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FHWA Talking Freight Seminar Series FHWA Talking Freight Seminar Series Observations on the: Observations on the: Marine Transportation System (MTS) Marine Transportation System (MTS) 2nd Annual Short Sea Shipping 2nd Annual Short Sea Shipping Conference Conference November 4-6, 2003 – Sarasota, November 4-6, 2003 – Sarasota, Florida Florida Sponsored by the Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) Maritime Administration (MARAD) Mark Yonge, Maritime Industry Consultant Mark Yonge, Maritime Industry Consultant

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FHWA Talking Freight Seminar SeriesFHWA Talking Freight Seminar Series Observations on the:Observations on the:

Marine Transportation System (MTS)Marine Transportation System (MTS)2nd Annual Short Sea Shipping 2nd Annual Short Sea Shipping

ConferenceConferenceNovember 4-6, 2003 – Sarasota, November 4-6, 2003 – Sarasota,

FloridaFlorida

Sponsored by theSponsored by theU.S. Department of TransportationU.S. Department of TransportationMaritime Administration (MARAD)Maritime Administration (MARAD)

Mark Yonge, Maritime Industry ConsultantMark Yonge, Maritime Industry Consultant

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Conference Mission Conference Mission StatementStatement

““The Conference will address the The Conference will address the progress of the Maritime progress of the Maritime Administration’s Short Sea Shipping Administration’s Short Sea Shipping Initiative and future strategies for the Initiative and future strategies for the development of Short Sea Shipping as development of Short Sea Shipping as a viable solution to the Nation’s a viable solution to the Nation’s Highway Congestion Problems”Highway Congestion Problems”

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• Executives from industry and government Executives from industry and government presented updates, opinions, concerns and presented updates, opinions, concerns and

innovations , both from the presenting innovations , both from the presenting panels and a very interactive audience.panels and a very interactive audience.

• Policy & strategy recommendations were Policy & strategy recommendations were developed from three (3) breakout groups developed from three (3) breakout groups

composed of all the conference composed of all the conference participants. participants.

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Makeup of Conference AttendeesMakeup of Conference Attendees

• Port authoritiesPort authorities• ShippersShippers• Terminal operatorsTerminal operators• Federal, state, local government agenciesFederal, state, local government agencies• Engineering/design firmsEngineering/design firms• ShipyardsShipyards• Vessel operatorsVessel operators• Shipping companiesShipping companies• Shipping AssociationsShipping Associations• Technology firms/vendorsTechnology firms/vendors• Public/private partnershipsPublic/private partnerships• ConsultantsConsultants

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11stst day, November 5th – Conference Opening Speakers day, November 5th – Conference Opening Speakers

Highlights of Speaker’s RemarksHighlights of Speaker’s Remarks

Capt. Bill Schubert, Maritime Administrator, U.S. Maritime AdministrationCapt. Bill Schubert, Maritime Administrator, U.S. Maritime Administration

“ “Welcome and Conference Objectives”Welcome and Conference Objectives”

The DOT is focused on Freight and Short Sea ShippingThe DOT is focused on Freight and Short Sea ShippingMARAD has formed a Short Sea Shipping Task ForceMARAD has formed a Short Sea Shipping Task ForceNew DOT Task Force – focused on the SAF-T BillNew DOT Task Force – focused on the SAF-T BillA Short Sea Shipping Cooperative (SCOOP) formed – MARAD needed a very focused A Short Sea Shipping Cooperative (SCOOP) formed – MARAD needed a very focused Think-TankThink-TankMARAD will have a new Comprehensive Maritime policy by Jan 1, 2004MARAD will have a new Comprehensive Maritime policy by Jan 1, 2004Short Sea Shipping Memorandum of Cooperation with Canada & MexicoShort Sea Shipping Memorandum of Cooperation with Canada & MexicoSSS Conference has a purpose and will be listened toSSS Conference has a purpose and will be listened to

Mr. Raymond Barberesi, Director, Office of Ports & Domestic Shipping , MARADMr. Raymond Barberesi, Director, Office of Ports & Domestic Shipping , MARAD

““Short Sea Shipping Status Report”Short Sea Shipping Status Report”

SSS Issues – HMT; Federal Support; Industry Co-op; Market & Frt. AnalysisSSS Issues – HMT; Federal Support; Industry Co-op; Market & Frt. AnalysisUpdate:Update:

