AnchorAge, Vol. 46, no. 1 (1st quarter 2006)

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2006 VOLUME 46 NO. 1
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In This Issue
2006 Volume 46 No. 1

COVER STORY
Swedish Retailer IKEA to Locate Southeastern
Distribution Center in Savannah . . . . . . . . . .06

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2006 Georgia Foreign Trade Conference ....................................................................................................10 GPA, Shanghai Port Sign Historic Memorandum Of Understanding ..................................................12 GPA Hosts Refrigerated Container Cargo Seminar ..................................................................................13 Savannah Welcomes TOC Americas 2005 ..................................................................................................14 Intermodal Container Transfer Facility Grows with GPA ........................................................................16
Emerging Markets
Turkey: Gateway for Eastern European Trade ............................................................................................17
Carrier Services
The Panama Canal Prepares to Meet Rising Demand ..............................................................................18 CSCL Brisbane Arrives at the Port of Savannah........................................................................................20
Economic Development
Savannah Ranked as one of the "Top Logistics Metros" in the U.S. ................................................20 Governor Opens Center of Innovation............................................................................................................21 Georgia Workforce Training Named Best in Nation ................................................................................23
Sailing Schedule ..........................................................................................................................................24
Project Cargo
JH Bachmann and DFDS Transport Inc. Jointly Service Client via GPA ..........................................28
Passing Through
2006 Leadership Liberty Class Tours GPA ..................................................................................................29 Pooler Elementary School Chorus Accompanies CASA Kids Gift Presentation ..........................30 GPA Educates Area Youth on Environmental Conservancy ................................................................30 El Salvadoran Vice President Tours Port of Savannah ............................................................................31
Portfolio
Brunswick Deepening Project Continues to Colonel's Island ................................................................31 Pipemakers Canal Dedicated at Ceremony..................................................................................................32 Port City Logistics Expands Value-Added Warehouse Space ............................................................32 Breakbulk Transportation Conference Convened in Houston ..............................................................33
Community Involvement
Chatham County Students Visit GPA for 2006 Groundhog Job Shadow Day ............................34 GPA Presents Garden City Terminal Overview to the Savannah Independent Freight Forwarder/Customs Broker Association............................................................35
Noteworthy
The Atlanta Maritime Association Hosts First Ports and Flags Night Networking Expo ..........36 Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Inland Activities to be integrated into its Region America's Headquarters ......................................................................................................................37 Ceres Appoints General Managers for Savannah Operations ..............................................................38 Tom Taylor Joins Staff of USA Poultry and Egg Export Council ........................................................38

Staff
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KAREN WILDS Managing Editor (912) 964-3885
AMY SHAFFER Copy Editor (912) 964-3806
JUDY WOLFE Advertising Associate (912) 964-3855
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MACK MATTINGLY
Chairman
ST. SIMONS

STEVE GREEN
Vice Chairman
SAVANNAH

SUNNY PARK
Secretary/Treasurer
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Perspective: Doug J. Marchand
We're Building, Adding and Preparing...

PERSPECTIVE

A t the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), we are focused on the future. In recent months we have committed unprecedented resources toward new infrastructure, equipment, technology and personnel. As our market share increases and capacity expands, our commitment to providing additional low-cost services continues.
At the Port of Savannah, the first phase of the Container Berth 8 expansion is nearing completion with an additional 2,100 feet of berthing space and six acres of terminal. When this $109 million project is complete, the Garden City Terminal in Savannah will feature more than 9,800 feet of linear berthing space and an additional 100 acres of paved storage area, increasing what is already the largest single container terminal on the entire U.S. East and Gulf Coasts.
At the Port of Brunswick, an overpass is now under construction and will provide direct rail access from inland locations to an additional 900 acres of developable land making Brunswick home to one of the largest auto ports in the nation. Simultaneously, the GPA and its partners in the economic development community have recently approved new funding for additional rail that will increase the port's rail capacity by up to 100 percent. Our partners in the retail and maritime industries are not just taking notice -- they are following suit.
In recent months, Target and IKEA announced a total of 3.7 million square feet of additional port-related distribution center space and more than 350 new, direct, port-related jobs at the Savannah River International Trade

Park, just four miles from the Garden City Terminal at the Port of Savannah.
It's no accident that we handled more auto and machinery units at the Port of Brunswick in February 2006 than any other month in the port's history. February 2006 results showed Colonel's Island Terminal handled 37,004 units, a 60.7-percent increase or 21,304 additional units compared with the same period last year. It was just two short years ago Governor Sonny Perdue announced Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America, Inc. would consolidate their auto-processing center in Brunswick and ship more than 130,000 autos through Georgia.
By preparing for tomorrow's needs today, the GPA and the state of Georgia have made a habit of staying ahead of the port's phenomenal growth, while attracting new business.

Executive Staff
DOUG J. MARCHAND Executive Director
CURTIS J. FOLTZ Chief Operating Officer
DAVID A. SCHALLER Chief Administrative Officer
THOMAS H. ARMSTRONG Director of Strategic Development and Information Technology
BYRON X. HOCK Director of Trade Development
LISE MARSHALL Director of Human Resources
ROBERT C. MORRIS Director of External Affairs
MARIE H. ROBERTS Director of Finance
WILSON TILLOTSON Director of Engineering and Maintenance
JOHN D. TRENT Director of Operations

Doug J. Marchand, GPA's executive director

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IKEA Swedish Retailer to Locate Southeastern Distribution Center
in Savannah
FACILITY TO EMPLOY MORE THAN 150

During the past decade, the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has emerged
as a global leader by providing easy access to distribution and supply chain networks.

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue and company officials recently announced that IKEA, the world's largest home furnishings retailer, will build a $50-million state-of-the-art, 1.7-million-square-foot distribution center on 115 acres at the Savannah River International Trade Park. The new distribution center will create more than 150 new jobs upon its completion.
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The first phase of the project consists of a 785,000-square-foot facility, which IKEA anticipates will be operational by Summer 2007. The company plans to expand the initial facility by approximately

975,000 square feet once the building is operational. The Savannah distribution center will be located four miles from the Garden City Terminal at the Port of Savannah.

"The importance of IKEA's role in Georgia's economy is growing stronger every day. Thanks to an excellent partnership between the state's economic development officials, the Georgia Ports Authority and the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA), IKEA is staking its future here in Georgia." - Governor Sonny Perdue

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The goods received through the Port of Savannah will reflect the nearly 10,000 exclusively designed items currently sold at all IKEA stores. With more than 1,500 suppliers in 55 countries around the world, IKEA globally transports products to its stores through regional distribution centers. This Savannah distribution center will provide the primary inventory to IKEA stores in the Southeast and Texas, and can

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According to GPA's Executive Director Doug J. Marchand, this announcement will create jobs and economic opportunities throughout Georgia's supply chain for many years to come. "We would like to thank IKEA for their confidence in our ability to handle their business," Marchand said.

supply other stores across the country as needed. The Savannah distribution center will serve IKEA stores in Atlanta, Ga.; Frisco, Texas; Houston, Texas; and a future store currently under construction in Round Rock, Texas.
"We are thrilled about the opportunity to locate our Southeastern distribution center at the Savannah River International Trade Park," said Keith Keller, IKEA North America's Distribution Services president. "As one of the fastest growing ports in the country, Savannah offers the long-term capacity, infrastructure and geography that we were seeking to complement our
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distribution presence in North America. A Savannah-based distribution center will help IKEA ensure our stores continue to offer well designed and functional home furnishings at affordable prices."
T his is the second announcement in four months of a major import distribution center in the Savannah River International Trade Park, further confirming the Port of Savannah's position as one of America's leading ports. "With the GPA as the backbone of the deal, SEDA is proud to have been involved in making it happen," said SEDA President Rick Winger. "We welcome IKEA to the Savannah community."
With more than 225 stores in 33 countries, IKEA currently is expanding its presence

around the world by opening new stores. In North America, IKEA is opening approximately three to five stores a year. U.S. stores planned include locations in: Brooklyn, N.Y.; Canton, Mich.; Draper, Utah; Dublin, Calif.; Portland, Ore.; Round Rock, Texas; Somerville, Mass.; and West Sacramento, Calif. Other distribution centers in North America include facilities in: Bristol, Pa.; Brossard, Quebec; Perryville, Md.; Tejon, Calif.; Vancouver, British Columbia; and Westhampton, N.J.
"Savannah offers retailers what no other port in America can -- a globally integrated supply chain that provides the customer greater choice, and therefore greater savings," said Marchand. "From ample warehousing and transloading opportunities
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"With Target and IKEA on the way, lots of other major retailers and shipping lines are looking at us," said Marchand. "Under our Focus 2015 Master Plan, we're investing a lot to make sure our ability to handle increased cargo is always there. It's an investment that will pay huge dividends, not only for Savannah, but throughout the entire state."

in proximity to the port, to rapid turn times, intermodal and interstate connections, Savannah is a world leader providing supply chain solutions for top retailers."
During the past year, Savannah has attracted seven new container services, four linking the port with Asia, two with the East Coast of South America and one with the Eastern Mediterranean.
As a result, IKEA and other shippers moving time-sensitive cargo through the Savannah "shore-to-door" gateway can depend on sailings as fast as 22 days from major ports throughout Asia and nine days from Europe. With 100-plus truck lines and two Class I railroads, the Port of Savannah is strategically linked to key consumer markets throughout the country. The key to Georgia's success in attracting major retailers is the 1,200-acre Garden City Terminal (GCT), the largest port-owned-and-operated container

terminal of its kind on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts and consistently ranked as one of the top five U.S. container handling facilities.
The GCT boasts 7,726 linear feet of continuous berthing and more than 1.3 million square feet of covered storage space. Equipped with the latest in cargo-handling equipment, the GPA operates four Super Post-Panamax and 11 Post-Panamax cranes. GCT's high-speed cranes averaged a "world-class" 40 containers moves per hour in 2005 and are capable of serving the latest generation of containerships plying the world's major trade routes.
Strategically located within 6.3 miles of Interstate 16 and 5.6 miles of Interstate 95, the GCT's gates average between 5,000 to 5,500 gate transactions daily. Recent gate improvements have increased the terminal's total gate capacity by more than 50 percent.

