The Berth of Bayport




          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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