FOR THE PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITYSEPTEMBER 1982

BOOZ.ALLEN & HAMILTON INC.

NEW CUSTOMIZED CONTAINERS COME ON STREAM.¯ Thousands of new, rugged, custom-

designed 20’ & 40’ and open-top steelcontainers being added.

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¯ These new additions further strengthenour full-container services between theMiddle East and U.S. Gulf and Atlantic,U.K./Continent and Mediterranean.

HELLENIC LINES LTD.For Bookings call Hellenic American Agencies Inc. at39 Broadway, New York, NY 10006; (212) 482-24402812 International Trade Mart, New Orleans, LA 70130; (504) 581-28255005 Mitchelldale St., Houston, TX 77092; (713) 683-8571

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Complete facilities forany job.Machine and boilermakershops with largelathes, mills and pressesBearing shopElectrical and motorrewind shopLay berth with utilitiesCrane barge, tug, andworkboats

Full stock of portableequipment.GeneratorsCompressorsGangwaysPumpsWeldersBoom and winch trucksVacuum trucks

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We’ve got the experienced personnel to solve your problem .. any day, any time, in port or at sea,

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PORT OF HOIJSTON

Port CommissionersAnd Staff

FENTRESS BRACEWELL, ChairmanW.D. HADEN, lI, CommissionerMRS. MARCELLA D. PERRY, CommissionerJOHN H. GARRETT, CommissionerHOWARD J. MIDDLETON, CommissionerRICHARD e. LEACH, Executive DirectorJ.R. CURTIS, Director of Port Operations

TED WALTERS, Manager, Marine DepartmentW.D. DUNNAHOE, Manager, Turning Basin

TerminalsCAPT. R.G. EGAN, Manager. Barbours Cut

TerminalW.E. GREER, Manager, Houston Pubfic Grain

ElevatorLESLIE J. SANDERFER, Manager, Bulk Materials

Handling PlantA. MONROE BEAN, Manager, Storage WarehousesA.J.M. VAN DE VEN, Manager, Maintenance

DepartmentCLAUDE BARTH, Manager, Security Department

C.A. ROUSSER, JR., Director of Trade Development

ARMANDO S. WATERLAND, InternationalSales Manager

R.B. AKKERMAN, General Sales ManagerLEON UTTERBACK, Eastern Sales ManagerJACK WOJEWNIK, Asst. Eastern Sales ManagerDAVID W. SIMPSON, Western Sales ManagerJERRY D. KOTECKI, Midwestern Sales ManagerEWARD L. HORN, Communications ManagerDON ZULLO, Public Relations Manager

NORMAN E. HUENI, Director of EngineeringTOM KORNEGAY, COiefEngineer

F. WILLIAM COLBURN, Director of AdministrationLINDA REESE, ControllerALTON B. LANDRY, Manager, Personnel DepartmentTHOMAS CONBOY, Manager, Real Estate DepartmentBETTY GARRETT, Manager, Purchasing DepartmentALGENITA SCOT’I" DAVIS, CounselLOUIS F. BROWN, JR., Manager, Safety and Insurance

DepartmentJOE SCROGGINS, JR., Director of PlanningMICHAEL SCORC10, Director of Community RelationsJOE F. FLACK, County Auditor

EXECUTIVE OFFICES1519 Capitol Avenue, Houston, Texas 77002

P.O. Box 2562, Houston, Texas 77252Telephone: (713) 225-0671

TWX: 910-881-5787

TERMINAL OFFICESTurning Basin: (713) 672-8221Barbours Cut: (713) 470-1800

FIELD OFFICE60 East 42nd Street, New York 10165

Telephone: (212) 867-2780

Official Publication

Port of Houston

Authority

November 1982

Volume 26 Number 11 November 1982

Big Splash--The Port of Houston is worth $3 billion to theeconomies of the community, state and nation, according toa new study. 8Holding the Line--Port Commissioners have voted toforego all tariff increases in an effort to stimulate water-borne commerce. 13

Scandinavian Regent--King Olav V of Norway visits thecity and inspects the Port of Houston. 16Blissful Americans--An academician says Americans needto be more aware of goings-on throughout the world. 21Steel City--The Port of Houston salutes Pittsburgh-areashippers and forwarders with a reception in that city. 24New to Houston--The Armada Group opens its onlyUnited States office in Houston and plans to expand. 27Port Tidings--A page of news and notes about people andcompanies in and around the Port of Houston. 29Maritime Seminar--Panelists at a Texas A&M seminar saythe time to save the American Merchant Marine is now. 32Transportation Observations--Implementation of per-container rate rules is postponed by the FMC.