The Short Sea Shipping Cooperative (SCOOP) formed October 15, 2003The Short Sea Shipping Cooperative (SCOOP) formed October 15, 2003MARAD Task ForceMARAD Task ForceMTS-NAC report has emphasis on SSSMTS-NAC report has emphasis on SSSGOMSA formedGOMSA formedSSS co-operation between U.S., Canada & MexicoSSS co-operation between U.S., Canada & MexicoI-95 coalition has awarded a grant to MARAD for SSSI-95 coalition has awarded a grant to MARAD for SSS

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11stst. Day – November 5. Day – November 5thth

Mr. Bob Kunkel, Chairman, Short Sea Shipping Cooperative Mr. Bob Kunkel, Chairman, Short Sea Shipping Cooperative Program (SCOOP)Program (SCOOP)

““Short Sea Shipping Cooperative Update”Short Sea Shipping Cooperative Update”

SCOOP intends to lead the chargeSCOOP intends to lead the chargeMembership Outreach – looking for “action” participationMembership Outreach – looking for “action” participationGoal – a seamless transportation networkGoal – a seamless transportation network

Mr. David McDonald, Exe. Director – Port of Manatee, FLMr. David McDonald, Exe. Director – Port of Manatee, FL

““Welcome to Florida”Welcome to Florida”

State of FL has provided $1 Billion to port improvementsState of FL has provided $1 Billion to port improvementsMexico will be the No.1 trading partner to U.S. in the next 8-10 Mexico will be the No.1 trading partner to U.S. in the next 8-10 yearsyears

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11stst Day, November 5 Day, November 5thth

Opening Panel – SOpening Panel – Shipper Concerns on Near Coastal Tradehipper Concerns on Near Coastal Trade

““Will Shippers use short Sea Shipping Services?”Will Shippers use short Sea Shipping Services?”

Moderator: Moderator:

Mr. Peter Tirschwell, Editor – Journal of CommerceMr. Peter Tirschwell, Editor – Journal of Commerce

Panelist:Panelist:

Mr. Stephen Flott, Chairman, SeaBridge Overseas Ferries, LTDMr. Stephen Flott, Chairman, SeaBridge Overseas Ferries, LTD

Mr. Ernest Gurlach, President – Gulf East Coast IntermodalMr. Ernest Gurlach, President – Gulf East Coast Intermodal

Mr. Wayne Wesley, Traffic Manager – Rooms-to-Go – “Shippers Viewpoint”Mr. Wayne Wesley, Traffic Manager – Rooms-to-Go – “Shippers Viewpoint”

Ms. Mary Grace Parker, Operations Program Coordinator – I-95 CoalitionMs. Mary Grace Parker, Operations Program Coordinator – I-95 Coalition

Mr. Cliff Johnson, Director Business Development – TECO Ocean ShippingMr. Cliff Johnson, Director Business Development – TECO Ocean Shipping

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Opening Panel – Opening Panel – Shipper Concerns on Near Coastal Trade –Shipper Concerns on Near Coastal Trade –

“Will Shippers use short Sea Shipping Services?”“Will Shippers use short Sea Shipping Services?”

Obstacles: Port InfrastructureObstacles: Port Infrastructure

Port OperationsPort Operations

Trip FrequencyTrip Frequency

Back-haul trafficBack-haul traffic

Shippers not engaged – need outreach to Shippers not engaged – need outreach to shippersshippers

Truck industry cannot handle all future volumesTruck industry cannot handle all future volumes

R/R train speeds have droppedR/R train speeds have dropped

Rail offers possibilities of relief just as SSSRail offers possibilities of relief just as SSS

R/R’s expect a better climate for rate increasesR/R’s expect a better climate for rate increases

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Opening Panel – Opening Panel – Shipper Concerns on Near Coastal Shipper Concerns on Near Coastal Trade –Trade –

““Will Shippers use short Sea Shipping Services?”Will Shippers use short Sea Shipping Services?”

Answer? YesAnswer? Yes

Key Shipper StatementsKey Shipper Statements

Shippers view SSS as a truck & rail multiplier.Shippers view SSS as a truck & rail multiplier.Shippers needs – Speed, Price, not interested in Shippers needs – Speed, Price, not interested in experimentation, flexibility is key; reliabilityexperimentation, flexibility is key; reliabilityShippers want to know “What’s in it for me?”Shippers want to know “What’s in it for me?”Shippers do not want to pay moreShippers do not want to pay moreLonger transit not necessarily a barrierLonger transit not necessarily a barrierShippers do not want greater riskShippers do not want greater risk

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U.S. Shipyards, Shipbuilding and Technology PanelU.S. Shipyards, Shipbuilding and Technology Panel

“Can shipyards support the construction of competitively priced “Can shipyards support the construction of competitively priced Short Sea Shipping Vessels?”Short Sea Shipping Vessels?”

