AnchorAge, vol. 57 (2nd quarter 2012)

2Q 2012 VOL. 57 WWW.GAPORTS.COM
Governor Deal Announces New Funding for
PORT DEEPENING
Army Corps Releases Final Documents on Harbor Expansion Georgia Ports Support 352,000 Jobs

In This Issue
2Q Volume 57

Gov. Deal Announces New Funding
for Port Deepening ...........................................................................6

Stephen Morton

Port News
Army Corps Releases Final Documents on Harbor Expansion................................................................ 8 GPA Board Member Maxine Burton Named `Woman of Distinction' .................................................. 18
Portfolio
Savannah Port Installs Cost-Saving Lighting Controls ............................................................................ 20 Brunswick Hits One Million Hyundais Imported .......................................................................................... 22
Economic Development
Georgia Ports Support 352,000 Jobs, Nearly $67 Billion in Business ................................................ 12 Middle Georgia Hooks Major Warehousing Operations .......................................................................... 23
Passing Through
Congressman Kingston, FDA Commissioner Hamburg Visit Port of Savannah .............................. 16
Profile
Commissioner of Economic Development Bullish on Georgia's Future ............................................ 24
Sailing Schedule .......................................................................................................................................... 26
Carrier Services
Suez, Panama Services Added .......................................................................................................................... 30

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About the cover:
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal addresses the media during an April 24 visit to the Port of Savannah
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AUTHORITY MEMBERS
Georgia Ports Authority

ROBERT S. JEPSON, Jr.
Chairman
SAVANNAH

STEPHEN S. GREEN
Vice Chairman
SAVANNAH

ROY H. FICKLING
Secretary/Treasurer
MACON

JAMES S. BALLOUN
Member
ATLANTA

MAXINE H. BURTON
Member
BOGART

BART GOBEIL
Ex Officio Member
ATLANTA

ALEC L. POITEVINT, II
Member
BAINBRIDGE

A.J. (JOE) HOPKINS, III
Member
FOLKSTON

JAMES R. LIENTZ, Jr.
Member
ATLANTA

JOHN J. NEELY, Jr.
Member
RICHMOND HILL

SUNNY K. PARK
Member
ATLANTA

DAVID A. PERDUE, Jr.
Member
SEA ISLAND

JOSEPH W. ROGERS
Member
ATLANTA

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Perspective: Curtis J. Foltz
Perspective 2Q 2012

PERSPECTIVE

T he University of Georgia's Terry College of Business recently completed its periodic review documenting the statewide business impact of Georgia's deepwater ports.
Based on fiscal year 2011, the study turned up some impressive numbers: 352,146 full- and part-time Georgia jobs tied to the ports; $66.9 billion in sales; and $18.5 billion in personal income to name a few. These figures represent substantial growth since the previous study conducted in FY2009.
By any measure, Georgia's ports in Savannah and Brunswick have a profound impact on the economy, supporting one out of 12 jobs across the state. In fact, at a time when the national economy inched along at a snail's pace, the number of jobs supported by our ports grew by 19.2 percent, or 56,724 jobs. These new jobs accounted in part for an impressive $3 billion boost to the current personal income figures related to the ports.
Also since FY2009, the total of direct spending by the ports and port users combined with secondary spending as suppliers and employees pay their business and personal expenses leapt $5.2 billion, to today's impact of $66.9 billion.
This increased business is thanks in part to Georgia's success in luring new
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manufacturers and retail distribution centers, which rely on access to global markets. Credit must also go to the wise investments Georgia has made in landside infrastructure enabling efficient handling of cargo through our ports, and across the state via road and rail.
The work of growing our maritime port infrastructure took a gigantic leap forward with the recent release of another study by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
This spring, the Corps issued its final documentation of the economic and environmental justification for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project. The findings show that for every dollar spent to deepen the Savannah River shipping channel from 42 to 47 feet, 5.5 dollars will be returned in benefits to the nation. That is among the highest benefit-to-cost ratios ever for a federal navigation project.
This watershed event is the culmination of 15 years of investigation and collaboration between the Corps and a diverse group of stakeholders.
At present, the deepening awaits only Washington, D.C., level reviews leading to a final record of decision from the Corps, before construction can begin. This project is one of the most important and productive civil works projects in the country. It will improve the economy of commercial navigation by allowing Post-Panamax vessels to operate more efficiently and experience fewer tidal and transit delays.
With final approval expected this year, construction should be complete by 2016, allowing more efficient service of this larger class of cargo ships, which represent the future of global commerce.
Curtis J. Foltz, GPA's Executive Director

Executive Staff
CURTIS J. FOLTZ Executive Director GRIFFITH LYNCH Chief Operating Officer CLIFFORD R. PYRON Chief Commercial Officer RUSS MINCEY Senior Director of Finance CHRIS LOGAN Senior Director of Trade Development (Beneficial Cargo Owner Sales) LISE MARSHALL Senior Director of Human Resources ROBERT C. MORRIS Senior Director of External Affairs CHRIS NOVACK Director of Engineering and Facilities Maintenance JOHN D. TRENT Senior Director of Operations and Maintenance JOHN M. WHEELER Senior Director of Trade Development (Carrier and Non-Container Sales)
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COVER STORY
GOVERNOR APPROVES
$46.7 MILLION
IN NEW DEEPENING DOLLARS

TOTAL STATE COMMITMENT NOW AT $181.1 MILLION

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n a visit to the Port of Savannah marking the passage of another

$46.7 million in state funding to

help pay for the Savannah Harbor

deepening, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal

said he is willing to do what it takes to

make the harbor expansion a reality.

That includes, he said, covering the

federal portion of the project if those

dollars are not ready by the time

dredging must start.

At a press conference, the governor

told reporters he is certain the federal

government will cover its 60 percent

commitment on the cost of the dredging,

but with only a short time until the

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2014 completion of the Panama Canal expansion and the larger ships it will accommodate - the state might have to spend its money and be reimbursed by Washington.
With the $46.7 million passed by the General Assembly as part of the governor's FY2013 budget request, the total of dedicated state dollars is $181.1 million.
"The strong support that business and elected leaders across Georgia have shown for this project is justified, based on federal findings," Deal said. "A Corps of Engineers study has shown that investing in our harbor expansion will yield a 5.5:1 benefit to cost ratio among the best

for any Corps navigation project." Governor Deal's visit came after the
April 11 release of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' final environmental impact statement and general re-evaluation report on the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, which will deepen the shipping channel to 47 feet. The documents are the culmination of 15 years of economic and environmental study, and the final step necessary before federal regulatory agencies can decide on project approval.
"The Corps of Engineers study has shown the project will reduce shipping costs faced by American companies by at least $174 million a year," Deal said. "That's a price
GPA ANCHORAGE 2Q 2012

COVER STORY
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, center, speaks to the media during a visit of the Port of Savannah, Tuesday, April 24, 2012, in Savannah, Ga., to mark the passage of the state budget, including an additional $46.7 million to help pay for the Savannah Harbor deepening, for a total to $181.1 million in state funds devoted to the project.
Noting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers research showing the port deepening will reduce shipping costs by more than $174 million each year, Governor Deal said the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project will have a major impact on 21,000 U.S. companies, 75 percent of which are headquartered outside of Georgia.
"We know that this project is important; not just for the Savannah area, it's important for the state of Georgia, and it is also important for the United States," Gov. Deal said. "I am pleased that the state of Georgia is living up to its commitment. We will have our 40 percent, and as soon as we get the sign-off from the federal agencies, we will all be working collectively to get the federal government to make the commitment for their 60 percent, so that this project can become a reality."

Stephen Morton
"The Corps of Engineers study has shown the project will reduce shipping costs faced by American companies by at least $174 million a year."
- Georgia Governor Nathan Deal

advantage that could make U.S. goods more affordable in foreign markets, and a cost savings that will be felt nationwide."
Georgia Ports Authority Board Chairman Alec Poitevint thanked the governor for making the ports a high funding priority.
"We are honored that the governor chose to commemorate the passage of this important funding legislation here at the Port of Savannah," Poitevint said, adding that the harbor deepening is a vital part of continuing the state's export-dominant status. In fiscal year 2011, export throughput comprised 53 percent of the GPA's total containerized cargo.
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"The larger ships accommodated by the greater channel depth will reduce shipping costs per container, making it more affordable for domestic producers to reach international markets," Poitevint said.
The harbor project is necessary to prepare for a new class of larger container ships that are nearly three times the capacity of those currently able to transit the Panama Canal. In 2014, the Panama Canal expansion will be completed and increase the maximum draft of vessels traveling to and from the U.S. East Coast from 39.5 feet to as much as 50 feet. While the Port of Savannah regularly handles

vessels that are too large to transit the Panama Canal today, these vessels cannot load to their capacity.
"Deepening the Port of Savannah is a key part of Governor Deal's broader strategy to improve the movement of goods across and within Georgia, and to expand the state's role as a global gateway for commerce," said GPA Executive Director Curtis Foltz. "As we move toward the construction phase of this project, the state's $181 million financial commitment sends a powerful message to the world that we are determined to meet the new demands of international trade."
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PORT NEWS
IN THEIR OWN WORDS...
Rick Gabrielson, Director of International Transportation, Target and President of the Coalition for Responsible Transportation "The Port of Savannah is a vital part of the supply chain for Target and many other companies. The announcement that Savannah's harbor deepening has taken an important step toward construction is great news for the U.S. economy, Target and our guests."
Mark Holifield, Senior Vice President Supply Chain, The Home Depot "Global shippers, such as retailers and manufacturers, will migrate to the most efficient and expedient options as a matter of necessity, so the Savannah port expansion is absolutely critical for Georgia to maintain its standing as one of the world's most important shipping corridors for the years to come."
J. Randy Jackson, Vice President of Human Resources and Administration, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. "The Savannah Harbor Expansion Project is an important part of continuing the growth of Georgia's current and future industries. At Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, we've experienced the value of this port firsthand and realize how critical of a resource this is for the state. This project will benefit KMMG and our suppliers, which combined, employ more than 10,500 in this region alone."
James H. Sumner, President, USAPEEC "The USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) continues to be a strong advocate and supporter of the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project. It's no coincidence that Savannah is America's single largest gateway for poultry exports and that Georgia is the nation's leading producer of chicken. The strategic location of the Georgia Ports has helped to empower Georgia to be one of the largest exporters of poultry, benefiting the entire U.S. industry. The importance of the Savannah Harbor Expansion project was made apparent during USAPEEC's recent international marketing conference in Panama. We saw firsthand the importance of the canal to global commerce and we witnessed that progress is on schedule for its expansion by 2014. The Port of Savannah needs to be ready for the Post-Panamax containerships as they begin transiting the Canal by being able to accept these deep-draught vessels. As we often explain, 96 percent of our consumers live outside the United States. To miss this opportunity would be unthinkable."
Tom France, Director, Global Transportation, Caterpillar "As one of the largest exporters in the United States, the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project is critical to Caterpillar by providing world class infrastructure to a cost effective and high velocity port. Like other needed transportation infrastructure investment in the United States, this project is crucial in providing supply chain efficiencies that create jobs and enable us to remain competitive in world markets."
Dr. Robert E. Martnez, Vice President Business Development, Norfolk Southern Corporation "The Savannah harbor deepening project is critical to the economic well-being not only of Georgia, but of the entire Southeast. Norfolk Southern is greatly encouraged to see this action taken by the Corps of Engineers. Completion of this project will contribute substantially to maintaining a vibrant and competitive port in a key region of our country."

