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32 MN June 2011

Leadership Edition

Executive Director, GICA

James Stark “GICA works closely with its members and fed- eral and state stakeholders on waterways mat- ters, focused on keeping commerce moving throughout the five-state GIWW area. Although trend data for cargoes transported by the barge industry is still catching up to pre-recessional levels, I believe our industry remains solid. ”

Photo cour tesy USACE

The Gulf Intracoastal Waterway enters Galveston Bay from Bolivar Peninsula.