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IKEA's and Target's new distribution centers will complement a large number of existing high-volume import distribution centers including Best Buy, ICON Health & Fitness, Inc., Kmart, Wal-Mart, Pier 1 Imports and Lowe's.
Together, Savannah area distribution centers currently cover more than 14 million square feet of warehouse space and handle more than 500,000 TEUs annually, primarily comprised of globally sourced household goods.
Georgia's deepwater ports support almost 276,000 jobs and generates nearly $11 billion in income, $35.4 billion in revenue and some $1.4 billion in state and local taxes annually. A
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TARGET

I n September, Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced Target, the Minneapolis retail giant, plans to build a two-million-square-foot import warehouse at the Savannah River International Trade Park.
"Target plays a vital role in Georgia's economy, and the announcement is a product of the close cooperation of the state, the GPA, and city and county economic development officials," said Perdue.
Target's decision was "the first step in continuing our development of a world-class port," said GPA Chairman of the Board Mack Mattingly. "All the hard work we have put into the Savannah River International Trade Park has paid off in landing one of our country's top retail distribution tenants."
The two-million-square-foot facility will initially employ 200 people, with the addition of several hundred jobs within the first few years of the facility's operation.
Doug J. Marchand, executive director of the GPA, estimates the new import facility could handle as many as 60,000 40-foot containers (FEUs) annually within the next five years and replenish the shelves of more than 40 stores in the Southeast with products moving through Savannah from the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. "This has been a long time coming," said Marchand, adding that he expects the new warehouse to generate

thousands of direct and indirect jobs throughout the state.
Perdue agreed: "Target's decision to build in Savannah will create a ripple effect that certainly won't stop with the initial 200 direct jobs."
Rick Winger, president of the Savannah Economic Development Authority, underscored the Governor: "The state of Georgia and Savannah/Chatham County have supported our superior port with the infrastructure necessary to attract and locate major distribution operations."
According to Winger, the decision to locate the new import warehouse at the Savannah River International Trade Park "confirms the area's position as one of the most logistics friendly in the nation. We are proud to welcome Target to the community."
Construction has already begun on the site. Hiring will begin in Spring 2007 with operations commencing the following summer.
The new import facility will be Target's fourth with other locations in Suffolk, Va., Ontario, Canada, and Lacey, Wash. supplying more than 1,300 stores in 47 states through a network of 23 regional distribution centers. The company, which generated revenues of $46.8 billion in 2004, currently operates 44 regular and nine SuperTarget stores in Georgia, in addition to a 1.5-million-square-foot distribution center located adjacent to Interstate 75 near Tifton, Ga. that employs approximately 800 workers.
"Savannah/Chatham County, the state of Georgia and the GPA have provided Target an excellent opportunity to continue growing our import and distribution business," said Mitch Stover, senior vice president of distribution for Target. "We look forward to building a long-standing relationship with the Savannah community."
In addition to the Tifton warehouse, Target has another 1.6-million-square-foot center under construction on Interstate 95, near Midway in Liberty County, Ga. All three distribution centers will employ 2,000 workers.

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2006 GFTC CHAIRMAN Former U.S. Senator Mack Mattingly
HOST COMMITTEE Bill Dawson Wanda Dawson Ed Bazemore Josh Cooley
CONFERENCE SECRETARY Elaine Howell
PROGRAM COMMITTEE John Wheeler Danica Grone
FINANCE COMMITTEE Bob Fell Joe Ebberwein Hugh Loyd
REGISTRATION COMMITTEE Jill Gill Devin Martin
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES George Yarborough Rick Haines Linda Haines
PUBLICITY & MARKETING COMMITTEE Pat Richardson Tom Swinson
The Georgia Foreign Trade Conference would like to thank those companies that contributed to the success of the 2006 GFTC through their in-kind sponsorships.
BENEFACTORS Big Red Inc. Ceres Terminals Inc. Georgia Ports Authority Hapag-Lloyd Hegh Autoliners Inc. International Auto Processing KCI Konecranes Lockwood Greene Engineers Logistec Corporation
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2006 Georgia Foreign Trade Conference

39th Annual GFTC A Success!

"What sets the Georgia Foreign Trade Conference (GFTC) apart from competing functions is our emphasis on quality," said Doug J. Marchand, executive director for Georgia Ports Authority (GPA). "From panel discussions to networking opportunities and venue selection, a relentless focus on quality
continues to drive the conference's success."

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his year's event attracted more than 350 participants from throughout the United States and

abroad. In his welcome remarks as

the 2006 GFTC chairman, former U.S.

Senator Mack Mattingly set the tone for the

three-day event: "Sea Island, together

with the movement of global trade via

Brunswick's bustling harbor, combine to

serve as a most appropriate back-drop

for a conference that continues to

attract international attention, as well as

knowledgeable professionals and proven

leaders in the field of global logistics."

In addition to serving as GFTC chairman, Senator Mattingly also serves as GPA's current board chairman. In his role as GPA

chairman, Senator Mattingly took the opportunity to focus on the statewide economic impact of Georgia's ports, as well as to reinforce the commitment of both GPA and state leadership in maintaining productive deepwater terminal operations. "It is vitally important that Georgia via her two most precious natural resources, her deepwater ports, remain a major player in the global marketplace," Mattingly said. "From Savannah's ranking as the fifth largest container port in the U.S. to Brunswick's emergence as a major RoRo port, opportunities resulting from your tireless efforts and your support of Georgia's ports are being created every day across Georgia and are felt in the forms of job creation, revenues collected and a

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higher quality of living for more than 8.8 million Georgians. In keeping with Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue's vision for Georgia's ports, GPA leadership is dedicated to conducting the business of exporting and importing international cargo via the most efficient and productive operations possible."
The first day's business sessions began with a keynote address by industry analyst Ted Prince, senior vice president

Bill Kerrigan, director of KGI, moderated Session "B" with Barry Long, manager of vehicle processing for Porsche Cars of North America. Denny Carpenter, vehicle logistics manager for Ford Motor Company and Bob Barnard, department manager of national imports and domestic logistics for MercedesBenz provided insight on the trends and challenges facing RoRo.
The final day's business session included a diverse panel representing the combined

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of Optimization Alternatives, Ltd. Two breakout sessions addressing the challenges, changes and options facing the container and RoRo industries followed.
"The breakout sessions were a big hit with the delegates," said GFTC Program Chairman John Wheeler. "Each panel was designed to include a little something for everyone. We were extremely pleased with the overall attendance and feedback at each session."
Moderated by Peter Tirschwell, vice president and editorial director of Commonwealth Business Media, Session "A" included remarks by Frank Baragona, president of CMA-CGM (America), Inc., Tommy Stramer, president of Zim Integrated Shipping Services, Ltd. U.S. and Keith Both, manager of marine operations for China Shipping Holding Co., Ltd. (N. America).

interests of breakbulk, RoRo and container trades. Bill Kerrigan joined the Journal of Commerce's editor and co-moderator Joe Bonney to direct a panel comprised of Chris Connor, president of Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, Stephen Cutler, general manager for Saga Forest Carriers and Steven Evans, assistant vice president of ports and international for Norfolk Southern.
"Overall we were extremely pleased with the positive comments we received from the attendees," said GFTC Host Committee Chairman Bill Dawson. "As with previous conferences, our plans are to meet and exceed the quality of this year's event in developing the 2007 GFTC."
Registration details, venue selection and sponsorship opportunities for the 2007 GFTC will be posted on the conference's website, gaforeigntrade.com, in the coming months. A

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BENEFACTORS (continued) Marine Repair Services Marine Terminal Services MCO Transport, Inc. Moffatt & Nichol Porsche Cars of North America Savannah Pilots Association The Waggoners Trucking TICO/Terminal Services Systems & Solutions In Terminal Equipment Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Zim Integrated Shipping Services, Ltd.
PATRONS American Port Services BB&T Brunswick Bar Pilot Association Coastal Logistics Colonial Oil Industries Inc. Crescent Towing Evergreen America Corporation Koch Cellulose, LLC Norfolk Southern Corporation NKY Line OOCL (USA) Inc. Piedmont Interstate Portside Cargo Services SSA Cooper, LLC Star Shipping SunTrust Bank Vopak Corporation Yang Ming Lines
SUSTAINERS American Journal of Transportation Atlantic Container Service Bank of America D.J. Powers, Inc. Financial Design Associates JIT Warehousing & Logistics LanPort, Inc. M.J. Hogan & Co., Inc. Moran Towing Palmer & Cay Propeller Club of Brunswick Propeller Club of Savannah Rail Link Ranitz, Mahoney & Mahoney, PC Rayonier The Savannah Bank Wachovia Bank
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GPA, Shanghai Port Sign Historic MOU
by Jeff Neil, Manager-Market Research and Development, Georgia Ports Authority
Strategic Alliance Will Improve Services and Stimulate Economic Opportunities

GPA Port Partnerships
In recent years GPA has entered into partnerships with key ports around the world. GPA's partnership with the Shanghai International Port Group was signed in October 2005. GPA's Executive Director Doug J. Marchand and Trade Development staff traveled to Sydney, Australia to renew GPA's partnership with Sydney Ports in March 2006. Other GPA partnerships that have been established include the Ports of Shimizu (Japan), Veracruz (Mexico) and the Panama Canal. Port partnerships allow GPA's Trade Development team to reach out to its customers. Such partnerships also offer access to the partner port's manufacturing hinterland, such as Shanghai's rapidly growing Yangtze River region. Determining factors GPA uses to select a port partnership include: the likelihood that the foreign port may grow rapidly, whether the port has a similar structure to GPA, and whether the port has a similar business mix (containers, breakbulk and RoRo).
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GPA's Executive Director Doug J. Marchand and SIPG's Chairman Lu Haihu sign a partnership agreement in October 2005.
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Trade Development, this MOU formalizes a developing cooperative relationship on a variety of areas. "China is a major driver of global trade, and the Port of Shanghai is fast becoming one of the strongest ports in Asia and indeed the world," Hock said. "It is in our best interest to tighten our ties with them."

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Doug J. Marchand, GPA's executive director and Lu Haihu, SIPG's chairman, shake hands after an MOU signing.
T he Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) and the Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) held a Savannah signing of a new strategic alliance, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), on October 11, 2005. The strategic partnership enables both ports to jointly promote all-water shipping routes between Shanghai and Savannah. The MOU will also foster information and expertise sharing in the areas of marketing, information technology, engineering and operations.
Chairman of SIPG Lu Haihu led a delegation of seven from the SIPG for a two-day visit to GPA. Haihu and GPA Executive Director Doug J. Marchand concluded the meetings with a signing ceremony at the Chatham Club in the presence of local maritime industry leaders. GPA provided an in-depth tour of its port, as well as a tour of downtown Savannah. The massive twomillion-square-foot Wal-Mart distribution center was also featured during the visit.
The partnership makes good sense for GPA. "This strategic alliance will allow the GPA and the SIPG to improve services for our customers and generate new economic opportunities for Georgia and the Southeastern United States," Marchand said. According to Byron Hock, GPA's director of

In fact, Shanghai moved to the position of the world's third largest container port in 2004, overtaking Busan, South Korea.
The GPA-SIPG MOU is quickly moving from signing to implementation. Early this summer, Curtis Foltz, GPA's chief operating officer and Tom Armstrong, director of strategic development and information technology, will visit Shanghai to meet with their counterparts and to learn about the Shanghai port firsthand.
That visit will also include a tour of Shanghai's new Yangshan Port, served by a 20-mile bridge connecting the new deepwater port to Shanghai. With an average depth of 52 feet, the port accommodates the latest generation of 8,500-TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) ships. The initial phase of Yanghsan Port opened in December 2005 and provides capacity of 2.2 million TEUs. Once the final phases are complete, Yangshan will have an annual capacity of 20 million TEUs and will be a 50-berth container complex.
GPA is the second largest East Asian hub on the East Coast after New York/New Jersey. In 2005, mainland China, including Hong Kong, accounted for more than 40 percent of GPA's total trade. GPA's total trade with Shanghai's port totaled more than 137,000 TEUs during the same period.
The Port of Savannah has 16 all-water Asia-U.S. East Coast services, 14 via the Panama Canal and two via the Suez Canal and is the fifth largest container port in the United States. A
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GPA Hosts Refrigerated Container Cargo Seminar
Streamlines Movement of Refrigerated Cargo
G eorgia Ports Authority (GPA) Sales Representative Herman J. Brown, Jr. recently led a group of industry leaders on a virtual tour of a refrigerated container as it makes its way through the Garden City Terminal (GCT) facility. Dan Rohde, assistant director of operations and Trish Hagan, assistant manager of container operations, provided points of knowledge throughout the presentation. GPA sales and marketing staff supporting the presentation included: Bill Jakubsen, sales manager, Trade Development; Chip Hawkins, manager, Inside Sales Group; and Danica Grone, trade communications administrator, Trade Development.