Port of Savannah
HARBOR DEEPENING
REACHES MAJOR MILESTONE
USACE Releases Final Documents Showing Powerful Economic Benefits

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fter 15 years of study, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has

released the final documents

for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project

(SHEP) for review by state and federal

agencies and the general public.

"The study clearly shows that the

deepening of the Savannah port will

produce powerful economic benefits to

the nation and to Georgia," said Georgia

Governor Nathan Deal. "The study's release

marks an important milestone for the Army

Corps of Engineers, the State of Georgia

and the great number of Americans

who will benefit from the project."

In the findings released by the Corps,

the project is estimated to cost $652

million and will provide $174 million in

annual net benefits to the nation. For

every dollar spent on this critical

infrastructure improvement, 5.5 dollars

will be returned in benefits to the nation,

the Corps' study showed.

"This study has been a model of

collaboration among a wide array of

stakeholders at local, state, and federal

levels," said Major General Todd Semonite,

commander of the Corps of Engineers'

South Atlantic Division. "It has been a

great pleasure to be on this team as it

worked diligently through difficult issues

to come up with a plan which balances

the complex engineering, economic, and

environmental aspects of the Savannah

Harbor Expansion Project. It is an

impressive achievement."

The USACE announced that the SHEP

will increase the depth of the Savannah River by an additional five feet to 47 feet at mean low water.
"We all know how critical this extra depth is to the ability of our nation to move cargo efficiently," said Curtis Foltz, GPA's Executive Director. "The depth, along with an average seven foot tide, strikes the right balance between the needs of our industry and the environment of the Savannah River. Nearly 40 percent of the project cost is dedicated to environmental mitigation, preservation of cultural resources or the improvements to river access for the public."
Elected officials and business leaders throughout the region heralded the news as a critical step forward in attracting investment and retaining jobs and business. "Today's announcement brings to an end 15 years of exhaustive due diligence," said Alec Poitevint, GPA's Chairman of the Board. "With this important step forward, we are closer to putting in place infrastructure that will create economic opportunities across many industries and state lines. Companies relocate to and expand in the Southeastern United States knowing that the Port of Savannah is the fourth busiest and single largest container terminal in the U.S."
During the news conference, Corps leaders urged the general public to communicate their support for the project to leadership throughout the country. Additional information regarding the details off the SHEP can be found at www.sas.usace.ary.mil/SHEP.

"The study clearly shows that the deepening of the Savannah port will produce powerful economic
benefits to the nation and to Georgia."
- Georgia Governor Nathan Deal

PORT NEWS
Bill Clement, Vice President, Intermodal, CSX Transportation "The Georgia Ports Authority's Savannah Harbor Project is a great example of enabling efficient global supply chain solutions for the future. We look forward to seeing this infrastructure project come to fruition as it will increase capacity and support expansion, significantly benefitting shippers, the freight community, and U.S. commerce."
Steve McWilliams, President, Georgia Forestry Association "A vibrant, modern port that can meet the current and future demands of ocean-going commerce is critical to the state's forest product industries. That is why the Georgia Forestry Association signed on as a SHEP Ally. The economic well-being of many Georgia communities and thousands of Georgia jobs depend to a great extent on access to global markets for Georgia timber and forest-related products. Deepening the Savannah Harbor must be a priority and the citizens and businesses of the state must step up and do their part to keep one of the state's most robust economic engines growing."
Terry L. Bunch, Director, Logistics and Customer Service, Rayonier "A crucial project for the competitiveness of the US took a major step forward today. The deepening of the Savannah harbor is critically important for our company and all companies engaged in global trade."
Vito J. Ciaccia, Director, International Distribution Operations, International Paper "Congratulations to the Georgia Ports Authority on this momentous announcement. International Paper depends on our port partners to help facilitate our export program. Infrastructure improvements such as the SHEP project are key facets in this strategy. This SHEP announcement gives us the confidence that the Savannah port will be there for International Paper far into the future."
Mike Mabry, Executive Vice President, Logistics and Distribution, Lowe's "As one of the largest customers of the Port of Savannah, we support the port's efforts to improve the efficiency of port operations. With the completion of the SHEP, Lowe's will be able to get products to our customers faster and more efficiently."
Samuel Gregory, Chairman, Jasper County Council, South Carolina "We are pleased to see the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project continue to proceed. The success of the port is critical to jobs in our county and surrounding areas. We hope to see this project completed as soon as possible and ultimately, we very much want to see a successful port of our own in Jasper County to compliment the ports of Savannah and Charleston."
Jerry Bridges, Chairman of the Board, American Association of Port Authorities "When the Panama Canal is completed in 2014, it is critical that the East Coast be prepared to serve larger vessels. The efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Georgia Ports Authority to advance its deepening project in Savannah is good news for commerce and international trade. For the U.S. to become increasingly competitive in the international marketplace it is critical that we deepen our harbors."

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PORT NEWS

Bronco Bostick, Mayor of Hardeeville, South Carolina "The Port of Savannah supports hundreds of jobs in the LowCountry of South Carolina. Without the port and its continued growth, our unemployment rate would be much higher. We need the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project to be completed to insure the long-term success of the port and improved economic development in our region. This project is good for both Georgia and South Carolina."
Willie Seymore, President, International Longshoremen's Association Local 1414 "This is good news for ILA members and their families who live in both Georgia and South Carolina. Deeper water will keep us competitive and make it possible to deliver economic opportunities to the men and women of the waterfront."
Dexter Muller, Senior Vice President, Greater Memphis Chamber "The Savannah Harbor Expansion Project is significant because it makes the movement of time sensitive goods and materials more efficient and provides reduced time-to-market costs. Because of this unique connection between Memphis and the Port of Savannah, the Greater Memphis Chamber applauds this milestone in the deepening process and encourages the timely completion of the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project."
Steve Grable, Senior Vice President, Jones Lang LaSalle "This is great news for our region. We know that companies that are considering moving to the Southeast are paying close attention to this process. They will be encouraged today by this crucial next step for our country's single largest container terminal."
Fred Cox, International Logistics, JBS, USA, Swift Beef Company, Swift Pork Company & Pilgrim's "We are very pleased to see that needed investments in port infrastructure such as SHEP are moving forward. The deepening of our ports to accommodate larger vessels that offer more cost efficient movement of cargo and economies of scale will continue to help drive costs from the supply chain and further support our ability to sustain growth in our exports."
Fabio Freccia, General Manager of Logistics, Volkswagen Group of America "As Volkswagen AG continues its quest as the world's number one auto manufacturer, Volkswagen Group of America will continue growing here in the Southeast. We support the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP). It will provide not only VW but other manufactures the access of larger vessels as well as supply chain enhancements for one the fast growing industrial regions in the United States."
Stephen W. White, Chief Logistics Officer, Dollar Tree, Inc. "The Savannah Harbor Expansion Project is a critical component of increasing the efficiencies of our country's supply chain infrastructure by leveraging the economies of scale associated with the larger vessels transiting the Suez Canal today and the Panama Canal in 2014."
Klaus Schnede, Manager Marine, Air and Facilities Procurement, Eastman Chemical Company "Eastman Chemical Company is excited to hear about the next, significant step in harbor deepening efforts for the Georgia Ports Authority. In order to remain competitive for shipments into export markets around the world, this project needs to be finished as soon as possible. Bigger ships mean less per unit cost which will benefit both exporters and importers to remain competitive in today's global markets."

BAl Gebhardt, Vice President, North America Liner Operations, Maersk Line Agency "The deepening of the Savannah harbor is a critical step to ensure competitive access to the Southeastern U.S. for our industry, and we are encouraged to see this action taken by the Corps of Engineers."
Frank J. Baragona, President, CMA CGM (America) LLC "CMA CGM is pleased to announce our support on behalf of the GPA in their efforts to deepen the Savannah River channel in order to accommodate larger new generation class container vessels."
Christopher J. Parvin, Vice President, Marine Operations, Mediterranean Shipping Company "MSC, welcomes the news of the Savannah Harbor Expansion Plan. We need deep water at all US Ports to handle the vessels that are already calling today on the East and Gulf Coasts to insure that we have an efficient and cost effective transportation network for our industry, the Southeast region, and the nation."
F. Gray Carter, Vice President, Purchasing & Logistics, Buckeye Technologies Inc "As a major exporter of goods manufactured in the southern United States, we are pleased that the Savannah River expansion will allow Savannah to remain a vital port for both inbound and outbound shipments. Enabling the larger class ocean vessels of the future will ensure the port remains both competitive and relevant in our global economy."
U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss "Today's announcement marks a vital milestone in the ongoing process of deepening the Port of Savannah. This project is critically important to ensure Savannah is able to accommodate global shipping traffic once the expansion of the Panama Canal is complete in 2014. This would bring more jobs and businesses not just to Georgia, but to the entire Southeast."
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson "I am delighted to see the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project continue to move forward with today's milestone. Preparing the Port of Savannah for the vessels of the future is absolutely critical to our economy at both the state and national levels, and I will continue to do all that I can to see this project through to its completion."
Congressman Jack Kingston "The Port of Savannah is already a strategic national interest which has promoted economic growth across our country. Expanding our harbor is critical to ensuring its continued vitality for generations to come by laying the groundwork for tomorrow's economy today. After more than twelve years and the most comprehensive environmental study by some of the country's leading experts, we know we can expand safely. The expansion of the Panama Canal gave us a rare opportunity to look into and prepare for the future. We need to make sure we are taking advantage of that chance and not getting left behind."
Congressman John Barrow "We've got to get the Savannah port deepened. Deepening this port has been one of my top priorities, because it's vital for long term job growth in Georgia. I'm happy to see any additional progress for this project, and I'll continue to work with every member of Georgia's delegation to see that we complete this project."
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed "The announcement today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released the final studies for Savannah's harbor deepening project is a major step forward. The successful completion of this project is vital

