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At nearly 1,300 feet in length (more than four football fields long), the CMA CGM Marco Polo visited the port in May. It’s thought to be the largest container ship ever to call at the port. Photo by Mark Rhodes
Aug 30, 2021

Manifest destiny

Taking on a new job during a pandemic could spell rough waters, particularly if the job relies on global commerce. But the past eight months largely have been smooth sailing for Stephen Edwards, the new CEO and executive director of the Virginia Port Authority, which oversees the Port of Virginia. Edwards came onboard in January, […]

Feb 4, 2021

Norfolk shipping, logistics company to create 400 jobs through $36M expansion

Shipping and logistics company CMA CGM Group will keep its North American headquarters in Norfolk and invest $36 million to expand its Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia operations, creating more than 400 jobs, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday. The French company opened its first Virginia office in 2002 in Virginia Beach and in 2005 moved […]

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