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-TABLE OF CONTENTSPort StaffRichardP. Leach,ExecutiveDirectorJamesD.Pugh,Managing DirectorJ.R. Curtis, Director of Port OperationsTedWakers,DeputyDirector of Port OperationsJohn Green, DeputyDirector of Port OperationsW.D. Dunnahoe, Manager, Turning Basin TerminalsJohn Horan, Manager, Barbours Cut TerminalW.E. Greer, Manager, HoustonPublic ElevatorLeslieJ. vande Ven,Manager, Maintenance DepartmentClaude Barth, Manager, Security DepartmentNormanE. Hueni,Directorof EngineeringTomKornegay,ChiefEngineerF. WilliamColburn,Directorof AdministrationLindaReese,ControllerAltonB. Landry,Manager, Personnel DepartmentBetty Garrett, Manager. Purchasing DepartmentA. MonroeBean, Manager, Real EstateJamesEldridge,Manager. ManagementInformationServicesJerryL. Flack,Manager,ComputerOperationsAlgenitaScott Davis,CounselLouisF. Brown,Jr., Manager,Safety andInsuranceDepartmentFebruary 19854Promoting HoustonHoustonisn’t waiting to be discovered--group planscampaign.7Cotton EncouragedTariffs on cotton and bagged commoditiesreduced.8Moving CargoCustomhousebrokers are the key to movingimportedgoods.14Mexico--A Trading PartnerSouth of the border mission brings maritimecommunities together.17A Look At 1984Tonnageincreases, construction projects, and newservices are reviewed.2OProviding The ConnectionsThe TEDCbrings international trade and investmententities together.23TradeDeficitU.S. will not foster "protectionists"policies to balancethe tradedeficit.ArmandoS. Waterland, Director of Trade DevelopmentLeon Utterhack, Eastern Sales ManagerJack Wojewnik,Assistant Eastern Sales tPlatteel,MidwesternRepresentativemisael Breton, Latin AmericaRepresentativeDianaPayne,Marketing AnalystLee Vela, CommunicationsManagerNumber 2Volume 28JoeScroggins,Jr., Directorof PlanningMichael Scorcio, Director of CommunityRelationsJoeF. Flack,County AuditorExecutive Offices1519Capitol Avenue,Houston,Texas 77002P.O. Box2562, Houston,Texas 77252Tel: (713) 226-2100 TWX:910-881-5787Terminal OfficesTurning Basin: (713) 670-2400Barbours Cut: (713) 470-1800DEPARTMENTSHOUSTON HUMMERPHAPROGRESS1125PORT TIDINGSPORTSIDE2748OnThe Cover: Oneof Houston’smanyindustrial complexes.Photo by Jim LaCombePort CommissionersBulk Plant Office3100 PennCity Road, Houston,Texas 77015Tel: (713) 453-3531Field Office60 East 42ndStreet, NewYork10165Tel: (212) 867-2780F. BracewellChairmanM.D.PerryH.J. MiddletonCommissionerCommissionerR. Gonzales,Jr.A. NMAGAZINE(ISSN0032-4825)is published monthlyby the Port of HoustonAuthority and is distributed freemaritime,industrial andtransportationinterests in the UnitedStates andforeigncountriesThemagazinestaff includes:Editor, LeeVela;Staff Writer,Pat Streilein-Kirk;Staff la Phillips; s not copyrightedandpermissionis givenfor the reproductionor use of anyoriginal material, providedcredit isgivento the Port of Houston.Additionalinformation,extra copiesor advertisingrates maybe obtainedby writingthe PORTOFHOUSTONMAGAZINE.Secondclass postage paid at Houston,Texasand at additional mailing offices. Sendaddress changeto PORTOFHOUSTONMAGAZINE,P.O. Box2562, Houston, Texas 77252.