for the economy of metropolitan Atlanta, the state of Georgia and the Southeast, and will allow us to remain competitive now and in the future."
Chris Cummiskey, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Economic Development "The Port of Savannah is the economic engine of our state, and the reason many companies, most recently Caterpillar, choose to locate or expand in Georgia. Deepening the Savannah Harbor is critical if we're going to see continued job growth in the state. This important step closer to deeper water, adjacent to two class one railroads and nearby highways, will encourage continued corporate investment, and new and retained jobs, in Georgia and throughout the Southeast."
Chris Clark, President & CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce "The number one priority of the Georgia Chamber is to grow our state's competitiveness, and few projects are more important to that mission than deepening the Savannah Harbor. Once completed, this project will secure Georgia's position as a global gateway supporting the export of domestic products worldwide and facilitating the receipt of goods to be distributed throughout the nation. As the state's leading business advocacy organization, our Chamber has supported the Savannah Harbor deepening project since its inception and we will continue to do all that we can to assist the Georgia Ports Authority as they work to bring this project to fruition."
ACP Administrator/CEO Alberto Alemn Zubieta "Considering the importance of the Port of Savannah and its Savannah Harbor Expansion Project in the logistics chain and in the `All-Water Route,' we are honored and pleased to renew our alliance with the Georgia Ports Authority and look forward to seeing their infrastructure project completed and continuing our partnership."
Stephen Isaf, CEO Interra International, Inc. "As one of the leading exporting firms of US Poultry and Meat products, we depend upon the Port of Savannah's strategically located facilities to reach our global markets. Achieving this historic milestone in the deepening of the Savannah River enables US companies to successfully compete internationally. Ours is a price sensitive global industry and SHEP will facilitate economical transport of products to customers worldwide. It means the difference in USA goods, producers and workers being able to fulfill international customer needs."
Savannah Mayor Edna B. Jackson "This important step moves us ever closer to ensuring that the City of Savannah, the region and our entire country have the infrastructure we need to compete globally in this new century. A deeper Savannah Harbor brings in more business, creates more jobs and is good for the hundreds of local companies that rely on the imports and exports of the country's single largest container port. We are excited and are looking forward to this becoming a reality."
Ulises J. Carrillo, Vice President, Global Logistics, Dole Food Company, Inc. "As both an importer and exporter, a competitive and cost effective port would continue to enable us to export raw materials and import finished quality food in and out of the United States, which is key for success in today's global economy. The American consumer is the ultimate beneficiary, consuming quality foods and affordable prices."

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PORT NEWS
Corps of Engineers Answers Deepening Questions:

You have selected 47 feet as the final depth of the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) but in the draft report you indicated that you also studied 48 feet. Why 47 feet and not 48 feet? USACE: We studied depths from the current depth of 42 feet below mean low water through 48 feet. We compared construction costs, environmental mitigation costs, and annual operations costs and compared them to the overall economic benefits to the nation. We also considered requests from three federal cooperating agencies concerned with environmental protection. We concluded that 47 feet reached the best balance between enhancing the national economy and mitigating for impacts to the environment.
The chosen depth of 47 feet gives the greatest net economic benefit to the nation. We estimate that deepening to 47 feet will benefit the nation $174 million per year, averaged over the 50 years life-analysis of the project. Dredging to 47 feet will meet the requirements of the vessels expected to call on the Savannah harbor.
A deeper authorized depth poses additional risks to the environment and additional costs to mitigate for those risks. We believe we achieved the right balance with the chosen depth of 47 feet.
Who pays for the harbor expansion? USACE: The cost to expand the harbor will be shared between the federal government and the State of Georgia with the federal government covering 70 percent of the costs. The State of Georgia will provide the remaining 30 percent.
What are the costs and benefits to the nation to deepen the Savannah Harbor? USACE: The economic study evaluated benefit years 2015 through 2065. At the 47-foot depth, the construction and environmental mitigation costs are $652 million (approximately) with an annual benefit of $174 million to the nation. This leads to a benefit-to-cost ratio (BCR)of up to 5.5 to 1. This means for every dollar invested in the project, the nation will receive nearly $6 in economic benefits from transportation efficiency increases. This is an increase in BCR from earlier estimates. The BCR increase came from new data on increased fuel costs and a review of new efficiencies in the projected shipping fleet.
What will be the impact on Savannah's water? USACE: Impacts to the Floridan Aquifer will be insignificant. The "confining layer" of ancient material beneath the riverbed that protects the aquifer varies from about 40 feet thick near Tybee Island to more than 100 feet thick along River Street in downtown Savannah, even after deepening. The concerns to the aquifer come from heavy usage, not from deepening.
We also studied the impact of deepening on the Savannah water intakes on Abercorn Creek, upstream from the harbor, to determine the impact of chlorides. The plan provides for the construction of a freshwater impoundment that will provide a temporary supply of freshwater for use on extremely rare days when low river flow and high tides may push salt water too far upstream, potentially affecting chloride intakes at Abercorn Creek. Even without the impoundment, Savannah's water would remain well within clean water standards.
Will the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge lose a significant portion of freshwater habitat? USACE: The 47-foot plan includes several modifications to tidal creeks in the upper harbor. These changes will re-direct the flow of saltwater
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to significantly reduce the amount of impacts to freshwater marsh, which was determined the highest priority wetland natural resource in the Savannah River Basin (determined in 2003 by the Wetlands Interagency Coordination Team, which included representatives from Georgia, South Carolina, USEPA, USFWS and NOAA Fisheries.) The flow re-routing plan essentially will direct more freshwater into the Back River area on the South Carolina side of the river.
With flow re-routing, the project will only effect 223 acres of freshwater wetland. This impact will be mitigated with the acquisition and preservation of 2,245 acres of freshwater marsh for the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge at a cost of $12.4 million. The USFWS previously identified the lands to be acquired as valuable additions to the refuge.
Flow re-routing would reduce salinity in 740 acres of salt marsh, converting it to brackish marsh (essentially making it less salty, but not exceeding four parts per thousand of salinity). Studies show the wetlands will retain the same functional value, thus constituting "no net loss" of wetlands.
The 47-foot plan would excavate 16 acres of tidal brackish marsh to remove Back River tide gates and deepen the Kings Island Turning Basin. To mitigate for those impacts, 28 acres of brackish marsh will be restored on Onslow Island, a former dredged material disposal site in the upper portion of the harbor, for $17.9 million.
What will the Corps of Engineers do to make sure environmental mitigation projects are working as intended throughout construction and post-construction? USACE: The final report identifies a post-construction monitoring period of 10 years (increased from 5 years in the draft report) at the request of USEPA, USFWS, and NOAA Fisheries. This period provides the Corps of Engineers increased time and resources to monitor the various mitigation features and make adjustments as necessary. The cost for this 10-year monitoring period is estimated at $61.4 million.
What consideration did you give to just deepening to the site of the proposed Jasper Ocean Terminal? Why not just deepen to that point? USACE: We studied alternate port sites for Savannah, including a location that's been proposed for a port in Jasper. None had the level of completeness, effectiveness, efficiency, and acceptability of deepening to the Garden City Port.
No port currently exists on the South Carolina side of the Savannah River. We can't evaluate projects that do not exist.
Should a port be built in Jasper County in the future, it will directly benefit from any deepening constructed on the Savannah River. The currently proposed site has an elevation too low for a port. Filling the site with dredged material from the deepening would preclude the need to bring fill material to the site from a much further distance. In addition, a deepening to the Garden City port would place a deeper channel directly adjacent to the proposed Jasper port.
The states of South Carolina and Georgia have already formed a joint agency to develop a port in Jasper County, which would complement Savannah's Garden City Terminal. Should these plans continue, the first phase of the project could be scheduled to open no earlier than 2025.
Why not deepen other ports on the East Coast instead of Savannah? USACE: The Corps of Engineers was directed by Congress to study deepening

the Savannah harbor, but we addressed alternative ports as part of the process. Our studies show that future shipping growth will require deepening Savannah and Charleston harbors, as well as creating a port in Jasper County, S.C. In fact, all major South Atlantic ports will need deepening or improvements to accommodate projected cargo growth from 2005 to 2050. No single port could accommodate all the growth in container volume expected in the region.
We conducted a Regional Port Analysis to study current and projected port capacities, demands for growth, and environmental impacts for major South Atlantic ports. This analysis included the ports of: Charleston, S.C., Norfolk, Va., Wilmington, N.C., Savannah, Ga., Jacksonville, Fla., and the proposed Jasper Ocean Terminal site in Jasper County, S.C.
We also conducted an alternative sites study that examined eight different locations along the Savannah River as potential alternative sites for deepening. This study included four sites in South Carolina and four sites in Georgia. As part of this study, the Corps did a thorough analysis on the Jasper Ocean Terminal proposed site.
A third study, a Multi-Port Analysis, examined highway mileage and shipping cost efficiencies on the service lands and roads surrounding the five major South Atlantic ports (Savannah, Ga., Norfolk, Va., Charleston, S.C., Jacksonville, Fla., Wilmington, N.C.) This study concluded that the proposed deepening of the Savannah harbor would not take business from another port, because the shipping cost efficiencies would not outweigh the additional landside transportation costs.
Our studies determined that expansion of any South Atlantic port or creation of a port along the Savannah River would cause environmental impacts, and that no one port is a feasible alternative to deepening the Savannah harbor at this time. It also concluded that building a Jasper Ocean Terminal in lieu of improving Savannah's harbor is not a feasible alternative, considering the tremendous cost associated with the project (estimated at $4 billion), environmental impacts, and timing. Jasper does not exist at present and cannot be constructed in time to meet the growth in demand Savannah and other South Atlantic ports are currently facing.
How long will the project take to construct? USACE: After completion of the Record of Decision (ROD) we will move to the design phase of the project and on to construction subject to funding provided by Congress and the non-federal sponsor. Actual dredging will take from 48 months to 60 months.
When will construction begin? USACE: Pre-construction could begin as early as Fiscal Year 2013 in the late 2012 calendar year.
What is South Carolina's role in the Savannah harbor deepening? USACE: The Corps submitted its application for a 401 Water Quality Certification and a Coastal Zone Management Consistency Determination (CZM) to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) with the publication of the Draft Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in November 2010. The Corps' application complied with its standard practices and was consistent with national environmental laws, which require the Corps to comply with state water quality certification and CZM whenever such compliance is practical.
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GEORGIA PORTS
SUPPORTS MORE THAN
350,000 JOBS
One in 12 Peach State Jobs Port-Related

