carriers presently service to and from North

America. South America, Europe and the Far East. According 10

company officials, the

line operatcs Ihe

world's ncwest and

mOSI modern neet or

specialized vessels

servicing the forcst

produci industry.

Carolina Shipping

Company serves as

agent ror The Jandtlill

whilc Stevedoring

Services or America

providcs stevcdoring

services.

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PO~T SUPPORT O. ARMCO SERVICES
U.S. COAST GUARD CHANGE OF COMMAND

Commander James L McDonald has

the Marine Safely Office cnforce a host of froeral laws

becom~ the new com-

and regulatiOns

manding officer of ,he

which assure the

U.$. COOSI Guard

safety and security

Marine Safel)' Office

of pons and water-

in Savannah. succeed

ways, cmlSlal and

ing Commander RaYlllond E. Seebald.
A native of Portland, Maille. Commander McDonald graduated

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harbor defense readincss. the 501fe ty and facilitation of maritimc com merce and the protection of the

from the United States Coast Guard Academ)'



marine environ-

men\.

with a Bachelor of

McDonald will

Science Degree in

scrw as Captain of

Management. He rccci\'~ his Mas((~r of
Busin~
Administralion

Piaurrd (I to r) an: Commander Raymond E. Seebold; CommanderJames L McDonald; Caplain William H. Fds, CooSI Guam Dislria 7, Marine Safety Dh'ision and Thr Honorablr Flayd Adams, Mayor of Sa\'annah.

the Pon for the pons of Savannah and Brunswick. Ga., and Pon

Ot'gree from New

Royal, S.c., and

York University's Business School.

Officcr in Charge of Marine Inspeclion for most of the Slate of

Commander McDonald's first assignment was aboard the

Georgia and lhe southern portion of Soulh Carolina. He will

USCGC Norlhwj",l where he spent almost two )'ears in the Arnie also act as Froeral On-Scene Coordinator of federal response to

se....'jog as both deck walch officer and 151 Lieuumant. Follo\\ing oil and chemical spills in Georgia and South Carolina coastal

Ihis lour, he moved iolO Ihe marine safelY fleld and was sta-

counties. In addition, he will serve as POrt Readiness Comminee

tioned at the CoaSt Guards Marine Inspection Office in New

Chairman for coordinating plans of federal, state and local agen-

York City. While in New York, he was responsible for overseas

cics responSible for port aClivilies supporting national defense

inspections and surveyed virtually all classes of vcssels in envi-

strategic,objectives.

ronments as diverse as Nigeria, the Ivory Coast, Saudi Arabia

COlllTllander McDonald is the recipient of several military

and Western Europe.

awards. including three Coast Guard COllllllendallon Illedals. He

Commandcr McDonald relocated to Coast Guard

is married to AltheaJohnson McDonald, originally from New

Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and served on the planning

Britain, Connecticut. and has three daughters.

slafT of the marine safety program. I-Ie managed the annual

Commander Ra)'mond E. Scebald transferred to the Coast

multi-million dollar budget of the marine safct} program and

Guard Liaison Office in Panama where he will sen'e as the

develop! congressional funding Prol>OSals for new program

Maritime Safety Advisor. Commander Seebald is a nath'e of

initiathcs.

Buffalo, N.Y.. and a graduate of the Uniled States Coast Guard

In 1994, Commander McDonalds came to Savannah where he Academy where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in

was assignro to the Marine Safet}' Officc as Chid of Pon

Marine Science. He also receh'ro his Master in Environmental

Operalions. After sen'ing in that capacity for one }'ear, he mo\'cd Chemistr}' from the Unh'ersity of Maryland.

into thc Executive Officu position for the remaindcr of his first

During his career, Commander .5eebald has held assignments

Sa\'annah tour. Commander McDonald returnro to Sa\'llnnah

in Honolulu. Hawaii; Mobile, Alabama; Washington, D.C.; San

after working mOSt recently in the Coast Guards Personnel Command where he was responsible for managing work forcc

Juan. Puerto Rico and Curacao, etherlands Antilles. He servro
as Commanding Officer of the u.s. Coast Guard Marine Safet)'

issues and assignments for the marine safely program.