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PORT OF HOUSTONEDWARD L. HORN, Editor

JOE CHAPMAN, Staff WriterDON ZULLO, Associate Editor RAY CARRINGTON, Staff PhotographerSHEILA ADAMS, Typesetter

THE PORT OF HOUSTON MAGAZINE (ISSN 0032-48251 is published monthly by the Port ofHouston Authority and is distributed free to maritime, industrial and transportation interests in theUnited States and foreign countries. This publication is not copyrighted and permission is given forthe reproduction or use of any original material, provided credit is given to the Port of Houston. Ad-ditional information, extra copies or advertising rates may be obtained by writing the PORT OFHOUSTON MAGAZINE. Second class postage paid at Houston, Tx. and at additional mailing of-rices. Send address change to PORT OF HOUSTON MAGAZINE, P.O. Box 2562, Houston, Texas77252.

Capacity. Competence.Credibility.¯ Cranes with capacities exceeding

200 tons.

¯ Fork lift fleet with capacities to80,000 pounds.

¯ Specializing in steel, project, andheavy-lift cargoes inbound andoutbound.

¯ Marshalling yard inside the Portfor project cargo. Steel yard fi~rstoring or distributing steelprojects.

* Complete break-bulk and con-tainer services.

¯ Bonded or public warehousingand trucking facilities at subsid-iary Sea Marine Warehouse.

¯ Constant supervision at everyjob, large or small.

¯ Port Stevedoring Company isone of the largest locally ownedstevedoring companies on theGulf Coast. We invite yourinquir>

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Executive Office ¯ 901 World Trade Bldg. ̄ 1520 Texas Avenue ̄ Houston, Texas 77002(713) 227-2173 ̄ TWX 910-881-5790Dock Office ¯ 812 ~ Plummet St. ¯ Houston, Texas 77029 ̄ (713) 675-2378

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Customers shipping Maersk Line receivethe same attentive, dependable service astheir cargo does. Maersk Line offices in theU.S.A. and East Canada are staffed withprofessional customer service personnel,standing by to respond to any inquiry.Schedules, rates, special equipment,documentation-whatever the topic,you’ll find our customer service peoplehave a complete knowledge of the busi-ness. This experience, combined withaccess to Maersk line,s Computer Center,

MAERSKMORE

provides you with the prompt responsesyou require. It’s this kind of service thatcan save you time, worry and money.

Remember, at Maersk Line,not only do we handle cargosmoothly, we handle yourquestions the same way. MAERS~ L.,E

Maersk L~ne Agency, Cotton Exchange Building, Dallas, Texas 75201 (214) 651-8541

Maersk Line Agency, 3 D/International Tower,1900 west Loop South, Suite1090, Houston, Texas 77027 (713) 960 1011

November 19827

We’re waiting for you at moreGulf ports. Professionally.Southern has seven permanent offices across the G ulf Our service is personal, thorough, and in a word-- profes-Coast--from Houston to Panama City--each one staffed sional. Our principals praise our management know-how,with experienced people to provide the full range of attention to detail and our rapid dispatch of documenta-

agency services whenever you call. That’s more offices tion. We pride ourselves on the way we approach andthan any other steamship agency on the Gulf. execute every assignmenL

Call us and get professional s,eamship agency services anywhere on the Gulf Coast.

//A Southern Steamship Agency Inc.TWX/TELEX: RW SOUSA OR CALL ANY OF THESE PERMANENT OFFICES:

Corporate HeadquartersPO. Box 2188Mobile AL 36652(800) 633-6758, (205) 438-4771TWX 810-741-4262 TELEX 782005

Gulfport MSWest PierR O Box 1960, 39501(601) 863-3922TWX 510-998-8146

Charleston SC--P.O. Box 931, Zip

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Houston TX1121 Walker St, Suite 1702R O Box 53566, 77052(800) 255-9533 (713) 227-1555TWX 910-881-4377 TELEX 790736

Pascagoula MSPort of Pascagoula, West PierR O. Box 1208, 39567(601) 762-1054 (601) 762-1057TWX 510-990-3106

29402, (803) 7226197

New Orleans LA2808 International TradeMart Bldg., 70130(504) 522-7741TWX 810-951-6042 TELEX 784302

Pensacola FL(John A. Merritt & Company. Inc)804 B. Palafox St.R O. Box 590, 32593(904) 432-0971 TELEX 702430

Mobile AL80 St Michael St.P O Box 2188, 36652(800) 633-6758 (205) 432-6675TWX 810-741-4262 TELEX 782005

PanamaCity FL5321 W Hwy 98, Port EntranceP O. Box 460. 32401(904) 763-5361TWX 510-738-7898 TELEX 702436

Georgetown SC--P.O. Box 402, Zip 29440, (803) 546-1634TWX 810-677-2263 Port of Houston Magazine

No-one can do morefor you than Nedlloydto-and in-theMiddle East.

