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USS MONTGOMERY ALABAMA SEAPORT EST. 1892 PUBLISHED CONTINUOUSLY SINCE 1927 • 2016 VOL. IV GLOBAL LOGISTICS • PROJECT CARGO SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ON THE COVER: 4 14 AEROSPACE • AUTOMOTIVE • CHEMICALS • ELECTRONICS • FOOD & BEVERAGE • FOREST PRODUCTS USS MONTGOMERY was commissioned on FURNITURE • GENERAL & BULK CARGO • MACHINERY • STEEL • TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED September 10, 2016. See story on page 4 16 28

ALABAMA STATE PORT AUTHORITY The ALABAMA SEAPORT Magazine has been a trusted news and information resource P.O. Box 1588, Mobile, Alabama 36633, USA for customers, elected officials, service providers and communities for news regarding P: 251.441.7200 • F: 251.441.7216 • asdd.com Alabama’s only deepwater Port and its impact throughout the state of Alabama, James K. Lyons, Director, CEO region, nation and abroad. In order to refresh and expand readership of ALABAMA H.S. “Smitty” Thorne, Deputy Director/COO SEAPORT, the Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) now publishes the magazine Larry R. Downs, Secretary-Treasurer/CFO quarterly, in four editions appearing in winter, spring, summer and fall. Exciting things are happening in business and industry throughout Alabama and the Southeastern FINANCIAL SERVICES Larry Downs, Secretary/Treasurer 251.441.7050 U.S., and the Port Authority has been investing in its terminals to remain competitive Linda K. Paaymans, Sr. Vice President, FINANCE 251.441.7036 and meet the needs of shippers. PAGE & JONES, INC. LOCATIONS Pete Dranka, Comptroller 251.441.7057 Danny Barnett, Manager, HUMAN RESOURCES 251.441.7004 Kevin Malpas, Manager, RISK MANAGEMENT 251.441.7118 Avito DeAndrade, Internal Auditor 251.441.7210 CONTENTS HUNTSVILLE MARKETING USS MONTGOMERY Commissioned ...... 4 Judith Adams, Vice President 251.441.7003 Sheri Collins, Manager, Public Affairs 251.441.7001 Drummond Company, Inc. Appoints New CEO ...... 8 Kelly Sims, Manager, Real Estate 251.441.7113 Saga Welco’s Maiden Voyage Reception ...... 9 JACKSON ATLANTA John Goff, Manager, Theodore Operations 251.443.7982 BIRMINGHAM Customer Appreciation Reception ...... 10 DALLAS-FORT WORTH OPERATIONS Bradley N. Ojard, Sr. Vice President, Operations 251.441.8133 Battleship Blowout ...... 12 Scott Wallace, Manager, MCDUFFIE 251.441.7316 Made in Alabama: Self-Made in Alabama Part 2 ...... 14 PENSACOLA FERNANDINA BEACH Mike Russell, General Manager, TERMINAL RAILWAY 251.441.7301 PASCAGOULA Cliff Melton, Asst. General Manager, TERMINAL RAILWAY 251.441.7305 Port Calls: Alabama Antique Trail Sale ...... 16 GULFPORT Bill Inge, Manager, GENERAL CARGO/ JACKSONVILLE INTERMODAL OPERATIONS 251.441.7236 Currents ...... 19 * F: 251.441.7231 Pages from the Past ...... 27 PANAMA CITY Parrish Lawler, Manager, Customer Service 251.441.7146 Anna Ward, Manager, Traffic/Sales 251.441.7516 Of Men and Ships: In the Wake of USS MONTGOMERY ...... 28 NEW ORLEANS Chuck Camp, Manager, Logistics 251.441.8179 MOBILE Jimmie Flanagan, Port Police Chief 251.441.7777 F: 251.441.7172 Lester Davison, TRUCK CONTROL 251.441.7098 Capt. Terry Gilbreath, Harbor Master 251.441.7074

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IV 3 CHB Lic. #2843 • FMC Lic. #1567 USS MONTGOMERY COMMISSIONED IN MOBILE Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama The commissioning of the USS MONTGOMERY (LCS 8) was ALABAMA STATE PORT AUTHORITY » Crew in formation. » Crew boarding the ship to “bring her alive.” hosted by the City of Montgomery, Alabama’s state capital, Horace Horn, Chairman, and physically commissioned at the Alabama State Port Central Region Authority’s Pier 2 Terminal on September 10, 2016, before a Term expires July 31, 2019 A crowning moment of the commissioning security, and stability in waters around the world. crowd of nearly 5,000. LCS 8 is the sixth U.S. Navy warship Joe McCarty, 1st Vice Chair, ceremony occurred as the ship’s bell from the 1894 A fast, agile, and focused mission platform, it is to bear the name Montgomery, but the second to be named Northern Region USS MONTGOMERY (C 9) graced the platform. The designed for operation in near-shore environments, Term expires July 31, 2020 after the capital city of Alabama. United States Senator (AL) bell featured yet another historical nexus; it was yet capable of open ocean operation independently Jeff Sessions’ wife, Mrs. Mary Blackshear Sessions, served as Daryl Dewberry, At Large framed and supported by teak wood from the deck or with a strike group. Term expires July 31, 2019 the ship’s sponsor, and christened the vessel on November planks of USS ALABAMA (BB 60) which served in 8, 2014. Alvin K. Hope, III, Southern Region both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters during WWII. LCS fulfills a crucial role in the six core areas of Term expires July 31, 2020 The bell was used to signal the commissioning of the Navy’s Maritime Defense Strategy; forward “These are truly special events,” said Vice Chief of Naval Tim Parker III, Central Region Term expires July 31, 2018 USS MONTGOMERY (C 9), the first ship to carry presence, deterrence, sea control, sea power Operations Admiral Bill Moran in his principal address. “We the great name of the City of Dreams, 122 years projection, maritime security, and humanitarian are here this morning to welcome the newest ship to the fleet, Algernon "Al" Stanley, Northern Region Term expires July 31, 2020 ago. The bell again found its home on board a ship assistance/disaster response (HA/DR). These USS MONTGOMERY, and to thank our shipbuilders, sailors, bearing the name MONTGOMERY, this time on the versatile platforms are designed to employ a Ben C. Stimpson, Southern Region Navy civilians, and the dedicated patriots of Montgomery Term expires July 31, 2019 Navy’s newest Littoral Combat Ship, as it signaled “minimal manning” concept. A core crew consists and Mobile who have banded together to put the finishing her commission and her maiden voyage to her home of 53 highly accomplished sailors who operate The Honorable Sandy Stimpson, Mayor, pieces together.” City of Mobile (Ex-Officio) port of San Diego. the ship’s systems, stand watch and conduct Term expires July 31, 2017 maintenance. Cmdr. Daniel Straub, the ship’s Commanding Bestor Ward, At Large Term expires July 31, 2018 Officer, said that commissioning MONTGOMERY The principal mission of the LCS 2 class of these with Mary Sessions was the highlight of his 33-year Littoral Combat Ships is to operate in the open ALABAMA SEAPORT EDITORIAL STAFF Navy career. ocean and littorals, playing a vital role in maritime Judith Adams, Editor-in-Chief security and international partnerships. The USS Jennifer Jenkins, Managing Editor “I am honored and humbled to be a part of this MONTGOMERY will carry one of three mission Sheri Collins, Editor-at-Large amazing warship and crew,” said Straub. “I am EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS excited to have the opportunity to sail this ship over Alison Mehrman the horizon with the name of the City of Dreams, Leigh Rendfrey Montgomery, represented all over the world.” Scott Rye ART DIRECTION The U.S. Navy had officially accepted delivery Sarah Grube of the MONTGOMERY during a prior ceremony PHOTOGRAPHY at the Austal Shipyard in Mobile on June 23. Judith Adams Constructed by Austal USA, the ship is the fourth Sheri Collins of the Independence variant of the Littoral Combat Phil Comeaux Ship class, making her one of the newest and most sophisticated ships at sea today.

Editorial offices of ALABAMA SEAPORT magazine are » U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions and wife Mary Blackshear Sessions with daughter located at the International Trade Center, 250 N. Water The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is one of the Navy’s Mary Abigail and her children, Jane Ritchie and James Beauregard “Jim Beau.” Street, Mobile, AL 36602. To be added to or deleted from the mailing list, contact the Alabama State Port Authority newest, most technologically advanced and capable Marketing Office at 251.441.7001. tools of sea power projection, distributed lethality,

4 ALABAMA SEAPORT • 2016 VOL. IV ALABAMA SEAPORT • 2016 VOL. IV 5 packages and have the capability to provide humanitarian aid with its 11,000-cubic-meter mission bay, augmented by helicopters (SH-60) and unmanned aerial vehicles (MQ-8B).

One of the USS MONTGOMERY’s unique, defining characteristics is her speed and maneuverability. Unlike most naval ships, which utilize propellers and rudders to “drive” the ship, MONTGOMERY has four steerable water jets. The ability to control both angle and thrust of the water jet makes MONTGOMERY one of the most agile and maneuverable ships in the fleet. With her lightweight trimaran hull design, coupled with the power from her gas turbine and diesel engines, MONTGOMERY is capable of 40- plus knots or more than 46 miles per hour.

“World events don’t remain static and neither will our Navy,” said Vice Adm. Thomas S. Rowden, commander, Naval Surface Forces. “As more LCS’ are deployed forward, these innovative ships will deliver the forward presence for our fleet commanders.”

The USS MONTGOMERY (LCS 8) is currently commanded by Commander Dan Straub, and manned by LCS Crew Serving the 208 and Mine Warfare Detachment Six. MONTGOMERY and her crew have Gulf Coast been deployed from their homeport of for Over 20 Years San Diego since March. LCS 8 will be home ported at Naval Base San Diego.

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6 ALABAMA SEAPORT • 2016 VOL. IV ALABAMA SEAPORT • 2016 VOL. IV 7 DRUMMOND COMPANY, INC. APPOINTS NEW RECEPTION HONORS SAGA WELCO’S CEO AND NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD MAIDEN VOYAGE TO MOBILE An August 17, 2016, reception honoring Saga Welco’s maiden voyage to the Port of Mobile was he Drummond Company, Inc. announced that Mike Drummond also announced the following leadership held aboard Saga Welco’s Future class vessel, the M/V SAGA FORTUNE. The ship was carrying an Tracy, former president of mining, has been named changes: inbound shipment of wood pulp for Fibria, the world’s largest producer of eucalyptus pulp. Tthe new chief executive officer of the company. In addition, John Howard Drummond, Sr. has been appointed • Bruce Webster, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal as the new chairman of the board. Officer and Secretary • Richard Mullen, President and Chief Operating The company acknowledged the irreplaceable Officer contributions that the late Garry Neil Drummond made toward building and sustaining the company for more • Alan Lang, Executive Vice President and Chief than 50 years. Prior to his passing, Drummond had Financial Officer formulated a detailed succession plan for the leadership • Blake Andrews, Vice President, General Counsel and of the company, which was implemented on July 19, 2016. Assistant Secretary

A renewed board of directors, designed to provide • John Coffey, Senior Vice President and Chief management with direction on strategic and critical Administrative Officer 1 2 3 issues, will support Tracy and the rest of Drummond’s • Ken Maddox, Vice President, Supply Chain management team. Management • Nathaniel Drummond, Senior Vice President, Sales Tracy has 43 years of mining experience, with more than and Marketing 35 at Drummond Company, and has held various positions in the company during that time. He holds a bachelor • Carolina Riaño, Senior Vice President, Risk degree in mineral engineering and a Master’s degree in Management and Corporate Social Responsibility business administration from The University of Alabama. • Matt Rohling, Vice President, Corporate Controller and Assistant Secretary “I am honored to have been appointed as Drummond Company’s new CEO. Drummond’s vision and leadership established Drummond as a global leader in coal, This board and management team brings an exemplary 4 5 6 7 coke production and marketing, along with real estate record of performance and experience in a wide array of development,” said Tracy. “Along with our outstanding professions and backgrounds. management team and a massive group of loyal, dedicated associates, I am committed to continue driving and executing our growth strategy into this next chapter of the company.”