Houston’stoutedassetstobein new campaignBy PAT STREILEIN-KIRKPhotos Courtesy of Houston Chamber of Commerceouston isn’t waiting around toJIM LACOMBE,Photographerbe discovered!Communityleaders, reflecting the assertiveChaired by KennethL. Schnitzer, chairnature of its population--younger,man of Century Development Corporabetter-educated, and with higher intion,the council is comprisedof businesscomes than most urban populations-andcommunityleaders, such as Mayorhave a plan for makingthe world "sit upWhitmire; Harris County Judge Jonand take notice" of the city’s diverseLindsey; Houston Post Editor Lynnresources and economy.Ashby; Houston Chronicle PresidentWith pledges of 6.7 million in lessRichard J.V. Johnson; University ofthan three months of fund raising, theHouston System President Charles E.Houston Economic Development ProBishop; Rice University President Norgram, with a 5.5 million budget slatedman Hackerman, University of Texasfor the first two years of operation, hasSystem Cancer Center President A.exceededexpections, with financial supLeMaistre; Texas Medical Center Presiport comingfrom 410 business and civicdent Philip G. Hoffman;Texas Southernleaders and the business community viaUniversity President Leonard Spearman;ae Houston Chamber of CommerceMitchell Energy and Development(HCC).Corporation head George P. Mitchell;Spawned by HCC, the program seeksand Houston Developer Gerald D.to attract new business and encourageshopping Hines. In addition, Port of Houstonexisting businesses to expand through :l-he Galleria,oneof themostuniquecentersin theregion,is oneof themanyAuthority Commissioners Marcella D.large-scale, long-term marketing efforts.regionalshoppingmallsthroughouttheHouston Perry and Fentress Bracewell, as well asA five-component program, which inarea.representatives of major Houston-basedcludes research, marketing, public relations, economicdiversification and interthe city’s wealth and advantages for retail organizations, development andreal estate firms, transportation innationalbusiness,the Houstonbusinesses and residents.dustries, financial institutions, energyEconomic Development Program will"Few cities in the worlct offerpull Houston’svast resources into a coor- Houston’s opportunities for business(See HOUSTON,page 42)dinated communication program aimed success," said HoustonMayorKathryn J.at informing business decision-makers of Whitmire, in announcing the program."Houston’s growth and development isits owntestimonial to our spirit of freeenterprise and Houstonians’ ability toget things done. The city’s people andinstitutions have a unique appreciationfor business and for the environment ittakes to achieve business success," sheadded. "This is a story that must betold, as it stresses the fact that Houstonhas all the elements that give corporateenterprise the climate for success."Operating under the auspices of theHouston Chamber of Commerce withsupport from the City of Houston, HarrisCounty and a broad cross-section of inTheLyndonB. JohnsonSpaceCenterpumps fluential business and civic leaders, theTheHoustonFestivalis oneof manyfestivals 500millionannuallyinto thelocal economy Houston Economic Development Proheldeachyearthroughoutthecitywhichandis in thenationalfocusduringall U.S.gram operates under the guidance and featurestheHoustonBallet,folk darTcing,spacemissions.direction of a 54-member council.ethnicfoodsandentertainmentof all kinds.H
SEA-LAND PEOPLEPeople. They make the difference betweenone company and another. Ships, containers and terminals are necessary. Andimportant. So are chassis, cranes .an, d computers.But in the final analysis, it s people whomake them work. Loyal, dedicated, professional people.Sea-Land people.They’re working harder to make shippingeas er for you.Sea/LandWhat we did for shipping,we’re doing for service. 1984 Sea-Land Service,Inc.