G eorgia's ports have an even larger impact on the state's economy than two years ago, according to a study just released by the Selig Center for Economic Growth at UGA's Terry College of Business.
According to the fiscal year 2011 study, Georgia's deepwater ports support 352,146 full- and part-time jobs across the state, up from 295,422 found in a 2009 study. Georgia ports now account for 8.3 percent of total state employment, or one out of 12 jobs.
Selig Center Director Jeff Humphreys conducted the study, which found statewide FY11 impacts also include:
$66.9 billion in sales (9.5 percent of Georgia's total sales);
$32.4 billion in state GDP (7.8 percent of Georgia's total GDP);
$18.5 billion in income (5.2 percent of Georgia's total personal income);
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$4.5 billion in federal taxes; $1.4 billion in state taxes; and $1.1 billion in local taxes. "These economic impacts demonstrate that continued emphasis on imports and exports through Georgia's deepwater ports translates into jobs, higher incomes, greater production of goods and services, and revenue collections for government," Humphreys said. "Port operations help preserve Georgia's manufacturing base, support Georgia's agricultural economy, and foster growth of the state's massive logistics, distribution, and warehousing cluster." The Terry College of Business study showed that the total impact of Georgia's deepwater ports on the state's economy was $66.9 billion, or 9.5 percent of Georgia's output in FY11. "Our transportation and logistics industry drives statewide and regional commerce," said Governor Nathan Deal. "Our deepwater

ports generate revenue, create jobs and offer opportunities for growth in every corner of the state through our global transportation network."
Measured in terms of income, Georgia's deepwater ports contributed $18.5 billion in personal income to the state in fiscal year 2011, which is 5.2 percent of Georgia's total.
"The results of the Terry College study are very encouraging," said Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Curtis Foltz. "It is clear from the study that the ports fuel a dynamic economic engine, especially considering the research was done at a time when the national economy marked slow to no growth.
For the first time, Dr. Humphreys and the Terry College of Business examined the impact of Georgia's deepwater ports on every county in the state, which revealed new results. In the 10-county Atlanta region, for example, more than 150,000 jobs are port-related. The second largest
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"Port operations help preserve Georgia's manufacturing base, support
Georgia's agricultural economy, and foster growth of the state's massive logistics, distribution, and warehousing cluster."
- Dr. Jeff Humphreys, Selig Center Director

employment impact is in the Coastal Georgia region, representing six coastal and four inland counties and including the ports of Savannah and Brunswick.
"The research shows strong employment opportunities linked directly or indirectly to the ports exist in each of Georgia's 159 counties," said Governor Nathan Deal. "The findings are a testament to the ports' sustaining power to create jobs."
In addition to the Terry College study, the GPA tracks the industry categories for import and export trade by county and economic development region. Following are statistical profiles for Georgia's seven major metropolitan regions, including the study's job findings and the trade details.
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FY 2011 REGIONAL IMPACTS METRO ATLANTA
In the Atlanta region, 156,698 jobs are tied to the ports. Of those, 57,625 are in Fulton County, 24,538 in Cobb, 23,193 in Gwinnett and 22,660 in DeKalb. Atlanta area businesses shipped or received almost 165,000 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) in FY2011, for more than $8.6 billion in business. Of that, $6.12 billion were in exports. Top exports were poultry ($312.7 million), paper and paper board ($127.4 million) and kaolin clay ($50.28 million). The remainder of the port-related trade, or $2.51 billion, was in imports. Top imports were furniture ($132.4 million), auto and truck tires ($79.3 million) and air conditioners ($153.9 million).
Fulton County industries did $4.1 billion in port business. Of that, $3.5 billion were in exports. Top three exports by volume were poultry at 21,743 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs); kaolin clay, 8,651 TEUs; and paper and paperboard, 5,304 TEUs. The remainder of the port-related trade, or $656.1 million, were in imports. Top three imports by volume were furniture, 6,139 TEUs; general cargo, 1,024 TEUs; and cement and concrete products, 550 TEUs. Top three port customers by volume in Fulton include AJC International, Imerys Clay and Georgia Pacific.
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Cobb County industries did $935.9 million in port business. Of that, $644.6 million were in exports. Top three exports by volume were paper and paperboard at 6,480 TEUs; poultry at 741 TEUs; and starch and chemicals at 533 TEUs. The remainder of the port-related trade, or $291.3 million, was in imports. Top three imports by volume were medical equipment and supplies, 508 TEUs; furniture, 421 TEUs; and bags, 338 TEUs. The top three port customers by volume in Cobb include Graphic Packaging International, Bal Shipping Line and USA Shipping.
Gwinnett County industries did $1.56 billion in port business. Of that, $619.7 million were in exports. The top three exports by volume were logs and lumber at 560 TEUs; mixed metal scrap, 288 TEUs; and paper and paperboard, 238 TEUs. The remainder of the port-related trade, or $942.2 million, was in imports. Top three imports by volume were air conditioners, 2,707 TEUs; furniture, 1,845 TEUs; and auto parts, 1,440 TEUs. The top three port customers by volume in Gwinnett include Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics; Cheng Shin Rubber Industry and Kia.
DeKalb County industries did $533.6 million in port business. Of that, $336 million were in exports. Top three exports by volume were poultry, at 1,862 TEUs; furniture, 550 TEUs; and grocery products, 181 TEUs. The remainder of the port-related trade, or $197.5 million, was in imports. Top three imports by volume were furniture, 1,541 TEUs; medical equipment and supplies, 394 TEUs; and synthetic resins and plastics, 299 TEUs. Top three port customers by volume in DeKalb include Meta Foods, Factory Direct Wholesale and Green Worldwide Shipping.
COASTAL GEORGIA
In the Coastal Georgia region, 55,384 jobs are tied to the ports. Of those, 37,319 are in Chatham County, 4,134 in Liberty, and 3,529 in Glynn County. The region accounted for $1.45 billion in export trade and $1.57 billion in imports, for a total of $3.02 billion in port business.
"Georgia's ports serve as hubs of diverse economic activity linking waterborne commercial vessels with economic opportunities throughout the state," said Coastal Regional Commission Executive Director Allen Burns. "Our ports generate thousands of family-sustaining jobs which helps enhance the quality of life in Georgia. Often taken for granted, our ports are deeply rooted in Georgia's history and will continue to play a major role in the state's economic future."
Chatham County industries did $1.74 billion in port business. Of that, $375.9 million was in export trade. Top three exports were automobiles ($104.2 million), mixed metal scrap ($54 million), and saccharin
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and vanillin ($29 million). The remainder of the port-related trade, or $1.37 billion, was in imports. Top three imports were furniture ($225.7 million), chemicals ($84 million), and olive, palm and peanut oil ($67.2 million). The top three port customers by volume in Chatham County include Ikea, Pier 1 Imports and Expeditors International.
Glynn County industries did $44.46 million in port business. Of that, $5.24 million were in exports. Top exports were gums ($1.21 million), wood pulp ($702,172) and synthetic resins ($663,965). The remainder of the port-related trade, or $39.21 million, was in imports. Top imports were automobiles ($28.2 million), buses and campers ($2 million) and auto parts ($1.7 million). Top three port customers by volume in Glynn County include Pinova Inc., Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics and Char Griller.
NORTHEAST GEORGIA
In the Northeast Georgia region, 13,498 jobs are tied to the ports. Of those, 4,180 are in Clarke County, 1,756 in Walton, and 1,509 in Newton County.
"Georgia's ports provide our state, and the Northeast Georgia region, with a tremendous advantage regarding the recruitment of industries and businesses. This is evidenced by the recent decision of Caterpillar to develop a state-of-theart facility in this area," said Jim Dove, Northeast Georgia Regional Commission executive director. "Without access to world class port facilities, the location or expansion of many manufacturing facilities in our region simply would not occur."
The region accounted for $278.3 million in export trade and $266.2 in imports, for a total of $544.5 in port business.
Clarke County industries did $172.5 million in port business. Of that, $13.4 million was in export trade. Top exports were fans, blowers and compressors ($5 million); fabrics including raw cotton ($4.22 million) and auto parts ($1.5 million). The remainder of the port-related trade, or $159.1 million, was in imports. Top imports were fabrics including raw cotton ($144.8 million), staple fibers ($2.98 million) and terra cotta ($1.87 million). The top three port customers by volume in Clarke County include SKAPS Industries, Baldor Electric and Eaton.
CENTRAL SAVANNAH RIVER AREA
In the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), 18,924 jobs are tied to the ports. Of those, 10,168 are in Richmond County, 3,895 in Washington, and 2,380 in Columbia County. CSRA area businesses shipped or received 25,229 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs).
The region's industries did $2.1 billion in port business. Of that, $1.48 billion was in export trade. Top exports were chemicals ($585.3 million), lamps ($248.2 million) and kaolin clay ($228.8 million). The remainder of the port-related
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trade, or $614.2 million, was in imports. Top imports were phosphoric-sulfuric acids ($277.1 million), aliphatic hydrocarbons ($142.7 million) and batteries ($24.7 million).
The top three port customers by volume in the region include DSM Chemicals, Thiele Kaolin and Club Car.
Richmond County industries did $1.2 billion in port business. Of that, $686.4 billion was in export trade. Top three export commodities by volume were chemicals at 7,495 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs); plastic film, 154 TEUs; and Bone Ash/Phosphate, 126 TEUs. The remainder of the port-related trade, or $526.1 million, was in imports. Top imports were amino acids, 268 TEUs; auto parts, 258 TEUs; and fabrics, 199 TEUs. The top three port customers by volume in Richmond include DSM Chemical, RBW and Nutrasweet.
Columbia County industries did $77.7 million in port business. Of that, $60.2 million was in export trade. Top three exports by volume were automobiles at 905 TEUs; auto parts, 101 TEUs; and metalware, 86 TEUs. The remainder of the port-related trade, or $17.5 million, was in imports. Top three imports by volume were auto parts, 239 TEUs; auto and truck tires, 62 TEUs; and springs, 27 TEUs. The top three port customers by volume in Columbia include Club Car, Uniparts and John Deere.
Washington County industries did $720.5 million in port business. Of that, $708.3 million was in export trade. Top three exports by volume were kaolin clay at 9,234 TEUs; bags, 304 TEUs; and pet supplies, 120 TEUs. The remainder of the port-related trade, or $12.2 million, was in imports. Top three imports by volume were sheets/towels/blankets, 174 TEUs; auto parts, 19 TEUs; and bags, 8 TEUs. The top three port customers by volume in Washington County include Thiele Kaolin, Burgess Pigment and Shiraishi Calcium Kaisha.
"Given this region's proximity to Georgia's deepwater ports, and the accessibility to both rail and surface transportation routes across the region, manufacturers and suppliers alike should be poised to take advantage of growth opportunities as port traffic increases," said Andy Crosson, executive director of the CSRA Regional Commission.
MIDDLE GEORGIA
In the Middle Georgia region, 14,627 jobs are tied to the ports. Of those, 7,310 are in Bibb County, 3,583 in Houston, and 1,090 in Baldwin County. The region accounted for $178.3 million in export trade and $88.3 million in imports, for a total of $266.7 million in port business.
"This economic impact study clearly demonstrates the
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level of importance Georgia's ports occupy in the economic well-being of Middle Georgia," said Ralph Nix, Middle Georgia Regional Commission executive director. "The number of jobs in the region which are dependent upon the ports' activity make up a large percentage of the region's employment."
Bibb County industries did $209.6 million in port business. Of that, $149.8 million was in export trade. Top exports were kaolin clay ($99.9 million), copper and brass wire ($9.2 million) and molds ($8.3 million). The remainder of the port-related trade, or $59.8 million, was in imports. Top imports were zippers ($10.6 million), writing articles ($8.1 million); and fans, blowers and compressors ($7.1 million). The top three port customers by volume in Bibb County include Kamin, YKK and Freudenberg Texbond.
RIVER VALLEY
In the River Valley region, 9,613 jobs are tied to the ports. Of those, 5,607 are in Muscogee County, 762 in Sumter, and 700 in Chattahoochee County.
"Georgia Ports are a vital link for businesses in the River Valley Region providing an important import/export resource," said Patti Cullen, executive director of the River Valley Regional Commission. "The Savannah Port is also crucial for the inland port in Crisp County, which has created dozens of jobs both directly and indirectly and is expected to create many more jobs in the near future. The impact of the Georgia Ports to our region is enormous."
The region accounted for $32.3 million in export trade and $96.7 million in imports, for a total of $129.1 million in port business. Muscogee County industries did $95 million in port business. Of that, $10.5 million were in exports. Top exports were photo equipment ($8.1 million), odoriferous compounds ($838,159) and office machines ($437,107). The remainder of the port-related trade, or $84.8 million, was in imports. Top imports were batteries ($24.4 million); vanadium, zirconium and miscellaneous ore ($14.7 million) and photo equipment ($6.9 million). Top three port customers by volume in Muscogee include Panasonic, NCR and Masterbuilt Manufacturing.
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
In the Southwest Georgia region, 9,926 jobs are tied to the ports. Of those, 3,473 are in Dougherty County, 1,321 in Thomas, and 1,115 in Colquitt County. The region accounted for $243.2 million in export trade and $108.1 million in imports, for a total of $351.4 in port business.
Dougherty County industries did $263.3 million in port business. Of that, $181.3 million was in export trade. Top exports were pumps ($176.8 million), grocery products ($2 million) and printing machinery ($1.49 million). The remainder of the port-related trade, or $81.9 million, was in imports. Top imports were auto parts ($20.7 million), staple fibers ($9.8 million) and aircraft parts ($8.3 million). The top three port customers by volume in Dougherty County include the defense distribution depot, the U.S. military and Coats & Clark.
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CONGRESSMAN, FDA C

