MARITIME BULLETIN News and Information from the Port of Hampton Roads Volume 70, No 8, August, 2006 This months Maritime Bulletin is Sponsored by: California Multimodal Inc. It’s Official HRMA Now Virginia Maritime Association Meade Stone, Jr. signs document to officially change HRMA to Virginia Maritime Association The historic event is being witnessed by ( l-r) Capt. George Watkins, Art Moye, Jr., Capt. J. William Cofer, Robert Armbruster and Kip Hinkle July 20, 2006 marked a new day in the Association’s history book. After 61 years as the Hampton Roads Maritime Association, the Association officially changed its name to the Virginia Maritime Association. Since its incorporation in 1920 as the Hampton Roads Maritime Exchange our trade association has strived to meet the changing needs of our members and the businesses impacted by the Port. In 1945, as part of its evolution, the organization was renamed the Hampton Roads Maritime Association. Even as our mission remains to promote, protect, and encourage waterborne commerce, the membership and scope of our influence continues to increase throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Changing the Association’s name to the Virginia Maritime Association more accurately reflects our role as the trade association for Virginia’s maritime industry. Published by the Virginia Maritime Association, Norfolk, Virginia email: [email protected] -- web site: www.portofhamptonroads.com VIRGINIA MARITIME ASSOCIATION Officers Chairman of the Board Charles E. Brinley President Meade G. Stone, Jr. Vice Presidents Robert P. Armbruster Joseph A. Dorto Kip Hinkle Executive Vice President & Secretary Arthur W. Moye, Jr. Treasurer Transporting the World’s Cargo Judy M. Barrett Assistant Treasurer Faster, Safer and Smarter Stephen M. Carmel When people ask what CMI does, Robert A. Curry, Jr., CMI’s President, tells them “we control the uncontrollable. Moving cargo through the Staff Administrator world’s busiest ports is challenging - circumstances can change by the David C. White hour. And though some situations are beyond our control, we are a company made up of men and women who think on our feet.” Executive Assistant At CMI, their approach can best be described as “whatever it takes.” to Executive Vice President Janice S. Klasek Being nimble yet focused has earned CMI an untarnished reputation for no-excuses excellence. Each one of their bright professionals offers a Accounting great mix: part independent thinker, part team player. CMI’s enduring Kristie A. Acors dedication and sharp expertise combine to conquer any obstacles that Jennifer N. Parham threatens the supply chain. Shipdesk Clerk In the decades since CMI began, the world has undergone startling Lynne H. Stonum change. In every industry worldwide, technology has upped the bar, Membership Desk/Editor dictating a demanding pace. CMI has made a commitment to continue Susan N. Wisniewski setting the standard for their industry with streamlined operation, groundbreaking tracking software and a near reverence for enhanced communication. CMI’s creative leadership has resulted in employees who are MARITIME BULLETIN is published empowered and effective. And that, of course, translates to customer 12 times a year by service that’s second to none. CMI looks forward to the opportunity to Virginia Maritime Association. Subscriptions are available through prove it. membership in the Association. For more information about CMI contact: Membership rate is $200 annually. Brooke Deems Edward O’Callaghan 757-449-0798 757-450-8484 [email protected] [email protected] www.cmiamerica.com; www.cmimexico.com IN THIS ISSUE Recipient of Presidential “E” and “E Star” Awards for Excellence in 1. Cover Page 5. News Briefs & Announcement Export Service 2. Sponsor Highlight 6. VMA Highlights Recipient of ASAE Communication 3. Maritime News 7. Membership News Excellence & Honorable Mention Awards 4. Port Statistics 8. Club Contacts/Upcoming Events 2 Maritime News In Memoriam for Virginia’s Vision for Tommy Strammer International Success We are saddened to report that one of our member companies lost a strong and vibrant leader. Tommy Stramer, President of Zim America Integrated Shipping Services, October 3 - 4, 2006 Ltd. (ZAISCO), Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center passed away on Roanoke, Virginia July 29. Tommy Stramer speaking at the International Trade Mr. Stramer Attend the Virginia Conference on World Symposium began his career at Trade to hear how Virginia is positioning itself Zim, Israel in 1964. for the future of international trade. The During his fast track career, he held various conference will continue its successful Trade high ranking positions within the firm and in Certificate Program. 