!

DAMMAN

People are our priceless asset. In the United States and in theMiddle East, our project cargo specialists and other experi-

enced, highly-motivated people are a major competi-tive plus for us-and for our shippers.

Consider one example: The Nedlloyd Groupco-manages the Riyadh Container Terminal

(RCT) that connects with the Saudi Gov-ernment Railways Organization linkingDammam and Riyadh. This makes usa pnme factor in the fast, cost-efficient

handling of through shipments inbond to Riyadh.

When you ship to the Middle East-rolling stock and containers of all types

-count on Nedlloyd-class care, capacityand capability for the greatest possible

time- and cost-saving benefits. Direct sailingson dependable schedules every 17 days from

. New Orleans: Savannah; Charleston;Portsmouth: Baltimore; and New York.

For further nformation, p~ease call your nearestNedlloyd representative or foreign freight forwarder.

General agent:Nedlloyd Inc.New York, NY212/432 9150

Carolina Shipping Co.:Atlanta 404/953 3191Charleston 803/577 7880Charlotte 704/392-5361Jacksonville 904/355 5757Savannah 912/234 7221Farovi Shipping Corp.:Miami Area 305/373 4765

International Great Lakes:Cleveland 216/696 2612Lavino Shipping:Baltimore 301/962 7000Norfolk 804/623 4525Philadelphia 215/448 4000Pittsburgh 412/281 7825

Patterson-Wylde:Boston 617/338 0400Patton Steamship:Detroit 313/353 6611

Strachan Shipping: Transpacific Transportation Co.:Chicago 312/427 2908 Los Angeles 213/629 4192Dallas 214/747-0648 Portland b03/222-3235Houston 713/683 3500 San Francisco 415/986 0786Memphis 901/526 5153 Seattle 206/6247393New Orleans 504/527-6600 Vancouver 604/688 0611St Louis 314/231 3389Tulsa 918/492 2721

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Goede Reis Gothenburg _

When shipping to Rotterdam and otherEuropean ports, you can rest assuredthat your cargo will have a "goodvoyage" with Gulf Europe Express.Backed by Incotrans [IntercontinentalTransport (ICT) BV] in the Netherlandsand Compagnie Gen6rale Maritime(CGM) in France, we speak the rightlanguage to ensure that your cargoarrives quickly and intact to its Euro-pean destination. We have more than50 company-owned offices throughoutEurope, with extensive sales networkssupporting each of our five direct ports ofcall- Le Havre, Rotterdam, Bremerhaven,Gothenburg and Greenock.

For the same expert service in the U.S.,we are represented by Kerr SteamshipCompany, Inc., North America’s largeststeamship agency.

We schedule weekly sailings to/fromHouston and New Orleans and biweeklysailings to/from Mobile and Miami. Scheduleyour next trans-Atlantic shipment with thecarrier that knows Europe -- Gulf EuropeExpress.

Le Havrei)

OBremerhaven

Gulf EuropeExpress

U.S. General Agent: Kerr Steamship Company, Inc.,2727 Allen Parkway, Suite 1500, Houston, Te’xas 77019,713/521-9600

Chicago ̄ Incotrans (USA), Inc., 312/297-8000Cleveland ̄ World Shipping, Inc., 216/228-7676Miami ̄ S.E.L. Maduro (Florida), inc., 305/371-4581Mobile ¯ Kerr Steamship Co., Inc., 205/433-1200New Orleans ¯ Kerr Steamship Co., inc., 504/566-0500New¥ork ̄ Incotrans (USA), Inc., 212/952-0320

Atlanta, Boston, Cincinnati, Dallas, Detroit, Galveston, Los Angeles,Memphis, Portland, St. Louis, San Francisco, Seattle, Tamp~

©1982 Gulf Europe Express. All rights reserved.

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