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CONTENTS
May/June 2017
COURTESY OF MAYOR’S OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT
FEATURES
22Seagirt Expansion MDOT MPA Plans for the Future
26Maryland One System Efficient Helps Decrease Fees and Expedite Permits
30New Era Academy Creates Opportunities
Students Explore Careers in the Maritime Industry
COVER: The purchase of 70 acres of land at the Point Breeze Business Center will be used for additional cargo opportunities.
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Aggregate to Oyster Reef
DEPARTMENTS
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Governor’s Message & Executive View
Port Business / Fuchs
Company Unveils New Maryland Headquarters
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Port Business / Volvo
Car Maker Teams With Mack to Build on Long Tradition
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Port Person /
Bill Smith
Former Policeman Works With BATA Marine
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Port View
C&D Canal: A Model of Efficiency
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Soundings
Happenings Around the Port
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GreenPort
Innovative Approach Keeps Channels Open
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From Recycled Concrete
Trees Help Storm-Water Pollution Prevention
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MD Board of Public Works Approves
Point Breeze Business Center for Container Expansion
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Port of Baltimore Public Terminal Container Statistics: [2013] 439,828 units / [2014] 484,410 units / [2015] 523,848 units / [2016] 538,567 units
As Port’s container totals continue to break records, expansion allows MDOT MPA to meet the demand