Port is Force Behind 565,000 Jobs; Effort to Cut Carbon Emissions is Underway April 27, 2023 NORFOLK, VA — The Port of Virginia® is ready for the future and well-positioned to be the leading global […]
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Port Investing in Inland Terminals to Expand Capabilities and Ensure Efficiency, Competitiveness
Upgrades are Underway at Richmond Marine Terminal and Virginia Inland Port April 4, 2023 NORFOLK, VA — The Port of Virginia® is investing in Virginia Inland Port (VIP) and Richmond Marine Terminal (RMT) to expand […]
Port on Schedule to Expand its Annual Rail Capacity as Central Rail Yard Project Progresses
Capacity to Process Nearly 1.8M TEUs Annually by Rail Comes Online in 2024 March 21, 2023 NORFOLK, VA — The Port of Virginia® is on schedule to complete the expansion of its rail operation at […]
New Daily Rail Service into Tennessee Begins in April, Expanding Port’s Reach West and South
Service to Memphis Bolsters Virginia’s Position as an Alternative to US West Coast March 14, 2023 NORFOLK, VA — Beginning April 1, The Port of Virginia® will expand its westward reach with a new daily […]
Virginia Making Progress on 55-Ft Deep Channel and Becoming the US East Coast’s Deepest Port
Port Will Have Two-Way Traffic of Ultra-Large Container Vessels Ready by Year’s End February 28, 2023 NORFOLK, VA — The Port of Virginia® is progressing toward becoming the only US East Coast port with 55-foot-deep […]
Virginia Begins 2023 With Solid Volumes as Loaded Exports Grow Nearly 40% vs Last Year
Nearly 290,000 TEUs Processed as Focus on Operational Efficiency Continues February 21, 2022 NORFOLK, VA – The Port of Virginia® processed nearly 290,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in January with growth in loaded exports accounting […]
Port’s Focus on Sustainability Earns Environmental Awards from Norfolk Southern, Elizabeth River Project
Port Honored with Thoroughbred Sustainability Partner and River Star Awards February 14, 2023 NORFOLK, VA – The Port of Virginia® recently received a pair of awards for its ongoing efforts to become a better steward […]
Port Continues Progress on Sustainability Goal; Puts Four, All-Electric Yard Tractors into Service
Units Will be Outfitted with GPS to Drive Efficiency; Older, Diesel Units to be Retired February 7, 2023 NORFOLK, VA — The Port of Virginia® is using four new all-electric trucks in its cargo operation […]
VIP Begins 2023 by Getting All of its Operational Power Needs from Clean-Energy Resources
Agreement with Energy Provider Specifies Power Will Come from Clean Sources NORFOLK, VA — Virginia Inland Port (VIP) is fulfilling all of its operational electricity needs from clean-energy resources and in doing so moves The […]