A Gateway Built to Grow

For more than a decade, The Port of Virginia has made disciplined investments to prepare for the future of global trade. Today, those investments provide the speed, scale, and certainty businesses need – while creating room for future growth.

Built for the world’s largest vessels

The deepest and widest harbor on the U.S. East Coast and five ultra-large container vessel berths ensure Virginia is ready today to serve the next generation of container ships. No vessel is too large to call Virginia fully loaded.

Connected to markets that matter

$1.4B Gateway Investment Program is optimizing operations for the future and dredging the deepest, widest channels on the U.S. East Coast.

Scaled capacity to meet demand

Deliver to 75% of the U.S. population in 2 days at the U.S. East Coast’s rail gateway of choice with direct connectivity to key inland and Midwest markets.

The deepest and widest harbor on the U.S. East Coast and five ultra-large container vessel berths ensure Virginia is ready today to serve the next generation of container ships. No vessel is too large to call Virginia fully loaded.

$1.4B Gateway Investment Program is optimizing operations for the future and dredging the deepest, widest channels on the U.S. East Coast.

Deliver to 75% of the U.S. population in 2 days at the U.S. East Coast’s rail gateway of choice with direct connectivity to key inland and Midwest markets.

By the Numbers

1 ft

depth of Norfolk harbor, the deepest on the U.S. East Coast

10

modern ship-to-shore cranes, 
with the ability to put 5 cranes on one ULCV

1.8M TEU

total annual capacity at The Port of Virginia, 2027

Planning for a Changing World

Trade doesn’t stand still – and neither do we. Larger vessels, evolving supply chains, shifting sourcing strategies, and rising customer expectations continue to reshape how goods move around the world. And through disciplined investment and complete operational control of our terminal network, The Port of Virginia is positioned to stay ahead in a dynamic global economy.

We stay ahead of tomorrow’s challenges to give customers the confidence that Virginia will continue delivering the capacity, certainty, and reliability they need as commerce evolves.

Preparing for the Next Wave of Growth

The next chapter is about building on the strong foundation we’ve put in place. As cargo volumes grow and supply chains shift, we’re making targeted investments that expand capacity, strengthen connectivity, and position Virginia for decades of continued growth.

Expanding North Norfolk International Terminal

The North NIT expansion will add 1.4 million TEUs of annual capacity and a fifth ultra-large container vessel berth, creating room for increased cargo volumes while ensuring efficient operations for the world’s largest container ships.

Unlocking additional terminal capacity

Investments at Pinners Point Container Yard are improving efficiency for empty containers and chassis storage, freeing up capacity at marine terminals to accommodate an additional 1 million loaded TEUs, without expanding our existing footprint.

Identifying a capacity bridge to the future

As offshore wind activity evolves, Portsmouth Marine Terminal provides the flexibility to meet future demand. With the potential to accommodate an additional 1.6 million TEUs of container capacity, the terminal is one of Virginia’s most significant long-term opportunities for growth.

SPEED.

CERTAINTY.

SCALE.

CONNECTIVITY.

RESILIENCE.

SPEED.

CERTAINTY.

SCALE.

CONNECTIVITY.

RESILIENCE.

Powering Virginia’s Logistics Marketplace

The future isn’t measured only by cargo volumes moving through our terminals. It’s measured by the businesses, manufacturers, and logistics providers who choose to grow with them in Virginia.

10M sq ft

of development announced, under construction
or delivered in port-centric markets

1M sq ft

of development delivered in the last year

2,100+

available sites and buildings in Virginia

Home to America’s Most 
Modern Workforce

The future of logistics depends on skilled people operating increasingly advanced technology and systems. Virginia is investing in both. The Commonwealth and the port are preparing the next generation of engineers, technicians, logistics professionals, and skilled tradespeople who will keep Virginia at the forefront of global commerce.

World-class higher education

Virginia is one of CNBC’s leading states for education in 2026, fueling a deep talent pipeline from local and regional institutions.

Talent and technology together

Modern equipment enhances safety, productivity, and performance, empowering a highly skilled workforce while increasing demand for labor.

A commitment to workforce development

Virginia continues to lead the nation in customized workforce training, helping businesses recruit, train, and grow the talent they need to succeed.