THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE A L A B A M A OF The STATE PORT AUTHORITY SEAPORT march 20 11 Alabama Seaport Published continuously since 1927 • March 2011

On The Cover: An aerial view of the Alabama State Docks, looking south to north from the McDuffie Coal Terminal to the Cochrane Bridge.

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Alabama State Port Authority P.O. Box 1588, Mobile, Alabama 36633, USA P: 251.441.7200 • F: 251.441.7216 • asdd.com Contents James K. Lyons, Director, CEO Larry R. Downs, Secretary-Treasurer/CFO Recovery In 2010 Points To Growth in 2011...... 4

Financial Services Coalition of Alabama Waterways Association...... 10 Larry Downs, Secretary/Treasurer 251.441.7050 Linda K. Paaymans, Vice President 251.441.7036 Port Authority Offers Helping Hand to Restore Mobile’s Comptroller Pete Dranka 251.441.7057 Park Shoreline...... 12 Information Technology Stan Hurston, Manager 251.441.7017 Human Resources Danny Barnett, Manager 251.441.7004 In Memoriam: Marrion Rambeau...... 16 Risk Management Kevin Malpas, Manager 251.441.7118 Internal Auditor Avito DeAndrade 251.441.7210 Made in Alabama: Heat Transfer Products Group Grows in Alabama....18

Marketing Port Calls: Monroeville, Ala. is for the Birds…The Mockingbirds...... 20 Judith Adams, Vice President 251.441.7003 Sheri Reid, Manager, Public Affairs 251.441.7001 Currents...... 24 Pete O’Neal, Manager, Real Estate 251.441.7123 Of Men & Ships: The Raider Atlantis...... 27 Pat Scott, Manager, Fixed Assets 251.441.7113 John Goff, Manager, Theodore Operations 251.443.7982 Operations Departments H.S. “Smitty” Thorne, Executive Vice President/COO 251.441.7238 Bradley N. Ojard, Vice President 251.441.8133 Arrivals/Sailings...... 32 Glenn Reibe, Training & Quality Control Manager 251.441.7156 Ron Adler, Asst. General Manager, Operations 251.441.7316 Postcards from the Past...... 35 Bulk Operations Raymond Dearmon, Manager 251.441.7676 Melvin Barnett, Operations Superintendent 251.441.7675 Directory...... 36 Terminal Railway Mike Russell, General Manager 251.441.7301 General Cargo/Intermodal Steamship Agencies & Lines...... 38 Operations John Mickler, Manager P: 251.441.7235 F: 251.441.7231 Customer Service Marx Nicholson, Manager 251.441.7047 Traffic/Sales Anna Ward, Manager 251.441.7516 LOGISTICS Chuck Camp, Manager 251.441.8179 Port Police Chief Jimmie Flanagan P: 251.441.7777 F: 251.441.7172 Truck Control Lester Davidson 251.441.7098 Serving the Alabama State Port Authority as general counsel to help them stay the course. Harbor Master Capt. Terry Gilbreath 251.441.7074 Planning & Security Hal Hudgins, Vice President 251.441.7237

Engineering services Jerald Kichler, P.E., Director 251.441.8975 Environmental & Program Management 20 Bob Harris, Director 251.441.7085 27

Trade & Development Mark I. Sheppard, Vice President 251.441.7201 An Equal Opportunity Employer • • • • birmingham mobile athens fairhope jackson, ms Todd Jones, Director Trade & Development 251.441.7144 ALABAMA SEAPORT (ISSN 1524-8259) is published monthly by the marketing department, Alabama State Port Latin America Sales & Trade Development Maria Mendez, Director 251.441.7535 Authority. The magazine is provided free of charge upon written request from customers and friends of the Alabama www.handarendall.com State Port Authority. Material contained herein, except when copyrighted, may be reproduced in whole or in part. A credit line “Reprinted from ALABAMA SEAPORT,” will be appreciated, and it is requested that a copy of the publica- No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. tion, containing the material used, be sent to Editor, ALABAMA SEAPORT, Alabama State Port Authority, P.O. Box Contact: T. Bruce McGowin, Esq., RSA Tower, Suite 30200, 11 North Water Street, Mobile, AL 36602. 1588, Mobile, Alabama 36633 U.S.A. In 2008, the Port of Mobile saw 1.6 million tons of forest Recovery In 2010 products, but that dropped to 1.4 million in 2009, mainly due to the drop in demand for building products as the real Points To Growth In 2011 estate market plummeted. In 2010, the industry rebounded to nearly 1.8 million tons. Included in the related paper Last year marked a period of recovery for the Port of Mobile, which saw products industry is a significant portion of wood pulp from positive activity for exports of forest products, paper products, coal and Brazil, used for products like paper towels and baby diapers. steel. “We are seeing very strong, significant signs of recovery in the global Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama “Contracts with big receivers for materials like these fluctuate economy and that’s reflected in a lot of our tonnage figures,” said James K. very little,” explained Thorne. Lyons, director and CEO of the Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA). “Not Alabama State Port Authority all our business lines are back, but there are enough good, clear signs that Tim Parker Jr., Chair, Tuscaloosa Shippers looking to export paper products also benefited Term expires July 31, 2013 things are improving in general. The new steel mill is gradually ramping up from the weak dollar. Import wood pulp on the year outpaced and the attendant activity is a continued good sign. Not a great year, but David J. Cooper, Vice Chair, Mobile Term expires July 31, 2013 exports by about 40,000 tons. “With consolidation among we’re headed in the right direction.” William B. Bru, 2nd Vice Chair, Mobile some of our largest paper shippers and added new capacity Term expires August 2, 2014 in Latin America, we expect to see continued growth in this For the calendar year 2010, 3.63 million tons of general cargo traveled H.L. “Sonny” Callahan, Mobile market sector,” Thorne said. through the Port of Mobile, along with 19.8 million tons (bulk) of Term expires August 2, 2014 Richard Weavil, Mobile commodities and 2.3 million tons in containerized freight. Some of the There was also activity with a number of regional steel mills, larger commodity groups posting numbers, included 1.79 million tons of Term expires July 31, 2015 Mike Fields, Tuscaloosa including SSAB, ThyssenKrupp, Nucor (in Alabama) and forest products, 1.40 million tons of iron and steel, 17.08 million tons of Term expires August 2, 2014 Severstal (in Mississippi). Thorne noted shipments have coal, 1.96 million tons of chemicals, and 1.27 million tons of grain. Joseph McCarty, Birmingham increased in the past months compared to the past several Term expires July 31, 2015 years, and more shipments are anticipated in the future. Algernon Stanley, Huntsville For Executive Vice President/COO Smitty Thorne, the prevailing theme ThyssenKrupp began importing slabs of steel last fall and for the year was the economy. The weak dollar’s effect was easily visible in Term expires July 31, 2015 The Honorable Sam Jones, has detailed plans to escalate its shipments. “It will be a very shipments, favoring exports and disfavoring imports. Regionally, shippers Mayor, City of Mobile (Ex-Officio) big volume for us as they continue to ramp up production exported more goods than imported. Thorne, who calls 2011 “a slow Term expires July 31, 2011 at the mill,” said Thorne. “The steel slab volume is expected rebound,”expects to see a return to earlier levels. “I look for a much better to be between four and five million tons a year when at full year for us than we’ve had since 2008,” he said. Alabama Seaport Editorial Staff capacity. That’s why we built the Pinto Terminal.” Another Judith Adams, Editor-in-Chief Maureen Smith, Managing Editor port asset the steel company takes advantage of is the ability Scott Rye, Contributing Editor to barge its product downriver, then load it onto railcars to Sheri Reid, Editor-at-Large support domestic shipments or onto ships for exports. Berg Steel and Spiral Pipe regularly utilize domestic rail shipments Editorial Contributors through the Port Authority’s Terminal Railway service to ship Jarrod England their products as well. Blake Herndon Niki Lim Abby Rowell The Port of Mobile is also seeing plenty of steel exports, and Greta Sharp to make steel, the mills need pig iron. Alabama and Mississippi Maureen Smith plants handled almost half a million tons in 2008, 101,000 Scott Thornburg tons in 2009 and 326,000 tons in 2010. Thorne expects Photography to see continued growth towards 2008 numbers in 2011. Keith Bonner Carol Highsmith Coal saw a dip similar to forest products, with 20 million Jackson Country Economic Development Authority tons in 2008, 13.7 million tons in 2009, then rebounding Andy Kiel to 17 million tons in 2010. “Import/export was strong in National Estuary Program 2008, but in 2009, the weak dollar and low natural gas Monroe County Heritage Museum Sheri Reid prices caused import steam coal to tank,” explained Thorne. Alex Thigpen: Thigpen Photography “Coal’s rebound is on the back of much stronger exports.” United States Postal Service Coal can also be moved much more efficiently thanks to new equipment at the McDuffie Terminals, which allow trains to Editorial offices of ALABAMA SEAPORT magazine are pull in and unload then continue on without a layover. “What located at the International Trade Center, 250 N. Water Work continues on the future Intermodal Container Transfer Facility Continuing their growth, Aker Solutions is increasing its capacity by 40 percent. Here you Street, Mobile, AL 36602. To be added to or deleted from used to take 24 hours can now be done in six to eight hours,” (ICTF) site. In 2010, the constructed dikes received nearly one million can see just some of the thousands of feet of umbilical at their Mobile Middle Bay Port the mailing list, contact the Alabama State Port Authority Thorne said. “We’re ramping up to handle three trains a day cubic yards of dredged material that came from the harbor’s new turning facility. Photo courtesy of Andy Kiel. Trade & Development Office at 251.441.7001. of export coal as shippers increase to projected volumes.” basin and the Pinto Steel Terminal’s new berth.