Cotton,tariffsBy PAT STREILEIN-KIRKbagged goodsare reducedvices, Inc., of NewYork, reaffirmed the vessel.Port Authority’s "A" bond rating inStressing that the Port Authority isotton is an important commodi- 1984, citing reductions in tariffs on cot- determinedto retain its share of the cotty to the Port of Houston, and ton and bagged goods as demonstrating ton market, Simpson concluded, "Weare anxious to workwith cotton shippers,officials there are attemptingtoa willingness to respond to unconsteamshiplines and inland carriers to enhold on to that trade using every means trollable, adverse economicconditions.sure cost-effectiveand efficientPort Authority personnel also are stuat their disposal, including tariff cutsdying other ways to encourage more cot- movementsof cotton through Houston’sand aggressive marketing techniques, acton through the Port of Houston. Simp- port, be it breakbulk or containerized.cording to David W. Simpson, westernrepresentative for the Port of Houston son, working with Port City Compress, Weare willing to assist with the developAuthority.devised a methodof further reducing the ment of microbridge rates or cooperatein any other way to movecargo throughNoting that Port Commissioners incost of shipping cotton. By directlyHouston.’ ’January reaffirmed their commitmenttoloading cotton from trucks to vessels,In conjunction with the cotton ratecotton shippers by reducing tariffs,shippers save about 1.64 per bale,Simpsonnoted, as it eliminates an ex- reduction, Commissioners also loweredimpson said, "Houston does intend tocompensive step in the handling of cotton. tariffs on bagged agriculturalremain a major cotton port and will exHe explained that traditionally cotton modities, including grain and grain proplore all avenues in an attempt to offermoves from compress, to cargo shed, to ducts and flour and bulgur. Based on acotton shippers a total transportationvessel. Simpson’s plan eliminates the 5,000-sackpackage through the Port of Houston tominimum, the newcost of unloading cotton at the cargo unloading rate for bagged commoditiesall areas of the world.shed, utilizing a steady stream of trucks is 31 cents per cwt. Smaller amounts,less"The reduction is an example of ourwhich loads cargo at Port City Compress than 5,000 100-pound sacks, will belong-term commitment in working withthe cotton shippers and remaining a or other nearby warehouses and unloaded at the rate of 50 cents perleading cotton port on the Gulf of Mex- discharges it directly onto a waiting cwt. []ico," he added noting that the rate oncotton and its by-products, cottonlinters, cottonseed hull fiber shavingsand second-cut linters was cut by 20cents per bale, from 1.84 to 1.64.Discussing the positive aspects of increased cotton movements, Simpsonpointed out that reductions in tariffs in1984 proved instrumental in increasingthe Authority’s revenues and in maintaining its "A" bond rating, whileassisting with unemploymentproblems.Anofficial of Houston’sInternationalLongshoremenAssociation (ILA) Local#24 reported that increases in cotton, as vell as bagged goods and steel,,ovements have helped to put laborback to work. Milliard Barrington, whorecently vacated the chief ILA position,noted that about 77 percent of the laborforce workedduring 1984, while only 50 ThePortof HoustonAuthorityreducedtariffs oncottonrecentlyto demonstratea long-termcompercent had employmentin 1983.mitmentto cottonshippers.Herea longshoremanmovesa loadof bailedcotton.Cottonis alsobeAdditionally, Moody’sInvestors Sering shippedin moreandmorecontainers,7C
Automation is key for CustomhouseBrokers, but not without problemsBy PAT STREILEIN-KIRKmust be skilled in," Mooringadded.Bill Potts of Bill Potts &Company,high value of the U.S. dollarcommented, "If you left this thinghas imports on the rise, putting (customs broker business) and camebackcustomsbrokers in a morelucrain a couple of years, I doubt you’d knowtive position than their freight forwar- it (how to do the job), its changingding counterparts, who depend on exfast. Almost daily there’s a change inports for a livelihood.something, so the broker must stay onThe situation is keeping brokers busy his toes," he added, noting that theyand happy. However, their lot has had must deal with quotas, knowwhich typesand continues to get its share of of cargo are prohibited without a visa,headaches.etc. "For instance, if an importer buys aContinuous revisions in U.S. tradelarge shipment of clothes that requires apolicies and regulations, which localvisa and doesn’t know it, it could becustoms brokers agree have increasedcatastrophic whenI go to bring it in," hedrastically in the past fewyears, are com- pointed out.plicating the business of moving cargoKirby Benson, of B & D Customhousethrough customs, with changes