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July/August 2013 ■ The Port of Baltimore [19]
Last year, the Port of Baltimore set a
record by handling 652,000 cars — best
in the nation. Along with its geographic
advantage of being the closest port to
traditional Midwest markets, Baltimore
enhances its reputation among the
automotive world with its nationally
renowned quality program, QCHAT (Quality
Cargo Handling Action Team). QCHAT relies
on regular communication among all key
players in the auto supply chain, from auto
manufacturers and ocean carriers to labor,
processors and Port personnel.
“We’re No. 1 for autos in the nation,
Arriving at the Port of Baltimore’s
Fairfield Marine Terminal onboard
a Grimaldi vessel, the first Fiat
500Ls were unloaded in late May.
Serbian Ambassador Vladimir
Petrovic, shaking hands with MPA
Executive Director James J. White
at far left, couldn’t wait to get
behind the wheel of one of them.