4 Alabama Seaport • March 2011 Alabama Seaport • March 2011 5 The Star EVVIVA at the Import/export at the McDuffie Coal Terminal Terminal with the first load of steel grew by 3.3 million tons over 2009 figures. plates for ThyssenKrupp USA.

In the face of the economic downturn, the ASPA made the “We had a lot of irons in the fire,” said Thorne. “We did not “In addition to the vessel benefits the new turning basin decision to continue with its plans for growth and development. waver when the economy took a hit. We will benefit as things provided to Port customers, the project’s dredged material The management proposed a $356 million Capital Program start to rebound and we’re in a good position to handle supported two other vital construction projects in the region. targeting important projects such as the Intermodal it.” In 2010, Barnhart Crane & Rigging Company began A little over 800,000 cubic yards of material dug from the new Container Transfer Facility to expand the Port’s market reach providing heavy-lift barge crane services for the Port’s cargo turning basin, along with over 100,000 cubic yards dredged for containerized freight, rail interchange yard improvements customers, as well as attracting new ones. “The heavy-lift from the new Pinto Terminal berth, were deposited inside to expand rail throughput capacity, and new warehousing crane is now well positioned to significantly benefit shippers newly constructed dikes at ASPA’s Intermodal Container and terminal improvements to serve growth in steel, to the at both public and private terminals,” said Lyons. Transfer Facility’s (ICTF) site. The ICTF is the rail intermodal Board of Directors. Lyons noted “We need a clear path for component to the port’s Choctaw Point project. The material moving the Port forward and continuing our efforts to expand In September 2010, the ASPA dedicated a new turning placed at the ICTF will provide the foundation for future and modernize the Port to create jobs and revenue for the basin at the Port of Mobile. The Upper Bay Turning Basin is intermodal rail infrastructure and tracks that will expand state.” The approved capital program is noted in a Martin located in the lower harbor, and serves the Mobile Container regional manufacturing and the Mobile Container Terminal’s Associates economic impact study to generate for both Terminal, the Pinto Island Terminal and the McDuffie market opportunities. The new turning basin also provided construction phases and long term impacts approximately Terminal. “This new turning basin was vital to serving the an environmental benefit to the state’s barrier island, Dauphin $800 million in consumption and economic impacts, $267 larger vessels now servicing containerized, bulk and general Island. Lyons detailed how nearly 850,000 cubic yards of million in construction expenditures, and nearly $90 million cargo shippers,” said Lyons. At 1,175 feet by 715 feet, the clean, dredged sands from the turning basin project were in tax revenues. Martin also identified approximately 6,300 new basin provides space for vessels larger than 900 feet disposed of at Sand Island, noting “the newly deposited construction jobs and nearly 12,500 direct and indirect jobs in overall length to turn, saving several hours of transit time turning basin sands will nourish the barrier island’s beaches Steel coils are unloaded from barges to Pier 2 from the ThyssenKrupp generated from the program. when calling at the Port of Mobile. and replenish some of the sands lost during recent storms.” facility in Calvert, Ala. at Pinto Island Terminal for export.

6 Alabama Seaport • March 2011 Alabama Seaport • March 2011 7 The ASPA also partnered with NAFTA Gulf Bridge in November 2010 to establish regular Ro/Ro ferry services between the Port of Mobile and Veracruz, Mexico. “This service will provide shippers in both Mexico and the Southeast and Eastern United States more efficient and cost- effective freight options while reducing fuel consumption and congestion at the border crossing and U.S. highways,” explained Lyons. With additional vessels scheduled to begin in 2011, the service will offer three sailings each week, reducing transit time from origin to end user.

“The business we’re in is a relationship business,” Lyons said. “We’re constantly working to further existing relationships and build new ones as we go forward, enabling ourselves in the role as the primary economic engine for the state of Alabama. We have a new governor, a new legislature— relationship building there is as important as anything.” The Port of Mobile played an important role in the state’s economic recovery, helping Alabama businesses export In September, (L-R) Sen. Jeff Sessions; ASPA Director and CEO, James K. Lyons; Rep. Jo Bonner; Col. Steven Roemhildt, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile goods such as cast iron pipe from Birmingham, steel from District Chief; Capt. Doug Rose, USCG Captain of the Port,; and ASPA Board Chairman, Tim Parker joined together in dedicating the seaport’s new turning basin. Decatur, and paper and lumber products from various locations, producing jobs along the way. In other Port activity, Aker Solutions is increasing its capacity by 40 percent, translating into two dozen skilled labor jobs The ASPA recently approved a Port-wide $360 million and the additional lease of seven more acres from the Port. infrastructure investment program in October 2010 designed This is thanks in large part to an aggressive growth plan and to attract new industry, create new jobs, and increase local Barnhart Crane & Rigging Company’s first lift with its heavy lift barge crane a contract with Noble Energy to supply approximately 150 and regional shipper competitiveness. Earlier funding was to transload to barge a 120-metric-ton down coiler machine from Grief Star miles of umbilical for the company’s Tamar project off the programs modernized or created Port assets, as well as Shipping’s vessel the M/V STAR GRIP at the Alabama State Port Authority’s coast of Israel. Umbilicals, or underwater tubes, are used to helped attract companies including APM Terminals, INEOS Pier 2 Terminal. Stevedore services were provided by CSA Stevedoring and house and protect lines running to and from offshore rigs. Phenol and Aker Solutions, creating tens of thousands of Nord-Sud Shipping, Inc. served as the vessel agent. Barge and transporter services were provided by Interstate Transport and the freight forwarder was construction jobs and an estimated 7,500 local jobs. UTC Overseas, Inc. “Aker Solutions adds commitment and expertise to the growing oil and gas business in the Mobile area,” said Marc The approved Capital Program includes the construction of Quenneville, vice president of Aker’s North American subsea new interchange and intermodal rail yards, a new warehouse operations. “Working in close contact with ASPA, we have and cargo improvements to help the growing steel industry, continued to grow and expand our market share and product and cargo terminal improvements to accommodate growing base at our Middle Bay Port Facility. The ASPA has shared in regional exports and deepwater oil and gas field production the vision to expand the oil and gas sector in the Mobile area. service industries. It will also secure deepwater land Their willingness to cooperate and provide assistance in our necessary for further public seaport expansions. expansion plans has made them a great partner in moving the Mobile area forward.” “It’s all part of the plan for growth,” said Lyons. “We have been adding capacity over the years. During the downturn, It was also a year of building relationships. In April 2010, we decided not to back off at all on our capacity growth the ASPA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the and when the recovery happened, we wanted to have that Panama Canal Authority in an effort to increase commercial additional capacity.” He describes the ASPA’s current activity for both agencies. By working cooperatively, both situation as a digestive stage. “We’ve taken on additional organizations hope to boost trade along the “All-Water debt,” he said. “Now we have to grow to that debt, become Route” from Asia to the U.S. Gulf and East Coasts by way larger in terms of volumes and revenue—start ticking off items of the Panama Canal. The current expansion project at the on that development plan.” canal will double the waterway’s capacity, allowing more traffic and longer, wider ships. “We view Far East trade The plates coming into the Pinto Island Terminal weigh an average of 23 through the expanded Canal as most significant for both our metric tons. The cranes lift them off the ship and can load them onto Port and our state,” commented Lyons. barges for immediate shipment or onto the dock for storage.

8 Alabama Seaport • March 2011 Alabama Seaport • March 2011 9 point, CAWA commissioned the Alabama Freight Mobility It is time to stop dismissing inland waterways transportation Coalition of Alabama Waterways Association Study, a multi-year effort to identify how the inland waterway and instead work together to keep America’s commerce mov- system could benefit the movement of containers and the ing,” said Merrihew. “For all these reasons and more, the in- opportunities presented. land waterways industry remains a solution for the future, and its infrastructure is critical to maintain a modern and efficient “Additionally, we provide information to shippers of how the system that the United States and the world rely upon.” waterways provide a safe, affordable and efficient transpor- tation alternative while alleviating road and rail congestion, thus reducing air pollution and safety hazards and, at the same time, using less energy,” said Larry Merrihew, presi- Alabama’s Waterways dent of the Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway Association. • Links to nearly 15,000 miles of navigable waterways trans- When compared to road and rail, towboats produce fewer porting goods for Alabama manufacturing, agribusiness and pollutants (as much as 67% less) and burn less fuel per ton- mining industries mile, are more energy efficient, and can carry large loads of general cargo and bulk material up to five times their own • Provide water for Alabama’s hydro and nuclear power weight (one standard barge of 195 feet in length and 35 feet generation grid in width has the same capacity as 70 trucks or 16 railcar loads). Taking those trucks off the road reduces congestion • Provide public access for state and federal recreation and enhances public safety, translating into fewer accidents facilities crucial to Alabama leisure and tourism industries and fatalities, as well as reducing highway maintenance. (Did you know that one tractor-trailer truck does as much damage • Critical resource for jobs in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, to a roadway as 9,600 cars?) Florida and Tennessee

“The Alabama Freight Mobility Study helped confirm what • Reduce congestion on highways, thereby reducing road the waterways industry already knew about the benefits and and bridge maintenance unused potential of waterway transportation. A major revela- tion is that few decision-makers in the transportation indus- • Improved public safety try have incorporated waterways into their business model,” said Merrihew. • Lower freight rates for state’s shippers, farmers and producers CAWA members recently attended the National Waterways Conference and Budget Summit in Washington, D. C., and • Energy savings via fuel consumption and reduced air made visits to their congressional members. Industry discus- emissions sion topics and briefings included the current state of the na- tion’s infrastructure and challenges ahead as highways and A typical tow on a river. rail networks continue to experience congestion and growth Transportation system congestion is one of the single Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority, in overall usage, a review of the Congressional appropria- largest threats to our nation’s economic prosperity and way Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway Association, Tennessee River tions process, the Administration’s Corps Civil Works bud- of life. To address the issue of freight mobility, the Coalition Valley Association and the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee- gets, and current and future issues under the Water Re- of Alabama Waterways Association (CAWA) works with Flint River Basin. sources Development Act. others to examine the way goods are moved across our region and promotes these findings to those involved with CAWA strategically works on case studies presenting them The inland waterways not only support people who work movement of commerce. to various state legislatures, U.S. Congressmen and their on rivers, but workers in the agricultural community and the staffs, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Office of Management many industries who rely on waterways for affordable trans- CAWA is a regional organization composed of waterway as- and Budget, and the U.S. Coast Guard, to name a few. portation of their goods, both domestically and for world sociations in the southeastern United States dedicated to CAWA encourages support for continued construction, markets. Recently, the Obama administration announced to the continued development, improvement and modernization without suspension, of critical projects that have tremendous fund at least $50 billion in infrastructure projects, not includ- of our nation’s inland waterway transportation system. value to Alabama, the Southeast and to our nation. ing any waterways or port projects.