In addition to Tracy’s appointment as CEO, John Howard Drummond, Sr. was appointed as the new chairman of the board. John Davidson, Patrick Drummond, Bryan Drummond, Heman Lin Drummond, Beth 8 9 10 Stukes, Charles Bishop, and Tracy have also been named as members of the board.

John Howard Drummond, Sr. has worked for the Drummond Company for 55 years 1 Juliana Vizintim, Fibria 5 Tom Leatherbury, SSA Marine 8 Syed Asker, Master, M/V SAGA FORTUNE Rhoda Voth, Saga Welco Swep Fraser, Inchcape Shipping Services received a maiden voyage plaque from and has been a member of the board for Anna Ward, ASPA Webb Winsor, Inchcape Shipping Services Anna Ward, ASPA 20 years. He worked for many years in the 2 Bill Inge, ASPA 6 Smitty Thorne, ASPA 9 Bobby Smith, CSA purchasing department before becoming Pat Downey, SSA Marine Bill Inge, ASPA Peter Bananti, CSA the senior vice president. Drummond also Rhoda Voth, Saga Welco Jimmy Lyons, ASPA Alan Nelson, CSA served in the Navy for four years overseas, Smitty Thorne, ASPA Elaine Penton, Inchcape Shipping Services Pat Downey, SSA Marine Al Weeks, CSA Miles Covington, CSA and is the eldest surviving member of the 7 Savio Cardoz, First Officer, M/V SAGA FORTUNE Al Weeks, CSA Drummond family. 3 Rhoda Voth, Saga Welco, presented gift to Matt Waddell, Saga Welco Juliana Vizintim, Fibria Syed Asker, Master, M/V SAGA FORTUNE 10 Anna Ward, ASPA Elaine Penton, Inchcape Shipping Services Jimmy Lyons, ASPA, presented maiden Juliana Vizintim, Fibria 4 voyage plaque to Rhoda Voth, Saga Welco Rhoda Voth, Saga Welco Josie Mock, Inchcape Shipping Services Mike Tracy John Drummond

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The Alabama State Port Authority hosted its Customer Appreciation Reception at the Yale Club in New York City, New York on November 14, 2016. The Port also hosted a reception in Birmingham, Alabama, on September 27 at the Harbert Center.

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John Solomon, Transport Unlimited Bob Browne, Elite Logistix Miyuki Kato-McLaurine, Itochu International 1 6 9 13 Bill Owens, Cooper/T. Smith 18 Brian Cardona, Bulk Fleet Chartering 22 Jack Fain, V. Alexander Joe Swartout, Spliethoff Robert Meehan, Direct Traffic Solutions Michael Douglas, Premier Bulk Stevedoring “C” Fogarty Bobby Smith, CSA David Laurine, V. Alexander Nick DeStefano, Direct Traffic Solutions Jessica Cox, Itochu International Capt. Ian Cairns, CMA-CGM Anna Ward, ASPA 2 Brooks Royster, MTC Logistics Frank Fogarty, ASPA 19 Cristina Parks, ThyssenKrupp Raw Materials Brian Wyly, Ascend Performance Materials Lucian Lott, Parker Towing 7 Joe Swartout, Spliethoff 10 Tony Vasil, AJ Vasil Inc. Gary Hurley, NYK Line Kevin Walker, Goldman Sachs Denson White, APM Terminals Ty Crowder, Baldwin Transfer Tadd Willcutt, Crescent Towing Bill Owens, Cooper/T. Smith Monique Danahay, Crescent Transportation Anna Ward, ASPA 14 Domila McFarlane, Panjiva Inc. Nick Beard, Goldman Sachs 23 Torin Swartout, Spliethoff Casey Angelo, Evonik Corp. Torin Swartout, Spliethoff 11 Bill Kraus, Page & Jones Todd Jones, ASPA Gil Smith, ThyssenKrupp Raw Materials Wayne Campbell, Expeditors 3 John McParland, CMA-CGM Joe McCarty, ASPA Board Member Nick Viscovich Vinny Polimeni, Maersk Line James Houlihan, CMA-CGM 8 Anton Posner, CWT Commodities 15 Horace Horn, ASPA Board Member Joe Swartout, Spliethoff Steven Tapscott, Miller Transport Anthony Corsi, CWT Commodities 12 Ben Stimpson, ASPA Board Member John Tarabocchia, Evonik Corp. 20 Chris Brock, Mobile Bar Pilots Michael Confessore, Expeditors Dylan Mercante, CWT Commodities Beth Marietta Lyons, Lyons Law Firm Tim Parker, III, ASPA Board Member Bill Inge, ASPA 4 Chuck Camp, ASPA Troy Wayman, Mobile Area Chamber of John Fountain, Crescent Towing 24 Cristina Parks, ThyssenKrupp Raw Materials Capt. Sultan Taufiq, Scudder Chartering Commerce 16 Brooks Royster, MTC Logistics Chuck Camp, ASPA Judith Adams, ASPA Jimmy Lyons, ASPA Director & CEO 21 Bill Osmer, Seabulk Towing Gabriella Vagnini, Triland Metals Americas Anthony Smiley, Boyd Brothers Transportation Victoria Stimpson 5 Brian Wyly, Ascend Performance Materials Trevor Walters, Ross Maritime Gil Smith, ThyssenKrupp Raw Materials Judith Adams, ASPA Kendall Walters Chris Kachmar, Mid-Ship Logistics 17 Parrish Lawler, ASPA Chris Pittman, Seabulk Towing 25 Hans Bean, APM Terminals Jeremy Ford, APM Terminals Denson White, APM Terminals Bill Kraus, Page & Jones

10 ALABAMA SEAPORT • 2016 VOL. IV ALABAMA SEAPORT • 2016 VOL. IV 11 TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS CLUB OF MOBILE AND THE PROPELLER CLUB OF 12 13 14 15 MOBILE HOST BATTLESHIP BLOWOUT The Transportation and Logistics Club of Mobile and the Propeller Club of the Port of Mobile hosted their first Battleship Blowout event at Battleship Memorial Park on September 8, 2016. The jointly hosted event was held at the Park’s Aircraft Pavilion, and featured tours of the USS ALABAMA, a dinner and entertainment. The sold-out event was sponsored by the Alabama State Port Authority, carriers, and service providers including: Dan-Gulf, BBC-Chartering, Clipper Americas Inc., Maersk Lines, Cosco, Gulf Intermodal Services, Mid-Gulf Shipping, EM Contracting LLC, Seabulk Towing, Acme Truck Lines Inc., CAM-AIR LLC and Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC). 16 17 18

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Doug Daniel, OHC 14 Darlene Adkinson Kim MacNaughton, EM Contracting Heidi Kinsella, EM Contracting

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Tracey Mock, Atlas Ship Services 16 Josie Mock, Inchcape Shipping Services Leeann Rowland, Gulf Coast Intermodal

Joe Webb, Clipper 17 Anna Ward, ASPA Charles Boswell, Tri-State Maritime Doug French, AST Taylor Junco, Clipper

Kevin Morales, APM Terminals 18 Amber Hester, APM Terminals 8 9 10 11 J.T. Smith, Glovis Hans Bean, APM Terminals Jenelle Schuler, Maersk Christian Waara, APM Terminals Gerardo Paz, APM Terminals

Steve Gordon, Radcliff/Economy Marine Services Robert Browne, Elite Logistix Bill Harrison, Harrison Brothers 19 Anna Ward, ASPA 1 Paul Jones, Oil Recovery 6 Katrese Robertson, Express Pros 9 Slade Hooks, Waterways Towing Eliana McCaffery, Dan-Gulf Shipping David Padgett, Davison Fuels and Oil Frank Oats, Elite Logistix Katherine Fuller John-Paul Gehrkin, Dan-Gulf Shipping Ty Crowder, Baldwin Transfer Wynne Fuller, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Marty Walsh, Chickasaw Container Services Matt Sparks, SSA Marine 20 Milind Balaji, Georgia Pacific 2 Michael Meador, Meador Warehousing Pat Brennan, City of Mobile Doug Connell, Georgia Pacific Ryan Finkbohner, Chickasaw Container Services Bill Inge, ASPA 10 Ryan Brennan 7 Lloyd Rich, Georgia Pacific Adam Battle, SSA Marine 21 Brandee Battle 3 Alec May, T. Parker Host Anna Ward, ASPA 11 David Overcash, COSCO Tami May Linda Perry, Klumb Lumber Steve Chard, ASF Logistics Ben Smith, S/M Transportation Trey Gunderson, Davison Fuels and Oil John Donnelly Tami Bell, Propeller Club Tim Otzenberger, Lenzing Fibers Christian Waara, APM Terminals Jenny Hirsch, CSA 4 8 Annie Lee Parrish Lawler, ASPA Doug French, AST 22 Todd Jones, ASPA Peter Benanti, CSA Ben Lee, Safety Kleen Matt Nelson, BR Williams Denson White, APM Terminals Joey Childs, Hardwoods of America Anna Ward, ASPA Rusty Walton, Dolphin Line 5 Thomas McPhillips, Ocean Freight Services Jeff Spivey, XPO Logistics J.T. Smith, Glovis Leslie Rutland, Hardwoods of America

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HOW CO-WORKING AND INCUBATION CENTERS ACROSS THE STATE ARE PROMOTING ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS PART 2: BUSINESS INCUBATION AND ACCELERATION

