June 2014 PortFolio_Intetnational Edition

June 2014

The Official Publication of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. • International Edition

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AGCT services largest vessel to call in Rijeka

ICTSI among Manila’s top taxpayers

ICTSI celebrates 26 years with service awardees, top equipment operators

Do Good

Spotlight

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BCT is ISO 50001 certified

ICTSI, NMPI-NAFLU sign 5-year CBA

Basra Gateway Terminal start-up team formed

Meets and Greets

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Cover Story

AGCT services largest vessel to call in Rijeka

ICTSI Croatian terminal gears up for P3 Alliance of CMA CGM, Maersk and MSC with capacity expansion

By Iva Roman CMA CGM Cendrillon, the largest vessel to call in the Port of Rijeka, Croatia, recently had its maiden call at Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT).

The 8,500-TEU capacity megaboxship docked at Berth 2 of the AGCT last May 29. CMA CGM Cendrillon, owned by French megaliner CMA CGM, is a vessel chartered in the direct weekly service, Phoenician Express (BEX2), which links Asia and the Northern

Adriatic ports. CMA CGM and Maersk Line jointly run the service, deploying 10 vessels.

Cenrdrillon plies the ports of Shanghai, Busan, Chiwan, Hong Kong, Tanjung Pelapas, Port Said, Beirut, Trieste, Koper, Rijeka, Pork Said, Jeddah, Port Kelang, Singapore and Shanghai. The duration of the ship’s round voyage is 70 days.

The deployment of Cendrillon, which has a length overall (LOA)

The 8,500-TEU capacity CMA CGM Cendrillon, the largest vessel to berth in the Port of Rijeka, had its maiden call last 29 May at Adriatic Gate Container Terminal.

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of 334 meters, is a move to increase capacity of the service. BEX2 vessels have an average of 6,000-TEU capacities and LOA of 320 meters. The capacity increase is seen as a transition for the launch of the larger P3 Alliance, a joint service of CMA CGM, Maersk and MSC, which is planned to start calling Rijeka in the second half of 2014.

In anticipation of growing volumes, ICTSI and Port Authority Rijeka constructed a new 628-meter quay at the AGCT. Aside from the capability to service deep draft mainline vessels, overall terminal capacity was expanded to 450,000 TEUs annually. Capacity will be further increased to 600,000 TEUs in early 2015 when civil works on the terminal’s new intermodal yard are completed.

Equipment fleet was upgraded with the commissioning of two new post-Panamax quay cranes, six rubber tired gantries and two rail mounted gantries for the intermodal yard. The Navis N4 terminal operating system was also rolled out.

Officers of the City of Rijeka and Port Authority Rijeka present

during the maiden call were: Miroslav Matešić, City of Rijeka Deputy Mayor; Pavao Komadina, Port Authority Rijeka President of the Administrative Council; Nikša Komadina, Head of Commercial and Operations; and Vedran Devčić, Luka Rijeka Chairman of the Board.

On the other hand, AGCT and CMA CGM officers at the terminal were: Phillip Marsham, AGCT CEO; Žarko Acinger, AGCT Commercial Manager; Ognjen Ružić, AGCT Operations Manager; Jakov Karmelić, CMA CGM Croatia Maritime Agency Director; Petar Dolinšek, CMA CGM Ships Crewing Agency Director; Ivan Škoda, CMA CGM Cendrillon Vessel Master; and Niko Marinović, CMA CGM Cendrillon Chief Engineer. Škoda, the ship’s 36-year old Vessel Master, is a native of Croatia. He is from Mali Lošinj, an island off the shore of Rijeka.

Most of the officers on the vessel are from the Adriatic region – proof that Croatians are recognized maritime professionals in the world.

Presentation of a token commemorating the maiden call of CMA CGM Cendrillon at the AGCT (from left): Petar Dolinšek, CMA CGM Ships Crewing Agency Director; a crew member of the vessel; Phillip Marsham, AGCT CEO; Ivan Škoda, CMA CGM Cendrillon Vessel Master; Ognjen Ružić, AGCT Operations Manager; Pavao Komadina, Port Authority Rijeka President of the Administrative Council; Miroslav Matešić, City of Rijeka Deputy Mayor; and Vedran Devčić, Luka Rijeka Chairman of the Board.

