News Release
FOR RELEASE - March 16, 2007
Contact: Aaron Ellis, aellis@aapa-ports.org
703-706-4714
American Association of Port Authorities
Phone: (202) 792-4033
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Stressing port industry concerns over the growing volume of freight moving over America’s already congested transportation system, American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Executive Vice President and General Counsel
“Public port authorities are dependent on the nation’s surface transportation infrastructure for the landside movement of goods and military cargo and the facilitation of cruise passengers,” Ms. Godwin will testify. “Faced with unprecedented projected growth in international trade, a robust cruise industry and the needs of the
In her oral presentation and written remarks, Ms. Godwin will outline the freight infrastructure needs that
WHO: American Association of Port Authorities Executive Vice President and General Counsel
WHAT: Testifying to National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission, urging recognition of efficient seaport access for freight
WHEN: Monday, March 19, 2007,
WHERE: Room 2167,
WHY: To improve goods movement to and through
ADD’L: The full text of Ms. Godwin’s testimony is available on-line at http://aapa.files.cms-plus.com/PDFs/testimony%5Fnatsurftrsppolicy%5F3%2D19%2D2007.pdf.