Office in Savannah from 1997 to 1999.

The United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Office in

Commander Scebald's military awards include the

Savannah is headquarters for a number of important federal

Meritorious Service Medal, the Coast Guard Commendation

activities which directly affect U.S. commercial, recreational and

Medal and the Coast Guard Achievement Medal.

military maritime interests. Coast Guard personnel assigned to

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SHIPPER'S ALERT
MARITIME '" TRANSPORTATION NEWS
CAROUNA SHIPPI G EXPANDS TO BRU SWICK
I n response to company growth and to beneT ~f\'(: customer needs, Carolina Shipping Company has rcccolly opened an office at the Pon of Brunswick. Founded in 1927. the company originally operated its own general cargo vessels and performed agency and stevedoring services. Carolina Shipping Company now functions exclusively as a steamship agency.
In addition to the Brunswick location, the company has offices in Savannah and Atlanta, Ga.: Charleston and Georgetown. S.c.; and Jacksonvil1e, FJ. All of Carolina Shipping Companys full cargo operations depanmenLS arc ISO 9002 certified by Uo)'d's Regisu:r and are equipped wilh a full range of modem communications tquipment that allows constant contact with all panies. Carolina Shipping networks direclly with ils sister companies. Biehl & Company in the Gulf of Mexico and United Slates Navigation in the Northeast Atlantic region.
Oa\'c Morgan. manager of the Brunswick officc, says the company's offices offer full service opcrations and arc staffcd with experienced personnel who ovcrsec and perform all funclions associat cd with the shipping business. MSince cach principal determines thcir own specific rcquiremcnts, Carolina Shipping Compan)' has cstablishcd a vcry ncxible syslcm and atlilUde to mcet these individual needs.M he explains.
Carolina Shipping Compan)' can lx:: accessed in Bruns....>ick at:
Carolina Shipping Company 100 Firsl Ave.nue, Suile 100 Brunswick, GA 31520 Telephone: 912-265-9861 Fax: 912-267-7185 Tdex: 154262 E-mail:dmor@carolinashipping.com

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PROMOTIONS. ApPOINTMENTS AND BUSINESS NOTES

Stc\'C Black was ~c~ml)' appointed gate operations manager in the Container Operations Depanment of the Georgia Pons AUlhorhy (GPA).
Black is responsible for coordinat-
ing and managing gate activities in conjunction with the stevedores and steamship lines in an efforl 10 ensure continuous improvement on the gale s)'stcm. The work includes gale and driver surveys and all reports associtlled with the gale.
Black also serves as the dcpanmem's project manager assigned to work with thc Information Technology Department in the implemcntation of the new lerrninal operating system, Navis. He currently manages changes to the existing terminal operating system, transACTION, and the breakbulk databases, Tally and Export Brcakbulk.
In addition. Black interprets all container contracts and tariff items and Implements rates in the billing database for the Pon of Sa\'annahs COnlainerpon and Ocean Terminals.
Black joined the GPA in 1980 and mOSt recently held the position of administrative manager of cont:liner operations for the Containerport and Container Field Offices. He has :llso sen-ed as assistant ship operations manager and administrative manager lit the G:lrden City Terminal.
Eddiejohnson has been appointed container yard manager for the Georgia Ports Authorit}' Garden Cit}' Containerpon Tennlnal at the Pon of Savannah. In