CAWA is comprised of five waterway associations, along The state of Alabama is strategically positioned to help meet “To not include, and therefore to reject, our nation’s most environ- with the Alabama State Port Authority. The five river systems the needs between the heartland of America and the world mentally sound, energy efficient and congestion-relieving mode include the Coosa-Alabama River Improvement Association, through its inland waterway system. To underscore that of transportation is simply unreasonable and unacceptable.

10 Alabama Seaport • March 2011 Alabama Seaport • March 2011 11 erosion from boat traffic and wind-triggered wave action. Port Authority Offers Helping Hand to In addition to partnering with the City of Mobile for excavation Restore Mobile’s Dog River Park Shoreline and landscaping, the MBNEP needed a partner to provide 220 tons of clean sand for the infill behind the timber structures. Photos Courtesy of Mobile Bay National Estuary Program “We needed clean, silt-free sand in order to make this project happen in the best way possible for the environment,” said Tom Herder, Watershed Protection coordinator. “To be Mobile’s Dog River Park following honest, we tried all of these quarries locally and just could Mobile Bay National Estuary not find the quality of sand that we needed. So we called Program’s shoreline restoration. the Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) and they offered to have us come down and check out some of the sand that had been dredged from the ‘turning basin.’ It was the most beautiful golden sand that I had seen, and aside from the ‘eye test,’ it more than passed Dr. Douglass’ standards.”

Once the 220 tons of sand and 240 tons of riprap (rock provided by the City to reduce wave energy) were placed around the timber structures, the MBNEP moved forward with planting 1,200 native plants, providing habitat and enhancing the shoreline’s stability. Cattails, Southern wild rice, soft needle rush, duck potato, pickerelweed, arrowhead and saltmeadow cordgrass were planted by volunteers in Prior to the shoreline restoration of Dog River Park, the degraded shoreline the pocket beaches. A cypress tree was planted on each can be seen without natural vegetation growth. headland behind the timber structures.

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For 10 years, CG Railway has offered very competitive rail-ferry service to and from points in the eastern United States, Canada and southern Mexico. Transit is fast with multi-vessel sailings The Mobile Bay area is home to some of the country’s most its fair share of wear and tear. This included 340 feet of every four days. CG Railway has the ability to carry all types of railcars and offers cross-dock and beautiful waterways and thriving estuaries, including Dog shoreline degraded by boat traffic along with a decrease trans-load services. River and the Dog River Watershed. These waterways have in natural vegetation. In response, the Mobile Bay National been enjoyed by many locals and visitors to the area over Estuary Program (MBNEP), along with help from local The result is the optimization of private fleets with rapid turnaround, plus the convenience of single the years, thus making it even more important to protect for community organizations and volunteers, undertook a bills of laden and invoicing. generations to come. This includes maintaining the various stabilization project funded by a National Oceanic and access points to these waterways. The one and only direct Atmospheric Administration(NOAA)/Association of National public access point for recreational boaters to Dog River, Estuary Programs Community Restoration Grant. otherwise known as Mobile’s “urban river,” is Dog River Park located off of Navco Road near Interstate 10. The project, designed with assistance from local engineering 877.606.2477 | www.cgrailway.com professor Dr. Scott Douglass, called for construction of seven Over the years, the park has been a launch point for many 20-foot, pile supported timber structures with six 30-foot A Subsidiary of International Shipholding Corporation boating adventures. Because of this, it has also experienced pocket beaches in between each structure to help alleviate

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12 Alabama Seaport • March 2011 Alabama Seaport • March 2011 13 “The ASPA has always taken pride in being able to give back to the communities in which we live, particularly to a partner like the MBNEP that protects our area’s waterways,” said James K. Lyons, director and CEO of the ASPA. “This was a great opportunity to make a small, yet easy contribution to a project that will certainly make a lasting impression on generations to come.”

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or recognized it as an opportunity,” said Rick Rambeau. Alabama companies and the goods that were traded through the Port of Mobile were responsible for thousands of people’s jobs. “He saw the relationship between the timber farmer in Thomasville and the truck driver carrying that timber to the man that put the timber on a boat. Everyone was connected.”

Les Stuart, chairman of the Consular Corps of Mobile, worked with Rambeau for several years. Formerly the vice president of Trade and Development, now retired, Stuart and Rambeau were longtime friends and business associates. “When I was working in Trade and Development, Marrion accompanied me on trips to meet with the representatives from Honda to promote the port when they were building their facility in Alabama.”

Rambeau had a tremendous impact on many lives here in Mobile and worldwide. “He had a lifelong interest in promoting Mobile and a particular interest in the waterfront and international trade,” said Stuart. Consul General for Japan Kazuo Chiba (second from left) joined Marrion Rambeau in a flag-raising ceremony at the Alabama State Port Authority in July The Japanese government honored Rambeau with the Order of the Sacred Among his many honors, Rambeau received the Order of the 1974 to mark Rambeau’s confirmation as Honorary Consul General. Treasure in 1994 for his then 20 years of distinguished service. Sacred Treasure medal from the emperor of Japan. “Rambeau- san” (as many of his East Asian friends dubbed him) was Rambeau’s first visit to Japan was in 1970. He was part of a Rambeau served on the executive committees of the There are few men who leave a global footprint and legacy also the recipient of the Samuel Ullman Award for significant two-man advance team representing a group of businesses following organizations: Chamber of Commerce Executives like that of Marrion Rambeau. His more than four decades of contributions toward the outstanding relationship between in Alabama on an official U.S. Dept. of Commerce-sponsored of Alabama, the Alabama World Trade Association, the foreign affairs work fostered strong economic and cultural Alabama and Japan. He served as the Honorary Consul trade mission. While overseas, Rambeau visited Hong Kong, International Trade Club, the Japan-America Society, ties between Japan and America that are still present today. General for 27 years; the longest time served in U.S. history. Australia, New Zealand and, of course, Japan. the Alabama World Trade Association, Mobile Traffic & Transportation Club, the Transportation Rate Bureau, the Marrion Rambeau, born March 15, 1927, died Feb. 20, When Rambeau was featured in Alabama Seaport magazine Seamen’s Club Board of Trustees, the Japanese Garden 2011. He was a native Mobilian and longtime resident of in 1996, he recalled that it was the Japanese businessmen Foundation, Kiwanis Club of Mobile, the Kidney Foundation Mobile, Ala., where he built his career and started a family. who made the greatest impression on him. “They were and the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. He was also a lifetime His life was “dedicated to the betterment and utilization of very well prepared for our visit. We were well received,” he member of the Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway Association Alabama’s waterways and ports,” according to his obituary remarked in the interview. He went back to Japan several and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Association, in the Press-Register. times after this trip and found himself working closely with a member of the Propeller Club, Alabama District Export the Consul General of Japan in New Orleans, La. Council, the Mobile-Ichihara Sister City Association and a In reference to his work with Japan, Rambeau’s son, Rick . Rambeau, said, “Above everything else, he showed people This partnership with the Consul General in New Orleans paid how to treat people and led by example. He was the best off because, only a few years later, the man recommended Marrion Rambeau is survived by his wife, Betsy; two children, teacher on how to relate to people and treat them well.” Rambeau for the position of Honorary Consul General for Rick and Becky; two granddaughters, Jennifer and Abby; the State of Alabama. and one great-granddaughter, Mallie. Rambeau’s life was Rambeau attended Samford University and the University celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 26, and he was laid to rest in of Alabama. He also studied management at the University In the spring of 1974, Marrion Rambeau was appointed to the Old Spring Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. of Georgia, the University of Colorado and Texas Christian serve Alabama as the Honorary Consul General to Japan. Paul’s Episcopal Church, the Waterfront Rescue Mission or University. He served in the U.S. Navy in WWII and was a It was unusual for a non-career Consul to be appointed the Mobile Public Library. longtime employee of Waterman Steamship Corporation. “Honorary Consul General” instead of just an “Honorary Consul.” Rambeau’s political prowess and down-to-earth “He recognized at a very young age the concept of a The Hon. Marrion Rambeau sat down to chat with Port of Mobile staff in personality cultivated relations with the Japanese in ways global economy, decades before people talked about it 1996 to discuss the relationship between Japan and Alabama. that have yet to be matched by his successors.

