Ruppersberger to Address Port Forum

Washington, DC - Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) will address an important forum about the Port of Baltimore on Monday, February 2nd, 2003, called "Keeping the Port of Baltimore Competitive in a Global World." The Maryland Port Administration reported a record year in 2003 and handled 7.1 million tons of general cargo.

"So many jobs across the state of Maryland depend on the Port of Baltimore. We need to make sure the Port, one of the largest economic engines in the state, has the latest in technology and security to keep commerce flowing," said Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD).

Speakers will also include Maryland Secretary of Transportation Robert Flanagan, Maryland Secretary of the Department of Business and Economic Development Aris Melissaratos, Chairman of the Terminal Corporation Jack Menzies, and Captain Lorenzo di Cassagrande from the Mediterranean Shipping Company among others.

WHO:	Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger MD Secretary of Transportation Robert Flanagan MD Secretary of the Dept of Business & Economic Dev. Aris Melissaratos Chairman of the Terminal Corporation Jack Menzies Captain Lorenzo di Cassagrande from the Mediterranean Shipping Comp.
WHAT:	Important Forum about the Port of Baltimore "Keeping the Port of Baltimore Competitive in a Global World"
WHEN:	8AM - 10:30AM, Monday, February 2, 2004
WHERE:	Baltimore World Trade Center Building 401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD Constellation Ballroom