PHA Delivers Container Terminal Grand Opening Celebration
Closed Event -- Not Open to the General Public
MEDIA ADVISORY, Feb. 1, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --
WHEN: Thursday, February 8, 2007, from 10 a.m. until
1:30 p.m.
*ALL MEDIA MUST RSVP FOR CREDENTIALS BY FEB. 5th --
CALL 713-670-2876*
WHAT: The Port of Houston Authority is reaching a milestone,
welcoming the opening phase of the Bayport Container
and Cruise Terminal, and hosting a christening
ceremony of the CMA CGM Blue Whale, with Mrs. Annette
S. Edmonds serving as Godmother. Distinguished
speakers and guests will help PHA celebrate this
historic occasion recognizing the most modern,
efficient, and environmentally advanced container
terminal in the U.S.
AUDIO/VISUAL
OPPORTUNITIES: * Guided bus tour of Bayport site, including special
features that reflect PHA's unwavering commitment to
economic development, customer service,
environmental friendliness, and preservation of the
quality of life in local communities.
* Guided tour of the CMA CGM Blue Whale.
* One-on-one briefings on innovative technical
features of cranes and terminal.
* One-on-one interviews with PHA and CMA CGM
officials.
WHERE: Bayport Container and Cruise Terminal
12621 Port Road in Pasadena, Texas (77586)
DIRECTIONS: Take Highway 225 east to Highway 146
South. At Port Road, make a left turn, heading east.
Go approximately 1 mile; see entrance sign on left.
WHO: U.S. Representative Nick Lampson, District 29
James T. Edmonds, Chairman, Port of Houston Authority
Port of Houston Authority Commissioners
Ned Holmes, Chairman Emeritus, Port of Houston
Authority
Robert Eckels, Harris County Judge
Commissioner Sylvia Garcia, Harris County
Commissioners Court
Mayor John Manlove, City of Pasadena
Council Member Carol Alvarado, City of Houston
H. Thomas Kornegay, Executive Director, Port of
Houston Authority
Frank J. Baragona, President, CMA CGM (America) Inc.
Approximately 500 guests representing maritime
industry, local businesses and associations, civic
organizations, and PHA staff members.
WHY: * Economic significance -- a great enhancement of the
PHA's capacity for handling containerized cargo,
which is projected to grow at a phenomenal rate of 8
to 10 percent annually over the next several years.
* Technical significance -- the industry's next
generation of cranes will make Houston's port
facilities the fastest, most efficient in the
region.
* Environmental significance -- innovative design
features and construction techniques using cutting
edge technology will greatly reduce impacts.
CONTACTS: Felicia Griffin, PHA Communications Manager
Office: (713) 670-2644 Cell: (713) 594-5620
email: fgriffin@poha.com
IN COMPLIANCE WITH HEIGHTENED SECURITY REQUIREMENTS, ALL ACCESS BY MEDIA WILL BE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE PRE-DESIGNATED LOCATIONS. ALL MEDIA PERSONNEL MUST RSVP IN ADVANCE BY CALLING 713-670-2876 AND PRESENT CURRENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION UPON ARRIVAL.
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