16 Alabama Seaport • March 2011 Alabama Seaport • March 2011 17 Made In Alabama: Heat Transfer Products Group Grows in Alabama

(Pictured R – L) Former Alabama Gov. Bob Riley visits with Heat Transfer Products Group CEO John May and Located in Scottsboro, Ala., Heat Transfer Products Group, Inc. is the second largest provider of refrigeration products in the United States. Photo courtesy Scottsboro Plant Manager and Vice President of Operations of the Jackson County Economic Development Authority. Paul Andrzejewski during the expansion announcement. Photo courtesy of Keith Bonner. Heat Transfer Products Group, Inc. (HTPG), formerly Witt excited about the opportunities of this company. We’re Heat Transfer Products, then Carrier Heat Transfer Products, seeing job growth, and since our consolidation, business was purchased last summer by the Monomoy Capital Partners, has really taken off. We’re the second largest provider of L.P. Shortly after the purchase, the company announced refrigeration products in the United States.” that it would be expanding its facilities in Scottsboro, Ala. The JCEDA verified that the company’s workforce has grown Rogers gave credit to other offices that collaborated with The announcement came after the company decided to The decision to remain at the Scottsboro plant gave 319 to 420 employees since last summer’s announcement to the JCEDA to keep the industry in Alabama. According to consolidate its operations in Yuma, Ariz., with the Alabama Alabama workers job security. The expansion of the plant remain and expand in Alabama. HTPG anticipates additional Rogers, the success of the project required a team effort and plant. Corporate offices are currently housed in both Alabama has already added over 100 workers to HTPG’s payroll, and growth over the next two years. noted that the Alabama Development Office, the Tennessee and Brea, Calif., locations. the company expects to hire about 20 more employees. Valley Authority, the Scottsboro Electric Power Board, the Furthermore, 35 corporate positions will relocate from Not only is HTPG’s workforce growing, but the actual City of Scottsboro, Alabama Industrial Development Training HTPG is a $90 million manufacturer of commercial and California to Alabama. facility is also growing. HTPG now has a manufacturing and Alabama Career Centers played a role in bringing the industrial refrigeration equipment such as cooling and and distribution center at its location in the Scottsboro expansion to Scottsboro. heating coils, air-cooled condensers, and unit coolers. The The hiring potential of HTPG is promising news for the Industrial Park. In order to expand its current operations, company’s products have a wide array of uses and services Jackson County area. January 2011’s unemployment HTPG is adding to its office space and plans to expand the and an even more varied group of customers. HTPG’s rate was 10.1 percent according to the Jackson County parking area. products can be found in everyday places like convenience Economic Development Authority’s (JCEDA) website (www. stores, supermarkets and restaurants. While HTPG goods jacksoncountyeda.com). Former Gov. Bob Riley remarked The JCEDA President and CEO Goodrich ‘Dus’ Rogers said, largely service the food service industry, they are also used on the potential job outlook and the quality of life in the “JCEDA worked aggressively on this project and it was under in more unsuspecting locations such as morgues, blood Employment Spectator, an online magazine dedicated to consideration for many months, but it finally came to fruition in banks and even printing presses. employment research. “They could possibly go to 700–750 the fall. This move creates a platform here with a huge upside people here. If that happens in a town this size, all of a sudden potential for employment, product development, etc. The According to an article in Scottsboro’s local newspaper, The you’ve changed the whole quality of life issue.” company has been a good corporate citizen since 1998, and Daily Sentinel, John May, HTPG CEO, said, “We’re really we are delighted to see them stay here and grow!”

18 Alabama Seaport • March 2011 Alabama Seaport • March 2011 19 Port Calls: at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and they have traveled to Chicago and Kingston-upon-Hull, England, for Monroeville, Ala. is for the Birds…The Mockingbirds sold-out performances. Pete Coats, who plays the character Heck Tate, explained, “The thing that amazes me the most about the play is how you can take an extraordinary story, a unique setting and a bunch of ordinary folks with no professional training, and turn it into an effective production.”

One Inspirational Set Added to the National Register of Historic Places in September of 2009, it’s generally understood that Monroeville’s historic downtown is the inspiration for the fictitious town of Maycomb. Surprisingly, the town square hasn’t changed much since Harper Lee’s original description. When it rains the streets don’t turn to red slop anymore, but the courthouse still sags in the center of the square. So, it isn’t hard for visitors to be swept up in the charm of magnolias, Southern drawls and sweet spring air.

The old Monroe County Courthouse is quite possibly one of the most recognizable in the United States. Its fame, however, must be credited to its likeness being featured in The home of character Atticus Finch (made famous by actor Gregory the 1962 movie version of “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Though Built in 1903, the Old Monroe County Peck) is set up on the courthouse lawn. Photo courtesy of Carol M. Highsmith. Courthouse, is perhaps one of the most the courtroom scenes were not actually filmed on location, recognizable in America. It provided it did serve as the model for the set designer’s re-creation. inspiration for the setting of the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Photo Courtesy of Monroe County Heritage Museum. Once visitors have arrived to the “tired old town” of Monroeville, they should stop by the Old Courthouse Museum. The museum has more to offer than just Mockingbird trivia. As a matter of fact, it houses three permanent exhibits: “Old Courthouse: On July 11, 1960, Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” was the audience are likely to feel a bit of trepidation as they enter Heart of the Community,” “Truman Capote: A Childhood in published. She couldn’t have known at the time that she the old courtroom, especially the jury members. Men from Monroeville” and “Harper Lee: In Her Own Words.” would be awarded a Pulitzer Prize, have her work turned the audience are chosen to create an all-white, all-male jury, into a classic movie, or become an international literary icon. recreating the scene from the book. As part of the unique Once finished with the tour of the Old Courthouse, visitors This past year marked the 50th anniversary of its publishing, Monroeville production, the members of the audience will should also visit the remains of the Faulk home. Critically and Monroeville, Ala., is continuing its celebration of its ultimately decide the fate of “To Kill a Mockingbird” character acclaimed author Truman Capote, the inspiration for “To Kill hometown celebrity and her milestone. Tom Robinson. a Mockingbird” character Dill, spent time with his relatives here as a child. It Takes a Village The performers in the Monroeville production are ordinary Harper Lee’s award-winning novel has since been adapted local men, women and children. They are teachers, Monroeville’s Stamp of Approval for the stage by Christopher Sergel. The acclaimed play has morticians, business owners, students and other community As part of the 50th anniversary celebration, the United been performed every April and May for the last 20 years in professionals. They give up their spring to practice and States Postal Service (USPS) will formally unveil a postage Monroeville. One thing that makes the Monroeville version perform for audiences. As the Monroe County Heritage stamp featuring Gregory Peck as “To Kill a Mockingbird” of the play unique is the stage on which it is performed. The Museum’s website puts it, “Even the mockingbirds that character Atticus Finch in Hollywood, on April 28, as part of first act takes place on the old courthouse lawn underneath appear on cue in trees outside the courthouse during the its “Legends of Hollywood” series. In addition, visitors and the oaks. Relaxing in lawn chairs, the audience is certain to first act volunteer their vocal abilities.” locals alike will have the opportunity to attend a special event experience a wonderful sense of nostalgia as they watch the in Monroeville on April 29 at 9:00 a.m., as the “Mockingbird characters’ adventures play out around them. The amateur actors have performed across the United States Station” postmark will go on sale and be available through The final scenes of the “To Kill a Mockingbird” play are performed inside the and overseas. Monroeville’s troupe performed at the 1996 May 1. The Peck stamp is the 17th in “The Legends of Old Monroe County Courthouse. Here, “To Kill a Mockingbird” characters The play and audience is then moved inside of the old Monroe Israel International Cultural Festival in Jerusalem. Then, in Hollywood” series. (from Left to Right) Scout Finch, Miss Maudie Atkinson, Jem Finch and Dill County Courthouse for the second and final act. Members of 2000, the Mockingbird Players had the honor of performing Harris discuss the outcome of the trial. Photo courtesy of Carol M. Highsmith.

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The cast of “To Kill a Mockingbird” are local volunteers, and jury members are selected from men in the audience. Photo courtesy of Carol M. Highsmith. Monroeville Postmaster Kelly Jones explained, “The court- house, which is now the Monroe County Heritage Museum, Marine Pipe Reconditioning is the perfect place to pay homage to a Hollywood great. Because we are in Monroeville, it is only right to celebrate the book that gave Mr. Peck the best opportunity to bring to- gether all the intelligence and depth that distinguished his art.” The movie still of Peck, costumed as “To Kill a Mockingbird” character Atticus Finch, was chosen because Finch was On April 29, a postage stamp featuring Gregory such a proponent of justice and truth. The character tried to Peck as “To Kill a Mockingbird” character keep a small town from committing a grave injustice. Peck Atticus Finch, will debut in Monroeville, went on to receive an Oscar for his depiction of Atticus Ala. A postmark, featuring the Mockingbird Finch. Many have said that Peck’s role as Finch was the Station and the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce’s logo, will be available at the United crowning jewel of his illustrious career, and Peck himself States Post Office until May 1. even commented that it was his favorite role.

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Mississippi Transportation medium that advocates for the health and vitality of an The webpage was commissioned by the Port • Quality Service, along with Commissioner. important part of Alabama’s transportation infrastructure. of Mobile to pass along minute-by-minute • Cost Efficient Rates, by a updates about Port conditions to customers, • Management Team with a combined Mike Tagert, formerly the executive director of the Tennessee- WTWA is currently seeking sponsors for the event. Local vendors and the maritime community. The 100 years Maritime Experience Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority, has been elect- businesses are encouraged to consider assisting the Port’s harbormaster was able to provide ed as the North Mississippi Transportation Commissioner. organization if possible. Sponsors will be recognized at the timely information, and most importantly help Please call us for your Stevedoring, Terminal Handling, event for their contributions. dispel rumors that the Port was closed for Line Handling, and Transportation needs. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) business due to the oil spill. oversees state waterways, railways, highways and more. For more information about the event and/or sponsorships, BONDED Three elected officials govern MDOT for the state; Tagert please contact the WTWA at [email protected] or call “The oil spill was a tremendous disaster is now one. 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Europe lay in the grip of one of its severest winters in years, and Captain Bernhard Rogge chafed as the weather continued to delay his departure in the ATLANTIS. Rogge had assumed command of the former merchantman in mid- December 1939; it was now March and the ship had yet to get to sea.