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Refrigerated containers are placed on vessels in slots accessible to power supplies.
"We presented a clear picture of the overall terminal process for exporting refrigerated cargo," said Brown. "The GPA works closely with all parties to ensure efficient and swift empty container pick-up as well
as loaded container delivery."
The seminar provided an opportunity for attendees, including food retailers, ocean carriers and poultry processors and traders, to gain a better understanding of the services GPA provides. Virginia Ward, agency account executive for Hyundai America Shipping who attended the seminar agreed. "This was an excellent opportunity for steamship lines, forwarders and shippers
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ILA clerk setting control panel of refrigerated container.

to learn more about the opportunities and service GPA can provide for us and customers," Ward said.
Moving Refrigerated Containers for Export Through the GPA
The process of moving empty, refrigerated containers begins before the booking is made. Most empty, refrigerated containers arrive at the GTC via vessel discharge. Once empty containers are unloaded, the pre-trip process can begin. The steamship line's container maintenance vendor runs tests on multiple containers to ensure they are in working order. GPA provides equipment for these tests, such as the "scissors lift" and "power tree." During testing, containers go through a two-hour cool-down process. After the

cool-down process, the container is moved by the GPA, at the instruction of the steamship line, to the pick-up area.
A jockey truck driver picks up the container and drives it to the vessel where a container crane operator strategically lifts it off the chassis and onto the vessel. Refrigerated boxes must be placed on vessels in slots accessible to power supplies, allowing for the cargo to maintain its required temperature during the voyage.
The GPA operations staff continually strives to streamline moving refrigerated cargo by maintaining close relationships with its customers. For more information about transporting refrigerated containerized cargoes through the GPA, registering for future seminars or scheduling a port tour, contact Herman Brown at 912.964.3809 or email hbrown@gaports.com. A
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Savannah Welcomes TOC Americas 2005
Leading Logistics Conference Attracts More Than 300 Delegates

T he historic streets of Savannah, Ga. were a picturesque backdrop for the fifth annual Terminal Operations Conference (TOC) Americas. The conference, organized by Informa Maritime & Transport and hosted by the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), attracted more than 300 delegates representing every continent. Attendees included terminal operators, ocean carriers, port authorities, equipment manufacturers, retailers and manufacturers, software and technology developers, government/NGOs, consultants and design engineers, and financiers.

The TOC has established a reputation among logistics conferences as the leading networking, business and learning event for the international port and terminal community customers and suppliers. As a result, the TOC has become the "relationship hub" between ocean and land in the maritime supply chain. "We operate in an industry where consistency and reliability play a critical role in our ability to attract and retain business," said Doug J. Marchand, GPA's executive director. "Without a doubt, we count on Informa to deliver a quality program. That confidence is reflected in the diversity of delegates representing numerous industries inside and outside of the terminal operations and logistics fields."
On behalf of the GPA and the Georgia maritime community, Marchand extended well wishes to Gary LaGrange, the Port of New Orleans executive director, and his team as New Orleans continues its road to recovery. Informa showed its support by pledging to the American Red Cross $50 for every delegate place sold. A total of $6,000 was raised for the relief effort.
The three-day event, "Challenges, Choices & Changes: New Rules for a New Game," focused on issues facing the global shipping arena including future technologies and industry trends. Curtis Foltz, GPA's chief

Nearly 300 TOC guests enjoy one of the Savannah's oldest traditions, a low-country seafood boil, at Old Fort Jackson.

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operating officer, addressed the conference during the "Serving the Americas -- Alternative Gateways" session. Foltz explained how efficiencies in rail and over-the-road transport, as well as available capacity at East Coast ports were attracting market share from West Coast ports. "Carriers and retailers are looking for East Coast and alternative West Coast ports to lower transportation costs and increase logistical efficiencies," said Foltz. "The financial burden of meeting market demands has fallen heavily on the service industry. The U.S. ports have faced significant financial challenges accommodating this growth." Rick Gabrielson, senior manager of inbound

transportation for Target Group, discussed the importance of U.S. ports improving productivity during the keynote address. Importers are seeking faster ways to get products to store shelves, and that includes seeking alternatives to the West Coast. Target is taking advantage of East Coast alternatives and has recently announced plans to open a two-million-square-foot distribution center in Savannah.
In addition to the conference exposition and sessions, delegates attended two exciting receptions. The GPA sponsored the opening night reception at Old Fort Jackson. Nearly 300 TOC guests enjoyed a low-

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GPA Executive Director Doug J. Marchand provides the welcome address to delegates of the fifth annual Terminal
Operations Conference (TOC) Americas.

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Russ Bryant

TOC Americas was originally slated for New Orleans, La. "Following the assessment of the impact of Hurricane Katrina, Informa, as well as our friends at the Port of New Orleans asked the Port of Savannah to serve as the alternative
venue for the 2005 event," said Marchand. "We were glad to accept."

country seafood boil, one of Savannah's oldest traditions. Old Fort Jackson, which began construction in 1808, was involved in the War of 1812 and acted as Confederate headquarters in the Savannah River defense during the American Civil War. Fort volunteers clad in Civil War attire provided a glimpse into Savannah's military past, as they blasted an original Civil War four-ton, 32-pound canon and provided historical overviews.

Kalmar Industries wrapped up the conference's last full day by hosting a cruise reception aboard a Savannah River cruise boat. The replica paddleboat ferry chartered TOC guests past Savannah's historic Factor's Walk, along GPA's

Savannah River cruise boat Georgia Queen

terminal operations and then back for a waterfront view of historic Old Fort Jackson. Following a luncheon presentation by GPA's Director of Operations John Trent, delegates participated in a hands-on tour of the GPA's Garden City Terminal.
"We had a great meeting in Savannah! All of our speakers, delegates and exhibitors had a thoroughly enjoyable and profitable time," said Robert Jervis, exhibitions director for Informa Maritime & Transport. "The venue was great -- Savannah was superb -- and the reception we received from the GPA was simply the best! Thank you from everyone at TOC Americas!" A

Delegates representing nearly every continent flocked to Savannah for the TOC Americas 2005 conference.
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Intermodal Container Transfer Facility Grows with GPA
by Rachel Simons
Seamless Transportation Hub Provides Cost and Transit Advantages

A t a bustling port the size of the Port of Savannah, many components must come together to meet rapid growth and a fastpaced environment. The Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF), named after former Authority member James D. "Jimmy" Mason, is an integral part of the Port of Savannah's efficient customer service. This honor was bestowed posthumously on Mason for his contributions promoting international trade and commerce for the state of Georgia.
The ICTF is a large intermodal rail facility that cost effectively operates as a hook-andhaul operation. Large unit trains are built and organized according to each unit's ultimate destination. Once the units are joined, the unit train may measure between 5,000 to 8,000 feet or 1,524 to 2,438 meters.
This 180-acre facility was designed to provide expedited rail service to key hubs throughout the U.S. Southeast, Midwest and Gulf. Since 2002, the ICTF has experienced 114-percent growth and expanded operating hours from three to seven days per week.
"The ICTF is one of the few intermodal facilities in the country that has a grounded scale," said Paul Yarborough, GPA's container yard manager. "Truck drivers drive up on the scale and an accurate weight is fed from the scale to the stevedore, which is an important planning mechanism for situating containers on a vessel."
As the only on-terminal facility of its kind on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts, Savannah's ICTF takes intermodal logistics to a new level. The ICTF brings the rail yard to the dock allowing seamless, expedited movement of cargo from the dock to rail to customer. Other advantages include reduced transit times with direct vessel to rail to destination, and the absence of cross-
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"The Mason ICTF affords measurable cost and transit advantages for
importers and exporters moving goods to and from points beyond a 250-mile
radius of the Port of Savannah," said GPA Executive Director
Doug J. Marchand. "This complex offers seamless transportation from dock to rail or rail to dock and provides competitive rates for intermodal
shippers and carriers calling on Savannah."
town drays and shortline handling. Services also include the overnight rail service to Atlanta, which is the fastest of any North American port.
Expedited rail service is also offered to key hubs throughout the U.S. Southeast, Midwest and Gulf with delivery schedules ranging between two and four days. These hubs include Chicago, Detroit, Memphis, Charlotte, Kansas City, Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth. In addition, the Port of Savannah offers Asian shippers a wide array of express services via the Panama and Suez canals. Through Savannah, Asian shippers enjoy congestion-free rail access to the Sunbelt's growing population base and the Midwest.
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C urrently, the ICTF includes four 2,500-foot (762-meter) tangent rail tracks used to transfer import, export and domestic containers to and from rail cars, one 2,500-foot (762-meter) by-pass track, and two 2,500-foot (762-meter) storage tracks. Efficiencies are enhanced through trackside truck queuing between rail and motor carriers and maintenance capacity to process multiple unit trains daily.
"The ICTF has taken the Port of Savannah to a new level of service," Marchand said. "The complex offers Savannah customers another distinct competitive advantage on the U.S. South Atlantic Coast."
With increasing capacity in mind, the ICTF's final build-out specifications include 80 acres (32.4 hectacres) of paved marshalling area in addition to doubling its lead trackage. The GPA's forward-thinking approach and commitment to safety and efficiency will undoubtedly mark the ICTF's continued growth. A
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Turkey: Gateway for Eastern European Trade
by Jeff Neil, Manager-Market Research and Development, Georgia Ports Authority
Georgia-Turkey Trade Grows by 117 Percent in Four Years

EMERGING MARKETS

Eastern European countries for which
Turkey is a portal.

Turkey
SOURCE: Digital Wisdom, Inc.