Photo shows (from left) Jakov Karmelić, CMA CGM Croatia Maritime Agency Director; Pavao Komadina, Port Authority Rijeka President of the Administrative Council; Miroslav Matešić, City of Rijeka Deputy Mayor; Ivan Škoda, CMA CGM Cendrillon Vessel Master; Niko Marinović, CMA CGM Cendrillon Chief Engineer; Petar Dolinšek, CMA CGM Ships Crewing Agency Director; Vedran Devčić, Luka Rijeka Chairman of the Board; and Ognjen Ružić, AGCT Operations Manager.

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BCT is ISO 50001 certified

First in ICTSI Group, Poland to be compliant with latest ISO energy management standard

By Michał Kużajczyk Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) was recently granted certification to ISO 50001: 2011 by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA).

The certification on the new energy management system, released by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 2011, was a first not only for the ICTSI Group but also for Poland’s seaports industry.

“Energy management is currently one of the basic areas of interest of companies in all industry sectors, and BCT was one of the first companies to implement ISO 50001 and obtain the certificate in Poland. Since the company was duly prepared, the process itself was smooth and seamless,” says Leszek Sitkowski, Head of LRQA Poland.

An awarding ceremony was held last 30 May at the BCT corporate offices with Krzysztof Szymborski, BCT President, receiving the certification from Mr. Sitkowski and his deputy, Maciej Liszko. LRQA, acting on behalf of LRQA Sverige AB, was the certifying agency, the same agency that certified the Polish terminal with other ISO standards quality management, ISO 9001, environment management, ISO 14001, and food safety, ISO 22000.

“The certification was necessary to sustain BCT’s competitiveness.

The new energy standard ensures a regular and thorough supervision

of operations in terms of energy use. The certification also introduces new ways in optimizing processes for energy consumption. Aside from the power savings, the system supports environment care,” says Mr. Szymborski on receiving the certification.

For the last half of 2013, BCT’s Energy Management System Implementation and Maintenance Team focused on devising new ways to conserve and regulate energy use. The team reviewed operations, procedures and costs related to energy consumption in electricity, thermal energy and fuel.

“All BCT employees were involved, from top management to the ranks, including sub-contractors. We’ve conducted intensive training to achieve the necessary competence. We have worked hard for this, but we are aware that it will take at least a year to realize the benefits of what we have started,” says Edward Bratnikow, BCT Quality and H&S Department Manager.

Related to ISO certifications, BCT will subject itself to a complex audit covering the combined management systems ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 in the future.

Baltic Container Terminal is the first Polish terminal to be ISO 50001 certified.

Leszek Sitkowski (left), Head of LRQA Poland, presents to Krzysztof Szymborski, BCT President, the ISO 50001 certification.

ICTSI among Manila’s top taxpayers The City of Manila has once again recognized the economic contributions of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) to the City when the local government named ICTSI as one of the top 10 business taxpayers for 2013. Receiving the award on behalf of ICTSI was Christian L. Lozano, Commercial Director. A recognition event was held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel last 19 June. Photo shows Mr. Lozano (extreme right) together with Mayor Joseph Estrada (sixth from left), City Treasurer Liberty Toledo (seventh from left), Vice Mayor Isko Moreno (eighth from left), and Manila’s top corporate taxpayers. Other awardees were Manila Electric Co., Philippine Star, Unilever Philippines Inc., Asian Terminals Inc., SM Prime Holdings Inc., Maynilad Water Services Inc., Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co., Philtrust Bank Co. and Marina Square Properties Inc. ICTSI is also included in the Hall of Fame for the City’s top taxpayers.