ATLANTIS (HSK 2) was also known by the German Navy as simply Ship #16. She was the former merchant vessel GOLDENFELS of the Hansa Line out of Bremen. The GOLDENFELS had been constructed in the yards of Bremen Vulkan in 1937 and pressed into service by the government in 1939, when she had been refitted as an auxiliary cruiser. Specifically, the ship was the first of nine vessels planned to serve as commerce raiders. Like an itinerant actress, she would carry with her the means of becoming whatever character her master commanded—in her holds, the ATLANTIS carried spare masts, a dummy funnel, extra canvas, paint and the flags of dozens of nations, allowing her captain and crew to transform her appearance at will. A false crane and deckhouse, located aft, hid two of the ATLANTIS’ 5.9-inch guns. Similarly, the crew was outfitted Kearns Makes Guest Appearance at Propeller Club Meeting with several “costumes” to disguise the fact that they were actually Kriegsmarine sailors. Disguised as a freighter, the Longtime Waterman Steamship employee Murrell Kearns was a recent guest at the Propeller Club’s monthly meeting at the new ATLANTIS would prey on enemy merchantmen. Maritime Training Center. Kearns retired in 1984 after a long career in the maritime industry serving as President of the Traffic and Propeller Clubs. Pictured here is Hoagy Kearns and Murrell Kearns with Elaine Henderson and Mike Lee, Page & Jones, Inc. The ATLANTIS’ armament consisted of six 5.9-inch guns, one 75-millimeter gun, a half dozen anti-aircraft guns, four torpedo tubes and 92 mines. Additionally, she carried a Heinkel He 114C seaplane. The ship carried a complement of 21 officers Capt. Bernhard Rogge commanded the German commerce raider ATLANTIS, cutting a path of destruction through the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans and 328 enlisted men. She was powered by two six-cylinder from March 1940 until November 1941. diesel engines and a single screw propeller. ATLANTIS measured 509 feet overall and displaced 17,600 tons. the Japanese freighter KASII MARU, complete with a large “K” painted on her funnel (for the Kokusai Line), the Rising Finally, on March 31, 1940, the ATLANTIS slipped out of Sun flag flying and Japanese characters painted on her stern. port under the cover of a blinding blizzard. She steamed in the wake of the ex-battleship HIESSEN, which now served The raider encountered a British ship on May 2, but she as an icebreaker for ATLANTIS and two sister ships, the proved to be the passenger liner CITY OF EXETER. Capt. WIDDER and ORION. Capt. Rogge had his crew disguise Rogge was unwilling to cause non-combatant casualties and the ATLANTIS as the Russian auxiliary warship KRIM, flying so let the liner pass unmolested. He would write that one the Soviet naval ensign and painting “Keep clear of propellers” exerts leadership “with a Christian respect for the human in both Russian and English on the stern. Rogge skirted the qualities of others, conviction and trust in oneself.” His North Sea minefields, crossed the Arctic Circle and made his gallantry and concern for others may have been misplaced, way down the coast of Greenland. The ATLANTIS had crossed however, as the captain of the EXETER reported the location the Equator by April 25 and taken on a new identity, that of and appearance of the “Japanese” ship as suspicious.

26 Alabama Seaport • March 2011 Alabama Seaport • March 2011 27 The following day, the ATLANTIS intercepted the British merchantman THE SCIENTIST, laden with a cargo of ore and jute. Running up the German ensign, the raider signaled the ship to heave to and not to use its radio. Nevertheless, the radio operator on board THE SCIENTIST began tapping out the code indicating an unidentified merchant vessel had ordered it to stop. The captain of THE SCIENTIST ordered his helmsman to take evasive action and attempt to escape, but it was a futile gesture. The ATLANTIS fired two salvoes, crippling the merchant vessel and killing a British sailor. The rest of the crew was taken prisoner, and THE SCIENTIST was dispatched to the bottom.

A week later, the ATLANTIS laid a field of 92 mines off Cape Agulhas, but the mines were discovered on May 15 A former Hansa Line freighter, the ATLANTIS changed her appearance and successfully swept by the Royal Navy before they could regularly throughout her cruise to confuse Allied shipping. do any damage. Meanwhile, Capt. Rogge had changed his ship’s appearance once more, now disguising her as were killed, including the ship’s captain, W.B. Ewan, and 12 the Dutch vessel ABBEKERK as he began prowling the were wounded during the three minute attack. A boarding shipping lanes of the Indian Ocean. These would prove rich party from the ATLANTIS found that the AUTOMEDON hunting grounds for the raider, and she took the second prize carried a cargo of aircraft, automobiles, spare parts, of her cruise on June 10, with the capture of the Norwegian foodstuffs, liquor and cigarettes bound for the Far East. Mistaking it for a British warship in disguise, the ATLANTIS shelled the passenger liner ZAMZAM. Here, passengers are seen being taken off the sinking liner. ship TIRRANNA, bound for the Middle East with a cargo More important, however, was the discovery of 15 bags of of supplies for Australian troops. The TIRRANNA was mail marked “Top Secret” and bound for the British Far East secure military cooperation with the United States and that On April 8, the ATLANTIS returned to the Atlantic, where dispatched with a prize crew to France. Command. Included in this treasure trove were such items as Britain would abandon Singapore and Malaya. she shelled the Egyptian liner ZAMZAM nine days later fleet orders, Naval Intelligence reports and decoding tables. after mistaking her for a British “Q” ship. A total of 202 On July 11, the ATLANTIS encountered and stopped the The documents were dispatched to Berlin, where they were passengers were transferred from the liner. She destroyed British vessel CITY OF BAGHDAD. A boarding party from In the ship’s chart room, the Germans found something of scrutinized at the highest level before copies were provided four more merchant vessels en route to the Pacific, the raider found a copy of Broadcasting for Allied Merchant even greater value: a weighted green bag marked “Highly to the Japanese Naval Attaché, Capt. Yokoi Tadao, who, in including the RABAUL, TRAFALGAR, TOTTENHAM and Ships, as well as a copy of the warning broadcast by the Confidential.” Inside were documents prepared by the British turn, sent them to Tokyo with his own assessment: “Britain the BALZAC. The raider entered the Pacific on Aug. 6, 1941, CITY OF EXETER. The latter intelligence moved Capt. War Cabinet’s Planning Division and addressed to Air Chief [is] not in a position to resort to war if Japan attacked French and on Sept. 10, captured her only prize in that ocean, the Rogge to change the appearance of his ship once more, now Marshal Sir Robert Moore Brooke-Popham, Commander- Indochina or Siam. That Hong Kong would be abandoned…” Norwegian freighter SILVAPLANA. After hunting in vain for adding two masts to her silhouette. And though Rogge sank in-Chief, British Far East Command, and marked “To Be prey, the raider rounded Cape Horn on Oct. 29, returning his vessel, the master of the CITY OF BAGHDAD, Capt. J. Opened Personally.” Among the documents were minutes of The importance of the intercepted documents cannot to the Atlantic with orders to rendezvous with the German Armstrong White, later reported that Rogge’s “treatment of an Aug. 15 meeting of the War Cabinet including reports on be overestimated, and historians cite the AUTOMEDON U-boat U-126 north of Ascension Island. prisoners left respect instead of hatred.” the strength of British air, land and naval forces in the Far East, documents as integral to Japan’s decision to attack a report on Singapore’s fortifications, the role of Australian U.S. forces at Pearl Harbor in December 1941 and the The rendezvous with the submarine was made on Nov. Over the next few weeks, the German raider took a series of and New Zealand forces, and Britain’s assessment of Japan’s subsequent fall of Singapore. For the role that he played 21. Early the following morning, the heavy cruiser HMS ships, including the KEMMENDINE, TALLEYRAND, KING military strength in the Far East. The report indicated that in providing the intelligence, Emperor Hirohito of Japan DEVONSHIRE, commanded by Capt. Robert Don CITY, ATHELKING, BENARTY and the COMMISSAIRE British forces were spread too thin to provide ships to defend awarded Capt. Rogge a presentation grade Samurai sword, Oliver, RN, arrived on scene. Royal Navy Intelligence had RAMEL. In October, the ATLANTIS captured the Yugoslavian Singapore and included the overall determination that Britain one of only three presented to German officers during the intercepted the message ordering ATLANTIS to rendezvous vessel DURMITOR, which was made a prize ship carrying was too weak to risk war against Japan. war (the other two went to Field Marshal Hermann Göring with the U-boat. As the British warship appeared on the 260 prisoners and a variety of captured documents and and Field Marshal Erwin Rommel). horizon, the U-126 dived, leaving her commanding officer on dispatched to the Port of Mogadishu. Capt. Rogge, who was fluent in English, immediately board the ATLANTIS, where he had gone to take a bath. As recognized the importance of the find, even as he wondered Meanwhile, Capt. Rogge and the crew of the ATLANTIS for the raider, she was disguised as the Dutch merchantman The ATLANTIS captured the TEDDY and the OLE JACOB why such valuable information would have been dispatched continued their campaign against merchant vessels. The POLYPHEMUS. Capt. Oliver stood off some nine miles from in early November. On the morning of Nov. 11, the raider via a commercial freighter. He detailed Lt. Commander Paul ship put in at the Kerguelen Islands to undergo maintenance the suspected raider until he could determine its true identity. sighted the AUTOMEDON steaming 250 miles northwest Kamenz and six sailors to convey the documents to Japan in and take on supplies and fresh water. In January 1941, the of Sumatra. The AUTOMEDON was out of Liverpool and the prize ship OLE JACOB. The OLE JACOB reached Kobe raider sank the British merchantman MANDASOR and Once he had confirmed that the vessel was not the bound for Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai. The raider on Dec. 4, 1940, and Kamenz arrived in Tokyo the following captured the SPEYBANK. During the first week of February, POLYPHEMUS, Oliver opened fire on the ATLANTIS. opened fire on the British freighter at 8:20 a.m. from a range day, where Vice Admiral Paul Wenneker, the German Naval she captured the Norwegian tanker KETTY BRØVIG and of about 2,000 yards, destroying her bridge and lifeboats Attaché to Japan, read the documents and concluded that offloaded her fuel for herself, the German pocket battleship The raider was unable to return fire as the British warship and heavily damaging her midsection. Six crew members Britain would avoid an “open clash” with Japan until it could ADMIRAL SCHEER, and the Italian submarine PERLA. lay beyond the range of its guns. The second and third