inBrokers, Inc., said that ignorance of aregulations, tariffs, etc., comingalmost customschange can cause a four- to fivedaily.James Mooring, of Smith Air andpresident of the local CustomhouseBrokers and Freight Forwarders Association, said that it’s becoming more andmore of a problem to stay current onchanges. His firm recently hired a staffattorney to help alleviate the burden."The nature of the business is becom- A yardcraneat theing more technical," he said, pointingBarboursCutContainout that tariff classifications, for exam- er Terminalmovesaple, have becomevery technical. "You container,whichwillopenedandinused to only have to knowgenerally what bespectedby Customsa switch or connector was since they were officials.Mostcargoall classified under the same tariffmovingthroughthenumber. Now you have to know 34Portof Houstonis releasedwithoutphysiperimeters to determine the properclassification. Steel requirements have callybeinginspected,whichhelpsto expeincreased, textile requirements have ditethereleaseofchanged and multiplied, and there are cargoes.new rules and requirements on allchemicals,"he said, noting thatCustoms requirements are often complicated by other agencies that brokersmust deal with, such as the Environmental Protection agency and Food and DrugAdminsitration."The FTZ (ForeignTrade Zone) is another area brokers now8Theday delay in getting cargo released andcause a broker to spend 300 to 400 "atthe bat of an eye." The importer, henoted, expects the broker to take care ofadditional expenses associated with problems resulting from the broker’s lack ofknowledge of new customs regulations,procedures and policies.Primarily a handler of bric-a-brac;decorator items; copper, brass and othermetals; wine and spirits; and marble,Bensonsaid that, with all the changes,there are advantages to specializing inspecific commodities. "Two years agothat wouldn’t have been so. Anybrokhas the capability of handling anythingif he wants to acclimate his mind thatway," Benson noted. "But, because ofthe Customsbureaucracy, a lot of times
it’s easier to learn your areas and stick-ith them.Additionally, uncertainty associatedwith constant changes in the rules hasmade the business more risky. Consequently, fewer brokers are willing to postbondsfor their clients. Notingthat traditionally brokers have operated in thismanner, Benson said, "By putting hisname on the entry, the broker becomesthe ’importer of record’ and responsiblefor paying duties if the ownercan’t andpenalties if anything goes wrongwith theentry. That’s taking an unreasonablechance for the amount of money youearn for the clearance," he contended.Greg Posey, of Posey International,has been in the customhouse brokerbusiness in Houston longer than most.He rarely has operated in the traditionalmanner, posting bond and becoming theimporter of record for his clients. "I havelong held the view that brokers shouldnot do this, and have expoundedon thisto myfellow brokers," he said.Discussing the risks involved inoperating in this way, he recalled an exerience he had in 1960 that reaffirmednis contention. Posey, strayed from hispolicy, using his own bond to clear acargo subject to 4 million in duties. "Ayear later I got a 450,000bill for increased duties on the cargo," said Posey,"and I panicked! I didn’t even have 45,000 for an attorney at that time.Customs had errored and I eventuallycleared it up myself, but from that timeon, I thought first before I put mynameon anything."Virginia A. Miller, owner of VirginiaA. Miller & Company, contended thatCustoms is having as much troubleadapting to changes as the brokers."They’re (Customs) going through toomany changes too rapidly," she said,noting that the local Customsoffice andbrokers have not received the 1985 edition of the TSUSA,a publication thatcontains the latest tariff schedules. "TheFederal Register lists changes," Millernoted, "but an expert is needed to tellthem (Customsofficials) the purposechanges and howto apply them in their y-to-day work. Whereare the trained,oustoms people?" she asked, contending that various Customs personnelhave varying opinions on procedures thatare supposed to be standard.Mooringagreed with Miller. He said,"Customs has a concept of uniformity,but it doesn’t exist. They can comeoutCustomsofficer to beinspectedareselectedaccordingto criteria of Customs.with classifications,guides and procedures, send them to seven differentpeople and all will interpret and carrythem out differently."Cutbacks in Customs personnel at atime when the port is growing, alongwith automation of the Customs Serviceis adding to brokers problems.Customs contends automation is acure-all for whatails brokers. The latestaddition to Customs technology is ABI(Automated Broker Interface),whichpromises the eventual end