n the last issue of Seaport, we featured the rise of the The company has three main areas of focus: educate, As in the co-working sphere, not all business incubators than 29,000 “microbusinesses,” or small businesses of four co-working phenomenon in Alabama. Co-working accelerate and collaborate. To educate entrepreneurs, look alike. Innovation PortAL, for example, is a new or fewer employees working out of a home. Van Antwerp Ispaces, which offer entrepreneurs, freelancers and small Innovation Depot offers Birmingham’s first developer nonprofit business incubator and accelerator in Mobile cites this statistic as illustrating a real need for incubation businesses access to shared space and resources, have bootcamp, Depot/U. Depot/U, which will also soon offer that serves as a more community-driven resource for and entrepreneurial resources in Mobile. become a global force, nearing almost 8,000 total facilities courses in Mobile, teaches aspiring web developers how to entrepreneurs. A program of the Mobile Area Chamber of worldwide. Simultaneously taking hold across Alabama are code. Innovation Depot’s collaboration piece, Ignite, offers Commerce Foundation and a collaboration between the “We want to create a culture that draws these people in business incubators and accelerators seeking to fuel local co-working space to aspiring entrepreneurs. Chamber, the City of Mobile, Mobile County, The University and gives them access to our resources,” she said. “We and regional economies. While co-working spaces promote of South Alabama, local foundations, private donors, and want to encourage industry that’s already here.” business growth through the collaborative environments The company’s acceleration component, Velocity, launched volunteers, Innovation PortAL is renovating its own space they create, business incubators are designed explicitly in August 2016 and began classes in January 2017. Velocity and is already providing advisory services through its As both executive director of Innovation PortAL and a to nurture entrepreneurial success through services like is a 12-week accelerator program that will grant selected temporary home at Exchange 202. member utilizing Exchange 202’s co-working space, Van investment, connection to resources and mentoring. startups with $50,000 each and access to working space, Antwerp has unique perspective on the co-working and curriculum and various resources. In exchange, Innovation Inspired by the same 2014 leadership trip to St. Louis business incubation movement in Alabama. Innovation Depot, for example, has actually been in the Depot will take 6 percent equity designed to go back into that spurred Exchange 202, local leadership begged the incubation industry for almost 30 years and is continually the Velocity investment fund. question, “What can we do locally to create an innovation “Exchange 202 was largely a pioneer in the co-working adding new programs to meet the ever-changing needs hub and to encourage entrepreneurs and business space locally and their success is part of creating of entrepreneurs in the Birmingham region. The company While the Velocity component is new, Innovation Depot’s development?” Executive Director Hayley Van Antwerp success for us too,” she explained. “We want to see was founded in the mid 80s as the Entrepreneurial Center model has had significant economic impact in Birmingham was chosen to spearhead Innovation PortAL as a solution. these co-working programs do really well, because their and changed its name to Innovation Depot in 2007 after for many years. Last year, Innovation Depot member success emphasizes that this is a safe environment for relocating to its current space. Although Innovation Depot companies generated more than $160 million in sales in After examining 30 different cities and more than 100 entrepreneurs to come out and operate.” is a private nonprofit, it engages with the private sector addition to an economic impact of almost $1.4 billion over similar domestic and international programs, Innovation and the community at large, working closely with partners the past five years. Laney attributes Innovation Depot’s PortAL was born as a “welcome center” of sorts for Greer echoed Van Antwerp’s point, explaining that despite like The University of Alabama at Birmingham. success to its consistent ability to produce economic local entrepreneurs, providing them with resources and the differences in co-working and business incubation, results, its strong relationship with the private sector, and its referrals to existing business development programs. In these organizations share a common goal of fostering Through an assessment of growth potential and market evolution to meet the needs of both entrepreneurs and the addition, Innovation PortAL’s signature programs include economic growth and entrepreneurial success in Alabama. validation, Innovation Depot selects startup applicants surrounding community. an incubation program targeting clients in the formative in the tech space or related fields to join its incubation stages of development, and an acceleration program for “We are heavily invested in the ongoing growth of our program. With scalable plans and space, members have “Starting a business today is a lot different than five or more mature businesses. innovation sector. It’s a really important thing for creating access to private offices, suites, laboratory space, utilities 10 years ago,” said Laney. “We need to make sure we are and sustaining an economic ecosystem,” he said. and various resources. evolving just as entrepreneurs are evolving.” According to Van Antwerp, the incubation program will provide clients with “access to intensive mentoring and “We are focused on helping early-stage startup companies Huntsville has also become a player in the co-working and our network of local and international professionals,” grow,” said President and CEO Devon Laney. “We accept business incubation space, with companies like BizTech in addition to help crafting and refining business plans, a small number of startups each year that we feel have the offering accepted entrepreneurs with mentoring, educational pitches and marketing strategies. For clients looking to best potential for growth and that fit within the umbrella of seminars, and placement in their “StartUp2Launch” program. expand existing successful businesses, the acceleration technology, and we try to give them the best opportunity In order to be accepted, entrepreneurs must undergo a program will provide access to Innovation PortAL’s to be successful.” business assessment including review of their business plan, capital network, as well as to consulting services. As Van an interview and completed coursework. Since its start in Antwerp points out, unlike in co-working spaces, office 1997, BizTech has assisted hundreds of startups and has space is “ancillary” for business incubation; the “meat and launched 21 companies. potatoes” are “mentoring, networking and tactical business solutions.”

“The goal is really to help encourage a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem,” said Van Antwerp. “We want companies to grow here. We want them to leave our programs, purchase or rent their own facilities in this region and create further jobs and opportunities.”

According to third party feasibility consultant Greenwood Consulting Group, in 2014 in Mobile alone there were more

14 ALABAMA SEAPORT • 2016 VOL. IV ALABAMA SEAPORT • 2016 VOL. IV 15 PORT CALLS: ALABAMA ANTIQUE TRAIL SALE

ince 2013, Alabama’s premier antique sale has offered special discounts on unique, historic finds Sfor antique enthusiasts and casual browsers alike across the state. This year, the Alabama Antique Trail will host its Spring Antique Trail Sale March 1-31, 2017. More than 100 antique stores, shops and malls across nearly 70 towns in Alabama will participate in the sale, offering a range of sales and discounts.

According to Marcia Arnold, founder of AntiqueTrail. com, there are no rules as to what is on sale and how much stores can discount. “Some stores may have a few items on sale, and some may have a discount on everything in the store,” she said. to mid-century or modern, recycled or repurposed, consignment or flea market. To join the Trail, each store AntiqueTrail.com is an online directory of antique shops must pay an annual $300 fee and must “show their and malls, featuring photo tours, descriptions, annual wares” through a website. brochures and contact information for all of its member antique vendors. The vision behind the Trail is to help Benefiting antique stores and patrons alike, the Trail people more easily vet antique stores and find specific is dedicated to discovering and promoting antique items, as well as to promote antique and vintage shops. shops in the United States, and uniting self-proclaimed Since Arnold founded the company, which initially “antique-aholics” in their shared passion for history. featured stores only in Alabama, the Trail has grown to encompass an extensive database of nearly 1,300 “I love antiques because each piece is tangible history,” stores in 16 states across the country. Because of its said Arnold. “Each piece has a story. Many pieces are Alabama roots, the Trail also aims to be “an experience unique and were made before mass production, and in Southern hospitality” and to provide the “opportunity many pieces were made in America.” to have a small town/city encounter.” For more about the Spring Antique Trail Sale and Though all of the Trail’s member shops are small, locally participating stores, visit AlabamaAntiqueTrail.com. owned businesses, they range in size and specialty. Email [email protected] to request a physical From upscale antique galleries to multivendor malls, the map or pick one up at any member antique shop or shops offer an array of collectibles, including paintings, Alabama Welcome Center. porcelain, crystal, pottery, silver, books, furniture and more. Styles can range from vintage and retro

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DON WALDON APPOINTED TO THE TENNESSEE-TOMBIGBEE WATERWAY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Governor Robert Bentley has appointed Don Waldon, of Development Authority,” Fayette, Alabama, to the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway said Waldon. “I consider Development Authority, a multi-state organization it a personal honor devoted to promoting the economic and trade potential and privilege to now of the waterway. be a member of such an important agency “I appreciate Don’s willingness to serve on the Tennessee- and now have the Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority,” said opportunity to work Bentley. “He is known as an expert in waterway related with other members to issues, and I know he will use this expertise to the benefit realize the economic of Alabama and the other compact states.” potential the Tenn-Tom Waterway offers to our Waldon has a long association with the Tennessee- region and nation.” Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority. Over a 30-year period, he served 21 years as administrator of the Vice Chairman of the Authority and as president of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Authority Jason Rich Waterway Development Council. He is currently a added, “The Authority transportation and economic development consultant for members are grateful to have Don as a member. His various business entities. knowledge and insight into the inland waterway system will be invaluable to the Authority moving forward.” “I greatly appreciate Governor Bentley appointing me as a member of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

BERG PIPE LOADED TO RAIL

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BIGLIFT SHIPPING’S VESSEL M/V TRAMPER DISCHARGES TRANSFORMER TO RAIL IN MOBILE The BigLift vessel M/V TRAMPER discharged An Italian manufactured transformer from ship to rail on August 1, 2016. The stevedore was Tri-State Maritime Services (TSMS), while the vessel agent was Norton Lilly. The shipping agents, Saving Shipping & Forwarding USA, selected Mobile based on its available rail transport options that allowed the transformer to reach its final destination at an air force base in Tennessee. The 175-metric ton unit was connected to rail carriers Terminal Railway (TASD) and CSX.

“We had a very tight delivery deadline and the selection of Mobile resulted in a very quick rail transit,” said Bob Zabka, Saving Shipping & Forwarding USA. “We enjoyed working with the Port operations and TSMS. They all did a fantastic job.”

AARON OIL COMPANY, INC. CELEBRATES 35TH ANNIVERSARY IN MOBILE In August, locally owned Aaron Oil Company celebrated When asked what has contributed most to Aaron Oil’s 35 years of providing oil recycling and environmental 35 years of success, Cowart said, “Our faith in God; services to the Mobile community. A celebration was Biblical principles, Godly mentors who have provided held for the company’s employees and their families us great wisdom over the years; prayerful decisions; at the GulfQuest Maritime Museum in Mobile. In honor our team of employees that is committed to a vision, of Aaron Oil’s contribution to the city’s economic mission and long-term strategic plan that we all believe progress, the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) in; and last [but] not least, our customers who choose and GulfQuest commemorated the special occasion to do business with us over others in the marketplace.” by lighting their downtown buildings in red, Aaron Oil Company’s logo color. Editor’s Note: Prior to publication, Dan Cowart sadly passed away on December 13, 2016. The entire Port of “We are very thankful and grateful for the city’s M o b i l e m a riti m e c o m m u n it y e x te n d s d e e p e s t s ym p ath i e s support of our 35 years of history as a Mobile, Alabama to the Cowart family and everyone at Aaron Oil. corporation,” said Aaron Oil Founder and CEO Dan Cowart. “As The Port of Mobile continues to expand, the maritime industry is very important to our future, the PROUDLY SERVING THE PORT OF MOBILE global economy and the future of our great city.”

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ULTRA CRIMSON EMBARKS LIEBHERR CRANE MOVES ON MAIDEN VOYAGE THROUGH PORT

The ULTRA CRIMSON began its maiden voyage at the Grain Elevator on October 12, 2016.

From left to right: Rachel Allen, Norton Lilly A Liebherr Crane, loaded in Hamburg, Germany, arrived at International: Flemming Buhl, Norton Lilly the Port of Mobile aboard the BBC RIO GRANDE on August International; Captain Edgar Salutem, MV ULTRA 12, 2016. The crane, which has a 1,350-metric ton capacity, BULK; and Alejandro Barthold, Norton Lilly was discharged at ASPA’s Pier 2 and then transported to International. Oklahoma. Florida-based Deakins Logistics Group, agent for Landstar Global Logistics, chartered the vessel. The stevedore was Premier Bulk Shipping.

HEAVY LIFT MACHINERY PRESSES TRANSFERRED FROM DOCK TO BARGE IN MOBILE On August 31, press assembly machinery pieces destined to Bardstown, Kentucky, were transferred from ASPA’s Pier 5 to barge in Mobile. The machinery presses will be used in the production of automobile parts. The cargo originated in Bilbao, Spain, and Antwerp, Belgium, and shipped aboard the M/V HR MARIA, chartered by Hugo Stinnes, before being transferred to a barge at the Port Authority’s Pier 5 terminal. The vessel agent was Biehl & Co. The presses were transported via Alabama’s inland waterway network to Henderson Port in Henderson, Kentucky. From there, the pieces were trucked from Henderson Port to Bardstown.