G eorgia Ports Authority's (GPA) trade with Turkey received a strong boost recently with the addition of a Turkon weekly service. The Istanbul-based line consists of five vessels, each with more than 1,100-TEU capacity, and includes stops in the Turkish ports of Mersin, Gemlik, Ismir and Istanbul. With this direct service between Turkish ports and Savannah, Turkon's goal is to build additional capacity for its customers.
Turkon's switch from Charleston to Savannah has increased its volume in the South Atlantic. In the first six month's service alone, Turkon's GPA volume was 14 percent higher than that of Charleston's during the same period in the previous year. "We are extremely pleased with our decision to move the Turkon service to Savannah, so much so that we hope to increase our business through Savannah in the future," said Metin Kalkavan, Turkon's owner. "GPA's outstanding operating structure and capacity for growth make it an excellent fit for a Turkon service."
A Portal for the Region At the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Turkey has always been in a key geo-strategic location. Now, with many countries in Eastern Europe experiencing rapid economic growth, Turkey's ports are benefiting from their proximity to these markets and are becoming a portal for Eastern European trade with the world. In addition, Turkey is a major transshipment point for cargo going to Black Sea ports. Also, Turkey continues to strengthen its economic ties to the Balkans, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of 72 million, Turkey is posting strong economic growth itself. Its $300 billion economy averaged more than seven percent growth in the last four years. Analysts estimate Turkey's economic growth is actually higher than reported. Some 30 percent of its economy is estimated to be in
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the "informal" sector, which does not pay taxes. While posting one of Europe's highest growth rates, Turkey has decreased its inflation to the lowest level in a few decades.

Turkey grew 114 percent to 7,500 TEUs during the same period. Georgia's biggest export commodity was poultry, while its biggest import was ceramic tiles.

EU Membership For many years Turkey has sought membership in the EU. Its formal process for membership negotiations has begun, which has generated a very comprehensive package of Turkish reforms. Nevertheless, many expect the process to face multiple obstacles and take years to complete. Turkey's per capita GDP was $4,150 in 2004, which would make it the lowest in the EU. Demographically, Turkey is a young country, with 64 percent of its population younger than 30, which will ensure that its workforce grows rapidly. Many current EU countries have older populations with a shrinking workforce.
Trade with U.S. Turkey's trade with the U.S. has grown sharply in the past several years and Turkey is ranked the 36th largest U.S. trade partner. In the past two years alone, U.S. trade with Turkey averaged nearly 20 percent growth. The U.S. has a small negative trade balance with Turkey, unlike the larger trade deficits the U.S. faces elsewhere. Turkey has both increased and diversified its exports to the U.S. with apparel continuing to dominate. GeorgiaTurkey container trade has also grown rapidly. Georgia's container imports from Turkey grew 117 percent from FY2002 through FY2005 to about 5,000 TEUs. Georgia's container exports to

GPA's trade with Turkey is also rising. GPA imports grew 150 percent from FY2002 through FY2005 to about 5,000 TEUs, and GPA exports grew eight percent to 14,000 TEUs.
Turkey's Ports Turkey's major container ports are Istanbul, Izmir and Mersin, all of which are owned by the Turkish State Railroad Company but use terminal operators. These ports handle almost 90 percent of Turkey's container traffic, operate near full capacity and are receiving new investments. Bulk cargo moves through smaller, private Turkish ports. PSA International and a Turkish group made a successful $755 million bid to operate the Port of Mersin in 2005. The 36-year contract will involve new investment of $100 million to upgrade the port. A
Turkey's Top Container Ports

Mersin

Other Izmir

Istanbul

GDP

Economic Growth in Key East European Countries Near Turkey

12
10
8 6
4 2 0
Bulgaria

Georgia

Hungary

Romania

Russia

Turkey

SOURCE: Consensus Forecasts -- January, 2006 and World Bank

Ukraine 2004

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The Panama Canal Prepares To Meet Rising Demand
by Marianela Dengo de Obaldia, Manager of ACP's Customer Relations Unit
ACP Improves Infrastructure and Operational Procedures to Augment Capacity

A lot has been written with regard to the Panama Canal's capacity to meet the growing demand of the shipping industry in the past few months. Retailers, ports and shipping lines have already been experiencing the first signs of a rise in the demand for the Canal service.

In the past few years, the number of liner services transiting the waterway grew 80 percent. Container traffic is the most sensitive to transit time. Container vessels have also become the Canal's number-one user. In addition, more business is coming to the waterway with 12 new liner services expected in the next three years.
The Canal's capacity is not static. It is very dynamic and depends on many issues. Factors include: the size and direction of the arriving vessels; type of cargo; seasonal demand; maintenance lane outages; weather conditions; and the Canal's physical restrictions. All of these factors play a role in determining the maximum capacity that the waterway can deliver on a daily basis.
Considering the navigational restrictions imposed on the waterway, a lot can be done to increase capacity. The Panama Canal Authority, or the Autoridad del Canal de Panama (ACP), is currently reviewing ways of improving not only its infrastructure, but its operational procedures to augment capacity and ensure it is able to meet future demands.
Currently, the ACP has invested in changing the locks' illumination system. Canal regulations require Panamax vessels transit during daylight hours to safeguard vessel and canal infrastructure integrity. The new illumination system, scheduled to be completed by the end of 2006, will allow Canal management to extend its hours, provide passage of more Panamax vessels and improve customer service.
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Panama Canal: Work is underway to increase capacity.
Another step to reduce Canal Waters Time (CWT) and assure reliability to customers is the construction of a new tie-up station north of Pedro Miguel Locks. The new tie-up station will allow for vessel pre-positioning during lane outages or periods of high-traffic demand, maximizing the use of the locks systems. In addition, it will serve as a mooring area for vessels with mechanical problems. Work is currently underway for a second tie-up station on the Canal's west bank to manage the projected increase in traffic.
The locks employ operation methodologies, which differ significantly in throughput. Under normal lockage operations, a vessel is required to wait until the previous vessel completes its lockage to initiate its transit. Implementing a relay system would allow the vessels to enter the locks chamber while a previous vessel is transiting ahead in another chamber. This operation method would substantially increase capacity, thus reducing CWT and fulfilling the Canal's customers' requirements also.
The Canal is developing the carrousel (merry-go-round) operation method in one lane of the Gatun Locks that will further augment throughput. This method will allow multiple vessels to be handled

Photo Courtesy of ACP
simultaneously in the same lane by three sets of locomotives without casting off a vessel within the locks. This approach, in addition to increasing capacity, also enhances lockage operation safety.
The ACP has also taken measures to optimize its maintenance procedures, while not affecting customers. Today, some maintenance work such as the replacement of the tow track system is being performed without disrupting traffic. For FY2006, only two brief lane outages are scheduled.
In 2005, several Canal customers were concerned about a perceived lack of sufficient booking slots, especially during periods of lane outages. To ease this situation, ACP has made two additional booking slots available for supers (vessels with a 91-foot beam or more), thus providing shippers and carriers the opportunity to secure transits on their preferred day. Construction completion of the first tie-up station north of Pedro Miguel Locks has provided additional capacity.
During the next two years, the ACP plans to complete several of its capacity enhancement projects, including: the replacement of the locomotive fleet, the
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ACP recently purchased eight additional tugboats.

Photo Courtesy of ACP

replacement of the tow track system and the acquisition of eight additional tugboats.
The Canal has experienced tremendous growth in the past few years. During FY2005, the number of oceangoing transits peaked to 12,648 from 12,518 in FY2004. Currently, Panamax transits represent 44.5 percent of total oceangoing transits. Another major milestone has been the increase of tonnage handled by the ACP, as measured by the Panama Canal/Universal Measurement System (PC/UMS). PC/UMS tonnage increased 4.6 percent to 279.1 million PC/UMS tons in FY2005. With the implementation of ongoing projects, the ACP has extended its capacity to 2012 and continues to define additional capacity projects.

most productive in the world and rank first in Latin America, handling 2.4 million TEUs annually. All of these ports are investing heavily to increase capacity. Panama's "connectivity" is also enhanced by the Panama Canal Railway Company moving containers daily from the Pacific to the Atlantic ports and vice versa.
Additionally, the Republic of Panama is launching a Greenfield Container Terminal Project at the west side of the Canal's Pacific entrance. The project's initial phase consists of 112 hectares to be developed with 1,600 meters of quay, an annual capacity of 2.4 million TEUs

and 15 meters of draft. The port will be a new state-of-the-art container terminal, capable of handling the largest generation of Post-Panamax vessels. The project's second phase is expected to increase the terminal capacity to 7.5 million TEUs. With this new port, Panama will provide additional capacity to capture the increasing demand in the transshipment business.
All these initiatives are geared toward ensuring that both the Canal and the Republic of Panama maintain and strengthen the country's position as a premier gateway for world trade. A

I n spite of all these efforts, the ACP remains conscious of the continuous and projected increase in world trade triggering demand for its services. It is completing a long-term strategic business plan, to determine the Canal's future up to 2025, which includes modernization and improvement initiatives and the possibility of a major Canal expansion. The Canal expansion project under study includes the design of Post Panamax locks catering to vessels up to 11,000 TEUs and incorporated water-saving basins that would permit a more efficient water resource use. The people of Panama will vote on a referendum to expand the Canal in the near future.

The Republic of Panama is also making significant strides to boost the "connectivity" offered by the Canal and the country's strategic location. Currently, 60 percent of the container vessels that transit the waterway call on Panamanian ports to perform transshipment activities. Under concession agreements to Hutchinson Port Holdings, Stevedoring Services of Americas and Colon Container Terminal (Evergreen Terminal), Panama ports are among the
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CSCL Brisbane Arrives at the Port of Savannah
China Shipping's New AMAX Service Calls Georgia Home

T he Port of Savannah welcomed the CSCL Brisbane during its maiden voyage on November 5, 2005.

The newly built 4,250-TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) vessel joins China Shipping's new AMAX around-the-world service. The Port of Savannah welcomed its first AMAX vessel five months earlier. Marking the vessel's maiden voyage, the Georgia Ports Authority's (GPA) Sales Manager for Trade Development Bill Jakubsen and Cargo Sales Representative Bill Barrs presented Captain Himanshu Purohit with a commemorative clock.
"It is a tremendous honor for the GPA to receive the CSCL Brisbane on its maiden

voyage," said Jakubsen. "China Shipping Lines is ranked among the world's top 20 largest container carriers, and we are glad to be a part of their AMAX service." The Brisbane is the twelfth vessel

purchased by Seaspan Corporation and is chartered by China Shipping Company, which is subchartering the vessel to its subsidiary China Shipping Container Lines Company, Limited. A

Savannah Ranked As One of the "Top Logistics Metros" in the U.S.
Georgia's Ports Serve Fastest Growing Region in Nation

I n a study of 362 metro areas throughout the U.S., Expansion Management magazine along with Logistics Today magazine ranked Savannah the numberone option for fuel taxes and fees. Savannah was also ranked as one of the five-star logistics metros in six of 10 categories including workforce/labor costs, availability and skill levels, road and bridge conditions, railroad and port access.
"Site selection is really a competition between cities," said Bill King, chief editor of Expansion Management. "Metro areas that offer a broad range of logisticssupporting infrastructure -- ground, air, water/sea and rail -- have a major advantage over their rivals when it comes to attracting and retaining manufacturing and distribution facilities."
Doug J. Marchand, Georgia Ports Authority's executive director said: "This study proves what we've been saying -- Savannah
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continues to be one of the top logistics locations to reach the fast growing Southeastern U.S. and the world."
According to Bob Pertierra, vice president of logistics for the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, "In a world of more complex global supply chains, companies need to reach their customers quickly and efficiently, Atlanta and Savannah continue to be ideal locations to do just that."
The fastest growing region in the nation is the seven-state Southeastern U.S. This market represents the sixth largest economy in the world by GDP. "Atlanta and Savannah continue to be ideal locations to reach and serve this growing market," said Pertierra. "Together, with the world's busiest airport, superior rail and highway infrastructure, and the fastest growing container port in the U.S., they represent one of the world's top global logistics gateways."