his new position. he is responsible for supervising work programs and planning all o~rating functions for the container fJeld.
johnson joined the GPAS Operations Division in November, 1998. as assistant manager of operations. He was previously employed as a stevedore superintendent with Palmeuo Shipping & Stevedoring in Savannah. johnson also served as stevedore superintendent and stevedore manager with Cooperrr. Smith Stevedoring in Savannah.
~Eddie has done an exceptional job of organizing and managing container handling sen'ict$ and we've found his stevedoring knowledge to be a valuable asset to our operation.~ stated Wt$ Lanier. GPA general manager of container operations. ~His familiarit}' with GPA operations and pon customers will assist in creating positi\'e results in the movement of containerized cargo via the Pon of Sa\'annah. ~
johnson earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. Ga. He is a member of the Propeller Club of Savannah and the l,"raffic Club of $..wannah.
H ope Moorer has joined the Georgia Pons Authority as manager of public affairs. In her new position, she will assist in developing promotional strategies for the Authorit)s statewide public awareness program and in media and

public relations responsibilities. ~We are \"Cry pleased to have Hope
as a member of our depanment,stated Patricia S. Reese. GPA manager of communications and external affairs. ~Her solid experience in media and public relations will ensure the continuation of important allianct$ between the GPA. our cus tomers and the general public."
Moorer comes to the GPA from The L1ndings Association in Savannah. where she served as public relations/communications manager. Previously. she was emplo}'ed as the public relations coordinator with the Medenica Clinic on liihon Head Island. S.C; a research associate with the Institute for Public Affairs and Policy Studies at the Universit)' of Charleston; and the assignment editor for WOVTV in Charleston. S.C
Moorer C'arnC'd a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Bro.1dcastlFilm Communication from the University of Alabama and a Master of Public Administration Degree from the Universit}' of Charleston. She is a member of the Public Relations Society of America.
M arie Roberts has rejoined the Georgia Ports Authorit}' as assistant director of finance. In her new position, she manages billing. credit/collections and properties/management func tions. as well as other duties in the Finance Division.

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~Marie brings a wealth of experience to her new assignment, including 14 years here at the Authority,~ slated GPA Director of Finance Charles D. Parkinson. kIn addition, Marie's background as a CPA will further enhance her ability to serve as assistant director of finance. n
Roberts first joined the Georgia Ports Authority in 1984 where she served in administration and managerial positions that included auditing, purchasing, risk management and property and connaCl management.
Roberts received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting from Armstrong State College (now Armstrong Atlantic State University) in Savannah. She earned her Master of Business Administration Degree from Georgia State University in Atlanta, Ga.
Barrett Sellars has been appointed insurance manager for the Risk Management Department of the Georgia Pons Authority. He manages all risk management insurance programs and claim handling functions for the Authority and will be based at the GPA headquarters at the Port of Savannah.
Sellars was previously employed as a workers' compensation production underwriter with CIGNA Property &. Casualty in Charlotte, N.C. During his employment at Cigna, he also served as a workers' compensation claims adjuster for special risk facilities. Sellars has extensive training in casualty and workers' compensation claims management and in underwriting for various areas including commercial auto, commercial liability, workers' compensation, commercial property, inland marine and time element coverage fonns.

Sellars graduated from the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga., with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Risk Management and Insurance.
~We are pleased to have Barrett join our Risk Management team,ft stated Danny Thompson, GPA risk manager. KThe knowledge and experience he brings from the insurance industry will be an asset as he assumes the position of insurance manager. ft
T ommy Thompson has been promoted to the position of major in the Georgia Ports Authority Port Police Department in Savannah.
In his new role, Thompson supervises and manages the security activities of the Garden City Containerpon and Ocean Tenninals and is responsible for the overall daily operation of the unifonn division of the Port Police. in addition, he assumes the responsibilities of the chief of police during the Chiers absence.
Thompson began his career with the Authoritys Port Police . Department as an officer in 1981. Since that time, he has been promoted through the ranks of corporal, investigator, senior investigator and captain.
~I am proud of Major Thompson and the progress he has made during the past 18 years with our department,Kstated GPA Police Chief Jimmy Collins. ~He has made numerous contributions to the department and is well respected by his fellow employees.ft
Previously employed as a law enforcement officer in Florida, Thompson has attained certified police officer status in both Florida and Georgia. He conducts Police Officer Standard Training classes and

