Invited by Multiterminais, Mr. Ray H. LaHood, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, accompanied by Mr. Dennis Hearne, General Consul of the U.S. - Rio de Janeiro, by Mrs. Joan M. DeBoer, Chief of Staff, by Mr. David Tora Matsuda, Acting Administrator Maritime Administration and fellow staff members, gave us the honor of visiting MultiRio and MultiCar installations, followed by an agreeable breakfast.

Also participating in the event were Mr. Jorge Mello, Docas President and Mr. Helio Szmajser, Docas Director.

Council President of Multiterminais made a presentation to our guests which can be viewed here: www.multiterminais.com.br/download/Private_operators_expand_public_ports.pdf

US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood:

"I truly enjoyed my visit to the Port of Rio de Janiero. Richard Klien of Multiterminais gave me an informative tour, and I'm impressed with the progress being made to boost cargo movement. Congratulations on an impressive operation."

In name of the Multiterminais Board and team, and Docas, it was a great honor to receive the Secretary and other distinguished guests at our Terminals.