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ICTSI, NMPI-NAFLU sign 5-year CBA

By Michael Rainier L. Alcazar International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) and the Nagkakaisang Manggagawa sa Pantalan ng ICTSI–National Federation of Labor Unions (NMPI-NAFLU), the bargaining agent of the regular rank-and-file employees at Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), recently signed a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

The new CBA was lengthily discussed with increased economic provisions such as guaranteed wage increases and improved employee benefits. Benefits include paid leaves, medical and dental coverage, increase in insurance coverage, hospitalization benefits for employees and their dependents, increase in the Union’s welfare, educational and calamity fund, profit-sharing and retirement, among others.

The CBA, signed last 25 April at the MICT Operations Center Conference Room, covers a period of five years, expiring on 24 April 2019.

CBA signing (from left, standing): Fortunato M. Centeno, NMPI-NAFLU Auditor; Gerardo Manliclic, NMPI-NAFLU Treasurer; Marlon G. Besa, NMPI-NAFLU Secretary; and Felipe M. Baculpo, NMPI-NAFLU First Vice-President; (seated) Rodrigo T. Caber, NMPI-NAFLU Second Vice President; Reynaldo Jaime Jr., NMPI-NAFLU Chairman of the Board; Manuel P. Arias, NAFLU National President; Leonardo S. Escala, NMPI-NAFLU President; Christian R. Gonzalez, ICTSI Head of Asia-Pacific Region; Mohamed Ghandar, MICT Chief Operating Officer & Operations Director for Asia; Jay A. Valdez, MICT Terminal Operations Director; and Atty. Michael Rainier L. Alcazar, MICT HRD Assistant Manager for Employee Relations.

ICTSI celebrates 26 years with service awardees, top equipment operators With reports from Conn Dizon International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) celebrated its 26th anniversary with ceremonies honoring its Manila flagship’s 20- and 25-year service employees, and Manila International Container Terminal’s (MICT) top equipment operators for 2013.

Service Awardees

ICTSI officers during the Company’s 26th foundation anniversary. Photo shows Tony Ramos, SBITC Head of Finance and Administration (fourth from left) with a commemorative plaque recognizing his 25 years of service in ICTSI. Other officers who received service recognition were, Lito Feliciano (extreme left), MICT Engineering Director, a 25-year service awardee, and Jay Valdez (extreme right), Terminal Operations Director, a 20-year service awardee. With them were (from left): Lilibeth Bonga, Executive Assistant of the Chairman and President and concurrent Head of MICT Administrative Services; Rod La Chica, MICT Controller; and Tina Zulueta, Head of MICT Human Resources.

The service awardees, 32 employees loyal to ICTSI for 25 years, and 39 employees working for the Company for 20 years, were feted at a thanksgiving celebration, beginning with a Catholic mass officiated

by Fr. Jess Malit last 11 June at the CFS cafeteria.

In recognition of their loyalty and service, the 25-year service awardees were each given an incentive of PHP 25,000 cash and a commemorative t-shirt, while the 20 year-service awardees took home a designer watch and a commemorative t-shirt.

20-year service awardees Benedicto P. Agustin Ramil R. Albos Edilberto B. Alcoba Arturo C. Bataluna Alfredo E. Baysa Digno A. Belano Pepito T. Belano Romeo P. Belano Elpedio A. Caintoy Rhome C. Campillo Vicente P. Campillo Eduardo C. Canada Jr. Ricardo B. Cano Daniel M. Carillo Avelino G. Catacutan Rene A. Cebu

Checker Forklift Operator Quay Crane Operator Prime Mover Operator Super Stacker Operator General Purpose Worker General Purpose Worker Rubber Tired Gantry Operator Rubber Tired Gantry Operator Rubber Tired Gantry Operator General Purpose Worker Checker General Purpose Worker Prime Mover Operator General Purpose Worker Rubber Tired Gantry Operator

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Melvin P. Cope Edgardo G. Cruz Florante C. Cruz Victor B. Ero Rogelio P. Escobedo Silvano S. Garcia Esmeraldo R. Lamparas Dante T. Limpin Eduardo S. Magdaet Eddie A. Mallari Renato E. Mamaril Noelito A. Ngo Ronnel E. Pano Thedeber A. Perez Leopoldo S. Rabuya Ferdinand A. Ramos Rogelio D. Sebua Rico O. Serna John E. Sumampong Nestor V. Suplito Jay A. Valdez Gerardo R. Valles Teresa M. Vega