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LARGEST VEHICLE CARRIER IN THE WORLD TRANSITS PANAMA CANAL, MARI JONE RECEIVES MAIDEN VOYAGE PLAQUE UNLOADS PRODUCT IN MOBILE The M/T MARI JONE, on its first vessel call into a U.S. On September 8, 2016, the HÖEGH TARGET began its first terminal at the Port of Mobile. The journey marked the first Seaport, berthed at the Alabama State Port Authority’s transit of the new Panama Canal locks in Cocoli. Jorge Luis time that any New Horizon vessel has sailed in the United (ASPA) Marine Liquid Bulk Terminal carrying a Quijano, administrator of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), States. shipment of specialty chemicals. Judith Adams, vice said the vessel was specifically constructed so it could use president of marketing for ASPA, presented Capt. the new locks. According to the ACP, the ship, which began “We have anticipated this moment for some time, so it is with Archievald S. Camba with a Maiden Voyage plaque. its journey in Japan, has a width of 36.5 meters and can carry great pride we see one of our New Horizon vessels pass the The vessel was represented by GAC North America. 8,500 vehicles. newly expanded Panama Canal,” said Steinar Løvdal, chief operating officer of Höegh Autoliners’ Deep Sea divison. From left to right: Judy Adams, ASPA; Capt. Archievald S. Built in 2015, HÖEGH TARGET sails under the flag of Norway “The market for high and heavy cargo out of Asia to the U.S. Camba; Hetty Bobenrieth, GAC North America; and Trey and is the largest transporter of vehicles in the world. The has grown considerably and with the added flexibility these Finch, GAC North America first of six Post Panamax vessels from Höegh Autoliners to vessels provide we have been able to utilize the capacity of be built on the New Horizon design scheme, HÖEGH TARGET HÖEGH TARGET to its full extent. The expansion of the canal has 71,400 square meters of deck space—the size of 10 soccer will improve the trade lane in this market and enable us to fields—and a cargo capacity of up to 375 tons. offer a better service offering to our customers.” KOREAN DELEGATION TOURS PORT In addition to being the world’s largest Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs), the New Horizon class vessels are On October 14, 2016, the Korea Hi-Tech Delegation recognized for their environmentally friendly, efficient design, received a tour and presentation of the Alabama State emitting 50 percent less carbon dioxide per car transported Port Authority led by Frank Fogarty, Vice President of than a standard car carrier. Trade and Development for ASPA.

After passing through Mazatlan, Mexico, HÖEGH TARGET made its way to the Alabama State Port Authority’s Pier E

ECONOMIC MINISTER OF CUBA VISITS PORT

On September 14, 2016, the Honorable Ruben Ramos Arrieta, the minister counselor at the Economic and Trade Office for the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba, met with Alabama State Port Authority Director and CEO Jimmy Lyons. Discussions focused on the Cuban economic situation, updating the Cuban economic model, and perspectives of economic relations between Cuba and the United States. Currently, sanctioned trade occurs between Cuba and the Port of Mobile.

ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RAILROADS MEETING

ALABAMA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION TOURS THE PORT AND APM TERMINALS In September 2016, the Alabama State Port Authority Terminal Railway (TASD) hosted Thirty foresters with the Alabama Forestry m e m b e r s o f t h e A m e r i c a n A s s o c i a t i o n o f R a i l r o a d s ’ Gateway Performance Improvement Committee Association arrived at the Trade Center on (GPIC) in Mobile, Ala. The forum encourages short September 12, 2016, for an Alabama State Port line, regional and class 1 railroads that operate in Authority tour, as well as a tour of APM Terminals. strategic interchange gateways to review past operational performance and discuss potential improvements.

Left to right: Jacob Cripps, OAR; Justin Sims, TASD; Skip Fogg, CSX; Cliff Melton, TASD; Allan Hill, TASD; Jason Young,CSX; Rob Dickson, NS; Maurice Floyd, CN; Mike Russell, TASD; Ray Wallace, NS; Jim Ellison, NS; Shannon Radford,CGR; Ashley King, NS; Adriana Stroe, NS; Joshua Zimmerman, NS; Todd West, AGR; Blake Loper, AGR; and Giles Perry, AGR

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Pages from the Past

Mexico – U.S. Service It’s like tracks across the Gulf.

877.606.2477 | cgrailway.com In the January 1985 issue of Port of Mobile News, rapid transit rail cars were transported through the Port of Mobile and Governor Wallace hosted a conference on intermodal transportation.

26 ALABAMA SEAPORT • 2016 VOL. IV ALABAMA SEAPORT • 2016 VOL. IV 27 ISCO_40826_CGRail_AlabamaSeaport_7x4.875.indd 1 1/27/16 9:19 AM May 1814 by landing the guns of his new squadron and using them as land artillery against the British squadron. Successful in this action, MacDonough, who had since been promoted to master commandant (equivalent to the modern-day rank of commander), escaped with his squadron to Plattsburgh, N.Y.

The two squadrons met again in battle on Sept. 11, 1814. MacDonough had anchored his squadron bow-to- IN THE WAKE OF USS MONTGOMERY stern across the mouth of Plattsburgh Bay. His line of battle, north to south, consisted of EAGLE, SARATOGA, TICONDEROGA and the 7-gun sloop of war PREBLE with 10 gunboats spaced in between the larger vessels. The British squadron, led by the 37-gun frigate HMS CONFIANCE, Capt. George Downie, included, in addition to the new flagship, the sloop-of-war CHUBB (ex-USS » Seen here at the far left, the steamship USS MONTGOMERY GROWLER), the 16-gun brig LINNET and the sloop- served primarily on blockade duty during the U.S. Civil War of-war FINCH (ex-USS EAGLE). The prevailing winds and captured a number of valuable blockade runners along the Gulf and East coasts as well as in the Caribbean. proved contrary to the British position, as MacDonough had anticipated, meaning the Royal Navy vessels were unable to cross MacDonough’s line of battle. Instead, Navy vessel to bear the name. She spent her career Downie anchored his ships and began battering the on blockade duty during the U.S. Civil War, under the American squadron. The American gave as good as command of a number of different officers. On Dec. they got, however, and a well-placed shot knocked a 4, 1861, the MONTGOMERY successfully fended off cannon off its mounting, killing Capt. Downie. As several an attack by the Confederate steamers FLORIDA and other senior British officers fell, their crews became PAMLICO off Horn Island Pass in the Mississippi Sound. less effective. In a pre-planned tactic, MacDonough Less than a month later, she captured the schooner now swung his ships around on their anchor chains, ISABEL in the Gulf and on June 3, 1862, captured giving them better firing positions against the British the blockade runner WILL O’ THE WISP as the latter » The first USS MONTGOMERY to see action was a gunboat built on Lake Champlain. As part of Capt. Thomas MacDonough’s and quickly battering them into submission. The Battle transferred powder and percussion caps to a lighter line of battle at Plattsburgh, N.Y., the MONTGOMERY participated in the Sept. 11, 1814 Battle of Lake Champlain, in which the of Lake Champlain proved a strategic success, and British squadron under Capt. George Downie, RN, was defeated. off the mouth of the Rio Grande. In October, while MacDonough became known as the “Hero of Lake patrolling the waters off Cuba, the ship captured the Champlain.” The MONTGOMERY remained in service on blockade runner BLANCHE, sailing under the British he Navy’s newest warship, USS MONTGOMERY City two months earlier and the subsequent closing of the lake until 1815 when she was sold. flag. The blockade runner was run aground and seized (LCS 8) steamed recently from Alabama’s seaport the Hudson River meant that the warship was bottled by crew members from the MONTGOMERY who failed Tto her new homeport of San Diego. The littoral up and unable to get to sea. Rather than let her fall Built in New York and commissioned May 27, 1861, the to prevent a fire that broke out, destroying the blockade combat ship, built in Mobile’s Austal USA shipyard, into British hands, the MONTGOMERY eventually was screw steamship USS MONTGOMERY was the third runner and its cargo. The MONTGOMERY captured the is named for the state’s capital city and is the sixth destroyed by the Americans before she could be fully blockade runner CAROLINE off Pensacola the same American warship to be named MONTGOMERY. fitted out. month, and in November, she captured the sloop WILLIAM E. CHESTER in nearby waters. The first American naval vessel to bear the proud name The first American ship named MONTGOMERY to of MONTGOMERY was a Continental Navy frigate see action was a gunboat built in 1813 by Thomas After cruising the waters of the Gulf, the MONTGOMERY authorized by the Continental Congress on Dec. 13, 1775, MacDonough, commanding U.S. naval forces on Lake was dispatched to the East Coast on blockade duty. just 19 days prior to the death of her namesake. The ship Champlain. Reporting for duty in October 1812, then- On Jan. 7, 1864, the MONTGOMERY and the USS was named for Irish-born General Richard Montgomery, Lieutenant MacDonough found himself in command of ARIES chased the blockade runner DARE, which was who, though a former officer in the British Army, fought two sloops, the GROWLER and the EAGLE, each of which beached at North Inlet, S.C., and abandoned by her for the Americans in the Revolution until his death in mounted 10 guns and carried a crew of 50 men. Both crew. Crewmen from the U.S. Navy vessels burned battle on Dec. 31, 1775. vessels were capture by the British on June 3, 1813, and the blockade runner where she lay. In February, the MacDonough began a feverish ship-building program MONTGOMERY captured the British blockade runner Built in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., by shipwright and political at Otter Creek, Vt., constructing the 26-gun corvette PET off the coast of South Carolina. activist Lancaster Burling, the MONTGOMERY SARATOGA, the 20-gun new brig EAGLE, the 14-gun measured some 120 feet overall and was designed to schooner TICONDEROGA (a converted steamboat), » Commissioned in 1894, the cruiser USS MONTGOMERY (C 9) was carry a complement of 24 9-pounder cannon. She was and a number of gunboats, the MONTGOMERY among the first U.S. warship named directly for Alabama’s capital city. launched in October 1776 but the capture of New York them. MacDonough repulsed an attack by the British in The ship is pictured here capturing the Spanish bark LORENZO.

28 ALABAMA SEAPORT • 2016 VOL. IV ALABAMA SEAPORT • 2016 VOL. IV 29 The previous MONTGOMERY had to change her name Pacific. She also laid mines near the Aleutian Islands in 1918 because the Navy was busy building a brand during this timeframe as part of the effort to reclaim new MONTGOMERY, the WICKES-class destroyer Alaskan islands taken by the Japanese. MONTGOMERY (DD 121). Launched on March 23, 1918, at the Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co., the The MONTGOMERY collided with USS PREBLE while fifth warship to bear the name was commissioned on laying a minefield on the night of Aug. 24, 1943, causing July 26, 1918. She began active service in August 1918, significant damage to the former’s bow. After temporary conducting anti-submarine patrols and convoy duty repairs were made, the ship departed for San Francisco along the East Coast. In July 1919, she was transferred for repairs on Oct. 1. Back in service by the first week of to the West Coast and called San Diego her homeport December, the MONTGOMERY began an active period of before being decommissioned in 1922. The ship was convoy duty between San Francisco and Pearl Harbor, as reconfigured as a minelayer and recommissioned on Aug well as minelaying and destroying enemy mines. 20, 1931. She was homeported in Pearl Harbor until she was decommissioned again in 1937. On Oct. 17, 1944, while resting at anchor, the MONTGOMERY was struck by a drifting mine. Four With the drumbeat of war sounding, the MONTGOMERY crewmen were killed in the resulting explosion and both was recommissioned on Sept. 29, 1939, and in December engine rooms and a fire room were flooded. Damage 1940 once more sailed to Pearl Harbor. When that port control crews managed to keep the ship afloat until she was attacked in December 1941, the MONTGOMERY could be towed to Ulithi for repairs. She steamed under immediately began anti-submarine patrols around her own power, departing for San Francisco on Jan. 12, Hawaii. Beginning in April 1942, the ship spent 16 months 1945. The ship was decommissioned April 23, 1945. providing escort and minelaying duties in the southwest » Later redesignated as a minelayer, the ship saw extended service in World War II as USS MONTGOMERY (DM 17), earning four battle stars. The MONTGOMERY was struck by a mine late in the war.