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HMS DEVONSHIRE, commanded by Capt. Robert D. Oliver, shelled the raider on Nov. 22, 1941, putting an end to her successful career. Birmingham, AL salvoes struck the raider, and Rogge ordered his crew to Robert Oliver, the Royal Navy officer who put an end to the abandon ship. DEVONSHIRE then departed the area, and ATLANTIS’ depredations, was knighted and promoted to the Jackson, MS Atlanta, GA U-126 resurfaced to pick up the survivors. Seven crewmen rank of vice admiral, serving as Deputy Chief of the Naval on the ATLANTIS had been killed in the attack and several Staff before retiring in 1948. more were wounded, as were some of the raider’s prisoners. Many had to go into lifeboats to be towed by the U-boat until Mobile, AL (HQ) a German refueling ship arrived to take on the prisoners. New Orleans, LA Panama City, FL Fernandina Beach, FL An encounter with another cruiser, HMS DORSETSHIRE, resulted in the scuttling of the refueling ship, but Rogge and Jacksonville, FL his men eventually made it back to Germany, ending the longest cruise by a German commerce raider: 622 days, Pensacola, FL during which 22 ships totaling more than 144,000 tons were Gulfport, MS sunk or captured. Pascagoula, MS Capt. Rogge had been awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross during the cruise, and upon his return to Germany received Oak Leaves in lieu of a second medal. Bernhard Rogge eventually was promoted to vice admiral and became the second in command of the German Navy. He was one of the few German flag officers not arrested after the war, due in large part to the humane and gallant way he had conducted himself as captain of the ATLANTIS. Rogge returned to active service with the German Navy (although he was reduced in rank to rear admiral) in 1957 freight forwarders • steamship agents • custom brokers • air cargo • nvocc and retired in 1962. He died in 1982 at the age of 82.