firearms classes for GPA Port Police personnel and the Armstrong Atlantic State University Police Academy in Savannah.
Thompson is a graduate of the Sante Fe Community College Police Academy in Gainesville, Fla.
CORRECTION
The 2nd Quarter 1999 issue of Georgia AnchorAge included an article on the movement of a 53 foot yacht via the Port of Savannah. When referencing the forwarder responsible for handling the cargo, an error was made. The correct forwarder is international Forwarders, Inc. of Savannah.
The Adora - 53' arrived at the Georgia Ports Authority on board the NSCSAS Saudi Abha. International Forwarders, Inc. of Savannah arranged to have the yacht discharged in Savannah by Stevedoring Services of America and launched into the Savannah River by GPA crane personnel to make way to its final destination in Vero Beach, Fla.

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Designated as a free port in 1899, the

Port of Shimizu has developed as the

marine gateway to Shizuoka Prefcctutt.

Today, the Port of Shimizu offers numerous

advantages over other ports within the

region, including its strategic location in

the middle of mainland Japan and within

150 kilometers of Tokyo.

The containerization era at the Port of

Shimizu commenced with the inauguration

of container vessels calling in 1970. Today

the port is a major port of call for container

vessels trading to and from Asia, the United

States, Europe and other countries.

Shizuoka Prefecture has developed

Okitsu No.2 Wharf and Sodeshi No.1

Wharf for the movement of containerized

cargo. The Hamamatsu Inland Container

Depot, the only facility of its kind in Japan,

was also built by the Shizuoka Prefectural

Government to handle containerized cargo.

Main export cargoes such as musical instru-

ments and motorcycles are manufactured in

the Hamamatsu area, loaded into containers

at the terminal and transported via ocean

carriers to destinations worldwide.

In addition to providing fast and effi-

cient container service, the port also spe-

cializes in handling a vast array of cargo

including forest products, automobiles,

petroleum, natural gas, cement, bulk grain

products, raw sugar and Ushery products

and conventional cargoes. The port has

also constructed a distribution and adminis-

tration center for breakbulk cargo and stor-

age processing. Respected as the biggest

tuna Ush pon inJapan with 80% of import-

ed tuna moving through Shimizu, the port

is equipped with refrigerated warehouses

and ttlated facilities.

The Port of Shimizu also features a state-

of-the-an terminal for passenger vessels.

Located adjacent to the Port of Shimizu,

Shimizu Marine Park handles various cul-

tural events and frequently bustles with

cruise vessel passengers.

During the port's looth anniversary cele-

bration, the Port of Shimizu and enterprises

surrounding port facilities were decorated

in aqua blue and white to represent harmo-

ny within the port city of Shimizu and its

port facUities. The city of Shimizu will con-

tinue to develop an international city, where

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GI:OR(il t 's PORTS
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Gt.--orgias coastlinc and inland wmerways. ovcr 100 miles of n:lIural resourccs. make up thc statc's ancry to intcrnational tradc and investmenl. Massive cargo vcssels. somc measuring the length of three football fields. come loaded with jobs and economic benefits every day. From Rome to Waycross. more than 80.100 Georgians work in jobs generated by pon activity. which every year contributc $1.8 billion in income. S23 billion in revcnue and some $585 million in slate and local taxes to Georgia's bustling econolllY.
In addition 10 the impressive volume of jobs and revcnue which flow into every corner of Ihc statc. we rely on the Georgia Pons Authority 10 provide modem. produc!i\'e facilities and competitive harbors to create opponunities abroad for Georgia products evcrything from kaolin. forcst products and granite 10 carpet. software and agri-products.

As cargo volumc continucs to increase. the

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cated intemationaltrade. In the process.

benefits to all Georgians continue to flow-

millions of them. in fact.

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