This is the publication's fifth annual logistics quotient evaluation of logistics infrastructure found in the 362 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA) throughout the U.S. MSAs that ranked in the top 20 percent (out of the total 362) were designated five-star logistics metros, while metros that ranked in the 21-to-40 percentile received a fourstar designation. GPA received a four-star ranking for overall transportation and distribution industry climate and air service. Other categories included road and highway basic infrastructure and spending and road density, congestion and truck safety.
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Governor Opens Center of Innovation
Public/Private Sector Collaboration Creates New Opportunities in Georgia

G eorgia Governor Sonny Perdue recently announced the opening of the Center of Innovation for Manufacturing Excellence, located at Lanier Technical College in Gainesville, Ga.
Collaborative partnerships between manufacturing companies and Georgia's technical colleges will identify technologies that will be taught at the center.
According to Perdue, Georgia must become a state of innovation in order to achieve competitive advantages in all economic sectors.
Fundamental processes in advanced computer-integrated manufacturing, such as programmable logic control electronics, various robotics operations and computer numerical controls are technologies used at the Center of Innovation for Manufacturing Excellence.
"This center represents the best thinking, the best planning and the best strategy for

guaranteeing that Georgia's workforce is prepared for the 21st century manufacturing environment," said Mike Vollmer, commissioner of the Department of Technical and Adult Education. "To stay competitive, Georgia companies need to adopt new technologies and new ways of doing business, and this center and our technical colleges are critical to preparing the workforce needed to guarantee the ongoing success of manufacturing in our state."

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"The Center of Innovation for Manufacturing Excellence represents
the state's commitment to provide research and training in advanced
manufacturing technologies," said Perdue.

Dave Viebrock, manager of Caterpillar's Jefferson, Ga. facility said, "We are already integrating the center into our maintenance training matrix. Even more important is the knowledge that the center will be there when we are ready to make our next major shift to stay competitive in the future."
Other centers of innovation include Life Sciences in Augusta, Agriculture in Tifton, Aerospace in Warner Robins, Information Technology in Columbus and Maritime Logistics in Savannah. A

Downtown Gainesville, Ga. is home to the Center of Innovation for Manufacturing Excellence.
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Georgia Ports Creating Jobs for Georgia's People

Port Columbus Port Bainbridge

Georgia's deepwater ports and inland barge terminals support more than 275,968 jobs throughout the state each year and contribute $10.8 billion in income, $35.4 billion in revenue and some $1.4 billion in state and local taxes to Georgia's bustling economy.

Port of Savannah

Georgia Ports Authority's modern, productive facilities in Savannah, Brunswick, Bainbridge and Columbus benefit all Georgians. From the foothills of north Georgia to the coastal plains, Georgia's ports serve as a powerful economic engine enhancing international trade opportunities for public and private entities.

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Georgia Workforce Training Named Best in Nation
Quick Start Provides Free Training to Qualified Georgia Companies

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

S ite selection consultants from around the country recently ranked Georgia's workforce training programs as the best in the United States.
"Programs are judged not only in terms of their financial value but also in terms of ease of usage and applicability," reported Expansion Management magazine when announcing the results of its annual survey. "In a poll of 80 corporate site location consultants, Georgia's workforce training program was ranked number one in the country."
These economic development professionals advise companies where to locate new facilities that create jobs. Quick Start, which provides training free of charge to qualified Georgia companies, and the state's technical colleges system, were specifically credited with earning the top ranking.
Quick Start's unique and successful applications include customized training,

workforce expansion, and creating new technology to remain competitive. Quick Start credits its effectiveness with comprehensive training where plans are

drafted, lesson plans are designed and training materials are produced with a client's specific needs in mind. In addition, training is delivered wherever the company desires, which is a cost-effective and convenient client benefit. In fact, for the convenience of one company, Quick Start held a training session during the graveyard shift, beginning at 3 a.m.
"What we provide companies and the citizens they employ are the training services needed to create and keep jobs in Georgia," said Jackie Rohosky, assistant commissioner for the Department of Technical and Adult Education (DTAE), who oversees the Quick Start program. "It's an honor to be recognized by the very professionals who help companies decide where they will make new investment."
Georgia Governor Sonny Purdue said: "Quick Start and our technical college system are two of Georgia's best assets for attracting new business to Georgia. This survey demonstrates that our commitment to a quality workforce is making a difference. When I travel overseas and meet with executives of major international companies, the quality of our workforce and praise for Quick Start and our technical colleges are almost always a part of the conversation."

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Q uick Start has provided training for many of the Georgia Port Authority's customers including Wal-Mart and Best Buy. "We frequently boast that workforce training is our only business," said DTAE Commissioner Mike Vollmer. "And now we can boast that we're the best in the business."
Since its inception in 1967, Quick Start has worked with thousands of companies in Georgia, benefiting nearly half a million Georgians. Last year, Quick Start delivered training for 283 projects with 70 percent outside of metro Atlanta -- helping client companies create 29,451 direct or indirect jobs. A
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Port of Savannah
Compiled by: Georgia Ports Authority www.gaports.com

Port of Savannah

Trade Area/Line

Agent

Frequency

Terminal

Type Service Ocean Carrier Agency Key

Africa (East-South-West) Atlantic Container Line ................ACL ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF CMA-CGM............................................CC..........................Weekly ..........................GCT..........................CONT/BB/REF Hapag-lloyd ......................................HPL ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..........................CONT/BB/REF Hual ........................................................HU ........................Monthly ..........................OT ..........................................RO/RO Mediterranean Shipping ..............MSC ........................Weekly ..........................GCT ............................................CONT SAFMarine ..........................................MS ....................Inducement........................OT....................................................BB
Australia/New Zealand ANZDL ................................................ANZ ....................Bi-Weekly........................GCT ............................................CONT Australia National ..........................AUS ....................Bi-Weekly........................GCT ............................................CONT CMA-CGM............................................CC..........................Weekly ..........................GCT..........................CONT/BB/REF Contship ............................................CON........................10 days ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Hamburg Sud ....................................HS..........................Weekly ..........................GCT..........................CONT/BB/REF Maersk Sealand ................................MS..........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Marfret ................................................CAP........................10 Days ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Mediterranean Shipping ..............MSC ........................Weekly ..........................GCT ............................................CONT Wallenius Wilhelmsen ..................WW ....................Tri-Monthly ........................OT ....................RO/RO/CONT/BB Yang Ming ..........................................SOL ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF
Caribbean/Islands of the Atlantic China Shipping ..................................CS..........................Weekly ..........................GCT ............................................CONT CMA-CGM............................................CC..........................Weekly ..........................GCT..........................CONT/BB/REF Mediterranean Shipping ..............MSC ........................Weekly ..........................GCT ............................................CONT ZIM ........................................................ZIM ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF

ANZ APL ACL AUS B
BAR C
CAP CC COL CON COS CS

ANZDL (770) 319-6543 APL (843) 971-0010 Atlantic Containers (800) 225-1235 Australia National (912) 963-2825 Biehl & Company (912) 236-8555 (770) 495-0567 Barwill Agency (912) 233-3239 Carolina Shipping Montship Inc. - General Agent (912) 234-7221 Capes Shipping (888) 627-3738 CMA/CGM (201) 770-5268 Columbia Coastal (912) 236-8984 Contship Container Lines (757) 486-1808 Cosco (843) 769-5443 China Shipping (912) 231-6568

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Ocean Carrier Agency Key

CSA E EM HPL
HJ HE HS HU HYU ISS
K
KER
L LT MAY MOL MS
MSC NL NYK
OOC SOL
SS SST STR
S TER TUR UA

CSA (718) 815-7462 Evergreen (843) 856-7600 EMC (912) 966-6965 Hapag-Lloyd (America) (912) 238-3510 (800) 351-8811 Hanjin Shipping Co., LTD. (912) 447-7100 R.C. Herd (912) 964-5200 Hamburg Sud (904) 724-2400 Hual N.A. (904) 696-7750 Hyundai (704) 972-3100 Inchscape Shipping (912) 963-2800 (770) 729-6700 K-Line (800) 609-3221 (770) 618-4100 Kerr Steamship (912) 234-3289 (404) 699-0455 Lykes (912) 447-5130 Lloyd Triestino (770) 953-2626 Maybank Shipping (843) 723-7891 Mitsui (843) 965-4900 Maersk Sealand (800) 321-8807 (912) 963-1144 Mediterranean Shipping (843) 971-4100 Norton Lilly (912)232-1276 NYK Marine (912) 964-9413 (770) 956-9444 OOCL (USA), Inc. (888) 388-6625 Solar Shipping (912) 238-0329 (770) 931-9033 Southern Shipping (912) 644-7083 Stevens Shipping (912) 651-4000 Star Shipping (912) 236-4144 (770) 226-5900 Strachan Shipping (912) 966-6965 Terminal Shipping (912) 964-5200 TURKON LINE (201) 866-6966 UNITED ARAB (912) 233-1970

Trade Area/Line

Agent

Port of Savannah Sailing Schedule Continued

Frequency

Terminal

SAILING SCHEDULE
Type Service

Far East/Indonesia/Malaysia APL ......................................................APL ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF China Shipping ..................................CS..........................Weekly ..........................GCT ............................................CONT CMA-CGM............................................CC..........................Weekly ..........................GCT..........................CONT/BB/REF Contship ............................................CON........................10 Days ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Cosco ..................................................COS ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF CSAV/Norasia ..................................CSA ........................Weekly ..........................GCT ............................................CONT Eastern Car Liner ............................TER........................Monthly ..........................OT ..................................RO/RO/BB Evergreen..............................................E ..........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Hanjin ....................................................HJ ..........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Hapag-Lloyd......................................HPL ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..........................CONT/BB/REF Hatsu Marine ......................................EM..........................Weekly ..........................GCT ............................................CONT Hyundai ..............................................HYU ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Indotrans ..............................................C........................Bi-Monthly ........................OT........................CONT/BB/BULK K-line ......................................................K ..........................Weekly ..........................GCT ............................................CONT Italia Maritima ..................................EMC ........................Weekly ..........................GCT ............................................CONT Marfret ................................................CAP........................10 Days ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Maersk Sealand ................................MS..........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Mediterranean Shipping ..............MSC ........................Weekly ..........................GCT ............................................CONT Mitsui ..................................................MOL........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF NYK ......................................................NYK ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..........................CONT/BB/REF Oldendorff ........................................BAR ......................Monthly ..........................OT....................................................BB OOCL ..................................................OOC........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Pan Ocean ..........................................SST ....................Bi-Monthly ........................OT....................................................BB Rickmers Line ..................................WIL ....................Inducement........................OT....................................................BB Saga ........................................................C ..........................Monthly ..........................OT....................................................BB Stolt ......................................................ISS ......................Bi-Monthly ......................GCT ............................................BULK Toko ......................................................SST ....................Bi-Monthly ........................OT....................................................BB United Arab ........................................UA ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Wallenius Wilhelmsen ..................WW ....................Tri-Monthly ........................OT ....................CONT/RO/RO/BB Yang Ming ..........................................SOL ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF ZIM ........................................................ZIM ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF

Mediterranean Atlantic Container Line ................ACL ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF China Shipping ..................................CS..........................Weekly ..........................GCT ............................................CONT CMA-CGM............................................CC..........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Cosco ..................................................COS ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Evergreen..............................................E ..........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Hanjin ....................................................HJ ..........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Hapag-Lloyd......................................HPL ........................Weekly ..........................GCT ............................................CONT K-line ......................................................K ..........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Marfret ................................................CAP ........................15 Days ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Mediterranean Shipping ..............MSC ........................Weekly ..........................GCT ............................................CONT NSCSA ....................................................B ..........................12 Days ............................OT ..........CONT/RO/RO/BB/REF OOCL ..................................................OOC........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Star........................................................STR ........................Monthly ..........................OT....................................................BB Turkon ................................................TUR ........................Weekly ..........................GCT ............................................CONT United Arab ........................................UA ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Yang Ming ..........................................SOL ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF ZIM ........................................................ZIM ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF

North Europe/UK/Ireland/Scandinavia/Baltic APL ......................................................APL ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Atlantic Container Line ................ACL ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF CMA-CGM............................................CC..........................Weekly ..........................GCT..........................CONT/BB/REF Contship ............................................CON........................10 Days ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Eukor ....................................................ISS ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Hapag-Lloyd......................................HPL ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..........................CONT/BB/REF Hyundai ..............................................HYU ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF K-line ......................................................K ..........................Weekly ..........................GCT ............................................CONT Jo Tankers ..........................................SS ......................Bi-Monthly ......................GCT ............................................BULK

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SAILING SCHEDULE
Trade Area/Line

Agent

Frequency

Terminal

Type Service Ocean Carrier Agency Key

Port of Savannah Sailing Schedule Continued
Lykes Lines ..........................................L ..........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Maersk Sealand ................................MS..........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Marfret ................................................CAP........................10 Days ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Mediterranean Shipping ..............MSC ........................Weekly ..........................GCT ............................................CONT Mitsui OSK ..........................................ISS ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF NYK ......................................................NYK ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..........................CONT/BB/REF OOCL ..................................................OOC........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Saga ........................................................C ..........................Monthly ..........................OT....................................................BB United Arab ........................................UA ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF VOC STEEL........................................TER........................Monthly ..........................OT....................................................BB Wallenius Wilhelmsen ..................WW ....................Bi-Monthly ........................OT ..................CONT/REF/RO/RO
RED SEA/PERSIAN GULF/INDIA/PAKISTAN/BURMA Atlantic Container Line ................ACL ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF CMA-CGM............................................CC..........................Weekly ..........................GCT..........................CONT/BB/REF Cosco....................................................ZIM ........................Weekly ..........................GCT ............................................CONT Evergreen..............................................E ..........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Hanjin ....................................................HJ ..........................Weekly ..........................GCT ............................................CONT Hapag-Lloyd......................................HPL ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..........................CONT/BB/REF Hual ........................................................HU ........................Monthly ..........................OT ..........................................RO/RO K-line ......................................................K ..........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF OldendorfF Indotrans ......................C........................Bi-Monthly ........................OT ....................................CONT/BB Mediterranean Shipping ..............MSC ........................Weekly ..........................GCT ............................................CONT Mitsui OSK ..........................................ISS ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF MOL......................................................MOL ........................8 Days ..........................GCT ............................................CONT NSCSA ....................................................B ..........................12 Days ..........................GCT ........CONT/RO/RO/BB/REF NYK ......................................................NYK ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..........................CONT/BB/REF OOCL ..................................................OOC........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF United Arab ........................................UA ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Wallenius Wilhelmsen ..................WW ....................Bi-Monthly ........................OT ....................CONT/RO/RO/BB ZIM ........................................................ZIM ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF
SOUTH AMERICA CMA-CGM............................................CC..........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Hanjin ....................................................HJ ..........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Hapag-Lloyd ....................................NYK ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF K-line ......................................................K ..........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Maersk Sealand ................................MS..........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Mediterranean Shipping ..............MSC ........................Weekly ..........................GCT ............................................CONT MOL......................................................MOL ........................8 Days ..........................GCT ............................................CONT NYK ......................................................NYK ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF Star........................................................STR ........................Monthly ..........................OT....................................................BB ZIM ........................................................ZIM ........................Weekly ..........................GCT..................................CONT/REF

WI WIL WW ZIM

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Savannah Terminal and Cargo Service Keys
GCT Garden City Terminal OT Ocean Terminal CONT Container BB Breakbulk BULK Bulk RO/RO Roll-On/Roll-Off LASH Lighter Aboard Ship REF Refrigerated

Port of Brunswick

Trade Area/Line

Agent

Frequency

Terminal

Type Service

Africa (South-North) Global Container ................................V ..........................Monthly ..........................LOG ..................................................BB UNI Shipping ....................................G&A ....................Bi-Monthly ......................LOG ..................................................BB
Far East/Indonesia/Malaysia Eukor ....................................................ISS ......................Bi-Monthly..........................CI............................................RO/RO K-line ......................................................K........................Bi-Monthly..........................CI............................................RO/RO Mitsui OSK ..........................................WI ......................Bi-Monthly..........................CI............................................RO/RO NYK ......................................................NYK ....................Bi-Monthly..........................CI............................................RO/RO Wallenius Wilhelmsen ..................WW ....................Bi-Monthly..........................CI............................................RO/RO

Ocean Carrier Agency Key

C CB G&A ISS K
M

Carolina Shipping (912) 265-9861 CB Agency (904) 448-5128 Gulf & Atlantic (912) 263-4100 Inchcape Shipping (912) 963-2800 K-Line (800) 609-3221 (770) 618-4100 Maybank Shipping (843) 723-7891

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Port of Brunswick
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Ocean Carrier Agency Key

NYK STR SST S V WW
WI

NYK Marine (770) 956-9444 Star Shipping (912) 236-4144 Sevens Shipping (912) 651-4000 Strachan Shipping (904) 751-5244 Vships (912) 261-9997 Wallenius Wilhelmsen (912) 264-9559 (912) 280-1182 Williams Dimond (904) 724-6538

Brunswick Terminal and Cargo Service Keys

CI

Colonel's Island

LOG Logistec USA

MP Mayor's Point

BB Breakbulk

BULK Bulk

RO/RO Roll-On/Roll-Off

Trade Area/Line

Agent

Frequency

Port of Brunswick Sailing Schedule Continued

Terminal

Type Service

Mediterranean Star........................................................STR ........................Weekly ............................MP....................................................BB UNI Shipping....................................G&A ....................Bi-Monthly ......................LOG ..................................................BB
Mexico VW Transport......................................C........................Bi-Monthly..........................CI............................................RO/RO
Northern Europe/UK/Ireland/Scandinavia/Baltic American RO/RO............................WW ........................Weekly ............................CI............................................RO/RO Mitsui OSK ..........................................WI ......................Bi-Monthly..........................CI............................................RO/RO Star........................................................STR ........................Weekly ............................MP....................................................BB VW Transport......................................C........................Bi-Monthly..........................CI............................................RO/RO Wallenius Wilhelmsen ..................WW ........................Weekly ............................CI............................................RO/RO
Red Sea/Persian Gulf Global Container ................................M ..........................Monthly ..........................LOG ..................................................BB
South America (East-North) Star........................................................STR ........................Monthly ..........................MP....................................................BB Total Ocean Marine ........................CB ........................Monthly ..........................LOG ..................................................BB VW Transport......................................C........................Bi-Monthly..........................CI............................................RO/RO

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PROJECT CARGO
JH Bachmann and DFDS Transport Inc. Jointly Service Client Via GPA

T

he journey of more than 1,500 tons of cargo, consisting of 42 breakbulk pieces and 10 loaded containers

began at the Port of Hamburg, Germany and

ended in the south Georgia city of Cordele.

Under the watchful eye of Jens Murken,

general manager Ocean Freight (North

America) for J.H. Bachmann, a division of

DFDS Transport (U.S.), this journey of cargo

destined for a plant manufacturing oriented-

strand board took place.

Before the first piece was loaded on the Beuga Eternity, Murken and Peter Viig Christensen of DFDS Transport's office in Houston, Texas visited with the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) and stevedoring company MTC. To determine if GPA's Ocean Terminal had the capability to handle this project cargo, Murken and Christensen met with GPA General Manager Craig Kessler, as well as Billy Singleton of MTC in October 2005.

During the next several weeks, the move's logistics continued to be developed. Due to the size of some of the breakbulk pieces, rail transport was the first option. But rail clearance for the largest pieces (1617cm x 537cm x 148cm), could not be obtained due to height and weight. It soon became clear that truck transport was the only option. Before the Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) permit could be granted, bridge engineers and other specialists had to determine the cargo's route and necessary equipment. It was decided to place the largest pieces flat on the trailer bed
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rather than upright. While this solved the issue of overhead bridges, the road/bridge bearing weight and distribution remained.

To resolve the numerous challenges facing

this project cargo, DFDS Transport

contracted with Turner Transfer, a heavy-

haul carrier. Turner

provided not only

step-deck trailers for

the smaller pieces,

but a 19-axle trailer

for the largest

pieces. This trailer

and power unit,

pulling more than

210 feet, allowed

the weight to

be

distributed

adequately to meet

DOT requirements.

The final challenge

was the cargo

delivery sequence to

the jobsite. A pre-

discharge meeting,

attended by all the

players, Bachmann,

DFDS, MTC, Turner

Transfer and GPA,

was

held

to

coordinate the cargo

placement on the

dock and the load

out and delivery.

This ensured the

proper piece would

be available when needed in Cordele. After one year of planning this project cargo was successfully delivered; and as Chip Hawkins, GPA's manager of inside sales said: "It was another example of GPA's project cargo capability, no matter the weight, dimensions or logistical requirements." A
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2006 Leadership Liberty Class Tours GPA
by Stacy Watson, Manager of Economic and Industrial Development, Georgia Ports Authority

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L eadership Liberty is part of the statewide leadership initiative and is an affiliate of the Fanning Institute for Leadership at the University of Georgia. The 11-session class is designed to cultivate future leaders of Liberty County and is coordinated by the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce. The inaugural class graduated in May 2005. Participants include business and government employees from around the county. They attend training sessions, board meetings and work sessions with city and county government. They also visit local educational, health care and non-profit organizations, and experience state and federal government in action during visits to Atlanta and Fort Stewart.
As part of an economic development session, the class toured the Port of

Savannah to learn how it influences Liberty County industry. Kenny Smiley, Liberty County Chamber of Commerce executive director and Leadership Liberty coordinator, said:
"I was very excited for the class to tour and learn about the Georgia Ports Authority. I have been on tours of the Savannah Ports, as well as
the Colonel's Island Terminal in Brunswick. They are first-class operations and the leadership class received a first-hand look at one of the most important economic
drivers for our community."
- Kenny Smiley

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Pooler Elementary School Chorus Accompanies CASA Kids Gift Presentation

H oliday medleys and good cheer filled the air at the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) in December as GPA employees worked feverishly to provide a better Christmas for 55 special children.

