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Saturday, May 3, 2008
Star News: USS NC Submarine Commissioning
'USS North Carolina' officially joins fleet
More than 5,500 people gathered at the Port of Wilmington to witness the commissioning of the fast attack nuclear submarine, the first vessel to carry the name North Carolina since the battleship BB 55 was decommissioned in 1947. READ MORE Star News complete coverage of the commissioning week including video GALLERY
ABOUT THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY:
North Carolina's Ports in Wilmington and Morehead City, plus inland terminals in Charlotte and the Piedmont Triad in Greensboro, link the State's consumers, businesses and industry to world markets, and serve as magnets to attract new business and industry. Port activities contribute statewide to 85,000 jobs and $299 million each year in state and local tax revenues. The proposed NC International Terminal in Brunswick County and Port expansion projects in Morehead City and Wilmington will make North Carolina a key player in international trade, and multiply related jobs and economic impact in the state.
Top trading partners are China, Venezuela, Colombia, India, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Korea, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and Turkey.
Primary exports include fertilizer, woodpulp, forest products, general merchandise, food, chemicals and metal products.
Top imports include forest products, chemicals, natural rubber, cement, scrap metal, steel, coal and general merchandise.
INFORMATION:
Karen Fox, Director of Communications (910)343-6491 (910)520-5745 Email
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