Virginia Maritime Association

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Symposium Platinum Sponsor

The Port of Virginia is among the largest ports in the U.S. and considered a leader in the port industry. Centrally located on the U.S. East Coast, the Port has become the strategic advantage for shippers and steamship lines. Virginia's integrated transportation systems ensure that Port customers can reach every market and get shipments from suppliers more efficiently. Virginia Ports have become the strategic advantage for companies in the business of distribution. Today's major retailers and leading distributors are setting up supply chain centers throughout Virginia to take advantage of the Port's unparalleled transportation opportunities to move cargo to U.S. markets. The Port of Virginia general cargo facilities are owned and operated by the Virginia Port Authority (VPA), an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The terminals are: Norfolk International Terminals, Portsmouth Marine Terminal, Newport News Marine Terminal, and the Virginia Inland Port in Warren County. The terminals are operated by Virginia International Terminals, Inc., VPA's non-stock, non-profit operating company.

Symposium Gold Sponsors

Norfolk Southern Corporation is one of the nation's premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway subsidiary operates 21,300 route miles in 22 states, the District of Columbia and Ontario, Canada, serving every major container port in the eastern United States and providing superior connections to western rail carriers. NS operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is North America's largest rail carrier of automotive parts and finished vehicles.

The A.P. Moller - Maersk Group employs over 100,000 people worldwide and has offices in more than 125 countries. The A.P. Moller - Maersk fleet comprises of more than 1,000 vessels, including tankers, car carriers, supply ships, special vessels and drilling rigs. In addition to being a recognized leader in container shipping and logistics services worldwide, the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group is engaged in marine terminal operations, exploration and production of oil and gas, retail activities, shipbuilding, aviation, and servicing the U.S. Government with world-class maritime, transportation and Logistics services.

APM Terminals is the largest terminal operating company in North America. With over 30 years of experience, we provide shipping lines with the efficient operation and management of container terminals, including facility management, stevedoring, and terminal design and development. Our terminal operations are fast, efficient, expedient and second-to-none. We are committed to investing in the infrastructure and technology necessary to accommodate the rapid growth of global trade.

Based in Norfolk, Virginia, Maersk Line, Limited provides comprehensive maritime, transportation and logistics services to the U.S. government and prime contractors. As a U.S. corporation, we have provided the U.S. government with transportation and maritime services for more than 40 years. Our five business units consist of U.S. flag liner services, integrated defense logistics, contract vessel management, specialized vessel management and vessel life cycle management.

MRS/CMC has a proven track record with over 31 years of history providing a constant presence in the Shipping industry. With lower overall costs and a more efficient business flow, we can provide a solid, industry proven solution to your companies needs.

Marine Repair Services was formed and has been under the same management / ownership since 1971. The Marino family maintains a corporate headquarters in Staten Island, New York and have wholly owned subsidiaries in several ports throughout the United States.

CSX Intermodal is the nation's only stand-alone integrated intermodal company serving you from origin to destination with our own truck and terminal operations plus a dedicated domestic container fleet. Connecting more than 75% of the US population, CSXI offers unparalleled access to most major US markets and ports. Our current nationwide network of 48 terminals assures superior reach not only to the US, but into Canada and Mexico as well.

At CSXI we understand it's the way we combine our services that contributes to your company's success. CSXI operates one of the nation's largest drayage operations, offering intermodal customers the many benefits of one-stop, door-to-door delivery. With over 300 dedicated intermodal trains a week and a dedicated fleet of 48' and 53' containers, CSXI delivers the value of rail with the efficiency of trucking.

Whether you are a domestic or international customer shipping north or south, east or west, CSXI gives you access to more services, more speed and more reliability than anyone. And, that's a claim backed by powerful investments in new routings, additional equipment and expanded terminal operations capabilities.

Here at CSXI, we have the assets, the expertise and the commitment to excellence to meet all of your intermodal needs.

Symposium Silver Sponsors

TowneBank began operations as a Virginia chartered bank in April 1999. We place special emphasis on serving the financial needs of small and medium size businesses, professional concerns and individuals in the Greater Hampton Roads region. We offer a full range of banking and related financial services, including checking, savings, certificates of deposit and other depository services, commercial, real estate and consumer loan services. We also provide residential and commercial mortgages, including brokerage services, through our mortgage division. In addition, we provide title insurance services, investment and asset management services and a full line of commercial and consumer insurance products. In January 2005, we completed our affiliation with GSH Residential Real Estate Corporation through which we offer a complete line of residential real estate services, including real estate sales, relocation, property management, mortgage, title and related settlement services.

We are a community oriented and locally owned institution that focuses on providing a high level of responsive and personalized services to our members, delivered in the context of a strong direct relationship between the member and the Bank.

"K" Line America, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" Line), a fully-integrated global transportation company. In North America, "K" Line offers multiple fixed-day sailings between the Pacific Northwest and Pacific Southwest and the Pacific Rim and two all water services between the US East Coast and the Far East via the Panama Canal, as well as three weekly fixed-day services between Europe/Mediterranean and the North American East Coast and Gulf. "K" Line America, Inc. and "K" Line Canada Ltd. operate 27 offices throughout North America. "K" Line America offers full service representation and support for "K" Line's North American customer-base.

China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company (COSCO) the national flag carrier of the People's Republic of China, is one of the world's premier full service intermodal carriers. The company utilizes a vast network of ocean vessels, barges, railroad and motor carriers to link the international shipper with the consignee.

Founded in 1961, COSCO has consistently been the world's fastest growing shipping company over the past decade and is now one of the largest container operators in the world. The company's core international shipping business is divided between Chinese imports/exports and cross trade cargos.

Additional services offered include shipping agency services, freight forwarding, terminals and warehousing, intermodal services, insurance, real estate, as well as ship repair and manning.

Backed by the company's outstanding track record, COSCO remains committed to outstanding service and dynamic, consistent growth. The company's young management team in the North American headquarters look forward to a very bright future for both COSCO and their customers.

Banquet Sponsors

TowneBank began operations as a Virginia chartered bank in April 1999. We place special emphasis on serving the financial needs of small and medium size businesses, professional concerns and individuals in the Greater Hampton Roads region. We offer a full range of banking and related financial services, including checking, savings, certificates of deposit and other depository services, commercial, real estate and consumer loan services. We also provide residential and commercial mortgages, including brokerage services, through our mortgage division. In addition, we provide title insurance services, investment and asset management services and a full line of commercial and consumer insurance products. In January 2005, we completed our affiliation with GSH Residential Real Estate Corporation through which we offer a complete line of residential real estate services, including real estate sales, relocation, property management, mortgage, title and related settlement services.

We are a community oriented and locally owned institution that focuses on providing a high level of responsive and personalized services to our members, delivered in the context of a strong direct relationship between the member and the Bank.

Liberty Property Trust (NYSE:LRY) is a $7.0 billion real estate investment trust which owns over 65 million square feet of office and industrial space in 20 markets throughout the United States and the United Kingdom (as of 9/30/06). Founded in 1972 and headquartered outside Philadelphia, Liberty develops, acquires, leases and manages properties with the mission to enhance people’s lives through extraordinary work environments. Liberty's more than 700 office and industrial properties offer exceptional locations, flexible design, thoughtful amenities, cost efficient operations and state-of-the-art technology to the company’s 2,100 tenants. Liberty continuously increases the value of its portfolio through expert management, marketing and development.

Golf Sponsors

For more information or interest on sponsorship opportunities, please call Hayes Howard of American Shipper Magazine at (800) 874-6422 or e-mail hhoward@shippers.com.