The GPA celebrated the season with the fourth annual CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Kids Gift Presentation. The presentation is an expression of community spirit by GPA employees who donate gifts or funds to many community children who would not otherwise receive gifts during the holidays.

Pooler Elementary School Chorus performed at GPA during the annual CASA Kids Gift presentation.

As a business-education partner with Pooler Elementary School, the GPA supports positive school-community

relations and enhancements to academic instruction. The GPA has created broadbased support for the public education system throughout the region.
CASA recruits and trains volunteers from everyday walks of life to provide help for hundreds of abused or neglected children who have been removed from their homes and have become entangled in an overcrowded juvenile justice and foster care system. The mission of the CASA program is to speak for the best interest of abused and neglected children in the courts, and to promote and support quality volunteer representation for children so as to provide each child a safe, permanent and nurturing home. A

GPA Educates Area Youth on Environmental Conservancy

L ast fall, CoastFest celebrated its tenth anniversary with more than 6,400 smiling faces enjoying Georgia's largest celebration of its state's coastal natural resources.

Hosted by Coastal Resources Division, the event welcomed more than 85 exhibitors. Interactive exhibits were included allowing participants to "do, see and touch" as they learned. Event goers could be "scientists for a day" aboard research vessels or even travel back in time, thanks to living history demonstrations. Three programs rotating throughout the day captured the attention and educated crowds of excited participants. "Make-it-take-it" projects were a big event hit, as well as a student art contest exhibit displaying more than 600 pieces of artwork. Young and old alike learned about their natural world at the free family-oriented event.
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Event goers were provided interactive exhibits at the 2005 CoastFest celebration.

For several years, the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has been a proud participant in this important environmental experience. At this year's festival, GPA Manager of Legislative Affairs Lee Beckmann

worked the GPA display and explained to festival attendees GPA's efforts to help in the recovery of the North Atlantic right whale, handing out coloring books and temporary tattoos to hundreds of people. A

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El Salvadoran Vice President Tours Port of Savannah

PASSING THROUGH

A s part of a trade delegation visit to Georgia, Vice President of El Salvador Ana Vilma de Escobar toured Georgia Port Authority's (GPA's) Garden City Terminal. GPA's involvement continues Georgia's outreach to El Salvador, supporting its effort to raise awareness of Georgia's position as the primary gateway to access the U.S. domestic market and as a possible home of the Secretariat of the Free Trade Area of the Americas, an initiative directed by Hemisphere, Inc., and led by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue.
With the Central American Free Trade Agreement's (CAFTA) approval, El Salvador is expected to become an important trading partner for Georgia. Currently it ranks sixth among Georgia's export destinations

Ana Vilma de Escrobar, El Salvador vice president; Jeff Neil, Manager-Market Research and Development, GPA and Consul General of El Salvador Asdrubal Aguilar Zepeda.

to the Western Hemisphere. In 2004, Georgia exports to El Salvador were $116 million, and imports were $41 million. Through CAFTA, more than 80 percent of

U.S. exports of agricultural, consumer and industrial products will become duty-free immediately, and remaining tariffs will be phased out during the next decade. A

Brunswick Deepening Project Continues
to Colonel's Island
by Hope Moorer, Program Manager, Navigation Improvement Projects, Georgia Ports Authority

W ith Congressional approval of federal funds in place, work resumed on the Brunswick harbor deepening project in February. The $19.1 million in federal funds, along with $10.2 million in funding provided by the state of Georgia, will enable the deepening of the South Brunswick Channel to 36 feet MLW (mean low water) from the entrance channel to Colonel's Island Terminal.
"Thanks to the efforts of Congressman Jack Kingston and Senators Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson, Congress approved the maximum amount of money officials of the Army Corps of Engineers said they could productively put under contract in FY2006," said GPA Executive Director Doug J. Marchand. "We appreciate the continued support of the Georgia delegation for this economically important project."
Congressman Kingston invited and escorted the chairman of the House Energy and
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Water Appropriations Subcommittee on a tour of the Brunswick channel last year in order to press the case for funding. This was the third consecutive year of full funding for Brunswick from the House and Senate.
A dredge, The Florida, arrived in Brunswick in January for preparation to begin work in February. The Florida, one of the electric dredges in the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock fleet, is being used for the first time on the East Coast. The dredge operates on electric power instead of diesel fuel, which is more cost efficient and environmentally friendly.
The work on the reach to Colonel's Island is scheduled to be completed by July. As part of the project, material dredged from the channel will be used to construct a 15-acre island that will serve as a bird habitat for migratory waterfowl and shorebirds. The work to be completed this fiscal year is the second of three phases for the project. The

The Florida of Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company arrived in January for work in the South Brunswick Channel.
entrance channel for the Port of Brunswick was deepened to 38 feet MLW in 2003. Scheduled for next year, the final phase of the project will deepen the East River channel from the Sidney Lanier Bridge to Mayor's Point to 36 feet MLW, construct a new turning basin and restore 59 acres of salt marsh on Jekyll Island.
Completion of the project will enable an additional 45 percent of the world's bulk and breakbulk vessels and an additional 22 percent of the world's auto carrier fleet to choose to call on the Port of Brunswick. A
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Pipemakers Canal Dedicated at Ceremony

Left to right: Chatham County Manager Russ Abolt and Chatham County Commission Chairman Pete Liakakis during the Pipemakers Canal Dedication Ceremony.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on December 1, 2005, to celebrate the completion of phase one of the Pipemakers Canal Project. The project was designed as a safe harbor from structural flooding to improve the drainage infrastructure and to protect the health and property of citizens.
"Once the kinks are worked out with the timing of the gates, the completion of Phase 1 of the Pipemakers Canal Project will be a benefit for everyone in Chatham County," said Chatham County Commissioner Dean Kicklighter. "This project will not only prevent floodwaters coming from the river into the canal, but it

will also allow and protect future growth from flooding problems."
When complete, the canal project will be nearly twice as effective as the existing system. Additionally, the canal will provide significant protection against flooding, up to and including a storm of nine inches of rainfall in a 24-hour period.
The original Pipemakers Canal was constructed approximately in 1830, and then extended over the years through 1911 to its present length of nearly 13.5 miles. The canal's primary function during its early years was to remove water for the land to support agricultural uses. A

Port City Logistics Expands Value-Added Warehouse Space

T he Port of Savannah is the fastest growing port on the East Coast and the partners at Port City Logistics, Inc. are revved up and ready to serve! With the opening of its new state-of the-art 163,500-square-foot warehouse facility, owners Larry Hearn, Billy Robinson, and Robbie Mingledorff now operate a total of 400,000 square feet of value-added space.
The new facility, representing a total investment of more than $4 million, includes a four-acre container storage yard, two 20foot drive-in doors and 16 loading docks. Strategically located within the Crossroads Business Center, the new warehouse is minutes from the port, I-16, I-95 and the Savannah International Airport.
According to Mark Troughton, GPA's global account executive: "The newly expanded facility will be a welcome addition to the Savannah warehouse market. The continued
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growth at the Port of Savannah will create many opportunities for new businesses like Port City to expand their operations."

For more than four and a half years Port City Logistics, Inc. has been servicing the southeast, providing fast dependable service to their customers. As a third-party "logistics solution" company, they specialize in value-added warehouse and distribution services; trucking; courier and delivery; and record retention.

To keep up with the growing needs of the port and new customers within the market, future growth plans for Port City Logistics, Inc. include securing an adjacent parcel of land for another 250,000-square-foot facility.

Port City Logistics partners: (left to right) Billy Robinson, Larry Hearn, and Robbie Mingledorff stand in front of the newest addition to their group of warehouses. This 163,500-square-foot state-of-the-art warehouse elevates their total operating space to 400,000 square feet.

Mission Statement: "We at Port City Logistics, Inc. want to be more than just a warehouse,
a salesman or a delivery. We want to be a complete value added business resource -- your "logistics solution" company!"

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PASSING THROUGH
Breakbulk Transportation Conference Convened in Houston

L

eaders in the maritime industry gathered at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott in Houston,

Texas, for the 16th Annual Breakbulk

Transportation Conference and Exhibition.

The conference, which ran from October 30

to November 1, was attended by more than

1,200 guests.

John Gundersen, senior director of supply chain, contracts and facilities for Newmont Mining Corp., provided the keynote address, which included a 10-year forecast for the breakbulk industry, with information on how the transport of breakbulk and project cargo will be impacted. Despite growing concerns about the decline of available vessels, port congestion and shortage of expansion areas for U.S. ports, Gundersen concluded his address on a positive note with his view of bullish growth for the industrial production and maritime shipping industries.

Originally scheduled for September in New Orleans, the conference was rescheduled to Houston due to Hurricane Katrina. "We plan to bring the breakbulk conference back to New Orleans at the earliest
possible opportunity," said Renee Jacobs, conference director, the Journal of Commerce Conferences, in her conference update message. "We also wish to convey our sympathies to everyone who was impacted by Hurricane Katrina and to announce that we will be donating a portion
of all revenues from the 2005 breakbulk conference to the American Red Cross for Katrina relief efforts."
There will be growing opportunities for new jobs in new employment fields," said Gundersen. "New technologies will be developed to overcome today's seemingly insurmountable logistics challenges. There will be resurgence of entrepreneurial spirit and renewed investment in infrastructure, equipment and technology. We will create new, technologically advanced port facilities and robust vessel fleets."

GPA conference attendees: (left to right): Bill Dawson, general manager of operations for Brunswick and barge facilities, Bill Jakubsen, sales manager of Trade Development and Mark Troughton, global accounts executive.
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Themed "Strategies for Global Growth," conference sessions included a discussion of trends in the Middle East, China and South America, as well as issues such as cargo security, port congestion, lash and loading, labor issues and tracking project cargo.
"This year's conference allowed us to meet with many of our key customers to review short-term challenges brought about by Hurricane Katrina, as well as to discuss 2006 cargo projections," said Mark Troughton, GPA's global accounts executive.
The 17th Annual Breakbulk Conference and Exhibition is planned for September 24 - 26, 2006 at the New Orleans Marriott. For more information on upcoming Journal of Commerce Conferences, please visit www.joc.com/conferences. A
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Chatham County Students Visit GPA for 2006 Groundhog Job Shadow Day

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) hosted 17 Chatham County students in the areas of maintenance, operations, purchasing, cranes and public relations. "We are setting the pace preparing students to meet the challenges of the 21st century by providing `real life' opportunities to demonstrate the importance of education in the workplace," said Robert Morris, GPA's director of External Affairs. "We are very proud to be a `workplace host.'"

Container Yard Manager Shannon Schurman points out stacking configurations to Groundhog student participant Jason Allen.