ModeratorModeratorMs. Jean E. McKeever, Associate Administrator for Shipbuilding,Ms. Jean E. McKeever, Associate Administrator for Shipbuilding, U.S. Maritime AdministrationU.S. Maritime Administration

PanelistPanelistMr. Chris Pemberton, Vice President – Austal USA (Aluminum Ship Builder)Mr. Chris Pemberton, Vice President – Austal USA (Aluminum Ship Builder)

Mr. Thomas Bender, Jr. President – Bender Shipbuilding and Repair Co., Inc.Mr. Thomas Bender, Jr. President – Bender Shipbuilding and Repair Co., Inc.

Mr. Darren Savoye, Program Manager – Bollinger ShipyardsMr. Darren Savoye, Program Manager – Bollinger Shipyards

Mr. James M. Temenak, Staff V.P. for Maritime Services,Mr. James M. Temenak, Staff V.P. for Maritime Services, General Dynamics, NASSCO Shipyard (Large “Tier 1” Shipbuilder)General Dynamics, NASSCO Shipyard (Large “Tier 1” Shipbuilder)

Mr. William Deaver, Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer –Mr. William Deaver, Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer –Totem Ocean Trailer Express (Ship Operating Company – U.S.W.C.)Totem Ocean Trailer Express (Ship Operating Company – U.S.W.C.)

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U.S. Shipyards, Shipbuilding and Technology PanelU.S. Shipyards, Shipbuilding and Technology Panel

“Can shipyards support the construction of competitively priced Short Sea “Can shipyards support the construction of competitively priced Short Sea Shipping Vessels?”Shipping Vessels?”

Panel answer: “Yes”Panel answer: “Yes”

Need support of Title XI funding***Need support of Title XI funding***Large amounts of R&D money neededLarge amounts of R&D money neededExisting facilities will need upgradesExisting facilities will need upgradesShipyards will need financial support***(Title XI)Shipyards will need financial support***(Title XI)22 mid-sized yards in U.S. (13 States)22 mid-sized yards in U.S. (13 States)Shipyards need minimum orders of 3 but optimal at 6Shipyards need minimum orders of 3 but optimal at 6Shipyards need: Series orders (Same design/size)Shipyards need: Series orders (Same design/size)Economic imperative – Ship designs must have military applicabilityEconomic imperative – Ship designs must have military applicabilityShipyards need back-log of orders and delivery datesShipyards need back-log of orders and delivery datesShipyard Partnering – off site design geared to multi-site Shipyard Partnering – off site design geared to multi-site constructionconstructionCooperative shipyard agreements needed – utilize smaller yards as Cooperative shipyard agreements needed – utilize smaller yards as fabricatorsfabricatorsSSS provides some hope for an aging industrySSS provides some hope for an aging industry

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Landside Infrastructure and LaborLandside Infrastructure and Labor

“What will be needed to facilitate new service?”“What will be needed to facilitate new service?”ModeratorModerator

Mr. David McDonald, Chairman of the Florida Ports Council andMr. David McDonald, Chairman of the Florida Ports Council andExe. Director, Port of Manatee, FLExe. Director, Port of Manatee, FL

Panelist:Panelist:Mr. Robert E. Gleason, Secretary-Treasurer – Mr. Robert E. Gleason, Secretary-Treasurer – International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA)International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA)

Mr. Lloyd Thompson, Transportation Economist/Planner – Moffatt & Nichol InternationalMr. Lloyd Thompson, Transportation Economist/Planner – Moffatt & Nichol International

Mr. William H. Jonkman, General Manager Logistics,Mr. William H. Jonkman, General Manager Logistics, - Rotterdam Municipal Port Management- Rotterdam Municipal Port Management

Mr. Lorenzo Alexander, Manager, Office of SeaPorts –Mr. Lorenzo Alexander, Manager, Office of SeaPorts – Florida Department of TransportationFlorida Department of Transportation

Ms. Lauren Kotas, Director of Marketing and Trade Development Ms. Lauren Kotas, Director of Marketing and Trade Development – – Canaveral Port AuthorityCanaveral Port Authority

Mr. Mark Sisson, P.E., Principal – JWD GroupMr. Mark Sisson, P.E., Principal – JWD Group

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Landside Infrastructure and LaborLandside Infrastructure and Labor

“What will be needed to facilitate new service?”“What will be needed to facilitate new service?”

