Did Jesse get his way?

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- CSX World Terminals, LLC, a leading global port terminal developer and operator today signed an agreement with H.L. Boulton & Co. to acquire 50 percent of Terminal Port Services, C.A., (TPS) of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela. H.L. Boulton & Co., an international marine logistics and transportation provider who currently wholly owns TPS, will retain 50 percent ownership of the company to be renamed CSX World Terminals Boulton Puerto Cabello. The terminal will be marketed under the name CSX World Terminals Puerto Cabello. CSX World Terminals will oversee the management of the container facility under the direction of Curtis Foltz who was recently appointed vice president of Latin America for CSX World Terminals.

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"We are pleased to formalize our long-standing relationship with H.L. Boulton & Co.," said Robert Grassi, president and chief executive officer of CSX World Terminals. "Under the direction of H.L. Boulton & Co., TPS has clearly become a leader in container terminal operations in Venezuela with its modern terminal, sophisticated yard equipment, and terminal management systems. Our involvement will further enhance the current operations through investment and process improvement. We plan to create even greater value for carriers calling Puerto Cabello by leveraging our global expertise."

"Partnering with CSX World Terminals further advances H.L. Boulton's 175- year commitment to leading the marine transport and logistics industries in Venezuela," said Lukas Boulton, executive vice president of H.L. Boulton & Co. "Through this 50/50 joint venture, CSX World Terminals brings proven industry leadership and a worldwide perspective to the CSX World Terminals Puerto Cabello facility. This sound relationship will not only immediately impact our current operations, but will also lead to further development opportunities as we work together to build and evolve the marine transport and logistic industries in Venezuela."

TPS is currently ranked as the top terminal service provider in Venezuela with the highest level of marine productivity averaging 25 crane moves per hour. John Ballestero will continue as general manager of the 10.9-hectare terminal and stevedoring operation.

Today's announcement further promotes CSX World Terminals' committed growth strategy in Latin America. Construction is underway for the company's latest development on the Caucedo peninsula of the Dominican Republic. This state-of-the-art facility is scheduled to begin operations in 2003. SL Service, the parent of CSX World Terminals, also operates another Dominican Republic terminal in Rio Haina.

CSX World Terminals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of CSX Corporation (NYSE: CSX), is based in Charlotte, N.C., and is a leading provider of terminal solutions operating 17 global businesses in Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States. Its array of products and services includes terminal development, operations and management, terminal consulting, warehouse and depot management, equipment consulting, maintenance and repair, and terminal technology systems.

Re: Did Jesse get his way? Boca Chica development

It sounds like my earlier post (http://dr1.com/board/index.cgi?read=54786) about the building of the largest port in the Dominican Republic might not be just gossip.

For those that don't know where the "Caucedo peninsula" is, it is the piece of land that is the west edge of Boca Chica Bay (aka, Bahia de Andres), extending out from the point of land between La Caleta (where the road to Las America Airport connects to Las Americas Highway) and Boca Chica Andres. This is the same strip of land that is rumored to be developed into the largest strip of hotels on the island (on the Boca Chica side).

Re: Did Jesse get his way? Boca Chica development

Jim

Is this the area we drove down to just West of the fishing boats?

Tom

Re: Did Jesse get his way? Boca Chica development *PIC*

Close. See photo below.

Re: Did Jesse get his way? Boca Chica development

If this means that Boca Chica, as we know it, will be bulldozed and started all over again,then I say "Great"
The present Boca Chica, although having a beautiful swimming area off the beach, is in the final analysis a dirty, grubby place to go for a vacation
I have said on a previous thread that this is a destination for those seeking sex and no one has challenged this
I would think from my experience in Boca Chica ( and i've gotta lot of experience ) that there is no return visits from couples and families--i wonder why--can it be from all the wanton sexual behaviour that takes place on the beach and downtown--hey-i'm a part of it
Get rid of the hookers, bulldoze the place, and start over--it's a beautiful area with alot of potential but lets do it right

Re: Did Jesse get his way? Boca Chica development *PIC*

>>The present Boca Chica [is] a dirty, grubby place to go for ... those seeking sex...hey-i'm a part of it and no one has challenged this<<

Maybe people see you and your post for what they are. And maybe you didn't read:

Boca Chica is much more than a few bars on Calle Duarte from 1-4am. In fact, thousands of couples and families come to Boca Chica and LOVE it. There is a mix of everything in Boca Chica. Kind of like a mini NYC on the beach. Expensive or cheap, classy or casual, mostly tourists or mostly locals. Tourists from all parts of the world come here. It has a high concentration of excellent restaurants, a fantastic beach, some great big hotels and some really nice small ones. I spent a fantastic day on the beach today and if it hadn't been closed, I would have played a round of golf as well (Los Marlins).

One can find whatever they seek - be it non-stop fun or peace and quiet. The beach is 1.5 miles long from the Marina to the Hamaca and the town of Boca Chica proper extents 1/2 mile to the highway. There are a variety of businesses throughout. What you described hardly defines this town of more than 10,000 people.

Take at look at what you are calling "dirty and grubby". I don't think so:

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Noooooooooooo, keep the girls, keep the girls!!!

Sorry I couldn't resist

Why are you so critical of BC? You admit going there and having sex, being apart of it and yet you call it a dirty place that should be bulldozed.

I go there for the beautiful beaches, the friendly people, place to kick back and relax and yes I enjoy the fine ladies. But I sure as heck wouldn't spend $400 USD, air and hotel expenses just to have sex with the hookers!! I doubt many others do as well. Sounds to me like you must have had a bad experience once that soured you.

Why are some people always trying to fix something that isn't broken??

not totally true

Although, getting rid of the hookers, wouldn't bother me, I don't let them stop me from enjoying Boca. I have been there maybe 6-8 times, each time with my then girlfriend, now wife. That would make us a "couple".

She lived in SD and Boca is the nearest beach. I enjoy hanging out on the beach at Portofino's, dinner at Neptunos, dancing at the Hamaca, and at one point chilling out listening to Guns and Roses at Route 66.

Now if cleaning uo the town a bit, meant more families and couples would go, rather than just forcing many local businesses to close or struggle such as now, I would vote yes.

Then again one of my favorite hobbie is people watching, and there are definitely some "whacky" people to watch in Boca.