A pproximately 350 area high school students from Bryan, Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties participated in the National Groundhog Job Shadow Day on February 2, 2006.
The event provided students a first-hand learning experience in a work environment, as well as an opportunity to see how school skills related to the workplace. According to Johnathon Barrett, Junior Achievement's director of Statewide Operations, the

program is a collaborative effort between Junior Achievement, area school districts, the Coastal Empire Tech Prep Consortium, First District Regional Educational Service Agency, the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce and local businesses.
"It was a pleasure collaborating with the different entities," said Barrett. "We are very proud of this year's successful event and the opportunity it provided for students and businesses."

Through the efforts of the Boston Private Industry Council in 1996, the program began as a part of the school-to-work initiative. In 1997, Bell South sponsored and expanded it to the Southeast as part of its school-towork program. A year later, a national coalition was formed to encourage participation throughout the United States. Now it includes America's Promise, the National School-to-Work Opportunities Office, Junior Achievement and the Society for Human Resource Management. Since 1996, three million students have participated in the program. National sponsorships for this event include ING, Nelnet and Valpak.com. A

2006 Groundhog Job Shadow Day Participants First Row: Mary Harderman; Jessica Chaplin; Katie Hamilton; Shawnt Golden; Brittanie Odum; Ellandria Waldburg; Loreal Richey Second Row: Tierra Thacker; Orond Johnson; LeShaey Blackshear; Lindsey Gattman; Demora Baxter; Corey Griffin Third Row: Jason Allen; James Smalls

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
GPA Presents Garden City Terminal Overview to the Savannah Independent Freight Forwarder/Customs Broker Association (IFFCBA)

H erman J. Brown, Jr., Georgia Port Authority's (GPA) sales representative, Trade Development, provided an overview of the GPA's Garden City Terminal (GCT) to 40 Independent Freight Forwarder/Customs Broker Association's (IFFCBA) members at its November 2005 meeting in Savannah, Ga.
Established in 1966, the association provides a forum for freight forwarding and customs brokering industry issues. The IFFCBA's membership consists of 17 local freight forwarding and customs brokerage firms. Until recently, the association's membership consisted of companies offering forwarding and/or brokerage services. Two years ago its board opened its membership to companies involved in industries such as warehousing, motor carriers, steamship lines and port authorities, which led to the beginning of the organization's affiliate member program. Today, IFFCBA has six affiliate members and is actively seeking more.
"Adding to the affiliate member list is a priority for IFFCBA," said Tracy Sauers,

IFFCBA board member. "These members give us another perspective of our industry, which benefits everyone."
Brown provided an insightful look into the GPA's current capabilities and capacities, container volumes, equipment upgrades, gate operations and capital investments, indicating GPA is an industry leader in each area. The GPA's vessel production averages 40 picks per hour, which is well above industry average. The GPA's growth during the last four years has brought it from a ranking of eighth to the nation's fifth largest container port.

Berth Eight. Capital equipment investments for FY2006 included the addition of two Super Post-Panamax container cranes, 10 rubber-tire gantry cranes and nine top lifts. Aerials depicting the GCT gave attendees the opportunity to see future developments transforming the terminal's layout.
The IFFCBA monthly meetings occur in Savannah. For IFFCBA membership information, contact Sauers at Samuel Shapiro Co., Inc. at 912.236.9010 or e-mail tracys@shapiro.com. Visit IFFCBA's website at www.iffcbas.org. A

Brown also discussed the Georgia Ports Authority's plan for expansion, capital investments in facilities and equipment, as well as major changes planned for terminal layout and operations. These plans for expansion include completion of Container

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NOTEWORTHY

India Article Correction Notice
In the 4th Quarter 2005 issue of Georgia Ports Authority AnchorAge, the bar graph mistakenly showed Vietnam's GDP as $610 billion when, in fact, it is $44 billion.
India: GPA's Next Big Market? by Jeff Neil, Manager-Market Research and Development, Georgia Ports Authority

Nominal GDP in U.S. Billions

India's GDP vs. Other Asian Economies in 2004

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600

400

200

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INDIA

CHINA HK SAR TAIWAN KOREA SINGAPORE VIETNAM

SOURCE: IMF WORLD OUTLOOK 2005

The Atlanta Maritime Association (AMA) Hosts First Ports and Flags Night Networking Expo

T o further strengthen Atlanta's growing ties in the transportation community, the Atlanta Maritime Association (AMA) held its first annual Ports and Flags Night Exposition in October 2005. With the historic Atlanta Freight Depot serving as the venue, almost 200 guests representing every facet of international transportation and trade were treated to networking and discussion. Eighteen service companies promoted their extensive portfolio of services as well.
"The event provided a venue for importers and exporters to gain exposure to containerized ocean cargo industry service providers," said Cheyenne Miranda, AMA president. "We selected the Georgia Freight Depot as it sits at mile marker zero, marking the rail line cross-roads where Atlanta was founded."
Ports and Flags Night provided a wonderful opportunity for the GPA to promote its carriers and terminal services. "Being able to address a wide spectrum of port users under one roof provides the opportunity to more effectively address the details that surround

each of the capital project improvements identified under Focus 2015 (the GPA's longterm strategic development plan)," said Herman J. Brown, Jr., Georgia Ports Authority's (GPA) sales representative for Trade Development.
Attendees learned that Georgia's deepwater ports in Savannah and Brunswick are preparing today to handle tomorrow's projected increases in cargo activity.
Miranda presented GPA an award of recognition. "GPA's support as a gold-level sponsor was crucial to the event's success," said Miranda. The GPA has had a long-standing tradition of being a cornerstone of the AMA.
Brown said: "Our membership in the AMA provides a strong platform to maintain relationships with our customers and to promote the GPA to future customers."
For membership information, other AMA networking opportunities and details surrounding the 2006 Ports and Flags Night, visit www.atlantamaritime.org. A

Jeanette Johns, Hapag Lloyd; Herman Brown, GPA and Cheyenne Miranda, Econocaribe Consolidators.

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Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Inland Activities to be Integrated into its Region America's Headquarters
New President and COO Named

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Operations Alan Thiem; Director of Network Design and Development Mark Guscott; and Director of Mexico Alejandro DiCesare. The commercial team will remain Wayne Washington (Detroit, Mich.), Jerry Mahoney (Los Angeles, Calif.) and Jim Kilpatrick (N.J.).

WWL Vehicle Services Canada. Together, the VSA division in the U.S. and Canada will handle approximately two million vehicles annually in its technical service centers and 1.4 million vehicles annually in distribution to dealers.

Gary R. Long
W allenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has announced plans to relocate the headquarters of its new Vehicle Services Americas (VSA) operations (formerly Distribution Auto and Service, Inc.), from Wilmington, Calif., to its Region Americas headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, N.J. The transition is expected to be fully functional by May 2006. Distribution Auto and Service, Inc. (DAS) was acquired by Wallenius Wilhelmsen in 2005.

"The relocation to Woodcliff Lake will allow us to fully integrate the vehicle services headquarter functions into WWL's regional structure, while realizing significant cost and management efficiencies," Connor said. This move, while significant, impacts only the VSA headquarters staff. Operations at the plants, ports and across the distribution network will not be affected by the move.
WWL's vehicle services operations will continue to provide processing and logistics services to the automotive industry, operating facilities in Smyrna, Tenn., Canton, Miss., Newport News, Va., Jacksonville, Fla., Elizabeth, N.J., Lafayette, Ind. and Los Angeles, Calif. The Canadian market, previously serviced through Annacis Auto Terminals, the former DAS subsidiary located in Delta, British Colombia, is now serviced by

Wallenius Wilhelmsen officially changed its name to WWL on January 1, 2006. The change reflects the expansion of the company's capabilities from ocean transport to the full spectrum of supply chain management and outbound logistics services. "As a customer-driven partner, we are responding to our clients' needs for more integrated logistics services to manage complex networks, new manufacturing locations and new distribution patterns," said Nils P. Dyvik, CEO of WWL.
WWL is a provider of both transportation and logistics services, offering its customers deep-sea and short-sea shipping, as well as inland logistics support such as distribution, vehicle processing, terminal handling and storage. For more information visit the company's website at www.2wglobal.com. A

In a related development, the company has named Gary R. Long as president and chief operating officer of VSA. Long had been appointed DAS' senior vice president of corporate planning and business development last May. He is a 26-year veteran of the transportation and logistics industry. Long will report to Chris Connor, president of Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Americas and CEO of VSA.

Other personnel changes within the vehicle services operations include: Vice President of Vehicle Processing Center Operations Doug Minnis; Director of Network

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Ceres Appoints General Managers for Savannah Operations

C eres Terminals Incorporated announced the appointments of two new general managers for its organization: Neil H. Mark, general manager equipment for North America operations, and J. Brad Ziegler, general manager of the Ceres Savannah terminal operations.
Mark holds degrees in engineering and business administration. He also has more than 20 years of maritime experience, which include capital equipment procurement, equipment engineering, and budgeting and financial analysis. Mark will oversee all Ceres Terminals' maintenance departments, as well as address all marine terminal cargo handling equipment. He will also assist Ceres' port managers with staffing, terminal layout, preventative maintenance, engineering services and

technical support to all terminals, as well as prepare Ceres' annual corporate capital expenditure budget. He will report to the chief operating officer.
Ziegler is a stevedoring veteran with more than 25 years in the maritime industry. He has experience managing all aspects of stevedoring including container and cargo handling and marine terminal operations. As Ceres' Savannah terminal general manager, Zeigler will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of Ceres' Garden City and Brunswick terminals. He will report to the regional vice president of Ceres' South Atlantic operations.
"Both Neil and Brad are seasoned professionals in their respective fields, and I am pleased they have joined the Ceres

organization," said Thomas Simmers, president of Ceres Terminals Incorporated. "Their talents will be a welcome addition to the quality service Ceres provides to our customers in Savannah and throughout North America."
Operating since 1958, Ceres is one of the largest stevedoring and terminal operating companies in North America with operations on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts, the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence Seaway and coastal Canada. In October 2002, the company was acquired by Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary in the Harbour Division of the NYK Group. The Harbour Division also maintains operations in the ports of Oakland and Los Angeles, Calif; Tokyo and Kobe, Japan; Amsterdam, Netherlands and Kaoshiung, Taiwan. A

Tom Taylor Joins Staff of USA Poultry and Egg Export Council

T om Taylor, former import-export representative for the Atlanta office of CP Ships, has joined the USA Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) as manager of Asian promotions.
A Savannah native, Taylor will direct USAPEEC's promotional and marketing activities across Asia. He will also supervise the council's offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Singapore, Tokyo and Seoul.
At CP Ships, a company operating a variety of international shipping lines, including Lykes Lines, ANZDL, Contship Containerlines and others, Taylor worked with poultry and egg exporters in several states in the Southeast. Prior to joining CP, Taylor was a regional sales representative with Evergreen
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America, where he worked with poultry and other agricultural products.
Taylor worked for six years with the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), initially as an assistant ship operations manager, then as a marketing analyst and researcher.
A graduate of Benedictine Military School, Taylor is a 1995 graduate of Georgia Southern University with a bachelor's degree in business administration, majoring in logistics and intermodal transportation. During college, he served as an intern at the GPA.
He is a member of the North Georgia District Export Council of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Atlanta Maritime Association and the Propeller Club. A

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