International Longshoreman's Association (ILA) has existing International Longshoreman's Association (ILA) has existing agreements that could be used for Short Sea Shippingagreements that could be used for Short Sea ShippingILA ready to work with stakeholdersILA ready to work with stakeholders““ILA committed to offering a competitive package which ILA committed to offering a competitive package which allows for a agile waterborne solution to our dilemma and allows for a agile waterborne solution to our dilemma and offers opportunities to our members with this new market offers opportunities to our members with this new market segment”segment”Road infrastructure servicing ports needs improvementsRoad infrastructure servicing ports needs improvementsNeed for new municipal portsNeed for new municipal portsCatchment Areas are critical to locating serviceCatchment Areas are critical to locating serviceSSS Start-up’s require support to get to utilization levelsSSS Start-up’s require support to get to utilization levels2 year secured operations strategy needed2 year secured operations strategy neededMust compete with trucks on their own termsMust compete with trucks on their own termsSSS needs federal funding to keep it goingSSS needs federal funding to keep it going

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International Short Sea Shipping International Short Sea Shipping ProgressProgress

Moderator:Moderator:

Mr. Gary Springer, Secretary General, Gulf of Mexico States AccordMr. Gary Springer, Secretary General, Gulf of Mexico States Accord

Panelist:Panelist:

Mr. Emile Di Sanza, Director General, Marine Policy – Transport Mr. Emile Di Sanza, Director General, Marine Policy – Transport CanadaCanada

Mr. Mr. Jose Tomas Lozano PardinasJose Tomas Lozano Pardinas, General Director of Merchant , General Director of Merchant Marine – MexicoMarine – Mexico

Mr. Xander Van Holk, Senior Policy Advisor, Ministry of Transport – Mr. Xander Van Holk, Senior Policy Advisor, Ministry of Transport – The NetherlandsThe Netherlands

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International Short Sea Shipping ProgressInternational Short Sea Shipping Progress

Canada SSS ObservationsCanada SSS ObservationsCanada Established workshops across the Canada Established workshops across the countrycountryCanada Initiated StudiesCanada Initiated StudiesSet up a web siteSet up a web siteObjectives: exchange of views; develop a Objectives: exchange of views; develop a business case; identify applications; assess business case; identify applications; assess impedimentsimpedimentsPromote multi-modalPromote multi-modalPartneringPartneringSSS holds promise but government support SSS holds promise but government support neededneededNeed to change the way SSS is perceivedNeed to change the way SSS is perceived

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Netherlands Netherlands

SSS is growing faster than road transportSSS is growing faster than road transportBiggest bottleneck is Image and familiarityBiggest bottleneck is Image and familiarityIndustry was fragmentedIndustry was fragmentedAnalysis was done to determine if SSS was for certain industriesAnalysis was done to determine if SSS was for certain industriesSSS Promotion Center – Representative body for industrySSS Promotion Center – Representative body for industryEU funding is 55,000,000 Euros per yearEU funding is 55,000,000 Euros per year2007 funding focusing on integration2007 funding focusing on integrationLessons Learned:Lessons Learned:

Create awarenessCreate awarenessSSS 1st in logistical chainsSSS 1st in logistical chainsKeep SSS on a political agendaKeep SSS on a political agendaBring commercial parties together – involve shippersBring commercial parties together – involve shippersCreate understanding on both sides of the lineCreate understanding on both sides of the lineShipper’s most importantShipper’s most importantGovernment plays a roleGovernment plays a role

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Luncheon Speech: Mr. Emil FrankelLuncheon Speech: Mr. Emil Frankel Asst Secretary for Transportation Policy Asst Secretary for Transportation Policy

