2005 Barge Fleet Profile Sponsors

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1 2005 Barge Fleet Profile Sponsors International Surveyors, Consultants, Appraisers And Brokers Of New and Used Equipment Merrill Marine Services, Inc. Pete Merrill or Jim Pritchard Phone: 800/394-MMSI (6674) Fax: 800/ For our customers. For our neighbors. For our environment. It s not just what we make, it s what we make possible. Southeast Division

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3 Marine Freight Exchange, Inc Summer Ave. - Memphis, TN Phone (901) Fax (901) " Inland River Barge Transportation and Logistics" Walt Wire - walt@marinefreight.com Marine Freight Exchange, which began operation in 1984, is an Independent agent assisting carriers, shippers and barge transportation users. Cargo Handled: Areas Served: All dry Bulk, project cargos, specializing in grain and related agricultural products. Inland River Systems, New Orleans Area and Gulf Intercoastal Waterways. Please Call For More Information RIVERPORT Marine Surveying, Inc. 286 Stonewall Street Memphis, TN O) F) C) Riverportms@aol.com BARGE Barge On/Off Charter Barge Condition and Valuation Barge Damage Barge Ultra Sonic Gauging Cargo Tonnage, 10 Pt. Freeboard Survey SAFETY/MAINTENANCE Dock Safety Heavy Lifts and Stowage Hull and Machinery CONSULTING Expert Witness Qualified in State Court Qualified in Federal Court CARGO Cargo Damage Open Hatch Surveys Container On/Off Hires Loss Control INSURANCE Appraisals Condition Insurance Claims Investigations SALVAGE Salvage Disposition 26 years background of Marine Surveying experience. C. Stanley Johnson, President Accredited Marine Surveyor #527 3

4 Daily Informa Energy Comments The timely and informative Energy Comments are available on a daily basis via . Its primary focus is the petroleum and electricity complex, including markets, policy and weather. Subscription price: $2,500 per year For a free, 2-week trial subscription to our Daily Energy Comments, contact Jim Allwood at (901) or Karen McCary at (901) or Jeremy Scherr (703) To subscribe ONLINE, please visit htm View a sample of the Energy Comments online 4

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6 About Informa Informa Economics, Inc., a division of T&F Informa Group plc, is the world leader in comprehensive agricultural, commodity and transportation market research, analysis and consulting. Founded in 1977, the company now serves more than 750 firms and institutions worldwide. From our headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, Informa now spans the globe with a far-reaching network of services and clientele. Our Mission: To be a Vital Force in the Success of Food and Agricultural Interests Around the World. The company's professional depth and experience allow us to provide a wide range of services related to the economic and management concerns of clients. Underpinning these services, our principal strengths lie in an expansive information base and a professional and experienced staff. Representing Informa s primary asset, our employees are well-trained and seasoned researchers and consultants with extensive backgrounds in business and government; most hold advanced degrees in agriculture or related fields. The Informa team has extensive experience in agribusiness and similar areas as well as in agricultural policy decision-making. Many Informa employees have gained insights from past government service in senior policy, analysis and advisory positions; from major trade associations; from land grant universities; and as senior officials of leading agribusiness companies. The world's agricultural and food industry is expanding and remains in a constant state of change. Successful businesses and institutions must deal with rapidly shifting market conditions that are driven by international influences, technological innovations, policy shifts, weather conditions, emerging consumers and fluctuating consumer preferences. To continue succeeding in this environment, businesses must have access to reliable market information and authoritative economic consulting services. It is Informa s economic expertise and diverse client base that combine to provide unique insights, risk management and strategic planning for agribusinesses around the world. In its role as a world leader in comprehensive commodity, food industry and agribusiness research and consulting, Informa offers several broad categories of services: Research/Analysis Business Consulting Education/Training News/Communication Energy Contact us at (901) or visit our website at to learn more about our broad range of services. 6

7 Informa Transportation Services Weekly transportation updates barge, rail, truck, and ocean and grain flow developments. Updates on industry developments, infrastructure issues, current fleet and rate situation and grain movements, and crop developments. Monthly transportation outlooks fundamental and regional grain flow analyses. Rotating barge, rail, export, and general crop supply and disappearance outlooks. Timely modal share and grain flow assessments. Special studies of the latest issues affecting agricultural transportation. Regular and tailor-designed transportation services. Contact or