On the evening of Aug. 6, a lookout on board the The fourth ship christened USS MONTGOMERY was the MONTGOMERY sighted a vessel moving slowly toward first to be named for the capital city of Montgomery, the southeast, three or four miles distant. Suddenly, a Ala., rather than directly for the Revolutionary War flare appeared from the northeast, accompanied by the hero. The lead ship in her class, the MONTGOMERY sound of gunfire carrying across the water. Another flare (C 9) was an unprotected cruiser launched Dec. 5, shot up from the northwest, as Union ships on blockade 1891, at the Columbian Iron Works in Baltimore and duty hailed and tried to identify several nearly invisible commissioned at the Norfolk Navy Yard on June 21, vessels knifing through the dark. The MONTGOMERY 1894. She participated in the Spanish-American War, heeled about and took chase. The nearby USS and on May 5, 1898, she captured the Spanish vessels VICKSBURG and USS EMMA both fired on suspected LORENZO and FRASQUITO. MONTGOMERY shelled blockade runners, but it was not until later that they Spanish forts the following week. The next year, the ships learned that, in the confusion, they had allowed cruiser was transferred to the South Atlantic Squadron the CSS TALLAHASSEE to slip through the blockade and patrolled the east coast of South America. and wreaked havoc, taking or destroying more than 30 ships over the next two weeks. She was decommissioned in 1900 but put back into service in 1902, serving another two years in the The MONTGOMERY took her final prize on Oct. 10, 1864, Caribbean. From 1914 to 1918, the MONTGOMERY served when she snatched up the British blockade runner with the Maryland Naval Militia, but with America’s BAT, laden with 200 tons of coal and shoe machinery, entry into World War I, she resumed service with the near Wilmington, N.C. In the action, gunners in the Navy, bearing the new name USS ANNISTON and MONTGOMERY fired a 30-pounder shell into the BAT’s participating in escort and convoy duty. The ship was forecastle, mortally wounding a crewmen in the latter decommissioned for the final time on May 16, 1918. and forcing the surrender of the newly built speedster. The ship was decommissioned in June 1865. » Later redesignated as a minelayer, the ship saw extended service in World War II as USS MONTGOMERY (DM 17), earning four battle stars. The MONTGOMERY was struck by a mine late in the war.

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(251) 456-4688; (251) 377-8864 H W.R. ZANES & CO. OF LA, INC.—P. O. Box 1006 ...... (251) 438-1597 DURBAN Gulf Africa Line/Galborg USA Inducement Biehl & Company RADCLIFF/ECONOMY MARINE SERVICES ...... (251) 433-0066 PORT ELIZABETH Gulf Africa Line/Galborg USA Inducement Biehl & Company FOREIGN TRADE ZONES BUNKERING SERVICE (HFTZ PUBLIC WAREHOUSES) RICHARDS BAY Gulf Africa Line/Galborg USA Inducement Biehl & Company ATLANTIC GULF BUNKERING...... (251) 431-5900 BALDWIN TRANSFER CO., INC...... (251) 433-3391 BUFFALO MARINE ...... (713) 923-5571 MOBILE, AL—Brookley Complex & Airport ...... (251) 438-7338 SPAIN MIDSTREAM FUEL SERVICES, INC.—P. O. Box 2826 ...... (251) 433-4972 AZALEA BOX COMPANY—1401 St. Stephens Road, Prichard ...... (251) 452-3451 RADCLIFF/ECONOMY MARINE SERVICES—P. O. Box 3064 ...... (251) 433-0066 EQUITY TECHNOLOGIES CORP...... (251) 432-7784 ALGECIRAS/PALAMOS Spliethoff Monthly Page & Jones Inc. SECTOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT—P. O. Box 2426, Mobile 36652 ...... (251) 423-1020 H KEYPORT WAREHOUSING—30427 County Rd. 49 N, Loxley, AL ...... (251) 964-4607 BARCELONA Nordana Inducement Biehl & Company UNITY BUNKERING INC...... (251) 929-5153 H MERCHANTS TRANSFER COMPANY...... (251) 457-8691 Spliethoff Monthly Page & Jones Inc. H MOBILE MOVING & STORAGE ...... (251) 438-3658 BILBOA Spliethoff Monthly Page & Jones Inc. CAB SERVICE H HUNTSVILLE, AL—P. O. Box 6241 ...... (256) 772-3105 Yellow Cab/Mobile Bay Transportation ...... (251) 476-7711 H BIRMINGHAM, AL—Shaw Warehouses...... (205) 251-7188 CADIZ Spliethoff Monthly Page & Jones Inc. A-1 Taxi & Transportation...... (251) 214-4889 S/M WAREHOUSE ...... (251) 679-3344 GANDIA Spliethoff Monthly Page & Jones Inc. UBER...... www.uber.com HODGES WAREHOUSE–MONTGOMERY ...... (251) 280-2033 MOTRIL Grieg Star Shipping Monthly Nord-Sud Shipping CONSULATES GRAIN MERCHANTS PALMA DE MALLORCA Spliethoff Monthly Page & Jones Inc. CONSULAR CORPS OF MOBILE—6204 Brandy Run North 36608 ...... (251) 455-8182 FGDI, LLC ...... (419) 373-6311 VIGO Spliethoff Monthly Page & Jones Inc. BOLIVIA—Thomas J. Purvis—3413 Canacee Dr...... (251) 666-6969 VALENCIA Nordana Inducement Biehl & Company DENMARK—Martin H. Cunningham—205 St. Louis St...... (251) 432-4633 LICENSED GUARD SERVICE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC—Luis Frias—951 Government St., Suite 520 ...... (251) 432-2332 ALABAMA LINE SERVICES ...... (251)-661-1205 FRANCE—Maxanna Nichols—18 Houston St...... (251) 366-0051 ADMIRAL SECURITY SERVICES OF ALABAMA, INC...... (251) 725-6018 ST. KITTS NORWAY—L. H. Stuart, Jr.—6204 Brandy Run Road N...... (251) 342-2151 U.S. MARITIME SECURITY, LLC...... (251) 459-1578 BASSETERRE OCC Monthly Seacliff Agencies CONTAINER REPAIR & LEASING HEAVY LIFT/SALVAGE/TRANSPORTATION AFFORDABLE TRUCK SALES...... (251) 947-1944 1ST CRANE & LOGISTICS, INC—Alabama State Docks ...... (251)-653-3333 ST. LUCIA CHICKASAW CONTAINER SERVICES, INC...... (251) 457-7300 ACME TRUCK LINE ...... (251)-653-6028 CASTRIES OCC Monthly Seacliff Agencies DOCKSIDE SERVICES ...... (251) 438-2362 AMERICAN MARINE SERVICES ...... (251) 406-9930 VIEUX FORT OCC Monthly Seacliff Agencies JOHN FAYARD MOVING & WAREHOUSING...... (866) 862-0867 ARGOSY TRANSPORTATION GROUP—www.argosyship.com ...... (713) 668-3388 EXSIF WORLDWIDE, INC...... (800) 231-7781 ATLANTIC SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ...... (251) 433-4545 H MILLER TRANSPORTERS...... (251) 457-0471 BARNHART CRANE & RIGGING—P.O. Box 2809, Daphne, AL 36526...(251) 654-0541 ST. MARTIN TANK SOLUTIONS, INC...... (888) 551-8265 BLUE DIVING & SALVAGE—4032 Dauphin Island Pkwy., Mobile, AL .(800) 882-5043 OCC Monthly Seacliff Agencies BOSARGE DIVING—Pascagoula, MS...... (888) 762-6364 U.S. CUSTOMS & BORDER PROTECTION BURKHALTER SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ...... (228) 762-0888 PORT DIRECTOR—150 N. Royal St., Suite 3004 ...... (251) 441-5111 CRANE RENTAL CORP.—30105 Hwy 59, Loxley, AL 36551 ...... (800) 368-8956 ST. VINCENT HORIZON FREIGHT ...... (800) 242-9212 KINGSTOWN OCC Monthly Seacliff Agencies DUNNAGE — PLYWOOD HYDRAULIC CRANE SPECIALISTS ...... (251) 675-000X ALL*STAR FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.—7096 Stone Dr., Daphne 36526. ..(251) 626-8777 LEA DIVING & SALVAGE—Alabama State Docks ...... (251) 432-4480 BIG RIVER CYPRESS & HARDWOOD ...... (850) 674-5991 MAMMOET...... (404) 696-4982 BUCHANAN LUMBER—104 Industrial Canal Rd. East ...... (251) 433-9567 H MILLER TRANSPORTERS...... (251) 457-0471 TOBAGO CASSIDEY LUMBER—P. O. Box 391, Mobile 36601 ...... (251) 456-0099 WONDERLAND EXPRESS...... (251) 653-7348 OCC Monthly Seacliff Agencies McGINNIS LUMBER COMPANY, INC.—P.O. Box 2049 Meridian, MS 39302 (601) 483-3991 MIDWAY FOREST PRODUCTS—P. O. Box 7667, Spanish Ft., 36527 ...... (251) 626-8010 INDUSTRIAL DIVING SMITH COMPANIES—100 Pardue Rd. Pelham 35124 ...... (800) 322-0540 BLUE DIVING & SALVAGE—4032 Dauphin Island Pkwy., Mobile, AL...... (800) 882-5043 TRINIDAD BOSARGE DIVING—Pascagoula, MS ...... (228) 762-0888 PT. LISAS Dan-Gulf Shipping Bi-Weekly Lott Ship Agency EXPORT BAGGING, PACKING AND DRUMMING COMMERCIAL DIVING SERVICES INC.— CUSTOM MARKETING SERVICES INC...... (205) 668-4042 P. O. Box 850637, Mobile, AL 36685 ...... (251) 665-0017 HORIZON FREIGHT ...... (800) 242-9212 FATHOM INDUSTRIES—5385 Battleship Parkway, Spanish Fort, AL ...... (251) 626-7800 TURKEY MEADOR WAREHOUSING & DIST., INC.—1750 N. Craft Hwy...... (251) 457-4376 LEA DIVING & SALVAGE—Alabama State Docks ...... (251) 432-4480 ISTANBUL Nordana Inducement Biehl & Company MITCHELL CONTAINER SERVICES.—226 Saraland Blvd. S ...... (251) 675-3786 Mosley Maritime Services, LLC ...... (251) 610-7882 IZMIR Nordana Inducement Biehl & Company MMS PACKAGING COMPANY—P. O. Box 2066 ...... (251) 438-3658 MERSIN Nordana Inducement Biehl & Company PORT CITY MOVERS & DELIVERY— LIGHTERING, GAS FREEING AND SPILL CLEANUP 5235 Kooiman Rd., Bldg. 4, Theodore, AL ...... (251) 342-7079 AARON OIL CO., INC.—P. O. Box 2304 ...... (251) 666-8143 STEM PRODUCTS—P. O. Box 66531 ...... (251) 457-5557 R. CARTER & ASSOC., INC.—507 Diaz St., Prichard, AL...... (251) 452-0154 VENEZUELA L. H. STUART CO., INC.—2064 Ave. C, Brookley ...... (251) 441-0770 ES&H—5400-A Willis Rd., Mobile, Ala...... (251) 382-0199 GUANTA Dan-Gulf Shipping Bi-Weekly Lott Ship Agency TEAGUE BROS. TRANSFER & STG. CO.—519 Bayshore Ave...... (251) 476-6122 FERGUSON HARBOUR, INC.—31153 Stagecoach Rd., Spanish Ft., AL ...... (251) 626-3295 WONDERLAND EXPRESS ...... (251) 653-7348 INDUSTRIAL WASTE SERVICES, INC.—1980 Ave. A ...... (251) 694-7500 MARACAIBO Dan-Gulf Shipping Bi-Weekly Lott Ship Agency INDUSTRIAL WATER SVCS., INC.—P. O. Box 50236 ...... (800) 447-3592 FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE LIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS MARINE FIELD SERVICES— FIRETROL PROTECTION SYSTEMS, INC...... (251) 661-1699 1890 3rd St., Mobile ...... (251) 243-4128 HILLER SYSTEMS, INC.—3751 Joy Springs Drive ...... (251) 661-1275 OIL RECOVERY CO., INC.—P. O. 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34 ALABAMA SEAPORT • 2016 VOL. IV ALABAMA SEAPORT • 2016 VOL. IV 35 OIL RECOVERY MARINE TERMINAL Blakely Island...... (800) 350-0443 BR WILLIAMS TRUCKING WAREHOUSING & LOGISTICS...... (800) 523-7963 RAIL TRANSPORT TRI-STATE MARITIME PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL— BUFFALO WOOD, INC...... (601) 645-5965 ALABAMA & GULF COAST RR...... (251) 694-2883 SERVICES, INC...... [email protected] • [email protected] • 251-432-1054 3537 Desirrah Drive S., Mobile, AL 36618...... (251) 470-0955 BURKHALTER SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT...... (877) 815-8334 BURLINGTON NORTHERN/SANTA FE...... (205) 320-3637 THOMPSON ENGINEERING—P. O. Box 9637...... (251) 653-4525 H CALIFORNIA CARTAGE EXPRESS...... (251) 287-2412 CANADIAN NATIONAL/ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD...... (800) 342-5424 TESTING, SAMPLING, WEIGHING, CARGO UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC— C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE...... (251) 441-7012 CG RAILWAY...... (877) 606-2477 CERTIFICATION AND CRANE INSPECTION 4230 Halls Mill Road, Mobile, AL 36693...... (251) 662-3500 H CHICKASAW CONTAINER SERVICES, INC...... (251) 457-7300 CSX RAIL TRANSPORT...... (251) 434-1300 AL DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE & INDUSTRIES—P. O. Box 244...... (251) 415-2531 USI OIL —1900-A Broad St...... (251) 432-0775 CHOCTAW TRANSPORT COMPANY...... (251) 457-9231 KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN...... (601) 933-4701 AMERICAN AERO CRANES­—9500 Bellingrath Road, Theodore...... (251) 973-0450 CONSOLIDATED FREIGHT WAYS...... (251) 443-9100 NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP...... (205) 951-4761 C. BAXTER, JR. & ASSOCIATES INT'L, INC...... (251) 476-1998 LINE HANDLING COVAN WORLD-WIDE MOVING INC...... (251) 653-3008 TERMINAL RAILWAY ALABAMA STATE DOCKS...... (251) 441-7301 RICHARD BESSELARR—P. O. Box 16542...... (251) 476-9909 ALABAMA LINE SERVICES—P. O. Box 9308...... (251) 661-2105 COYOTE LOGISTICS, LLC...... (888) 805-2883 CALEB BRETT USA, INC.—505 N. Craft Hwy., Chickasaw, AL...... (251) 457-8751 BERT'S LINE HANDLING—P. O. Box 2213...... (251) 432-1611 CUSTOM MARKETING SERVICES INC...... (205) 668-4042 SAFETY SPECIALISTS AND CONSULTANTS BSI INSPECTORATE...... (504) 392-7660 DOCKSIDE SERVICES, INC.—P. O. Box 122...... (251) 438-2362 DAVIS TRANSPORTATION...... (251) 214-1377 BESSELAAR & ASSOCIATES—P. O. Box 16542...... (251) 476-9909 CHALLENGE ENGINEERING & TESTING INC — MO-BAY SHIPPING SVCS., INC.—P. O. Box 1842...... (251) 433-1621 DEEP SOUTH FREIGHT...... (800) 824-3515 JOINER MARINE SERVICES—9305 Johnson Rd. S...... (251) 633-6118 4234 Halls Mill Rd., Mobile, AL 36691...... (251) 666-1435 PEDERSEN MARINE SERVICE & SUPPLY—662 St. Louis St...... (251) 432-6045 H DIXIE DRAYAGE...... (800) 321-0801 MARITIME SAFETY & SECURITY COUNSEL, LLC ...... (251) 767-9430 CRANE INSPECTION SVC., INC.—P. O. Box 461, Fairhope...... (251) 928-6262 PRESTIGE MARITIME — P.O. Box 1074...... (251) 680-8833 DOCKSIDE SERVICES INC...... (251) 438-2362 DEVAN INSPECTION CO. — TRI-STATE MARITIME SVCS.—P. O. Box 2725...... (251) 432-1054 DOLPHIN LINE INC...... (251) 666-2057 SHIP CHANDLERS/SERVICES 63 South Royal Street, Suite 1001, Mobile, AL 36602...... (251) 709-8119 E & F TRANSPORTATION, INC...... (251) 621-0121 AIR GAS GULF STATES—5480 Hamilton Blvd, Theodore, 36582...... (251) 653-8743 DIXIE LABORATORIES, INC.—1011 S. Beltline Hwy...... (251) 602-5502 MARINE FUMIGATION SERVICES H EASTMAN LOGISTICS...... (800) 228-9595 ALABAMA LINE SERVICES—P. O. Box 9308...... (251) 661-2105 GUARDIAN SYSTEMS—P. O. Box 190, Leeds, AL...... (251) 879-1850 ALLIANCE PEST SOLUTIONS (IMPORT/EXPORT)...... CRAIG JAKOB (817) 648-6201 ED MORRIS MOVING & HAULING...... (251) 457-7734 ATLAS MARITIME SERVICES CO.—P. O. Box 2901...... (251) 432-4533 INDUSTRIAL N.D.T. CO.—1901 Brookdale Dr. W...... (251) 479-7560 CENTRAL STATES FUMIGATION (IMPORT/EXPORT)...... PAT MACK (800) 527-8215 H ESTES-EXPRESS...... (251) 964-4801 AUTRY GREER & SONS—2850 W. Main St...... (251) 457-8655 INSPECTORATE AMERICA, INC.—P. O. Box 190755...... (251) 666-4000 DA MARINE FUMIGATION (IMPORT/EXPORT)...... JERRY MATHERNE (504) 888-4941 FEDEX...... (800) 762-3787 AZALEA GLASS & MIRROR—251 St. Louis St...... (251) 434-0000 INTERNATIONAL CARGO GEAR BUREAU INC.— RESEARCH FUMIGATION (IMPORT/EXPORT)...... (985) 536-4932 FIKES TRUCK LINE, INC...... (800) 643-6611 CTW LAUNDRY/LINEN SVC.—2750 Mauvilla Dr...... (251) 476-2229 500 Spanish Fort Blvd...... (251) 626-4452 FINCH DISTRIBUTION...... (800) 844-5381 CHINA SHIPPER SUPPLY—456 Dauphin Island Pky...... (251) 479-7443 JOINER MARINE SERVICES—9305 Johnson Rd. S...... (251) 633-6118 MARINE RADIO AND ELECTRONICS FRIESE HAULING INC...... (800) 654-4811 CORTNEY COMPANY, INC...... (888) 267-8639 MOSLEY MARITIME SERVICES, LLC...... (251) 610-7882 (H ELECTRICAL CONTROL AND AUTOMATION) GENERATIONS UNITED LLC...... (251) 404-6054 DIVERSIFIED LIFTING SYSTEMS—Elgg Bertens...... (800) 752-1214 ROYAL ST. JUNK CO.—P. O. Box 2185...... (251) 432-6392 ICS—578 Azalea Rd., Mobile, AL...... (251) 661-6061 GLOBAL MARITIME LOGISTICS LLC...... (251) 432-2000 ENVIRONMENTAL SAFE MARINE & IND. COATINGS— SAYBOLT, LP—P. O. Box 432, Saraland, AL...... (251) 679-1113 GULF COAST AIR & HYDRAULICS INC.—3415 Halls Mill Rd...... (251) 666-6683 H GULF COAST INTERMODAL...... (251) 653-1880 Corrosion Control...... (251) 341-9189 SGS CONTROL SERVICES, INC.—P. O. Box 617...... (251) 679-1500 MOBILE MARINE RADIO—7700 Rinla Ave...... (251) 666-5110 HANNA TRUCK LINES...... (205) 783-8200 GENERAL MACHINERY, INC.—P. O. Box 5174...... (251) 473-1588 SGS MINERALS—P.O. BOX 1962...... (251) 432-2781 Marine Operator...... (251) 666-3487 HARBOUR RESOURCES LLC...... (251) 338-9151 GLASCOW-MOORES—808 Executive Park Dr...... (900) 659-7000 THOMPSON ENGINEERING—3707 Cottage Hill Rd...... (251) 666-2443 Radioteletype...... (251) 666-9042 HI-GEAR EXPRESS, INC...... (251) 259-5362 GLOBAL SUPPLY CO.—5570 Rangeline Rd., Suite B...... (251) 443-6456 A. W. WILLIAMS INSPECTION CO.—P. O. Box 2107...... (251) 438-3691 Radio Telegram...... (251) 666-9041 HISPEED TRANSPORT INC.—2017 4th St. SW., Cullman AL 35057...... (256) 739-9194 GULF COAST AIR & HYDRAULICS INC.—3415 Halls Mill Rd...... (251) 666-6683 RADIO-HOLLAND USA, INC.—701 S. Conception St...... (251) 432-3109 HODGES LOGISTICS...... (334) 280-2033 GULF COAST MARINE SUPPLY CO.—P. O. Box 2088...... (251) 452-8066 TOWING COMPANIES H PRISM—200 Virginia St...... (251) 341-1140 H HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEMS...... (800) 242-9212 HILLER SYSTEMS, INC. (Marine Decking / Repair)— AMERICAN COMMERCIAL BARGE LINE...... (251) 408-7655 SPERRY MARINE SYSTEMS—2756 Dauphin Island Pkwy...... (251) 471-5008 HORNADY TRANSPORTATION LLC ...... (800) 633-1313 3751 Joy Springs Drive...... (251) 661-1275 COOPER MARINE & TIMBERLANDS—P. O. Box 1484...... (251) 434-5000