Electrical Technician Quay Crane Operator General Purpose Worker Rubber Tired Gantry Operator Rubber Tired Gantry Operator Quay Crane Operator Rubber Tired Gantry Operator Checker Quay Crane Operator Checker Prime Mover Operator General Purpose Worker Radio Operator Prime Mover Operator General Purpose Worker Prime Mover Operator General Purpose Worker General Purpose Worker Mechanical Aide General Purpose Worker Terminal Operations Director SHIPS Supervisor Communication Supervisor

25-year service awardees Manuel A. Acosta Randy S. Aguilar Ismael M. Bancoleta Virgilio R. Bato Danilo M. Bruza Julio D. Cabral

Teodora C. Camit Alfredo M. Carillo Jorge V. Cudiamat Ma. Theresa C. Culanay Emmerich S. De Leon Rafael T. Durian Joselito V. Feliciano Manuel G. Lamboon Paulina E. Laxamana Roberto B. Layug Wilfredo S. Magno Luisito P. Magpantay Evangeline R. Musni Edgardo D. Nico Hilario S. Nolasco Edgar N. Oliverio Arsenio M. Omela Virgilio M. Palero Benifredo C. Parreno Matias A. Pelarija Pablo V. Penaranda George P. Quiminales Toribio E. Ramos Marie Ann F. Roa Danilo A. Romblon Roderick A. San Pedro

Foreman Rubber Tired Gantry Operator Administrative Services Supervisor Electrical Technician General Purpose Worker Yard / Marine Operations & Terminal Manager Cash Supervisor Super Stacker Operator Electrical Technician Import / Export Officer Superintendent – OIC Corporate Secretary Engineering Director Quay Crane Operator Purchasing Supervisor Checker Messenger Utility Rubber Tired Gantry Operator Technical Staff Assistant Electrical Technician Confidential Messenger Mechanic General Purpose Worker Document Management Staff Superintendent Sidelifter Operator Checker Prime Mover Operator Finance and Administration Manager Executive Assistant CY Marine Supervisor Electrical Technician

MICT’s top 2013 equipment operators Aside from the service awardees, MICT’s top container handling equipment operators for 2013 were recognized during the celebration.

Through the Operations Incentive Program, a performance-based monthly incentive scheme for operators of various container handling equipment, the top equipment operators were determined based on their monthly average productivity for 12 months. A cash incentive of PHP 30,000 was given to each of the most productive operators of a prime mover, rubber tired gantry and quay crane.

Most Productive “Grand Slam” Equipment Operators for 2013 Top Prime Mover Operator Gaspar Javier

Cresencio Pama

Rodante Aringo

Rolando Pelante Top Rubber Tired Gantry Operator Raul Caber Top Quay Crane Operator Jose Dagpin ICTSI and MICT officers present during the celebration were Lilibeth A. Bonga, Executive Assistant of the Chairman and President and concurrent Administration Services Manager; Ma. Cristina G. Zulueta, Head of Human Resources; Rodrigo G. La Chica Jr., Controller; Jay A. Valdez, Terminal Operations Director; Joselito V. Feliciano, Engineering Director; and Toribio E. Ramos, Head of Finance and Administration of Subic Bay International Terminal Corp. They handed out the awards and incentives to employees.

The gathering was hosted and organized by the Human Resources Department. Messrs. La Chica and Valdez delivered the opening and closing messages, respectively.

Celebrating silver in 2014 (from left, seated, front row): Virgilio Palero, Ismael Bancoleta and Benifredo Parreno; (standing, second row) Hilario Nolasco, Evangeline Musni, Paulina Laxamana, Toribio Ramos and Teodora Camit; (standing, back row) Matias Pelarija, Wilfredo Magno, Alfredo Carillo, Roderick San Pedro, Joselito Feliciano, Edgar Oliverio, Emmerich De Leon, Virgilio Bato, Manuel Acosta and Luisito Magpantay.

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Mr. Valdez together with the Grand Slam Awardees: Rodante Aringo and Rolando Pelante, Prime Mover Operators.