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Alabama Seaport • March 2011 35 AUSTAL USA—P. O. Box 1049...... (251) 434-8000 FOREIGN TRADE ZONES MOTOR TRANSPORT (H CONTAINER SERVICES) COOPER MARINE & TIMBERLANDS—P. O. Box 280, Mt. Vernon...... (251) 829-5063 (HFTZ PUBLIC WAREHOUSES) AAA COOPER...... (251) 653-6183 General & Marine Sheetmetal—3016 Anton St...... (251) 452-9500 PORT OF MOBILE DIRECTORY Baldwin Transfer Co., Inc...... (251) 433-3391 ACCELERATED FREIGHT GROUP ...... (800) 242-0952 Gulf Coast Air & Hydraulics Inc.— 3415 Halls Mill Rd...... (251) 666-6683 H ACME TRUCK LINE...... (251) 653-6028 MOBILE, AL—Brookley Complex & Airport...... (251) 438-7338 HARRISON BROS. DRY DOCK AND REPAIR—P. O. Box 1843...... (251) 432-4606 ADMIRAL MERCHANTS MOTOR FREIGHT...... (877) 859-4577 AZALEA BOX COMPANY—1401 St. Stephens Road, Prichard...... (251) 452-3451 Alabama Carriers, Inc...... (800) 721-7107 Henry Marine Service Inc.—887 Cochran Causeway...... (251) 438-9442 AIR TRANSPORT Ideal Marine Service–401 St. Emanuel St...... 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(800) 643-2140 Seabulk TOWING—P. O. Box 1644...... (251) 432-2611 PEDERSEN MARINE SERVICE & SUPPLY—662 St. Louis St...... (251) 432-6045 TRISM SPECIALIZED CARRIERS...... (800) 292-3829 SELF TOWING CO.—P. O. Box 161545...... (251) 342-1482 PORT DIRECTOR—150 N. Royal St., Suite 3004...... (251) 441-5106 Venture Express...... (251) 653-4947 TENN-TOM TOWING, INC.—P. O. Box 2826...... (251) 433-7800 TRI-STATE MARITIME SVCS.—P. O. Box 2725...... (251) 432-1054 Watkins Trucking Co., Inc...... (800) 633-8238 WARRIOR & GULF NAVIGATION CO.—P. O. Box 11397, Chickasaw...... (251) 452-6000 WILLIS SHAW FROZEN EXPRESS...... (251) 661-9420 DUNNAGE — PLYWOOD WATERWAYS TOWING & OFFSHORE SERVICES, INC.—P. O. Box 1821...... (251) 438-5240 All*Star Forest Products, Inc.—7096 Stone Dr., Daphne 36526...... (251) 626-8777 MARINE FUMIGATION SERVICES H WILSON TRUCKING CORP...... (251) 452-0668, (866) 645-7405 Buchanan Lumber—104 Industrial Canal Rd. East...... (251) 433-9567 A & P Pest Control (Export)...... (251) 661-2106 WOERNER TRANSPORTATION...... (800) 547-6828 WONDERLAND EXPRESS (Heavy Haul)...... (251) 653-7348 TRANSLATORS/INTERPRETERS CASSIDEY LUMBER—P. O. Box 391, Mobile 36601...... (251) 456-0099 Alliance Pest Solutions (Import/Export)...... Craig Jakob (817) 648-6201 Nathalie S. Garriz—[email protected]...... (251) 634-3280 Central States Fumigation (Import/Export)...... Pat Mack (800) 527-8215 Wright Transportation, Inc...... (800) 342-4598 McGinnis Lumber Company, Inc.–P.O. Box 2049 Meridian, MS 39302...... (601) 483-3991 YRC...... (800) 610-6500 Josiane Landman – Cultural Connections...... (251) 767-2747 DA Marine Fumigation (Import/Export)...... Jerry Matherne (504) 888-4941 MIDWAY FOREST PRODUCTS—P. O. Box 7667, Spanish Ft., 36527...... (251) 626-8010 DR. SOPHIA LASZLO...... (251) 342-6707 Research Fumigation (Import/Export)...... (985) 536-4932 Maria PAPP...... (251) 929-1889 Smith Companies—100 Pardue Rd. Pelham 35124...... 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(800) 342-5424 Custom Marketing Services Inc...... (205) 668-4042 MMS PACKAGING COMPANY—P. O. Box 2066...... (251) 438-3658 Marine Operator...... (251) 666-3487 CG Railway...... (877) 606-2477 H Estes-Express...... (251) 964-4801 PORT CITY MOVERS & DELIVERY—5235 Kooiman Rd., Bldg. 4, Theodore, AL...... (251) 342-7079 Radioteletype...... (251) 666-9042 CSX RAIL TRANSPORT...... (251) 434-1300 H Horizon Freight System...... (251) 653-7348 STEM PRODUCTS—P. O. Box 66531...... (251) 457-5557 Radio Telegram...... (251) 666-9041 Kansas City Southern ...... (409) 886-2270 HTP LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT...... (251) 666-4766 L. H. STUART CO., INC.—2064 Ave. C, Brookley...... (251) 441-0770 RADIO-HOLLAND USA, INC.—701 S. Conception St...... (251) 432-3109 NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP...... (205) 951-4761 MACROTRANSPORT SERVICES—Ormond Beach, FL...... (203) 926-8911 TEAGUE BROS. TRANSFER & STG. CO.—519 Bayshore Ave...... (251) 476-6122 H PRISM—200 Virginia St...... (251) 341-1140 TERMINAL RAILWAY ALABAMA STATE DOCKS...... (251) 441-7301 Maritime & Commodity Services, LLC...... (251) 432-0511 SPERRY MARINE SYSTEMS—2756 Dauphin Island Pkwy...... (251) 471-5008 PGT Trucking, Inc...... (888) 372-5710 TEAM ONE COMMUNICATIONS—3360 Key St., Mobile, AL...... (888) 343-TEAM SAFETY SPECIALISTS AND CONSULTANTS P&S Transportation...... (205) 788-4000 FIRE SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE BESSELAAR & ASSOCIATES—P. O. Box 16542...... (251) 476-9909 C.H. ROBINSON COMPANY—110 Beauregard Street, Suite 107...... (251) 441-7012 R. CARTER & ASSOC., INC.—1406 Telegraph Rd...... (251) 452-0154 JOINER MARINE SERVICES—9305 Johnson Rd. S...... (251) 633-6118 Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc...... (251) 443-1557, (866) 888-7335 HILLER SYSTEMS, INC.—3710 Lakeside Ct...... (251) 661-1275 MARINE SURVEYORS Maritime Safety & Security Counsel, LLC ...... (251) 767-9430 SUMMA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, Consultant—P. O. Box 160447...... (251) 666-6287 SAFETY SOURCE INC.—6161 Rangeline Road...... (251) 443-7445 ALPHA Marine Surveyors–180 Country Club Dr., Daphne...... (251) 626-7299 Wright Transportation, Inc...... (800) 342-4598 UNITOR SHIP SERVICES—500 St. Louis St...... (251) 432-0762 Bulk Marine Resources...... (251) 295-4838 SHIP CHANDLERS/SERVICES W. T. AMES & ASSOCIATES—149 Fairway Dr., Daphne...... (251) 626-1172 Air Gas Gulf States—5480 Hamilton Blvd, Theodore, 36582...... (251) 653-8743 WORLD SHIP SUPPLY (MOBILE), INC.—4600-B Cypress Business Park Drive...... (251) 662-7474 ALABAMA LINE SERVICES—P. O. Box 9308...... (251) 661-2105 TRUCK TANK LINES GEORGE BROOKFIELD—186 Ridgewood Dr., Daphne...... (251) 626-1758 ATLAS MARITIME SERVICES CO.—P. O. Box 2901...... (251) 432-4533 INTRANSIT—Hwy. 43, Malcolm, AL ...... (888) 299-0069 MICHAEL H. BARRIE—263 N. Jackson St...... (251) 433-8122 AUTRY GREER & SONS—2850 W. Main St...... (251) 457-8655 MATLACK, INC...... (251) 675-5686 FOREIGN FREIGHT FORWARDERS MCKENZIE TANK LINES, INC...... (251) 457-2331 H C. BAXTER, JR. & ASSOCIATES INT'L, INC...... (251) 476-1998 Azalea Glass & Mirror—251 St. Louis St...... (251) 434-0000 ( CUSTOM HOUSE BROKERS) RICHARD BESSELAAR—2809 Cottage Hill Rd...... (251) 476-9909 CTW Laundry/Linen Svc.—2750 Mauvilla Dr...... (251) 476-2229 Miller Transport...... (251) 457-0471 H AIR/SEA FORWARDING—3812 Springhill Ave...... (251) 460-0551 C. E. COLLIER & ASSOCIATES, INC.—5050 Lossing Rd., Coden, AL...... (251) 873-4382 CHINA SHIPPER SUPPLY—456 Dauphin Island Pky...... (251) 479-7443 REDWING CARRIERS, INC...... (251) 675-5640 C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE...... (251) 441-7012 CAPT. JOHN D. SMITH—P. O. Box 2585, Daphne...... (251) 626-8394 CORTNEY COMPANY, INC...... (888) 267-8639 Diversified Lifting Systems—Elgg Bertens...... (800) 752-1214 PAUL A. BOULO, INC.—255 N. Joachim St...... (251) 433-5445 CARMACK MARINE IND. SVC. INC.—1609 B Rochelle Street...... (251) 662-5765 U.S. COAST GUARD H JOHN M. BRINING CO.—P. O. Box 403...... (251) 432-9741 ENVIRONMENTAL SAFE MARINE & IND. COATINGS—Corrosion Control...... (251) 341-9189 Command Center – 24 Hrs...... (251) 441-5976 COOK CLAIMS SERVICE—P. O. Box 160461...... (251) 470-0774 GENERAL MACHINERY, INC.—P. O. Box 5174...... (251) 473-1588 Waterways...... (251) 441-5940 H N. D. CUNNUNGHAM—205 St. Louis St...... (251) 432-4633 GENERAL MARINE SERVICE—P. O. Box 2533...... (251) 928-6728 GLASCOW-MOORES—808 Executive Park Dr...... (900) 659-7000 Port State Control...... (251) 441-5279 EMERY FOWARDING—2215 Ave. “O” Brookley Complex...... (251) 433-0885 C. L. HAMILTON—P.O. Box 302...... (251) 433-9997 Global Supply Co.—5570 Rangeline Rd., Suite B...... (251) 443-6456 VESSEL ARRIVAL DESK...... (251) 441-5279 Emo Trans...... (251) 342-3313 DC Maritime Technologies Inc.—2210 Main St., Daphne, AL 36526...... (251) 625-0503 Gulf Coast Air & Hydraulics Inc.— 3415 Halls Mill Rd...... (251) 666-6683 SR. INVESTIGATING OFFICER—Bldg. 102 Brookley Complex, S. Broad St...... (251) 441-5207 H Expeditors International...... (251) 431-4992 JOINER MARINE SERVICES—9305 Johnson Rd. S...... (251) 633-6118 GULF COAST MARINE SUPPLY CO.—P. O. Box 2088...... (251) 452-8066 VESSEL INSPECTION...... (251) 441-5203 JENSEN SHIPPING CO.—244 W. Valley Ave., Birmingham, AL...... (205) 328-2343 Marine Inspection, LLC–63 South Royal Street, Suite 1001, Mobile, AL 36602...... (251) 375-2020 HILLER SYSTEMS, INC. (Marine Decking / Repair)—3751 Joy Springs Drive...... (251) 661-1275 China Shipper Supplies—456 Dauphin Island Parkway...... (251) 479-5746 H CAROLE C. LELAND—244 W. Valley Ave., Birmingham, AL...... (205) 328-2343 NATIONAL CARGO BUREAU, INC.—Commerce Building, Ste. 605, 118 N. Royal St...... (251) 432-0781 USDA PLANT PROTECTION AND QUARANTINE KAMIL SHIP SUPPLY—500-504 St. Louis St...... (251) 432-0762 Richard F. Walck 3737 Government Blvd., Suite 517...... (251) 661-2742 H CTB USA of Florida...... (866) 621-0091 ext. 224 NauTech Marine Consultants, Inc.—7226 Bridgewood Lane, Spanish Fort, AL 36527...... (251)-447-0422 KENNEDY INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC.—P. O. Box 9939...... (251) 666-8615 Lillieroose Corp.,–1709 Thistlewaite Dr., Mobile 36618...... (251) 259-5362 PAGE MARINE—4153 Tamworth Dr...... (251) 661-1520 KLOMAR SHIP SUPPLY—P. O. Box 1118...... (251) 471-1153 WAREHOUSES (H U.S. Customs Bonded Warehouse) (H H U.S. Customs Bonded Carrier) H M. G. MAHER & CO., INC.—80 St. Michael’s St., Ste. 315...... (251) 433-8474 PORT CITY MARINE SURVEYORS—D. J. Smith...... (251) 661-5426 L & M WELDING SUPPLY INC.—51 S. Hallet St...... (251) 432-3615 H Atlas Ship Services...... (251) 432-4533 MACROTRANSPORT SERVICES—Ormond Beach, FL...... (203) 926-8911 SABINE SURVEYORS—851 East I-65 Service Rd. South...... (251)-433-9997 MARINE & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO.—150 Virginia St...... (251) 438-4617 Averitt Express...... (251) 443-7703 SGS Minerals—P. O. Box 1962...... (251) 432-2781 MARINE SPECIALTY CO.