TEAM ONE COMMUNICATIONS—3360 Key St., Mobile, AL...... (888) 343-TEAM HTP LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT...... (251) 666-4766 CHINA SHIPPER SUPPLIES—456 Dauphin Island Parkway...... (251) 479-5746 CRESCENT TOWING & SALVAGE—118 N. Royal St., 12th Floor...... (251) 433-2580 ICE LINE LOGISTICS, LLC— KAMIL SHIP SUPPLY—500-504 St. Louis St...... (251) 432-0762 DANA MARINE SERVICE—210 St. Louis St...... (251) 432-2775 MARINE SURVEYORS 1321 Foster Avenue, Nashville, TN 37210...... (615) 782-7200 KENNEDY INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC.—P. O. Box 9939...... (251) 666-8615 GRAESTONE LOGISTICS...... (251) 380-7972 ALPHA MARINE SURVEYORS—180 Country Club Dr., Daphne...... (251) 626-7299 H INDUSTRIAL TRANSPORTATION...... (800) 626-5682 KLOMAR SHIP SUPPLY—P. O. Box 1118...... (251) 471-1153 HENRY MARINE SERVICE...... (251) 438-9442 BULK MARINE RESOURCES...... (251) 295-4838 INTEGRATED TRANSPORT LLC...... (334) 354-3339 L & M WELDING SUPPLY INC.—51 S. Hallet St...... (251) 432-3615 MARQUETTE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY– W. T. AMES & ASSOCIATES—149 Fairway Dr., Daphne...... (251) 626-1172 INTERSTATE FREIGHT USA...... (205) 338-9595 MARINE & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO.—150 Virginia St...... (251) 438-4617 5228 A Halls Mill Rd., Mobile, AL 36619...... (251) 661-0531 GEORGE BROOKFIELD—186 Ridgewood Dr., Daphne...... (251) 626-1758 J.A. LOGISTICS INC...... (334) 371-5506 MARINE SPECIALTY CO.—111 Short Texas St...... (251) 432-0581 NATURES WAY MARINE...... (251) 599-1815 M. H. BARRIE—P.O. Box 1164, Mobile, AL 36693...... (251) 433-8122 JAMES CARTAGE CO...... (251) 457-1534 MIDSTREAM FUEL—P. O. Box 2826...... (251) 433-4972 NELSON MARINE SERVICE INC.—Yeend St...... (251) 433-2079 C. BAXTER, JR. & ASSOCIATES INT'L, INC...... (251) 476-1998 JIM NEWSON TRUCKING (Salvage Buyer)...... (800) 748-8931 MOBILE SHIP CHANDLERY CO.—210 St. Louis St...... (251) 432-3501 PARKER TOWING CO.—P. O. Box 20908, Tuscaloosa, AL 35402...... (205) 349-1677 RICHARD BESSELAAR—2809 Cottage Hill Rd...... (251) 476-9909 H JOHN FAYARD MOVING & WAREHOUSING...... (866) 862-0867 PEDERSEN MARINE SERVICE & SUPPLY—662 St. Louis St...... (251) 432-6045 RADCLIFF/ECONOMY MARINE SERVICES—P. O. Box 3064...... (251) 433-0066 C. E. COLLIER & ASSOCIATES, INC.—5050 Lossing Rd., Coden, AL...... (251) 873-4382 KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION...... (678) 596-8678 PERFORMANCE PERSONNEL SERVICES, LLC— SEABULK TOWING—P. O. Box 1644...... (251) 432-2611 CAPT. JOHN D. SMITH—P. O. Box 2585, Daphne...... (251) 626-8394 LANDSTAR RANGER...... (251) 690-9050 881-C Deakle Dr., Mobile, Ala. 36602...... (251) 405-0067 WARRIOR & GULF NAVIGATION CO.—P. O. Box 11397, Chickasaw...... (251) 452-6000 CARMACK MARINE IND. SVC. INC.—1609 B Rochelle Street...... (251) 662-5765 H LARSEN INTERMODAL SERVICES, INC...... (800) 949-8501 PORT CITY CLEANERS/K&K ENTERPRISES (Laundry/Repairs)...... (251) 452-0813 WATERWAYS TOWING & OFFSHORE SERVICES, INC.— COOK CLAIMS SERVICE—P. O. Box 160461...... (251) 470-0774 MACROTRANSPORT SERVICES—Ormond Beach, FL...... (203) 926-8911 SEPARATOR SPARES & EQUIPMENT— P. O. Box 1821...... (251) 438-5240 GENERAL MARINE SERVICE—P. O. Box 2533...... (251) 928-6728 MARITIME & COMMODITY SERVICES, LLC...... (251) 432-0511 8610 Highway 188, Irvington, AL...... (866) 218-0013 C. L. HAMILTON—P.O. Box 302...... (251) 433-9997 McCARRON SERVICES, LLC...... (251) 406-2335 SHANGHAI TRADING CO.—2000 Airport Blvd...... (251) 473-6446 TRANSLATORS/INTERPRETERS DC MARITIME TECHNOLOGIES INC.— MEADOR WAREHOUSING DIST., INC...... (251) 457-4376 SMITH SERVICES OF ALABAMA—701 Bill Myers Dr...... (251) 675-0855 NATHALIE S. GARRIZ—[email protected]...... (251) 634-3280 2210 Main St., Daphne, AL 36526...... (251) 625-0503 MILAN EXPRESS CO., INC...... (251) 456-8571 SOUTHERN MARINE SUPPLY CO.—1920 Avenue A...... (251) 432-5657 JOSIANE LANDMAN—Cultural Connections...... (251) 767-2747 JOINER MARINE SERVICES—9305 Johnson Rd. S...... (251) 633-6118 MILLER TRANSER AND RIGGING—1891 Ninth St., Mobile, AL...... (251) 418-4090 STANDARD EQUIPMENT CO.—75 Beauregard St...... (251) 432-1705 DR. SOPHIA LASZLO...... (251) 342-6707 MARINE INSPECTION, LLC— H MILLER TRANSPORTERS...... (251) 457-0471 WESCO GAS & WELDING SUPPLY— MARIA PAPP...... (251) 929-1889 63 South Royal Street, Suite 1001, Mobile, AL 36602...... (251) 375-2020 MILS GULFCOAST TRANSLOAD & DISTRIBUTION...... (601) 709-8003 940 Martin Luther King Dr., Prichard...... (251) 457-8681 LUIS SEBASTIANI...... (251) 344-5207 MOSLEY MARITIME SERVICES, LLC...... (251) 610-7882 MMS TRANSPORTATION CO...... (251) 438-3658 WILSON DISMUKES (pumps/room AC/generators)— NATIONAL CARGO BUREAU, INC.— MOBILE BAY TRANSPORTATION COMPANY— 2646 Government Blvd...... (251) 476-9871 TRUCK TANK LINES Commerce Building, Ste. 605, 118 N. Royal St...... (251) 432-0781 D/B/A YELLOW CAB...... (251) 476-7711 WORLD SHIP SUPPLY (MOBILE), INC.— INTRANSIT—Hwy. 43, Malcolm, AL ...... (888) 299-0069 NAUTECH MARINE CONSULTANTS, INC.— H OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINES, INC...... (877) 666-7485 5880 I-10 Industrial Pkwy, Theodore...... (251) 662-7474 MCKENZIE TANK LINES, INC...... (251) 457-2331 7226 Bridgewood Lane, Spanish Fort, AL 36527...... (251)-447-0422 H OVERNITE TRANSPORTATION CO...... (251) 456-6545 MILLER TRANSPORT...... (251) 457-0471 PAGE MARINE—4153 Tamworth Dr...... (251) 661-1520 P&S TRANSPORTATION...... (205) 788-4000 SHIPBUILDING AND REPAIRING PORT CITY MARINE SURVEYORS—D. J. Smith...... (251) 661-5426 PRECISION TRANSPORTATION...... (866) 877-5623, FAX: (601) 898-0553 ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL MACHINE WORKS, INC...... (251) 433-1974 U.S. COAST GUARD SABINE SURVEYORS—851 East I-65 Service Rd. South...... (251)-433-9997 PGT TRUCKING, INC...... (888) 372-5710 AUSTAL USA—P. O. Box 1049...... (251) 434-8000 COMMAND CENTER – 24 HRS...... (251) 441-5976 SGS MINERALS—P. O. Box 1962...... (251) 432-2781 H POINT LOGISTICS...... (251) 452-2128 BAE SYSTEMS—P. O. Box 3202...... (251) 690-7100 WATERWAYS...... (251) 441-5940 SHIP ARCHITECTS, INC...... (251) 621-1813 H QUICK DELIVERY SERVICE , INC...... (251) 471-5369 COOPER MARINE & TIMBERLANDS—P. O. Box 280, Mt. Vernon...... (251) 829-5063 PORT STATE CONTROL...... (251) 441-5279 WOODRUFF INDUSTRIES INC—4021 Shana Drive...... (251) 473-5327 RACE LOGISTICS INC...... (251) 210-6614 DEPENDABLE SHEETMETAL...... (251) 473-3515 VESSEL ARRIVAL DESK...... (251) 441-5279 RENZENBERGER INC...... (800) 968-8685 GENERAL & MARINE SHEETMETAL—3016 Anton St...... (251) 452-9500 SR. INVESTIGATING OFFICER— MARITIME WASTE DISPOSAL H RICHWAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES...... (251) 441-7499 GULF COAST AIR & HYDRAULICS INC.— 3415 Halls Mill Rd...... (251) 666-6683 Bldg. 102 Brookley Complex, S. Broad St...... (251) 441-5207 AARON OIL CO., INC.—P. O. Box 2304...... (251) 666-8143 ROADWAY EXPRESS...... (251) 457-9274 HARRISON BROS. DRY DOCK AND REPAIR—P. O. Box 1843...... (251) 432-4606 VESSEL INSPECTION...... (251) 441-5203 BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES—P. O. Box 16504...... (251) 666-5724 ROSS NEELY SYSTEMS, INC...... (800) 366-3359 HENRY MARINE SERVICE INC.—887 Cochran Causeway...... (251) 438-9442 R. CARTER & ASSOC., INC.—1406 Telegraph Rd...... (251) 452-0154 SAIA MOTOR LINES...... (251) 452-5700 IDEAL MARINE SERVICE–401 St. Emanuel St...... (251) 432-8962 USDA PLANT PROTECTION AND QUARANTINE DOCKSIDE SERVICES, INC.—P. O. Box 122...... (251) 438-2362 SCHNEIDER NATIONAL...... (800) 558-6767 MARINE & MAINLAND HYDRAULIC SERVICES...... (251) 479-6081 RICHARD F. WALCK 3737 Government Blvd., Suite 517...... (251) 661-2742 FCC ENVIRONMENTAL...... (205) 482-1574 H SEABREEZE TRUCKING INC...... (251) 661-3186 MARINE SPECIALTY SERVICES (Plumbing & Piping)— FERGUSON HARBOUR, INC.—31153 Stagecoach Rd., Spanish Ft., AL...... (251) 626-3295 SHELTON TRUCKING...... (251) 690-9294 111 Short Texas St...... (251) 432-0581 WAREHOUSES (H U.S. Customs Bonded Warehouse) (H H U.S. Customs Bonded Carrier) LIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS—1980 Ave. A...... (251) 694-7500 SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES, INC...... (251) 443-1557, (866) 888-7335 MARINE SYSTEMS INC.—840 Dumaine Rd...... (251) 456-4507 A&S KINARD...... (769) 572-7144 OIL RECOVERY CO., INC.—P. O. Box 1803...... (251) 690-9010 SOUTHERN CARTAGE...... (334) 284-3033 MASTER MARINE, INC.—P. O. Box 665, Bayou La Batre...... (251) 824-4151 H ATLAS SHIP SERVICES...... (251) 432-4533 PSC.—4531 Hamilton Blvd., Theodore, AL 36582...... (251) 443-7701 SOUTHERN HAULERS, INC. (Dump Trucks)...... (800) 537-4621 MOBILE SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR CO.—P. O. Box 2964...... (251) 456-1880 AVERITT EXPRESS...... (251) 443-7703 TRASH DOCTORS, LLC...... (504) 222-2471 H SOUTHERN INTERMODAL XPRESS INC. (SIX)...... (251) 438-2749 OFFSHORE-INLAND MARINE & OILFIELD SERVICES...... (251) 443-5550 AZALEA BOX COMPANY...... (251) 457-6940 WASTE MANAGEMENT INC.—17045 Highway 43, Mt. Vernon, AL...... (251) 829-4006 H S/M TRANSPORTATION...... (251) 679-8200, (888) 546-2013 SIGNAL SHIP REPAIR, LLC —601 S. Royal St., Mobile...... (251) 338-7400 H H ELITE LOGISTIX...... (251) 433-3391 SPECIALTY TRANSPORTATION CO. (Bulk)...... (888) 467-5737 THREE MILE DRYDOCK & REPAIR...... (251) 380-7972 BR WILLIAMS TRUCKING WAREHOUSING & LOGISTICS...... (800) 523-7963 MOTOR CARRIERS (HH CONTAINER SERVICES) SUMMA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES...... (251) 666-6287 UNIVERSAL MARINE SERVICES, INC.—958 S. Conception St...... (251) 432-7708 CUSTOM MARKETING SERVICES INC...... (205) 668-4042 1ST CRANE & LOGISTICS, INC—Alabama State Docks...... (251)-653-3333 H TCI TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS, INC...... (251) 643-9652 WORLDWIDE MARINE SVCS., INC.—801 Cawthon St...... (251) 456-6947 H H DOCKSIDE SERVICES INC...... (251) 438-2362 AAA COOPER...... (251) 653-6183 H TRANS-STATE LINE...... (800) 643-2140 H DOTHAN WAREHOUSE...... (334) 793-6003 ACCELERATED FREIGHT GROUP ...... (800) 242-0952 TRISM SPECIALIZED CARRIERS...... (800) 292-3829 SHIPPING REGISTRY H EQUITY TECHNOLOGIES CORP...... (251) 415-3806 H ACME TRUCK LINE...... (251) 653-6028 VENTURE EXPRESS...... (251) 653-4947 ABS AMERICAS—Regions Bank Bldg...... (251) 433-8416 J.A. LOGISTICS INC...... (334) 371-5506 ADMIRAL MERCHANTS MOTOR FREIGHT...... (877) 859-4577 WATKINS TRUCKING CO., INC...... (800) 633-8238 BUREAU VERITAS— Richard D. Carmack—1609 B Rochelle Street...... (251) 662-5765 H H JOHN FAYARD MOVING & WAREHOUSING...... (251) 443-9125 A.I.M. LOGISTICS A T.G. MERCER COMPANY...... (225) 303-6012 WILLIS SHAW FROZEN EXPRESS...... (251) 661-9420 FINCH COMPANIES...... (251) 457-6671 ALABAMA CARRIERS, INC...... (800) 721-7107 H WILSON TRUCKING CORP...... (251) 452-0668, (866) 645-7405 STEVEDORING COMPANIES H H GULF COAST INTERMODAL...... (251) 653-1880 ARGOSY TANSPORATION...... (713) 668-3388 WOERNER TRANSPORTATION...... (800) 547-6828 APM TERMINALS HODGES WAREHOUSE & LOGISTICS ...... (334) 280-2033 ASF INTERMODAL LLC...... (251) 287-8152 WONDERLAND EXPRESS (Heavy Haul)...... (251) 653-7348 ARGOS CEMENT LCC…...... [email protected] • 251-895-5416 H KEYPORT WAREHOUSING...... (251) 964-4607 A&S KINARD...... (769) 572-7144 WRIGHT TRANSPORTATION, INC...... (800) 342-4598 CSA EQUIPMENT COMPANY...... [email protected] • 251-433-0203 H MEADOR WAREHOUSE...... (251) 457-4376 AVERITT EXPRESS...... (251) 443-7703 XPO LOGISTICS...... (800) 338-3372 CORE INDUSTRIES, INC...... [email protected] • 251-602-1308 H MERCHANTS TRANSFER COMPANY...... (251) 457-8691 AVONDALE CONTAINERS...... (251) 438-2248 YRC...... (800) 610-6500 SEAONUS STEVEDORING-MOBILE ...... [email protected] • 251-433-4198 MILS GULF COAST TRANSLOAD & DISTRIBUTION...... (601) 709-8003 H BALDWIN TRANSFER CO...... (251) 433-3391 GOLDEN STEVEDORING & H MOBILE MOVING & STORAGE CO...... (251) 438-3658 BARNHART CRANE & RIGGING...... (251) 654-0541 PILOTAGE LOGISTICS, INC...... [email protected] • 251-432-0081 NORDEN WAREHOUSE MOBILE...... (251) 338-4026 BELLCOR LOGISTICS...... (251) 802-8558 MOBILE BAR PILOTS ASSOC.—P. O. Box 831...... (251) 432-2639 PREMIER BULK PORT CITY WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION, LLC...... (251) 824-2193 BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS...... (251) 635-0048 MOBILE INNER HARBOR PILOTS...... (251) 441-7251 STEVEDORING, LLC...... [email protected] • 251-433-1196 H H QUICK DELIVERY SERVICE, INC...... (251) 471-5369 H BILLY BARNES ENTERPRISES...... (800) 788-9333 RICHARDSON STEVEDORING RELOAD ALABAMA...... (251) 432-2568 BOYD BROTHERS TRANSPORTATION, INC...... (205) 716-2014 AND LOGISTICS SERVICES, INC...... [email protected] • 251-432-0081 H S/M WAREHOUSE...... (251) 679-3344 WIREGRASS WAREHOUSE—DOTHAN...... (334) 685-1862