Two decades of loyalty and service (from left, standing, front row): Rico Serna, Melvin Cope, Teresa Vega, Avelino Catacutan, Silvano Garcia, Renato Mamaril, Ferdinand Ramos, Eddie Mallari and Pepito Belano; (standing, back row) Florante Cruz, Eduardo Magdaet, Romeo Belano, Thedeber Perez, Jay Valdez, Benedicto Agustin, Dante Limpin and Edilberto Alcoba.

Mr. La Chica welcomes everyone to the awarding ceremonies.

Fr. Jess Malit (right) officiates the thanksgiving mass. He is assisted by Ike Bancoleta, a 25-year service awardee.

Gaspar Javier, Top Prime Mover Operator for 2013, together with Mr. Valdez

Basra Gateway Terminal start-up team formed ICTSI Europe and Middle East Region has formed a start up-team for its latest project acquisition in the Middle East, the Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), in the Port of Umm Qasr, Republic of Iraq. Photo shows members of the multinational start-up team (from left): Igor Cepanec, Electrical Engineer from Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT); Munther Saiegh, Chief Commercial Officer; Sion Gittins, Civil Manager; Christopher Magat, Finance Support from Manila International Container Terminal (MICT); Howard Rances, IT Support from MICT; Redouane El Ayadi, Operations Shift Manager from ICTSI Africa; Kazimierz Giczkowski, Engineering Manager from Baltic Container Terminal; Rico Cruz, Operations Manager from ICTSI Asia-Pacific; Benjamin Rosario, Chief Finance Officer from Batumi International Container Terminal; John Jayabo, Operations Support from ICTSI; Zoran Tepes, Mechanical Engineer from AGCT; and Phillip Marsham, Start-up Team Leader from AGCT.

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The bells ring for Balangiga

ICTSI Foundation rehabilitates daycare centers in Balangiga

By Francis J Algernon G. Bartolome The ICTSI Foundation, Inc. has selected the historic coastal town of Balangiga in Eastern Samar as project beneficiary of the ICTSI Group’s assistance to help recover and rehabilitate areas devastated by Typhoon Haiyan in eastern Philippines.

In line with its core advocacy, the youth, and development pillar, education, the Foundation has chosen to rehabilitate daycare centers left inoperative by Haiyan’s storm surge in Balangiga.

Selection of Balangiga was based on a list created by the Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery (PARR), under the Office of the President. PARR identified private corporations as development sponsors of 24 areas affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

As ICTSI pledged assistance in Tacloban, the Foundation took the initiative in

locating other areas with limited assistance.

Foundation staff went on-site to four towns in Capiz, Leyte and Samar provinces. The presence of development sponsors in three of the four areas was reported. Religiousbased and international humanitarian organizations were present as well. These organizations have independently begun work in the aspects of housing, health and livelihood.

Most of the basic structures for rehabilitation already received sponsorships, and local governments identified daycare centers and technical schools as those with limited assistance. In narrowing down the list, Balangiga was unanimously chosen as project beneficiary.

The municipal engineer and the municipal social welfare and development officer of Balangiga recommended five

The devastation in Balangiga after Haiyan’s storm surge inundated the coastal town.

Meeting with local community leaders in Balangiga on the rehabilitation of day care centers.

Photos show two of the five daycare centers for repair.

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daycare centers in five barangays (borough) for repair. These barangays are Poblacion 1, Poblacion 2, Bacjao, Cansumangkay and San Miguel. Prior to Haiyan, the daycare centers were newly renovated. ICTSI’s Engineering Department assessed the extent of the damage and recommended immediate repair in time for the school opening in July.

Assisted by the municipal government under Mayor Viscuso De Lira, the Foundation held a bidding and selection process to tap a local contractor for the civil works. Aside from repairs, the daycare centers will be furnished with new sets of tables, chairs and other learning materials.

Simultaneous repairs of daycare centers are currently on going. The Foundation will turnover the daycare centers to the local government by mid July.