Kingston and Commissioner Hamburg Discuss FDA-Regulated Imports

U .S. Congressman Jack Kingston and FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg visited the Port of Savannah recently for a briefing and tour, as well as to review the Food and Drug Administration inspection process on port.
"One of the core missions of the FDA is to ensure that the food on our dinner tables and in our school cafeterias is safe to eat," Kingston said. "That effort includes keeping a watchful eye over the food imports that enter our country through our ports."
Dr. Hamburg said globalization has multiplied the scale of the FDA's responsibility. "This year, we expect that nearly 20 million shipments of food, devices, drugs, and
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cosmetics will arrive at U.S. ports of entry. Just a decade ago, that number was closer to 6 million, and a decade before only a fraction of that. I am coming to the port in Savannah to demonstrate how we can work together to both protect the public and support the growth of the port and the economic benefits it brings."
Kingston said that ensuring the safety of American food products has a carry-over effect on the trust in international markets for U.S. exports.
"Agriculture is the backbone of Georgia's economy and our state's largest industry, employing one in seven Georgians," Kingston said. "Maintaining a safe, abundant and healthy food supply will help promote our state's future prosperity

and maintain those jobs." GPA Executive Director Curtis Foltz
touted the GPA's record on food exports some 40 percent of America's poultry exports move through the Port of Savannah and on the import of commodities such as sweet onions from South America, which keep Georgia farm workers busy with packing and shipping during the off season.
"The Georgia Ports Authority is working with our federal partners at the Food and Drug Administration to ensure the security and efficiency of the supply chain, in order to provide better service for our customers and safe food for the American public," said Foltz.
Foltz also noted the broad impact of Georgia's ports in other areas of the state's
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United States Congressman Jack Kingston (R-Ga.), left, along with Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg, observes the FDA inspection process at the Garden City Terminal in Savannah, Ga.

"Agriculture is the backbone of Georgia's economy and our state's largest industry, employing one in seven Georgians. Maintaining
a safe, abundant and healthy food supply will help promote our state's future prosperity and maintain those jobs"
- Congressman Jack Kingston
COMMISSIONER
TOUR PORT OF SAVANNAH

varied agricultural industry. "In addition to poultry and other
important farm produce sectors, Georgia's deepwater ports provide a vital gateway to global trade for the state's forest products, from wood pulp and paper to renewable fuels like wood pellets that offset the use of coal in energy production," Foltz said.
GPA Board Chairman Alec Poitevint said Georgia ports' role in global trade has a major impact on the nation's economy.
"As the fourth busiest container port in the country, the Port of Savannah serves approximately 21,000 companies in all 50 states, over 75 percent of which are headquartered outside of Georgia," Poitevint said. "In fact, one out of every

eight of our nation's export containers departed from Savannah in fiscal year 2011, and trade in export commodities means new jobs for our entire region."
FDA Commissioner Hamburg's visit is the latest in a string of federal appearances at the Port of Savannah. In November, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood lent his support to the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project during a meeting with Governor Deal and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed. In February, Acting U.S. Deputy Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank toured the facility along with Senators Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss.

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PORT NEWS
Burton Named `Woman of Distinction'

Recognized For Entrepreneurial Success

"Through her diligence, burton + BURTON is the largest supplier of balloons and related gift
items in the United States, employing over 350 employees with customers nationwide
and in over 90 countries."
- Margaret Skene, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia

G eorgia Ports Authority board member Maxine Burton has been recognized as a "woman of distinction" by the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia.
At an Athens, Ga., event in her honor, Burton was lauded for her work as an entrepreneur and as a volunteer for many organizations.
The Girl Scouts Woman of Distinction award honors a woman who reflects the values in the Girl Scout Promise and Law and who serves as an excellent role model for girls.
In 1982, she founded the company burton + BURTON. As president of the company, she has since established the firm has a leader in the balloon and gift industry.
"Based on her idea that a balloon could be a greeting card, Maxine was instrumental in the development of balloon use through the floral industry," said Margaret Skene, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia. "Through her diligence, burton + BURTON is the largest supplier of balloons and related gift items in the United States, employing over 350 employees with customers nationwide and in over 90 countries."
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In 2000, Burton expanded her product line into home dcor accessories. She advised young women who hope to start their own business to find something that they love, and be prepared to devote themselves to the process.
"I truly enjoy taking an idea through the product design process, and from there to the manufacturer, and on to our showrooms and catalogs, and then delivering the final product into the hands of a satisfied customer," Burton said.
Burton attended Gainesville College and the University of Georgia, where she earned a Bachelor's in Science and a Master's in Education and is a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority. She has continued her education at Harvard Business School. Maxine Burton is married to Robert E. Burton, Chief Executive Officer of burton + BURTON.
Skene said the recognition of women role models is aimed at, "encouraging girls to look at the lives of women and see what gains we've made over the past 100 years. When Juliette Low founded Girl Scouts, women did not have the right to vote, rarely were educated, and seldom worked outside the home. We'd like to think that the Girl Scout Leadership Experience has helped propel women forward in society giving them the courage, confidence and character to try and to succeed in education and in the workplace."

VOLUNTEER SERVICE For many organizations, Maxine Burton
is a go-to person for insight and leadership. Besides her work on the GPA board,
Burton has been appointed to several other committees and boards, including:
The Women's Leadership Board of Harvard Business School
The Development Authority of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Ga.
Executive Committee for the Georgia Children's Health Alliance
Georgia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Trustee and member of the Board of Directors for the UGA Arch Foundation
Executive Committee for the UGA Alumni Association
Member of the Board of Directors for First American Bank & Trust
Member of the Board of Directors (past chair) for St. Mary's Hospital Foundation
Athens Junior League Taylor-Grady House Advisory Committee
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Friends of the Museum for the Georgia Museum of Art
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54%
REDUCTION
IN DIESEL
CONSUMPTION

WE USE LESS TO MOVE MORE
GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY
The Port of Savannah is one of the most efficient in the world.The more efficiently we serve our customers, the more effectively we
conserve natural and financial resources. Together we are sustaining our environment, our global competitiveness and our way of life.