36 ALABAMA SEAPORT • 2016 VOL. IV ALABAMA SEAPORT • 2016 VOL. IV 37 STEAMSHIP GLOVIS AMERICA, INC. PAGE & JONES INC. 56 Saint Joseph St., Suite 601 52 N. Jackson St., Mobile, 36602 • 251-432-1646 Mobile, AL 36602 Michael B. Lee, President • [email protected] AGENCIES & LINES J.T. Smith, Manager Michael Lee, Jr., Port Operations Manager 251-441-7690; Fax: 251-441-7694 [email protected] ZIM Carnival Line • Central Gulf GRIEG STAR SHIPPING Crowley Lines Services 600 Galleria Parkway, Suite 925 • Forest Line AMERICAN SHIPPING AND CHARTERING Atlanta, GA 30339 Intersee 107 St. Francis Street, #2470, Mobile, AL 36602 770-226-5900 • Email: [email protected] Pelican Cargo Transport Bartley Wilkins • 251-436-0116 Rickmers Line Email: [email protected] Contact persons: SCM Lines Far East Tata Steel AZTEC MARITIME SERVICE INC. Marie Eyton-Jones White, 770-226-5909 ThyssenKrupp Veerhaven P.O. Box 1505, Mobile, 36633 • 251-432-7273 Tronox Mark Fenton, President Gulf Ultrabulk Email: [email protected] Emily Carra, 770-226-5941 • Waterman