—111 Short Texas St...... (251) 432-0581 Azalea Box Company...... (251) 457-6940 H RICHARD MURRAY & CO.—109 No. Conception St...... (251) 432-5549 MIDSTREAM FUEL—P. O. Box 2826...... (251) 433-4972 H PAGE & JONES, INC.—52 N. Jackson St...... (251) 432-1646 Ship Architects, Inc...... (251) 621-1813 H H Baldwin Transfer...... (251) 433-3391 MOBILE SHIP CHANDLERY CO.—210 St. Louis St...... (251) 432-3501 Custom Marketing Services Inc...... (205) 668-4042 WOODRUFF INDUSTRIES INC—4021 Shana Drive...... (251) 473-5327 PEDERSEN MARINE SERVICE & SUPPLY—662 St. Louis St...... (251) 432-6045 Birmingham, P. O. Box 320126...... (205) 595-8429 H H Dockside Services Inc...... (251) 432-6592 PORT CITY CLEANERS/K&K ENTERPRISES (Laundry/Repairs)...... (251) 452-0813 Huntsville, P. O. Box 6025...... (256) 772-0231 H Separator Spares & Equipment—8610 Highway 188, Irvington, AL...... (866) 218-0013 Dothan Warehouse...... (334) 793-6003 T. A. PROVENCE & CO.—P. O. Box 942...... (251) 433-5424 MARITIME WASTE DISPOSAL H EQUITY TECHNOLOGIES CORP...... (251) 432-7784 AARON OIL CO., INC.—P. O. Box 2304...... (251) 666-8143 SHANGHAI TRADING CO.—2000 Airport Blvd...... (251) 473-6446 H GEO. RUEFF, INC.—P. O. Box 2962...... (251) 433-8851 SMITH SERVICES OF ALABAMA—701 Bill Myers Dr...... (251) 675-0855 H H JOHN Fayard Moving & Warehousing...... (251) 443-9125 BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES—P. O. Box 16504...... (251) 666-5724 Finch Companies...... (251) 457-6671 SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT FORWARDERS—6448 Hillcrest Crossing...... (251) 661-7284 R. CARTER & ASSOC., INC.—1406 Telegraph Rd...... (251) 452-0154 SOUTHERN MARINE SUPPLY CO.—1920 Avenue A...... (251) 432-5657 STIEGLER SHIPPING CO., INC.—1151 Hillcrest Rd., Suite F...... (251) 639-7300 STANDARD EQUIPMENT CO.—75 Beauregard St...... (251) 432-1705 H H Gulf Coast Intermodal...... (251) 653-1880 DOCKSIDE SERVICES, INC.—P. O. Box 122...... (251) 438-2362 KeyPort Warehousing...... (251) 964-4607 Team Worldwide — 3357-6 Copter Rd. , Pensacola, FL 32514 ...... (850) 698-1465 WESCO Gas & Welding Supply—940 Martin Luther King Dr., Prichard...... (251) 457-8681 FERGUSON HARBOUR, INC.—31153 Stagecoach Rd., Spanish Ft., AL...... (251) 626-3295 Wilson Dismukes (pumps/room AC/generators)—2646 Government Blvd...... (251) 476-9871 H Meador Warehouse...... (251) 457-4376 Tradelanes — 61 St. Joseph St., Suite 1000 ...... (251) 343-8031 Industrial Water Service—1980 Ave. A...... (251) 694-7500 WORLD SHIP SUPPLY (MOBILE), INC.—5880 I-10 Industrial Pkwy, Theodore...... (251) 662-7474 Merchants Transfer Company...... (251) 457-8691 Transgroup Worldwide Logistics – 162 State St. 36602...... (251) 433-7668 OIL RECOVERY CO., INC.—P. O. Box 1803...... (251) 690-9010 H Mobile Moving & Storage Co...... (251) 438-3658 H Daniel F. Young—1215 Seminole Dr. NW, Hartselle, AL...... (256) 773-6202 PSC.—4531 Hamilton Blvd., Theodore, AL 36582...... (251) 443-7701 SHIPBUILDING AND REPAIRING H H QUICK DELIVERY SERVICE , INC...... (251) 471-5369 H W.R. ZANES & CO. OF LA, INC.—P. O. Box 1006...... (251) 438-1597 WASTE MANAGEMENT INC.—17045 Highway 43, Mt. Vernon, AL...... (251) 829-4006 advanced INDUSTRIAL MACHINE WORKS, INC...... (251) 433-1974 RELOAD ALABAMA...... (251) 432-2568 ATLANTIC MARINE, INC.—P. O. Box 3202...... (251) 690-7100 H S/M Warehouse...... (251) 679-3344 36 Alabama Seaport • March 2011 Alabama Seaport • March 2011 37 STEAMSHIP AGENCIES Gulf PAGE & JONES INC. Emily Carra, 770-226-5941 52 N. Jackson St., Mobile, 36602 • (251) 432-1646 Michael B. Lee, President AND LINES North Europe [email protected] Sara Beth Turner, 770-226-5945 Carnival Line aztec maritime service inc. Doug Barton, 770-226-5930 • Central Gulf P.O. Box 1505, Mobile, 36633 • (251) 432-7273 Crowley Lines Services Mark Fenton, President • [email protected] • Forest Line GULF HARBOR SHIPPING Hapag-Lloyd Line BIEHL & COMPANY 2000 Old Spanish Trail, Suite 100, Slidell, LA 70458 International Transport Logistics 118 N. Royal St., Suite 705, Mobile, AL 36602 (985) 661-8005 • Fax: (414) 921-5013 • Keystone Shipping Co. P. O. Box 1246, Mobile, 36633 • (251) 432-1605 [email protected] Pelican Cargo Transport Larry McInnis, Local Manager Rickmers Line [email protected] Inchcape Shipping Services Texaco, Inc. Columbus Line - Aust/N.Z. 11 North Water St. • Waterman Columbus Line - South America Suite 9290 • Mobile, 36602 Concorde Line Elaine E. Dearmon, Vice President ROSS MARITIME INC. Josie Mock, Manager Gulf Africa Line P. O. Box 1022, Mobile, 36633 • (251) 432-1611 Support. Hinode Lline Phone: (251) 461 2747 • Fax: (251) 461 2748 Carl Black, President • [email protected] National Shipping Co., of Saudi Arabia Navinter Line LOTT SHIP AGENCY INC. Seacliff Agencies, LLC Nordana 259 N. Conception, Mobile, 36603 • (251) 433-1621 P. O. Box 1947, Mobile, 36633 • (251) 433-1196 Nordana Worldwide P. O. Box 1802, Mobile, 36601 Ritchie Macpherson, Manager Pan Ocean Line William B. Lott, President [email protected] U. S. Africa Navigation Line Stephen G. Havranek, Vice President Clipper Americas [email protected] C.I. C. Blue Water Shipping Company Drummond Coal Maritime Endeavors OBC Forest Line 4739 Utica Street Shipping Company, Ltd. Provided. Suite 103 Metairie, LA 70006 1901 Alabama State Docks Blvd, Building 50, SEAGULL MARINE INC. (504) 455-8462 Suite 109, Mobile, AL 36602 Mobile Middle Bay Port, Bldg. 303 • (251) 443-6789 [email protected] P.O. Box 1064, Mobile, AL 36633 Tim Dardar, Vessell Agent Jason Kernion, operations Manager [email protected] BULK SHIPPING INC. (251) 434-9600 • Fax: (251) 441-7171 118 N. Royal St., Suite 705, Mobile, AL 36602 email: [email protected] Ship Supply of Florida, Inc. P. O. Box 88, Mobile, 36601 • (251) 433-1585 15065 NW 7th Avenue • Miami, FL 33168 Thomas Murray • [email protected] Nord-Sud Shipping, Inc. President, Elias Giannakopoulos MCW Shipping 605 St Francis Street (305) 681-7447 • Fax (305) 769-3502 Mobile, Al. 36602 [email protected] CG Railway Paul Pugh 11 North Water St., Suite 18290, Mobile, 36602 P. (251) 431-7274 • F. (404) 348-4380 TRANSMARINE ALABAMA INC. (251) 243-9228 • Fax: 251-706-6937 Cell – (251) 895-1507 105 North Conception St., Mobile, 36602 Email: [email protected] Email – [email protected] Luis Sanchez-Navarro and Lee Collier [email protected] • (251) 432-8486 LBH USA (CISA) Norton Lilly International AGENCY Carribean Forest Carriers Danny Guthrie, Local Manager One St. Louis Center, Suite 3002, 36602 Transmarine Chartering, Inc. ASD Blvd., Suite 107 Rachel Allen, Marketing Director • (251) 431-6335 P.O. Box 1083, Mobile, AL 36633 [email protected] Westfal-Larsen Shipping 251-694-7001 • [email protected] Atlantic Bulk Carriers 163 St. Emanuel Street • Mobile, AL 36602 Atlanticargo (ACS) Office: (251) 694-6928 CMA CGM Big Lift Torbjorn Skaar, Ops. Mgr. – CMA-CGM (America) LLC C.C.N.I. [email protected] 300 Colonial Parkway, Suite 325 COSCO Brookside Parkway, Suite 165 • Alpharetta, GA 30022 Roswell, GA 30076 CMA/CGM P. 770-569-5821 • F. 770-569-5823 Scot Stinson CSAV Mike Hawe – [email protected] (770) 729-6733 Ext. 6733 China Shipping Becky Jenny – [email protected] [email protected] Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha Local Vessel Agent – Inchcape Shipping Services Rebecca Dyson Ext. 2394 Emirates Shipping Line (AGX) 757-961-2394 Hoegh Lines Wilhelmsen Ships Service [email protected] Kawasaki (K Line) Regions Tower • 851 East I-65 Service Road Thompson Tractor proudly supports the Alabama State Port Authority. Lykes/Americana Suite 1050 • Mobile, Alabama 36606 Crimson Shipping Co., inc. Maersk Tele: (251)-471-2661 • Fax: (251)-471-2662 Thompson’s wide range of product offerings and service options provide the sup- Ken Wear, Terminal Operations Manager Mitsui E-mail:[email protected] 150 Viaduct Road • Chickasaw, AL 36611 Navix Lines port you’re looking for. Whether your needs encompass unloading ships, hauling 251-457-9551 • Fax: (251) 457-9597 Sanko Steamship Company • AMERICAN FLAG LINE [email protected] Shinwa Kaiun Kaisha Ltd. loose material or providing backup power, Thompson has the solution. Shipping Corporation of India FILLETTE, GREEN SHIPPING SVC. (USA) CORP. Southern Star 261 N. Conception Street, Mobile, AL 36603 Spliethoff Shuttle PO Box 1842, Mobile, AL 36633 Toko Kaiun Kaisha Ltd. Thompson is also a proud exporter using the Alabama State Port Authority. Office (251) 375-2224 • Fax (251) 423-6813 United Arab Shipping Co. Cell (251) 379-6597 • Email: [email protected] Western Bulk Carriers Web: fillettegreen.com NSA AGENCIES INC. GAC Shipping (USA) Inc. 261 N. Joachim, Mobile, 36603 • (251) 433-1536 Su surtidor para equipo usado Caterpillar de calidad. 2727 Allen Parkway, Suite 740 • Houston, TX 77019 George E. Duffy, President (713) 533-3200 • Fax: (713) 533-3220 Ted C. Lee, Mid Gulf/South Atlantic Mgr. Por más de 50 años, Thompson Tractor ha estado proporcionando equipos usado Email: [email protected] [email protected] Tom Nasman, President & CEO A/S Bulkhandling Armada Shipping a precios atractivos. ¡Tenemos una flota grande que tiene todos los equipos que GENERAL STEAMSHIP CORP. Coulouthros Ltd. 118 North Royal St., Suite 509 • Mobile, AL 36602 Fednav International usted necesita! Office: (251) 438-5071 (24 hr) • Fax: (251) 438-5072 Ganmount Shpg. Email: [email protected] Guinomar International Para obtener más información llame al John Kirkpatrick Jr, District Manager Hellespont S. S. Corp. J. Lauritzen Bulkers (251) 621-6010 / [email protected] GLOVIS America, Inc. Kerr Norton Marine 1110 Montlimar Dr., Suite 630, Mobile, AL 36609 M & R Shipping Stan Winter, Manager; [email protected] Metal Logistics (251) 342-8292; Fax: (251) 342-8291 Nautica ZIM Navios Corporation Seamar Shipping GRIEG STAR SHIPPING Seatramp Tankers 600 Galleria Parkway, Suite 925 S. F. P. O. Atlanta, GA 30339 T & E Bulkers 770-226-5900 • Email: [email protected] Torm Bulk Torvald Klaveness & Co., AIS Contact persons: Trans Sea Transport Far East U. S. Steel Group - A Div. of USX Corp. Marie Eyton-Jones White, 770-226-5909 U. S. Steel Mining Co., LLC Vulica Shipping Co., Ltd.

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