to paperwork.The new system, which is operating on alimited basis, is one step in a grandertechnology scheme. The total system,billed ACS (Automated CommercialSystem), is being installed as it’sdeveloped, according to Charles Conroy,public information officer for Customsin Houston.Discussing ABI’s advantages, Conroysaid, "The beauty of the system is ittakes the paperworkout and consolidatesinformation for both the broker and theCustomsService. Everyone will be ableto use Customs’ commercial data base,"he noted, "and the system will issue adaily statement of taxes and duties owed,so the broker can make one payment forhis entire operations each day."CustomsDistrict Director, Walter D.Sherman noted that last year about 11percent of all Customstransactions werecomputerized nationally and expressedoptimism that the figure would be 25percent by the end of 1985.Commenting on ABI, Mooring said,"This type of thing will have to come,but I think it’s going to be a longer roadthan they’d lead you to believe." Hecontended that ABI simply transferswork from Customs to the broker."We’ll be entering information into thecomputer, rather than them sitting downand doing it," said Mooring."It’s a steptowards automation, but it hasn’t relieved the need to submit a hardcopy."Mooringdid admit that brokers willreceive somebenefits by linking to ABI."Brokers will have access to all information that is of a nonconfidential andnonproprietary nature," he said, notingthat the new system is supposedto offercurrent currency conversion information,tell the broker whethera file has been liquidated (closed and duties paid), perform mathematical checks of brokers’figures, as well as contain informationabout changes in regulations, tariffs,quotas, etc.Miller believes automation of Customs"is going to be for the best. All of usmust look forward to the change," shesaid, noting that ABIis supposed to bethe basis of the entire Customsprogram."If we don’t make the efforttothoroughly familiarize ourselves toCustoms’ program and plans.ifwearen’t ready, implementation of thesystem will be miserable."I admire Commissioner Von Rabbfor his innovative plans--draggingCustoms into the Twentieth Century,"Miller continued. "But, I think he could(See AUTOMATION,page 55)9
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PEOPLETHATMAKETHEPORTOF HOUSTONRUNHOUSTONHUMMERGreg Posey, presidentof Posey International, enjoys "going to bat" for his clients.It’s obvious when speakingwith Posey, who is fondlyreferred to by his colleaguesas the dean of customhousebrokers, that getting involved in the politics that affecthis work--quotas,newregulations, etc.--is the partof the job he likes best."It keepslife interesting,"he said. "Mywife calls it agame. She doesn’t even pityme anymore when I work’rag hours," said Posey,Ath a laugh. "To me it isplay. I’ve been fascinatedwith this business since I gotinto it."Currently,Posey isfighting a couple of battles for clients.One, who imported a shipment of steelpipe from Europe in 1981, has gottencaught twice in the middle of thenation’s politics with the same load ofsteel. Notingthat this steel has beenin abondedwarehousesince it arrived, Poseyexplained that the importer initially wasunable to sell his pipe due to Houston’seconomic downturn. In early December1984, shortly after the U.S. border closedto Europeanpipe, Posey’s client finallygot an offer for his pipe.client through a Houston Congressman.He also is seeking relief, under an exemption to the Trade Act of 1984, for aclient whoimports a special type of steelpipe that is only used in a particular typeof situation. Since the product is notmadein the United States and never hasbeen, Poseyis fairly certain it qualifiesfor an exemption under the BorenAmendment, which allows for additional EECpipe imports if the product isin short supply domestically.A stumbling block to solving such problemsand, in turn, opening the door to"WhenI tried to clear it, Customsnotrevisionsis the reluctance of those workonly refused to allow it to enter," heingintheindustry to challenge the rules,said, "I was told the importer wouldnotedPosey."Unfortunately, too manyneed an export license from the EECpeople,brokersand importers, are afraid(European Economic Community). (Extosayanythingto the government," heport licensing is the agreed upon methodcontended.r monitoring EECsteel imported to the 0nited States.) Nowwhat European naAdditionally,staying current ontion is goingto issue an export license for Customs, new laws and issues surround1981steel and have it go against its 1985 ing the constant changes is a difficult,quota?" he asked, noting that this ship- time-consuming task, which Poseyment of pipe arrived here before the doesn’t take lightly. He reads constantly,original EECsteel quota agreement in everything pertinent to the importing1982. Posey is seeking relief for this business and then some. The most in-formative publication, according to Posey, is the "International Trade Reporter,"which he contended is morecurrent than the "FederalRegister."Although Posey enjoyskeeping abreast of changes,he said it requires moreof histime each year. Lately, he’sfelt bombarded. The newTrade Act of 1984 called fornumerous changes--changesin tariffs, quotas on certaincommodities, etc.