U.S. Department of TransportationU.S. Department of Transportation

Highlights from SpeechHighlights from Speech

Secretary Mineta a strong believer in an “Integrated Transportation Secretary Mineta a strong believer in an “Integrated Transportation System”System”Freight Gateways Program – Sets aside funds for intermodal and Freight Gateways Program – Sets aside funds for intermodal and freight terminals; Publicly owned transport freight projects; Freight freight terminals; Publicly owned transport freight projects; Freight Gateway feesGateway feesMaritime Industry has a stake in the 6 year AuthorizationMaritime Industry has a stake in the 6 year AuthorizationDOT believes SSS is a key element in transportation plansDOT believes SSS is a key element in transportation plansSSS needs to be part of the logistics & supply chainSSS needs to be part of the logistics & supply chainFreight can flow around congested areas a plusFreight can flow around congested areas a plusA shipbuilding program has to be a part of the planA shipbuilding program has to be a part of the planNeed a partnerships with states, port authorities & private industryNeed a partnerships with states, port authorities & private industryProblem: Freight does not voteProblem: Freight does not voteStates have a big part in thisStates have a big part in this

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. . Policy & strategy recommendationsPolicy & strategy recommendations from three (3) Conference breakout groups from three (3) Conference breakout groups

The recommendations agreed upon can be summarized as follows:The recommendations agreed upon can be summarized as follows:

Government Title XI Loan Guarantee Programs that will improve access to Government Title XI Loan Guarantee Programs that will improve access to needed capital for vessel construction, port infrastructure, start-up costsneeded capital for vessel construction, port infrastructure, start-up costs

Open Capital Construction Fund deposits for building of new U.S.Short Sea Open Capital Construction Fund deposits for building of new U.S.Short Sea Shipping vessels for the intermodal coastal trades.Shipping vessels for the intermodal coastal trades.

Exemption from Harbor Maintenance Tax for domestic Short Sea Shipping Exemption from Harbor Maintenance Tax for domestic Short Sea Shipping movements engaged in the intermodal coastal trades.movements engaged in the intermodal coastal trades.

$5,000,000 grant for Freight Flow Analysis, Infrastructure Analysis, Supply $5,000,000 grant for Freight Flow Analysis, Infrastructure Analysis, Supply Chain “user” Identification.Chain “user” Identification.

Research & Development funding that will encourage technology development Research & Development funding that will encourage technology development and deploymentand deployment

Awareness/Outreach – education to elected officials, shippers, operators, and Awareness/Outreach – education to elected officials, shippers, operators, and the general public on the benefits of Short Sea Shippingthe general public on the benefits of Short Sea Shipping

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Other Significant Events at the ConferenceOther Significant Events at the Conference

Announcement of a MARAD Short Sea Shipping Task Force by Announcement of a MARAD Short Sea Shipping Task Force by Captain Bill Schubert, Maritime AdministratorCaptain Bill Schubert, Maritime Administrator

Announcement of the formation of the Short Sea Shipping Announcement of the formation of the Short Sea Shipping Cooperative Program (SCOOP) by Captain Bill Schubert, Maritime Cooperative Program (SCOOP) by Captain Bill Schubert, Maritime AdministratorAdministrator

Signing of Memorandum of Cooperation Maritime Administration, Gulf Signing of Memorandum of Cooperation Maritime Administration, Gulf of Mexico States Accord, and Gulf of Mexico States Partnership, Inc.of Mexico States Accord, and Gulf of Mexico States Partnership, Inc.

Signing of Memorandum of Cooperation on Short Sea Shipping – Signing of Memorandum of Cooperation on Short Sea Shipping – Canada, Mexico and the United StatesCanada, Mexico and the United States

Statements of policy support of Short Sea Shipping from Assistant Statements of policy support of Short Sea Shipping from Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary for Transportation Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation – Mr. Emil Frankel– Mr. Emil Frankel

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SummarySummary

This 2nd Annual Short Sea Shipping This 2nd Annual Short Sea Shipping Conference provided greater in depth Conference provided greater in depth detail and understanding of the challenges detail and understanding of the challenges and issues facing transportation capacity and issues facing transportation capacity today and in the future as well as how today and in the future as well as how short sea shipping can become a part of short sea shipping can become a part of our integrated transportation system. our integrated transportation system.

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““Short Sea Shipping as a viable solution to the Short Sea Shipping as a viable solution to the Nation’s Highway Congestion Problems?”Nation’s Highway Congestion Problems?”

Strategic Considerations (Mark Yonge Opinion)Strategic Considerations (Mark Yonge Opinion)

Transportation goes directly to the heart of our economy and our national Transportation goes directly to the heart of our economy and our national security.security.