Balangiga’s municipal engineer and a municipal social worker validate contractor’s documents

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ICTSI Foundation holds career forum for Manila scholars

By Jes Vinson

The ICTSI Foundation, Inc. recently organized a one-day career forum for its scholars in Manila.

Some 60 students from the Raja Soliman Science High School, 45 of whom are scholars of the Foundation, attended career talks last 20 May held at the headquarters of

the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) in Intramuros, Manila.

Four ICTSI officers: Atty. Lirene C. Mora, Senior Legal Officer; Jake Anthony V. Duran, Assistant Manager for Internal Audit; Marie Annalie T. Marfil, Assistant Manager for Public Relations; and Leila

Photo shows participants and facilitators during the career forum co-organized by the ICTSI Foundation and the Philippine Business for Social Progress.

Atty. Lirene C. Mora, Senior Legal Officer, talks on becoming a lawyer.

R. Peralta, Assistant Manager for Human Resources; volunteered to orient the senior high school students during the one-day forum.

The career forum is this year’s activity for the annual “Brigada Eskwela” jointly organized by the Foundation and the PBSP. Instead of free textbook distribution or classroom renovation activity, the two institutions gathered select graduating high school students for talks on college life, choosing the right course, and planning a career path.

Speakers also shared values and pointers on how to survive college life, and the need to balance time between studies and personal activities.

Brigada Eskwela is an annual activity of the Department of Education, where the private sector is invited to participate in preparing public schools for the upcoming school year.

Jake Anthony V. Duran, Assistant Manager for Internal Audit, shares his college life experiences.

Marie Annalie T. Marfil, Assistant Manager for Public Relations, discusses corporate communications.

Leila R. Peralta, Assistant Manager for Human Resources, asks a participant her planned course in college.

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Meets and Greets

Casio technical site visit at the MICT

Officers of Yusen Logistics, Phils. Inc. (YLPH) and Casio Corp. recently visited the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT).

Photo shows (from left): Andoy Perez and D. Nishino of YLPH; K. Fujita, Casio Section Manager for International Logistics; T. Yokohama, Casio General Manager for Logistics; and Jay Valdez, MICT Terminal Operations Director, together with the rest of the visiting group.

Yusen Logistics is a leading multi-modal international air and sea cargo forwarding company. The company also provides distribution services in the Philippines.

San Miguel Brewery visits SBITC San Miguel Brewery Inc. (SMBI), through shipping line Wan Hai Lines (WHL), recently visited ICTSI’s container terminals at the Subic Bay Freeport. Photo shows officers and staff of SMBI, WHL and Subic Bay International Terminal Corp. (SBITC) during the visit (from left): Armen Manlapat, SBITC Terminal Manager; Wad Lim, SMBI; Julie Grace Teh, SMBI; Bembet Villalba, SMBI; Charity Anne Chiong, SMBI Business Procurement Group Head; Reimond Silvestre, SBITC General Manager; Lisette Ferrer, SMBI; Gary Algodon, SMBI; Jhun Fornea, WHL Subic OIC; and Tony Ramos, SBITC Finance and Administration Head. The visit was related to an important shipment from Vietnam and China that SBITC promptly and safely handled at the terminal.

Spotlight

BICT participates in Posidonia 2014

By Ketevan Oragvelidze

Batumi International Container Terminal (BICT) participated in Posidonia 2014, an international shipping exhibition held at the Metropolitan Expo Center in Athens, Greece last 2–8 June. For five days, Posidonia gathered the international shipping community for business, fora and networking.

The event received close to 20,000 visitors and showcased some 2,000 exhibitors from 96 countries, including Georgia’s BICT and the Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia (MTA). Left photo shows Ketevan Oragvelidze, BICT Marketing Manager, manning the BICT exhibit. Right photo shows the MTA booth (from left): George Gabedava, MTA Chief Specialist for Analytic Service; Natia Dolidze, International Relations Manager at Batumi State Maritime Academy; Natia Janelidze, MTA Chief Specialist for International Relations; Tea Chakhvadze, MTA Head for Analytic Service; Joseph Crowley of APMT; Ana Gomarteli, MTA Public Relations Manager; and Ms Oragvelidze.

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