--whichaffect Customsclearing procedures and the importingbusiness. But, it was just oneof many new policy andregulation changes that hasoccurred recently, makinglife as a customs broker orimporter moredifficult.Posey noted that the entire bondingsystem has been revised, effectiveFebruary 18, 1985. The new bondingsystem, which utilizes one bond form instead of 50, increases the premiumonsingle entry bonds from one dollar perthousand to five dollars per thousand.Additionally, the premiumon continuing bonds will be 10, replacing thefour-dollax per thousand for term bonds,or 2.25 per thousand on general termbonds. "This is a large increase for thesmall broker," he pointed out, notingthat the premium has increased fivefold.One change Posey is looking forwardto is linking with Customs’ new ABI(Automated Broker Interface) system."The Model Seaport Program improvedreleases., and I look for drastics changesas Customs becomes more computerized; entries will eventually be paperlesstransactions, with everything done bycomputer," he said. "I’m for anythingthat can speed releases, as it makesimporters happy," Posey added, notingthat his firm offers personalized service,25 hours a day, eight days a week. []11
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South of the border sales missionMonterrey, MexicoA recent sales mission conducted in Monterrey and MexicoCity, Mexico, brought the Mexican and the Houstonmaritime communities together emphasizing the international trade between the two countries. Representatives fromthe Port of HoustonAuthority, shipping industries and theForeign Trade Zone gathered for a reception in both cities.The event highlighted improvements and innovations by thePort Authority for 1984. The event was attended by morethan 450 people, helping to unite the Port of Houstonwiththe Mexican maritime industry. Mexico was one of theleading trading partners with the Port Authority in ales;JoeS.Sanchez,PTRSTrucking;PHALatin f y;andJohnGately,Ex-lmFreezers.F.J. Spencer,presidentof theHoustonForeignTradeZonespeaksonthebenefitsof theFTZin Houston.RudolfHess,Transunisa,Waterland,andJorgeL. dWilhelmJ. Toedtli,Trafimar.14
)" ngsmanttme communlues togetherMexicoCity, MexicoFernandoNavarro,CentralFreightLines; DavidLiu,YangmingMarineLine; Toedtli andWaterland.RoyC. Cano,SeagulfMaritime;RoyG. stIndia Line; andBreton.Luis Salinas,SalinasForwarding;Mrs. Satinas;TonyReyes,WorldCommerceForwarding;and CommissionerGonzales.PHAExecutiveDirector, RichardP. Leach;JimTompkins,LykesLine andpresidentof kswagenof Mexico.LPHAExecutiveDirector RichardLeachaddressesthe gatheringandexpressesthePort Authority’scommitmentto Mexicoas a trading partnerwith Houston.Juande la Garza,ImagenAdvertising;HelmutMueller, Tecomar;Watertand;CarlosViveros, Tecomar;andHansM. King, Tecomar.
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Port of Houston ends year with28 percent Increase in tonnageThe Port of Houston Authority hasrecorded a 28 percent increase inrevenue tonnage for 1984, according to Linda Reese, controller.Revenuetonnage reached 16,757,208 forthe year, a jump over 1983 figures of13,119,215.Preliminary totals for overalltonnage, including channel industries,reached 84.8 million tons, a 14 percentincrease over 1983’s total of 74.6 millionfor a total of 35.5 million.The addition of a fourth berth at theBarbours Cut Container Terminal andthe creation of a turning point willenable the terminal to accommodateever-increasing traffic. Cost for the construction, which included 8.7 millionfor the dock, 5.3 million for two newPaceco container cranes, 1 million forchannel dredging and 3.5 million forpavementand utilities, reached a total oftons.nearly 20 million. In addition, a newSubstantial increases in commoditiesback-up computer system was installedsuch as steel, bulk materials and con- to ensure the even flow of documentprotainer movementsas well as increases in cessing and quick turn-around time. Aother general cargoes, were noted as hav- new customer service office, set-up nearing the most influence in the totals.the truck entry lanes to assist truckers inSteel imports for the year swelled to a solving documentation problems, intotal of 3.5 million tons, a 72 percent in- cludes a telecopier to receive
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