Guess the First Ship & Win

Green Bay, Wis.
March 07, 2007

Green Bay, WI – Can you guess when the first ship will enter the Port of Green Bay's shipping channel in 2007? It could be science that guides you, or maybe a little bit of luck.

Again this year, the Port of Green Bay and Packer Country Visitor and Convention Bureau are partnering in a contest that embraces the age-old tradition of guessing the day the first ship will arrive at port. Tradition also holds that due to weather and other shipping factors, no one knows when arrival will take place.

The person who comes closest date and time of the first ship's arrival will win a prize package offered by the Port of Green Bay which includes:

• Cocktail Cruise for two aboard the Foxy Lady
• Great Lakes Ships playing cards
• Port of Green Bay DVD
• Port of Green Bay can coolers

To enter your official guess of date and time, go to www.packercountry.com and click on the "First Ship Contest" icon on the homepage.

The shipping industry is significant for the Port of Green Bay and the Packer Country region. During the 2006 shipping season, the port received over 2.5 million tons of cargo. Terminals located on the Fox River include 14 docks capable of handling dry bulk commodities such as coal, cement, limestone, salt and potash, as well as four firms handling bulk liquids including tallow, petroleum products and asphalt. Two general cargo docks can handle wood pulp, machinery, bagged agricultural commodities and forest products. As the westernmost Lake Michigan dock, railroad companies and major trucking firms utilize the Port of Green Bay.

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Packer Country Visitor & Convention Bureau is the regional destination marketing organization committed to improving the visitor experience and increasing the economic impact of tourism to its communities. For more information call 888-867-3342 or visit us online at www.packercountry.com.