BIEHL & COMPANY North Europe SCHENKER, INC. 118 N. Royal St., Ste. 705, Mobile, AL 36602 Sara Beth Turner, 770-226-5945 301 Government Street • Mobile, AL 36602 P. O. Box 1246, Mobile, 36633 • 251-432-1605 Doug Barton, 770-226-5930 David Ransom Joe Withers, Local Manager 832-914-3526 Email: [email protected] INCHCAPE SHIPPING SERVICES Columbus Line - Aust/N.Z. 11 North Water St. SEACLIFF AGENCIES, LLC Columbus Line - South America Suite 9290 • Mobile, 36602 P. O. Box 1947, Mobile, 36633 • 251-433-1196 Concorde Line Elaine Penton, Vice President Ritchie Macpherson, Manager Gulf Africa Line Josie Mock, Manager [email protected] Hinode Lline Phone: 251-461-2747 • Fax: 251-461-2748 Clipper Americas National Shipping Co., of Saudi Arabia C.I. C. Navinter Line KUEHNE & NAGEL, INC. Drummond Coal Nordana 301 Government St., Ste. 207, Mobile, AL 36602 OBC Forest Line Nordana Worldwide Ph: 251-586-8006 Pan Ocean Line Hans Mixdorf SEAGULL MARINE INC. U. S. Africa Navigation Line Email: [email protected] Mobile Middle Bay Port, Bldg. 303 • 251-443-6789 Tim Dardar, Vessell Agent BLUE WATER SHIPPING COMPANY LBH USA (CISA) [email protected] 1901 Alabama State Docks Blvd., Bldg. 50, Ste. 224 Danny Guthrie, Local Manager Mobile, AL 36602 ASD Blvd., Ste. 107 T. PARKER HOST, INC. Ph: 251-441-0888 • Fax: 251-441-0877 P.O. Box 1083, Mobile, AL 36633 200 South Royal Street • Mobile, AL 36602 Email:[email protected] Ph: 251-694-7001 • Email: [email protected] Office: 251-433-1536 Mobile: 251-287-5722 BULK SHIPPING INC. LOTT SHIP AGENCY INC. Email: [email protected] 118 N. Royal St., Ste. 705, Mobile, AL 36602 259 N. Conception, Mobile, 36603 • 251-433-1621 Web: www.tparkerhost.com P.O. Box 88, Mobile, AL 36601 • Ph: 251-433-1585 P. O. Box 1802, Mobile, 36601 Thomas Murray • Email: [email protected] William B. Lott, President WESTFAL-LARSEN SHIPPING MCW Shipping Stephen G. Havranek, Vice President 163 St. Emanuel Street • Mobile, AL 36602 [email protected] Office: (251) 694-6928 CG RAILWAY Torbjorn Skaar, Ops. Mgr. – 11 North Water St., Ste. 18290, Mobile, AL 36602 MARITIME ENDEAVORS [email protected] Ph: 251-243-9228 • Fax: 251-706-6937 SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD. Brookside Parkway, Suite 165 • Alpharetta, GA 30022 Email: [email protected] 1901 Alabama State Docks Blvd, Building 50, Ph: 770-569-5821 • Fax: 770-569-5823 Suite 109, Mobile, AL 36602 Mike Hawe – [email protected] CMA CGM P.O. Box 1064, Mobile, AL 36633 Becky Jenny – [email protected] CMA-CGM (America) LLC Jason Kernion, operations Manager Local Vessel Agent – Inchcape Shipping Services 300 Colonial Parkway, Ste. 325, Roswell, GA 30076 Ph: 251-434-9600 • Fax: 251-441-7171 Scot Stinson Email: [email protected] WILHELMSEN SHIPS SERVICE Ph: 770-729-6733 Ext. 6733 Regions Tower • 851 East I-65 Service Road Email: [email protected] MARINE TRANSPORT COMPANY Suite 1050 • Mobile, Alabama 36606 Rebecca Dyson One St. Louis Centre, Ste. 1002, Mobile, AL 36602 Ph: 251-471-2661 • Fax: 251-471-2662 Ph: 757-961-2394 Ext. 2394 Ph: 251-591-2320 • Fax: 251-433-9408 Web: www.wilhelmsen.com/shipsservice Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Robert L. Harrison, Vessel Manager Mobile CRIMSON SHIPPING CO., INC. MENTZ MARITIME AGENCY, INC. Cell: 251-599-0024 Ken Wear, Terminal Operations Manager 11465 Mockingbird Lane, Fairhope, AL 36532 Halls Mill Road, Mobile, AL 36606 150 Viaduct Road • Chickasaw, AL 36611 Ph: 251-610-8800 Ph: 251-457-9551 • Fax: 251-457-9597 Email: [email protected] • AMERICAN FLAG LINE Email: [email protected] MID-GULF SHIPPING COMPANY, INC. FILLETTE, GREEN SHIPPING SVC. (USA) CORP. 5128 Mobile South Street, Theodore, AL 36582 261 N. Conception Street, Mobile, AL 36603 Ph: 504-835-1212 • Fax: 504-617-6584 P.O. Box 1842, Mobile, AL 36633 Office: 251-375-2224 • Fax 251-423-6813 NORD-SUD SHIPPING, INC. Cell: 251-379-6597 • Email: [email protected] 605 St. Francis Street, Mobile, AL 36602 Web: fillettegreen.com Paul Pugh Ph: 251-431-7274 • Fax: 404-348-4380 GAC SHIPPING (USA) INC. Cell: 251-895-1507 2727 Allen Parkway, Ste. 740, Houston, TX 77019 Email: [email protected] Ph: 713-533-3200 • Fax: 713-533-3220 Email: [email protected] NORTON LILLY INTERNATIONAL AGENCY Tom Nasman, President & CEO One St. Louis Centre, Ste. 5000, Mobile, AL 36602 5821 Rangeline Rd., Unit 104 • Theodore, AL 36582 Ph: 251-219-3270 • Fax: 251-431-6795 Ph: 251-443-7504 • Fax: 251-443-7507 Email: [email protected] Adron Allen, Port Manager Maersk Email: [email protected] CMA CGM MSC GENERAL STEAMSHIP CORP. COSCO 30941 Mill Ln. Suite 6-311 • Spanish Fort, AL 36527 Hoegh Office: 251-438-5017 (24 hr) • Cell: 251-648-3483 Intermarine Email: [email protected] Spliethoff John Kirkpatrick Jr, District Manager Big Lift SK Shipping

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