The Nation’s highway congestion and capacity problem will not fix itself.The Nation’s highway congestion and capacity problem will not fix itself.

Short Sea Shipping offers a viable alternative.Short Sea Shipping offers a viable alternative.

Short Sea Shipping is a Short Sea Shipping is a notnot a “Maritime” issue -It is a “Transportation” issue a “Maritime” issue -It is a “Transportation” issue

Government – State and Federal - must take the lead to make it happen.Government – State and Federal - must take the lead to make it happen.

Short Sea Shipping must be viewed as a new highway or transportation Short Sea Shipping must be viewed as a new highway or transportation alternativealternative not as a competitor to truck and rail and not as a competitor to truck and rail and mustmust be integrated into be integrated into the nation’s “seamless integrated transportation system” as an the nation’s “seamless integrated transportation system” as an equalequal to all to all modes of transportation.modes of transportation.

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SCOOP Organization:SCOOP Organization:(Established 15 Oct 2003)(Established 15 Oct 2003)

Chair: Mr. Robert Kunkel, Apex Marine, [email protected]: Mr. Robert Kunkel, Apex Marine, [email protected]

Vice Chair: Mr. John Tirpak, Saltchuk Resources - Vice Chair: Mr. John Tirpak, Saltchuk Resources - [email protected]@saltchuk.com

Vice Chair: Mr. Peter Shaerf, AMA (Banker) -Vice Chair: Mr. Peter Shaerf, AMA (Banker) [email protected]@amausa.com

Treasurer: Mr. Joseph Cox, Chamber of Shipping - Treasurer: Mr. Joseph Cox, Chamber of Shipping -

[email protected]@knowships.org

Members = $1,500 annual dues - voteMembers = $1,500 annual dues - vote Associates = $500 annual dues - no voteAssociates = $500 annual dues - no vote Educational Institutions = $0 no voteEducational Institutions = $0 no vote

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Short Sea Shipping reference websitesShort Sea Shipping reference websites

European Shippers Council (ESC)European Shippers Council (ESC)http://www.europeanshippers.com/public/statements/Archives/081100Sp.htmhttp://www.europeanshippers.com/public/statements/Archives/081100Sp.htmEuropean Commission (Europa)European Commission (Europa)http://europa.eu.int/comm/transport/maritime/http://europa.eu.int/comm/transport/maritime/European Short Sea NetworkEuropean Short Sea Networkhttp://www.sssbe.com/ENGELS/33_html/main_set.htmhttp://www.sssbe.com/ENGELS/33_html/main_set.htmMarco Polo Program on Europa siteMarco Polo Program on Europa sitehttp://www.europa.eu.int/comm/transport/marcopolo/index_en.htmhttp://www.europa.eu.int/comm/transport/marcopolo/index_en.htmEuropean Virtual Maritime Institute – www.evimar.orgEuropean Virtual Maritime Institute – www.evimar.orgPort of Rotterdam - http://www.portofrotterdam.com/UK/index.aspPort of Rotterdam - http://www.portofrotterdam.com/UK/index.aspFlorida Transportation PlanFlorida Transportation Plan www.fladot.com/planning/2020ftpwww.fladot.com/planning/2020ftpFlorida Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) – www.dot.state.fl.us/planning/sisFlorida Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) – www.dot.state.fl.us/planning/sisTransportation Research Board (TRB) Marine Board, National Research Council – Transportation Research Board (TRB) Marine Board, National Research Council – www.trb.org/trb/marineboardwww.trb.org/trb/marineboardI-95 Corridor Coalition - http://www.i95coalition.org/I-95 Corridor Coalition - http://www.i95coalition.org/Gulf of Mexico States Accord (GOMSA) - http://www.gomsa.org/Gulf of Mexico States Accord (GOMSA) - http://www.gomsa.org/Transport Canada - http://www.tc.gc.ca/en/site/menu.htmTransport Canada - http://www.tc.gc.ca/en/site/menu.htmMarine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTS-NAC) – Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTS-NAC) – http://www.mtsnac.org/http://www.mtsnac.org/

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Thank you for your timeThank you for your timeContact InformationContact Information

Mark Yonge, Maritime Industry ConsultantMark Yonge, Maritime Industry Consultant85 Hendricks Isle85 Hendricks Isle

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

Phone: 954-761-1718Phone: 954-761-1718FAX: 954-763-1291FAX: 954-763-1291

Email: [email protected]: [email protected]