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Welcome to the 2026 Virginia Maritime Guide
The Port of Virginia becomes the East Coast’s deepest port, driving $100 billion in spending and nearly 10% of Virginia jobs amid leadership changes.
Port of Virginia expands capacity with $1.4B gateway program
The Port of Virginia advances its $1.4 billion Gateway Investment Program, enhancing capacity and efficiency as the East Coast's deepest port.
Virginia offshore wind project now producing power
Dominion Energy’s $11.5 billion Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project began delivering electricity, overcoming federal stop-work orders and legal battles.
Port-driven logistics market rebalances
Developers have paused speculative warehouse construction in Hampton Roads as the Port of Virginia adjusts to new supply and shifting industrial demand.
Trade tensions disrupt Virginia cargo flows
The Port of Virginia faces cargo declines amid tariffs and trade policy shifts, impacting logistics and regional economic development.
Port of Virginia
In February, the Port of Virginia concluded its $450 million dredging project, which began in 2019, and it is now the U.S. East Coast’s deepest port at 55 feet, as well as the widest, able to safely handle two-way traffic of ultra-large container vessels. Also in February, the port brought a fourth ULCV berth into […]
Iran war repercussions impact shipping, oil
Global shipping companies face major disruptions as conflict in the Persian Gulf halts traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting Virginia's fuel and trade costs.
Maritime and logistics can lift the commonwealth
Virginia Maritime Association's executive director on state's maritime industry
Port of Virginia touts confidence in ability to adapt to uncertainty
The Port of Virginia in 2025 earned $877 million in operating revenues, the second highest in the port’s history.
Former Port of Virginia CEO John Reinhart dies at 72
Former Virginia Port Authority CEO John Reinhart, credited with transforming the Port of Virginia, died Saturday at age 72.
Port of Virginia completes $450M dredging project
The Port of Virginia has finished a $450 million project to dredge commercial shipping channels and Norfolk Harbor to 55 feet deep.
Giant economic development deals took spotlight in 2025
Virginia's 2025 saw major data center and pharmaceutical investments driving growth despite federal workforce declines and budget challenges.