[ PER CONTAINER ] IN 10 YEARS

2,927,338
CONTAINERS (TEUS)* IMPORTED AND EXPORTED IN FY 2011
*TEU: TWENTY-FOOT EQUIVALENT UNIT

SHIP-TO-SHORE CRANE ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAM
REDUCES FUEL CONSUMPTION BY 2 MILLION GALLONS ANNUALLY

12.5% OF ALL U.S. CONTAINERIZED EXPORTS WERE SHIPPED FROM SAVANNAH IN FY 2011
34%
EMISSIONS REDUCTION
BY THE USE OF CLEANER BURNING ULTRALOW-SULFUR DIESEL

EFFICIENCY, SUSTAINABILITY AND GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS

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PORTFOLIO

SAVANNAH PORT
INSTALLS
COST SAVING LIGHTING CONTROLS
Thirty Percent Savings Expected In Container Yard Lighting Costs

A new lighting control system will save the Georgia Ports Authority more than 30 percent on the cost to light its Garden City Terminal container yard.
"The lighting system continues our efforts to cut energy consumption," said Georgia Ports Executive Director Curtis Foltz. "This new technology is part of GPA's broader initiative to operate in an environmentally sensitive and fiscally responsible manner."
Although other U.S. seaports have yet to implement this technology, companies such as Dell, Fedex Ground, DHL, IBM, Microsoft and Amsterdam International Airport use such lighting energy controllers to reduce electricity consumption and CO2 emissions.
The GPA purchased the new system with the help of a $787,584 American Recovery & Reinvestment Act grant awarded via the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority. The GPA invested another $173,916 in local matching funds.
The energy savings will allow the port to recover its portion of the lighting system cost within just a few months, according to GPA engineers.
The system was first successfully tested
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across the Port of Savannah's 495-acre container and storage field earlier this year. Johnson USA Electrical Engineers installed the system, which was built by PowerSines.
"PowerSines products are fully controllable, enable dynamic voltage stabilization and have compact footprint," said PowerSines Chairman Shimon Limor. "As a result, our energy systems are easy to install and highly efficient."
Instead of simply turning on at a given time of day, the high mast lights are now controlled by a computer system programmed according to an astronomical clock set for the port's location.
The lights come on at dusk and grow in intensity until full dark. They then begin to dim as dawn approaches, and turn off after sunrise. As the days get longer and summertime predawn and evenings get brighter, the system adjusts the intensity and duration of the lighting. This flexibility allows the Ports Authority to use less power.
The improvement is an expansion of an earlier pilot project covering part of a 50-acre section of the container yard, for which GEFA also verified a 30 percent energy savings.

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PORTFOLIO
"This new technology is part of GPA's broader initiative to operate in
an environmentally sensitive and fiscally responsible manner."
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PORTFOLIO
Brunswick Auto Processor Reaches 1 Million Hyundais

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n May, leaders from International Auto Processing hosted Hyundai

executives and dealers from around

the country at the Colonel's Island

auto import/export facility at the Port

of Brunswick. The occasion was the

1 millionth Hyundai processed, a milestone

reached after 25 years of IAP's service

to the auto company.

IAP vice president of marketing Richard

Kilbride said Hyundai's longtime use of the

Brunswick facility speaks well of the service

the car maker receives. "If you're a customer

and you use a service one million times,

it's great," Kilbride said. The Brunswick

facility is the nation's fifth busiest port

for total import-export of Roll-on/Roll-off

cargo, and the third busiest port for the

import of vehicles and machinery.

The first Hyundai vehicle, an Excel,

arrived at IAP in 1987. Since then, and

especially during the last few years, Hyundai

has experienced explosive growth in the

southeast United States. Robert Pradzinski,

Hyundai's executive director of national

sales operations, attributed at least part

of that success to IAP.

"Hyundai cannot sell a car until it gets to

the dealership, and IAP moves our vehicles

through the port faster and with better

quality than any other company in the

country," Pradzinski said.

Sam Brnovich, sales manager for the

southeast region, praised the IAP work force for helping the southeast region become the most successful in the Hyundai group, and for helping to make Hyundai the sixth largest car company in the U.S.
Robert Miller, president & CEO of IAP, thanked Hyundai Motor America and Glovis America (Hyundai's logistic company) for their continued business.
"IAP is grateful for the 1,000,000 Hyundai vehicles we have handled," Mr. Miller said. "This milestone, and our 25-year association with Hyundai, have been possible not only because we have great fa-

cilities and the best people in the business, but because we have customers who consider the relationship a true partnership."
IAP is the original auto processing company on Colonel's Island, and its operations today encompass more than 200,000 square feet of processing facilities and 255 acres of storage and processing area on Colonel's Island, with more than 200 employees. IAP handled more than 240,000 new-vehicle imports last year, and 77,000 new vehicle exports. Volumes for 2012 are forecast to be 30 percent higher than 2011.

Port of Savannah Sets Maersk Record

Maersk Director of Marine Execution Alan McCalmont (center, left) was on hand recently to mark a record in berth productivity for Maersk's U.S. operations set at the Port of Savannah. McCalmont awarded plaques commemorating 47 container moves per hour to the Georgia Ports Authority, represented by GPA Executive Director Curtis Foltz (front row, second from right), and to the stevedores of Ports America, represented by Chris Garbarino. Also at the ceremony, Chief Operating Officer Griffith Lynch applauded GPA employees Stephen Crawford and Shannon Schurman in container operations for their efforts coordinating with Ports America to reach consistent efficiency in container moves.

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Middle Georgia Hooks Major Warehousing Operations

ECONOMIC SPOTLIGHT

T he Middle Georgia region connects the ports on Georgia's coast and the state's economic

Nix, executive director of the Middle Georgia Regional Commission. "High-tech entities in the aviation sector, including

center in Atlanta. The region's

Boeing, Bombardier, Robins Air Force Base,

ability to access major population centers

TIMCO and Triumph also rely on the ports

and its proximity to East Coast ports is a

to meet their individual logistics needs."

critical factor for businesses choosing

The 11 counties and 22 cities that make

a distribution center location.

up the Middle Georgia region exported

One of the major distribution centers

17,092 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs)

in Middle Georgia is Bass Pro Shops.

through the Port of Savannah in FY2011.

Because Bass Pro imports many of its

The area consists of both urban and rural

products, proximity to an East Coast port

counties with Bibb County/Macon and

was a critical factor in its decision to locate

Houston County/Warner Robins being

in the region. Today, Bass Pro Shops

predominately urban.

provides about 400 jobs for the region

The past year featured several economic

at its distribution center complex.

development successes, including:

"Additionally, businesses such as

Triumph Aerostructures announced

Academy Sports, Kohl's, Sara Lee and

it will expand its Milledgeville facility,

North Coast Logistics, have chosen Middle

investing an additional $17 million and

Georgia as a base for warehousing and

adding 250 jobs.

distribution operations. The region benefits

TIMCO Aviation Services in Macon

from the connectivity of I-16 and I-75, which

announced it will expand its aircraft

allows these companies to efficiently reach

maintenance capabilities with an

the ports and their customers," said Ralph

investment of $1.49. The expansion

will add 130 new jobs.

Georgia's 12 Economic Development Regions

Ohio-based Encore Plastics Corporation will locate a distribution and manufacturing operation in the

city of Forsyth in Monroe County, and

will add up to 100 new employees.

NORTHWEST

MOUNTAINS

Also in the region, Academy Sports and Outdoors operates a $70 million,

400-employee warehouse and distribution

ATLANTA REGIONAL NORTHEAST COMMISSION

THREE RIVERS

CENTRAL SAVANNAH RIVER AREA

MIDDLE

facility in Twiggs County. In addition, the Middle Georgia Economic
Development District has facilitated the development of a foreign trade sub-zone for the 11-county district. The sub-zone consists of 950 acres of land with

RIVER VALLEY

HEART OF GEORGIA ALTAMAHA

the foreign trade zone designation and benefits. Four potential users have been identified throughout

COASTAL

the region.

Other Highlights:

SOUTHWEST

SOUTHERN

Bibb County was awarded grants from the State's Employment

Photo courtesy Bass Pro The Bass Pro Shops distribution center near Macon provides 400 jobs.
Incentive Program (EIP) and the OneGeorgia Authority's EDGE program totaling $2 million to enhance the infrastructure and capacity to industrial properties near the Middle Georgia Regional Airport for the First Quality Baby Products project. The Fall Line Regional Development Authority broke ground on a three mile rail siding in McIntyre, Georgia to facilitate the movement of freight on the Macon to Savannah Norfolk Southern rail line and address current and future needs. In February 2011, Dow Formulated Systems, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, announced that it will expand its production of "Epoxy Systems" at its plant in Roberta, Georgia and will add four (4) new jobs. Construction began on the Rock Eagle Science and Technology Park in Putnam County. Once complete, this business park will provide approximately 130 acres on which prospective businesses may locate.

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Georgia's Regional Commissions (RC) function as the official regional and development organizations for local governments and citizens. Each Regional Commission Council creates policy direction for the area's short- and long-term comprehensive planning and serves as liaisons between regional communities and the state government.
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PROFILE

C hris Cummiskey has one over-arching goal: Making Georgia the No. 1 state to do business in the nation. As commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Cummiskey is tasked in part with the state's job-creating endeavors. In 2011, Cummiskey's first year in this position, Gov. Nathan Deal brought state government and the business community together to develop a long-term strategy for economic development for the state.
Led by the Department of Economic Development and Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the Governor's Competitiveness Initiative assessed the state's strengths and challenges, gathered information and ideas from leaders of various regions and industries, and resulted in recommendations to stimulate job creation and economic growth.
"The Competitiveness Initiative helped give us a blueprint to say, `Here's where we need to improve, and here's where we're doing well,'" Cummiskey said. "It gave us a way to go to the legislature this year with the governor's agenda and say, `Here's what we need to do to be the No. 1 place to do business.'"
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Lawmakers rallied behind the cause, delivering important reforms, such as allowing counties to set aside the inventory tax, eliminating the sales tax on energy used in manufacturing, the discretionary elimination of sales tax on construction materials for "competitive projects of regional significance," enhanced job tax credits, and expanded port tax credits.
Cummiskey said industry is already responding to the changes.
"If you look at what has happened since those items were approved this past session, we've landed the two biggest companies Georgia has seen in seven years, in Caterpillar and Baxter International," he said.
Luring Baxter International to Georgia is a big win. In April, the company announced its intent to locate a new bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing facility near Interstate 20 east of Atlanta as well as plasma centers throughout Georgia that will employ approximately 1,500 people. Total investment by the company will exceed $1 billion.
Baxter's decision to come to Georgia marks an important opening into the biosciences industry, an area in which Georgia had previously lost out to states

like North Carolina. While the new incentive legislation had yet to pass when the Baxter deal was in the works, the company knew of the proposed changes, and was swayed by them, Cummiskey said.
"The same with Caterpillar," he added. "Caterpillar's exemption on sales tax on energy used in manufacturing was critical to making sure they came. It changed the complete nature of the bid that we put on the table."
The Starbucks manufacturing facility in Augusta, announced in March, is another example.
"Starbucks will tell you, we were trailing South Carolina until some of this legislation came out, and it put us firmly in command," Cummiskey said. "It's a company you can point to and say they're here because of it."These incentives, as well as new legislation promoting venture capital and addressing small business concerns, show Georgia is a pro-business state, he said. Another attractive asset for the Peach State is its willingness to adjust to the needs of job providers.
"Obviously, we have a very low tax burden," Cummiskey said. "But businesses like Caterpillar and Baxter say they feel we are pro-business because we listened
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CUMMISKEY BULLISH on
GEORGIA'S
future