1997 became Vice President of Shipping, To view the conference agenda and register advancing to President of ZAISCO in 2004. online, please visit www.vacwt.org or call He was highly respected in the industry. 804-237-1452 for more information. For hotel reservation contact the Hotel Roanoke directly at 540-985-5900. Special conference rates will ODU Preparing Port only be available through September 5, 2006. Economic Impact Study Old Dominion University (ODU) is Craney Island Study preparing a port economic impact study for the Virginia Port Authority (VPA). Advances Forward Economists Gil Yachum and Vinod Agarwal, professors at ODU, last analyzed the Another step toward the development of economic impact of the port in 1997 utilizing a new deep water marine terminal on an data from 1995. eastward expansion of Craney Island was Over the past several years distribution obtained on July 19, 2006 when the U.S. centers have established themselves in close Senate approved the project. Language proximity of the port. The VPA decided now authorizing the project is part of the Senate’s was a good time to update the economic Water Resources Development Act bill. study to reflect the impact of these Craney Island, when approved, will distribution centers and the growth of the become the fourth marine cargo terminal Port since 1997. for the Virginia Port Authority, giving this The report is anticipated to be published port capacity for growth not found anywhere in the fall of 2007. else on the East Coast. 3 Vessels by Jul-06 YTD 06 Jul-05 YTD 05 Type Arrive Sail Arrive Sail Arrive Sail Arrive Sail Distribution of Coal Dumpings at Hampton Roads BULK (in net tons of 2,000 lbs.) AMERICAN 00000000 Jul-2006 7 Month 2006 Jul-2005 7 Month 2005 FOREIGN 11 19 91 101 9 13 98 102 Total Hampton Roads 1,489,771 12,374,479 1,609,734 15,376,365 TOTAL 11 19 91 101 9 13 98 102 NS 688,458 6,197,770 764,810 7,705,746 Pier IX 402,784 3,724,201 461,351 4,060,826 COAL DTA 398,529 2,452,508 383,573 3,609,793 AMERICAN 01130066 FOREIGN 19 13 131 120 16 18 157 152 Export Cargo - H. Rds. 959,822 8,754,420 1,029,707 11,136,408 TOTAL 19 14 132 123 16 18 163 158 NS 628,990 5,672,107 631,400 6,943,179 Pier IX 77,873 1,678,758 205,618 2,114,704 COMBO DTA 252,959 1,403,555 192,689 2,078,525 AMERICAN 00000000 FOREIGN 7 7 40 40 5 6 33 35 Coastwise & Other - H.R 529,950 3,620,058 580,026 4,239,957 TOTAL 7 7 40 40 5 6 33 35 NS 59,468 525,663 133,410 762,567 Pier IX 324,911 2,045,443 255,733 1,946,122 CONTAINER DTA 145,571 1,048,953 190,883 1,531,268 AMERICAN 15 14 118 110 18 18 115 111 Source: Hampton Roads Coal Piers FOREIGN 151 154 1045 1049 136 136 870 870 TOTAL 166 168 1163 1159 154 154 985 981 Port of Hampton Roads TEU's GENERAL (Twenty Foot Equivalent Units) AMERICAN 01120067 Jun-2006 6 month 2006 Jun-2005 6 month 2005 FOREIGN 8 8 66 60 15 15 76 71 Hampton Roads 167,510 1,010,401 156,959 947,291 TOTAL 8 9 67 62 15 15 82 78 Source: Virginia Port Authority OTHER AMERICAN 005703910 FOREIGN 0 0 26 30 1 3 36 35 Customs Receipts - Virginia Customs District TOTAL 0 0 31 37 1 6 45 45 Jun-2006 6 month 2006 Jun-2005 6 month 2005 Hampton Roads $53,535,574 308,245,788 50,507,490 $283,406,656 RORO Other VA $3,833,079 26,301,180 4,178,572 $32,047,008 AMERICAN 00430032 FOREIGN 7 8 53 55 8 9 65 64 Total $57,368,653 $334,546,968 $54,686,062 $315,453,664 TOTAL 7 8 57 58 8 9 68 66 Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection TANKER AMERICAN 11661122 Passenger Cruises FOREIGN 12 8 89 85 17 16 90 82 Jul-2006 7 Month 2006 Jul-2005 7 Month 2005 TOTAL 13 9 95 91 18 17 92 84 Number of Vessels 13 1 32 Number of Passengers 33,622 1,354 72,215 AMERICAN 16 17 135 131 19 22 141 138 Source: Nauticus FOREIGN 215 217 1541 1540 207 216 1425 1411 TOTAL 231 234 1676 1671 226 238 1566 1549 News Briefs & Announcements Reducing Injury to Right Whales Reduces Ship Speeds The National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) says between one and two North Atlantic Righ Whales are killed each year by ships. In an effort to protect the endangered right whale species from ship strike fatalities, the NMFS, in their Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM, 7136299), proposes to reduce ship speeds for ships within 30 miles of entering the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay between November and April. Similar regulations are proposed for every port on the East Coast. The NMFS indicated the economic impact of their proposed regulations would cost the the Hampton Roads maritime industry $19.9 million due to the cargo delays caused by decreasing the speed of vessels to 10 knots.