8 Informa Economics, Inc. Conferences and Seminars Throughout the year, Informa examines topics of importance to the agricultural and food industries. Detailed and in-depth supply/demand outlooks for major commodities are highlighted at the conferences. In addition to Informa s analysts and consultants, featured speakers are invited from across the globe and include industry experts, economists, politicians and bankers. The seminars also serve as a means to bring Informa clients together for informative discussion and debate. Special Outlook Conference: Brazil Held yearly in February Informa Training Center Memphis, TN Contact: rosamary.posey@informaecon.com (901) Agra-Europe's Annual Outlook Conferences A wide variety of conferences and exhibitions held around the world. Gather information on food, agriculture, soft commodities, fisheries and seafood. For information, please visit Informa s Annual Food and Agriculture Policy Conference "New Ag Policy Drivers: Food Safety, Budget and Trade" The Washington Wyndham Hotel April 13-14, 2005 Contact: adrienne.scales@informaecon.com or (703) Transportation Seminar "Near- and Long-Term Outlooks" Memphis, Tennessee April 28-29, 2005 Contact: fran.miley@informaecon.com or (901) Annual Livestock, Meat, Poultry and Dairy Spring Conference and Industry Overview May 12-13, 2005 Memphis, Tennessee Contact: charlotte.rauchle@informaecon.com or (901) Annual Sweetener Conference Crystal Gateway Marriott Arlington, Virginia May 18, 2005 Contact: adrienne.scales@informaecon.com or (703)

9 Informa Economics, Inc. Conferences and Seminars Throughout the year, Informa examines topics of importance to the agricultural and food industries. Detailed and in-depth supply/demand outlooks for major commodities are highlighted at the conferences. In addition to Informa s analysts and consultants, featured speakers are invited from across the globe and include industry experts, economists, politicians and bankers. The seminars also serve as a means to bring Informa clients together for informative discussion and debate. Risk Management Workshop Amsterdam, The Netherlands June 14-15, 2005 Contact: karen.hayes@informaecon.com or (901) Strategic Forum 2005 Memphis, Tennessee June September 2005 Contact: karen.hayes@informaecon.com or (901) Feed Industry Ingredients and Outlook Symposium Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota August 29-30, 2005 Contact: bernadett.ujszaszy@informaecon.com or (651) Renewable Fuels Workshop and Conference September 2005 Location/Dates to be Announced Contact: karen.hayes@informaecon.com or (901) European Outlook Conference Brussels October 18-19, 2005 Contact: karen.hayes@informaecon.com or (901) Annual Fall Outlook Conference The Hilton Hotel Memphis, Tennessee November 16-17, 2005 Contact: karen.hayes@informaecon.com or (901)

10 Informa Economics, Inc. Conferences and Seminars Throughout the year, Informa examines topics of importance to the agricultural and food industries. Detailed and in-depth supply/demand outlooks for major commodities are highlighted at the conferences. In addition to Informa s analysts and consultants, featured speakers are invited from across the globe and include industry experts, economists, politicians and bankers. The seminars also serve as a means to bring Informa clients together for informative discussion and debate. Fall Canadian Outlook Conference Banff Park Lodge Banff, Alberta, Canada December 1-2, 2005 Contact: pam.brasier@informaecon.com or (204) University of Tennessee and Informa Economics Producer Services Conference Jackson, Tennessee December 2005 Date to be Announced Contact: pat.sanford@informaecon.com or (901) Hedging with Options Conferences (various dates during the year) 1. Introduction to Hedging with Options 2. Hedging and Trading with Options 3. Advanced Options Trading Contact: rosamary.posey@informaecon.com or (901) IADI Schools (various dates during the year) Introduction to Merchandising and Risk Management Introduction to Food Ingredient Purchasing Intermediate Purchasing and Merchandising Hedging and Trading with Options: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Managing Energy Purchasing and Weather- Induced Earnings Variability Off Exchange Derivatives and Risk Management Alternatives Contact: rosamary.posey@informaecon.com or (901)