PROFILE
Chris Cummiskey, named Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) by Governor Nathan Deal, joined the agency in January 2011. As Commissioner, he leads the state agency responsible for bringing jobs and investment to Georgia through global commerce, entertainment and tourism.
During the first year of Commissioner Cummiskey's tenure at GDEcD, he and his team assisted with 390 company locations or expansions, which have created more than 25,000 jobs in Georgia. The impact of Georgia's film industry is hitting record levels, and tourism is trending upward during a difficult economy. The Commissioner also heads GDEcD's partnership with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce in executing Governor Deal's economic development strategy, the Georgia Competitiveness Initiative, whose report was issued last winter.
Prior to joining GDEcD, Cummiskey was a former manager and director of energy and gas derivatives trading for companies like RWE Americas, Mirant and Mieco, giving him a deep background in business. The intergovernmental relationships he developed during his more recent roles as a senior director for Senator Johnny Isakson, former Georgia House Speaker Glenn Richardson, and the University of Georgia are also assets to his work as Georgia's economic development leader.
Cummiskey graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. He resides in Atlanta with his wife Rebecca.

to them during the process, we were flexible and we helped them find solutions."
Cummiskey said that's what the GDED preaches: Flexibility.
"That's something we're very proud of. We're a pro-business state for a lot of reasons, but I think we're going to really challenge other states in that we're going to meet the needs of companies," he said.
A major factor in Georgia's ability to meet those needs is its world-class logistics infrastructure, between roads, rail, the busiest airport in the world and the fastest growing deepwater ports in the nation. Workforce development opportunities at Georgia's technical colleges are also huge drivers for success.
These hard-won advantages, the result of years of development, set Georgia apart, Cummiskey said. Where the General Assembly was able to quickly negate the state's incentive disadvantage, Georgia's logistical assets will be hard for other states to match.
"Other states that have caught us because of discretionary incentives, they can't challenge us when it comes to ports," he said. "Our advantages are ones that have taken decades to achieve."
Georgia's ports, in particular, were key
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to winning the 1,400 jobs coming to a new Caterpillar plant in Athens.
"The reason Caterpillar started the search in Georgia was the Port of Savannah," Cummiskey said. "If it were not there, they would not have come."
On the horizon, Cummiskey sees an even broader rebirth of advanced manufacturing in Georgia.
"We're seeing companies that made decisions in the past to go off-shore realizing they probably were better off in the States," he said. " And if companies are looking back to the States, Georgia will be at the top of the list, because of our ports, our work force development and our infrastructure."
The life sciences are an area of particular opportunity, Cummiskey said, because of their recession-proof nature imparted by the industry's ties to health care. "With Baxter and the win there, we're going to put a bigger focus on biosciences and try to grow off that."
Other predictions include more knowledge-based growth, and the expansion of small companies into bigger companies. He said venture capital will play a vital role in making sure that when five- or six-person companies are ready to boom

to 40 people, they have the resources they need to expand in Georgia.
Building on Georgia's aerospace industry is also in Cummiskey's sights.
"We care a lot about growing payrolls and salaries in Georgia, too. We want to move the needle on salaries. And in advanced manufacturing, aerospace is a great example," he said.
Cummiskey added that the decision of Kia and its suppliers to locate in Georgia has raised the interest of others in the automotive industry.
"It's in those kinds of areas I think you'll see continued growth. It could be solar panels or wind turbines," he said. "We might not have a great environment to use wind turbines, but we see wind turbine companies that are the pride of the marketplace in the Midwest utilizing Georgia because of its ports, rail and interstate system. They locate here because of its pro-business climate, then we get those parts to where they need to go."
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Trade Area/Line

Carrier Code Frequency

Terminal

Type Service Ocean Carrier Key

Africa (East-South-West) ACL Grimaldi ................................................AG ..................Bi-Weekly ..................OT ....................BB/CONT/RO/RO CSAL ..............................................................CSA ................Inducement ................OT ..................................BB/RO/RO CMA CGM ......................................................CC ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Eukor ................................................................ISS ..................Fortnightly..................OT ..........................................RO/RO Maersk ............................................................MS ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Safmarine ......................................................SAF ....................10 Days ....................OT ..........BB/CONT/REF/RO/RO ZIM....................................................................ZIM ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF
Australia/New Zealand ANL..................................................................USL ..................Bi-Weekly ................GCT ..................................CONT/REF CMA CGM ......................................................CC ..................Bi-Weekly ................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Hamburg Sud ................................................HS ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Hapag-Lloyd ................................................HPL ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Maersk ............................................................MS ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Marfret ..........................................................MAR ................Bi-Weekly ................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Mediterranean Shipping ..........................MSC ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics..........WWL ..................10 Days ....................OT ....................BB/CONT/RO/RO
Caribbean/Islands of the Atlantic ANL..................................................................USL ..................Bi-Weekly ................GCT ..................................CONT/REF China Shipping ............................................CS ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF CMA CGM ......................................................CC ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF CSAV ..............................................................CCV ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Evergreen Line ..............................................E........................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Hanjin................................................................HJ ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Hapag-Lloyd ................................................HPL ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Hyundai..........................................................HYU ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Marfret ..........................................................MAR ................Bi-Weekly ................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Mediterranean Shipping ..........................MSC ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF NYK ................................................................NYK ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF ZIM....................................................................ZIM ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF
Far East/Indonesia/Malaysia ANL..................................................................USL ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF APL ..................................................................APL ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF China Shipping ............................................CS ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF CMA CGM ......................................................CC ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF COSCO ..........................................................COS ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Evergreen Line ..............................................E........................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Grieg Star Shipping ..................................GSS ....................Monthly ....................OT ....................................................BB Hanjin................................................................HJ ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Hapag-Lloyd ................................................HPL ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Hyundai..........................................................HYU ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Hyundai General Cargo ............................ISS ....................Monthly ....................OT ....................................................BB K-Line ................................................................K........................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF

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ACL AG APL C
CC
CCV CLS COS CS CSA E GSS HJ HPL HS HYU ISS

Atlantic Container Line (800) 225-1235 ACL Grimaldi (888) 860-4013 APL (800) 999-7733 Carolina Shipping Company, LP (912) 234-3222 CMA CGM (America) Inc. (877) 556-6308 CSAV (800) 804-9391 Clipper Shipping (713) 953-2200 COSCO (843) 769-5443 China Shipping (912) 920-2372 CSAL Montreal (514) 940-0660 Evergreen Line (770) 953-2626 Grieg Star Shipping (770) 226-5900 Hanjin Shipping Co., LTD. (770) 825-5500 Hapag-Lloyd (America) (888) 851-4083 Hamburg Sud (888) 228-3270 Hyundai (877) 749-8632 Inchcape Shipping (912) 644-7151
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Savannah
Ocean Carrier Key

K MAR MOL MS MSC NL NYK OOC SAF SFC SS TER TKK TUR UA USL WLS WWL
YM ZIM

K-Line (770) 618-4100 Marfret USA, Inc. (888) 627-3738 Mitsui OSK Lines (678) 855-7700 Maersk (704) 571-2000 Mediterranean Shipping (843) 971-4100 Norton Lilly International (912) 234-4342 NYK Line (770) 956-9444 OOCL (USA), Inc. (843) 881-2910 Safmarine (866) 866-4723 Saga Forest Carriers (912) 790-0300 Southern Shipping (912) 644-7083 Terminal Shipping (912) 964-5200 Toko Line (201) 392-0368 Turkon Line (912) 233-7877 United Arab (404) 261-7598 US Lines (866) 651-5847 Westfal-Larsen Shipping (770) 569-5821 Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (912) 233-3239 Yang Ming (America) Corp. (770) 931-9033 Zim American-Israeli (912) 964-3100

Savannah Terminal and Cargo Service Keys

GCT OT CONT BB BULK RO/RO REF

Garden City Terminal Ocean Terminal Container Breakbulk Bulk Roll-On/Roll-Off Refrigerated

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SAILING SCHEDULE

Trade Area/Line

Carrier Code Frequency

Terminal

Type Service

Port of Savannah Continued Maersk..............................................................MS ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Mediterranean Shipping ..........................MSC ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Mitsui OSK ....................................................MOL ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF NYK ................................................................NYK ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Oldendorff ..................................................WWL ..................Monthly ....................OT ....................................................BB OOCL ............................................................OOC ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Pan Ocean....................................................C/NL................Fortnightly..................OT ....................................................BB Saga ................................................................SFC ................Inducement ................OT ....................................................BB S K Shipping ................................................TER ................Inducement ................OT ....................................................BB Stolt ..................................................................ISS ..................Fortnightly ................GCT ............................................BULK Toko ................................................................TKK ................Fortnightly..................OT ....................................................BB United Arab ..................................................UA ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics..........WWL ..................10 Days ....................OT ....................BB/CONT/RO/RO Yang Ming ......................................................YM......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF ZIM....................................................................ZIM ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF

Mediterranean APL ..................................................................APL ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Bahri (formerly NSCSA) ............................C........................21 Days......................OT ..........BB/CONT/REF/RO/RO China Shipping ............................................CS ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF CMA CGM ......................................................CC ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF COSCO ..........................................................COS ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Evergreen Line ..............................................E........................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Grieg Star Shipping ..................................GSS ....................Monthly ....................OT ....................................................BB Hamburg Sud ................................................HS ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Hanjin................................................................HJ ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Hapag-Lloyd ................................................HPL ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Hyundai..........................................................HYU ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF K-Line ................................................................K........................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Maersk ............................................................MS ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Mediterranean Shipping ..........................MSC ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Mitsui OSK ....................................................MOL ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF NYK ................................................................NYK ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF NYK Logistics & Megacarrier ................ ISS ................Fortnightly..................OT ..........................................RO/RO OOCL ............................................................OOC ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Safmarine ......................................................SAF ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Turkon ............................................................TUR ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF United Arab ..................................................UA ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Yang Ming ......................................................YM......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF ZIM....................................................................ZIM ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF

