Port of Baltimore Magazine Nov/Dec 2013 - page 6

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DEPARTMENTS
Governor’s Message
Smart Choices in 2013
Executive View
Important Issues to Watch
Soundings
Cargo / Events / Legislation / Newsmakers /
Ro/Ro / Security / Trade Development
GreenPort
Masonville Emerges as Urban Refuge
Port Person
Thomas Answers Calling for U.S. Customs
Maiden Voyages
Vessels Make Baltimore Debut
Port View
A History of Handling Gypsum
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FEATURES
Amazon On Horizon
Online Retailer Coming to Commerce Center
BPA Finds Ways to Improve Port
Volunteer Alliance Builds Cooperation
Labor Leader Remembered
Hughes Made Lasting Impact with ILA
Updating Highway Progress
Broening Improvements Continue
Mitsubishi’s New Model
Port Welcomes Arrival of Mirage
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BILL MCALLEN
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BILL MCALLEN
November/December 2013
CONTENTS
COVER: Bahri (America) Inc. is the only major
international ocean carrier with a corporate office in
Baltimore, where general cargo arrives onboard new
multipurpose “RoCon” vessels that have more cargo-
lifting capabilities and yet are lighter weight and
consume less fuel than other ships in the Bahri fleet.
Photography by Bill McAllen.
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1 million-square-foot
distribution center coming
near the Port of Baltimore.