North Europe/UK/Ireland/Scandinavia/Baltic ANL..................................................................USL ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF APL ..................................................................APL ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Atlantic Container Line ............................ACL ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Clipper ............................................................CLS ....................Monthly ....................OT ....................................................BB CMA CGM ......................................................CC ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Hapag-Lloyd ................................................HPL ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Hyundai..........................................................HYU ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Jo Tankers ......................................................SS ..................Fortnightly ................GCT ............................................BULK Maersk ............................................................MS ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Marfret ..........................................................MAR ................Bi-Weekly ................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Mediterranean Shipping ..........................MSC ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Mitsui OSK ....................................................MOL ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF NYK ................................................................NYK ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF OOCL ............................................................OOC ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Saga ................................................................SFC ................Inducement ................OT ....................................................BB Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics..........WWL ..................10 Days ....................OT ....................BB/CONT/RO/RO

Red Sea/Persian Gulf/India/Pakistan/Myanmar APL ..................................................................APL ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Bahri (formerly NSCSA) ............................C........................21 Days......................OT ..........BB/CONT/REF/RO/RO CMA CGM ......................................................CC ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF COSCO ..........................................................COS ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Evergreen Line ..............................................E........................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Hanjin................................................................HJ ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Hapag-Lloyd ................................................HPL ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Hyundai..........................................................HYU ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF

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Trade Area/Line

Carrier Code Frequency

Terminal

Type Service

For all-water and inland transit times and services, visit the GPA Global Carrier Service Matrix at www.gaports.com. K-Line ................................................................K........................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Maersk ............................................................MS ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Mediterranean Shipping ..........................MSC ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Mitsui OSK ....................................................MOL ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF NYK ................................................................NYK ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF OOCL ............................................................OOC ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Safmarine ......................................................SAF ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF United Arab ..................................................UA ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics..........WWL ................Bi-Weekly ..................OT ....................BB/CONT/RO/RO Yang Ming ......................................................YM......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF
South/Central America ANL..................................................................USL ..................Bi-Weekly ................GCT ..................................CONT/REF APL.................................................................. APL ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF China Shipping ............................................CS ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF CMA CGM ......................................................CC ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF COSCO ..........................................................COS ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF CSAV ..............................................................CCV ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Evergreen Line ..............................................E........................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Hamburg Sud ................................................HS ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Hanjin................................................................HJ ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Hapag-Lloyd ................................................HPL ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Hyundai..........................................................HYU ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Maersk ............................................................MS ......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Marfret ..........................................................MAR ................Bi-Weekly ................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Mediterranean Shipping ..........................MSC ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Mitsui OSK ....................................................MOL ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF NYK ................................................................NYK ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF Saga ................................................................SFC ....................Monthly ....................OT ....................................................BB Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics..........WWL ..................10 Days ....................OT ....................BB/CONT/RO/RO Westfal-Larsen Shipping ........................WLS....................Monthly ....................OT ....................................................BB Yang Ming ......................................................YM......................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF ZIM....................................................................ZIM ....................Weekly ....................GCT ..................................CONT/REF
Port of Brunswick

Trade Area/Line

Carrier Code Frequency

Terminal

Type Service

Far East/Indonesia/Malaysia Eukor ................................................................ISS ......................Weekly ......................CI ............................................RO/RO Hegh Autoliners ........................................HU ..................Fortnightly ..................CI ............................................RO/RO K-Line Car Carrier ......................................KCC ................Fortnightly ..................CI ............................................RO/RO NYK Logistics & Megacarrier..................ISS ....................Monthly......................CI ............................................RO/RO Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics..........WWL ..................Weekly ......................CI ............................................RO/RO
Middle East Hegh Autoliners ........................................HU ..................Fortnightly ..................CI ............................................RO/RO
Mediterranean K-Line Car Carrier ......................................KCC ................Fortnightly ..................CI ............................................RO/RO
Northern Europe/UK/Ireland/Scandinavia/Baltic American RO/RO......................................WWL ..................Weekly ......................CI ............................................RO/RO Grieg Star Shipping ..................................GSS ....................14 Days ....................MP ....................................................BB K-Line Car Carrier ......................................KCC ................Fortnightly ..................CI ............................................RO/RO Mitsui OSK Bulk Shipping ........................NL ..................Fortnightly ..................CI ............................................RO/RO NYK Logistics & Megacarrier..................ISS ..................Fortnightly ..................CI ............................................RO/RO Volkswagen Logistics..................................C ....................Bi-Weekly....................CI ............................................RO/RO Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics..........WWL ..................Weekly ......................CI ............................................RO/RO
Mexico K-Line Car Carrier ......................................KCC ................Fortnightly ..................CI ............................................RO/RO Mitsui OSK Bulk Shipping ........................NL ..................Fortnightly ..................CI ............................................RO/RO Volkswagen Logistics..................................C ....................Bi-Weekly....................CI ............................................RO/RO
South/Central America Eukor ................................................................ISS ....................Monthly......................CI ............................................RO/RO Mitsui OSK Bulk Shipping ........................NL ..................Fortnightly ..................CI ............................................RO/RO Volkswagen Logistics..................................C ....................Bi-Weekly....................CI ............................................RO/RO
South Africa Mitsui OSK Bulk Shipping ........................NL ..................Fortnightly ..................CI ............................................RO/RO

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Savannah Terminal and Cargo Service Keys

GCT OT CONT BB BULK RO/RO REF

Garden City Terminal Ocean Terminal Container Breakbulk Bulk Roll-On/Roll-Off Refrigerated

Brunswick
Ocean Carrier Key

C
GSS HU ISS KCC NL WWL

Carolina Shipping Company, LP (912) 234-7221 Grieg Star Shipping (770) 226-5900 Hegh Autoliners Inc. (904) 696-7750 Inchcape Shipping (912) 644-7151 K-Line Car Carrier (866) 233-6875 Norton Lilly International (912) 234-4342 Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (912) 233-3239

Brunswick Terminal and Cargo Service Keys

CI MP BB RO/RO

Colonel's Island Mayor's Point Breakbulk Roll-On/Roll-Off

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CARRIER SERVICES
New Suez Service Features Port of Savannah

CKYH Alliance Calls Port of Savannah with Panama Service

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Evergreen's newly launched Suez service features the Port of Savannah as the first Southeastern port of call. MOL refers to the service as the South China-Vietnam-U.S. South East Coast Service (SVS), while Evergreen markets it as the Asia-U.S. East Coast Service 3 (AUE3). MOL's New World Alliance partners, APL and Hyundai, purchase slots. With the new addition, Savannah now has 9 of the 10 container services that transit the Suez Canal to the East Coast.
The SVS/AUE3 offers direct connections between Vietnam, South China, and Singapore, with competitive transit times of as little as 26 days to Savannah. Algeciras will serve as a relay port for West Africa, South Africa, and Western Mediterranean cargo.
As the U.S. Southeast's largest port serving Asia, Savannah's throughput is fueled by the more than 220 Georgia import distribution centers that source Asia for retails goods such as furniture, apparel, textile, footwear, auto parts, e-goods, and white goods. Export commodities such as forest products, kaolin clay, wines and spirits, citrus and poultry products move seamlessly to Asian markets every day via Savannah. Having two Intermodal Container Transfer Facilities within the terminal to service both Class 1 railroads CSX and Norfolk Southern expedites intermodal volumes to all Southeastern states from Texas, Tennessee, Florida, north to Virginia and Midwestern states.
MOL deploys nine vessels and Evergreen provides one vessel on the SVE/AUE3, with an average capacity of 6,100 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) per ship. The fixed-day weekly service has a 70 day roundtrip. The full port rotation is as follows: Hong Kong, Yantian, Singapore, Suez Canal, Algeciras, Norfolk, Savannah, Jacksonville, Charleston, Algeciras, Suez Canal, Singapore, Cai Mep, Hong Kong.

Source: Carrier's Website
SVS/AUE3 - SOUTH CHINA-VIETNAM-U.S. SOUTHEAST COAST / ASIA-U.S. EAST COAST SERVICE 3
MOL, EVERGREEN, APL & HYUNDAI

NORFOLK CHARLESTON SAVANNAH JACKSONVILLE

ALGECIRAS
Transshipment Hub to West Africa,
South Africa & Western
Mediterranean

YANTIAN HONG KONG CAI MEP
SINGAPORE

Direct Ports Cai Mep Hong Kong Yantian Singapore Algeciras

To Savannah From 34 31 29 26 10

Turnaround Days Frequency Number of Vessels Average TEU Capacity per Vessel

30

From Savannah To 34 37 40 31 12
70 Weekly
10 6,000

A s part of the CKYH Alliance's (COSCON, "K" Line, Yang Ming, and Hanjin Shipping) restructuring and expansion of its Asia-U.S. East Coast services, the Asia U.S. East Coast Service Loop 6 (AWE6) began in May. This replaces the AWE5 which was suspended during the winter season.
The new service, which calls Yantian, Ningbo, Shanghai, and Busan in Asia, transits the Panama Canal and concentrates on the Mid and South Atlantic in the United States. The Port of Savannah is the anchor and first U.S. port of call thereby offers the better transit times of just 28 days from Yantian to Savannah and 22 days from Busan to Savannah. Including the AWE6, Savannah has 13 container services that transit the Panama Canal. Savannah now has the most Asia via Panama Canal services on the U.S. East Coast.
The fixed-day weekly service consists of nine 4,000-TEU vessels, with three provided by COSCON, three deployed by Hanjin Shipping, two by "K" Line, and one by Yang Ming.
Source: Carrier's Website
AWE6 - ASIA U.S. EAST COAST SERVICE LOOP 6
COSCON, HANJIN SHIPPING, "K" LINE, YANG MING

SHANGHAI NINGBO
YANTIAN

PUSAN

NORFOLK CHARLESTON SAVANNAH
PANAMA

Direct Ports Yantian Ningbo Shanghai Busan

To Savannah From 28 25 24 22

Turnaround Days Frequency Number of Vessels Average TEU Capacity per Vessel

From Savannah To 34 36 37 39
70 Weekly
9 4,000
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