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Virginia Maritime Association

Apr 29, 2024

Executive Insights: Cargo convo

Leaders from Virginia’s maritime sector share their views on offshore wind, supply-chain challenges, workforce recruitment and other factors impacting the industry. JEREMY BRIDGES President and chief negotiator, Hampton Roads Shipping Association Norfolk VB: You were vice president of labor relations for CMA CGM. What labor issues do you see arising in the next few years, […]

Apr 29, 2024

Letter from the Publisher

In the wake of the tragic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, the Port of Virginia stepped up to offer its support and immediately began taking on any cargo needing to be redirected our way. Apparently caused by a power outage aboard the container ship that collided with the Key Bridge, the accident shut […]

Dec 11, 2023

Va.’s maritime industry has $8B economic impact, report says

Virginia’s non-military maritime industry was responsible for one in five jobs in Virginia and more than $8 billion in state and local taxes during fiscal 2022, according to a recent study conducted by William & Mary. The Virginia Maritime Association and the Virginia Port Authority commissioned the study to demonstrate the industry’s economic impact. The […]

Aug 30, 2023

Transportation 2023: JUDY BARRETT

The second woman president in the Virginia Maritime Association’s 102-year history, Barrett is a prominent face in the area’s banking, maritime and sailing communities. A banking executive with more than 30 years of experience, she has been with TowneBank for over 16 years. Barrett also serves as board president of Norfolk Festevents, and is a […]

Aug 30, 2023

Transportation 2023: MICHAEL W. COLEMAN

In addition to leading CV International, his family-owned freight logistics and transportation company, Coleman is a Virginia Port Authority commissioner and chairs the century-old Virginia Maritime Association. He’s also a board member of the Hampton Roads Shipping Association and sits on the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s Advisory Committee on International Trade. Colema[...]

Aug 30, 2023

Transportation 2023: DAVID WHITE

In addition to leading the Virginia Maritime Association, an advocacy organization for nearly 500 member companies, White is executive vice president and secretary for the Hampton Roads Shipping Association. A William & Mary alum, White has been with the VMA since 2003 and became its executive director in 2018. The association’s priorities include encouraging investment […]

Apr 27, 2023

Executive insights

Leaders from Virginia’s maritime sector share their thoughts about building a workforce pipeline in Virginia, the growth of offshore wind and how climate change impacts the industry. JUDY BARRETT Virginia Maritime Association board president; TowneBank private banking officer; Norfolk VB: As president of VMA’s board, what’s your main priority this year? Barrett: My main priority [...]

State Sen. Todd Pillion, who represents part of Southwest Virginia, is bullish about the possibility of bringing an inland port to his region. Photo by Earl Neikirk
Apr 27, 2023

Westward ho!

Southwest Virginia’s leaders feel confident their region will be home to the state’s next inland port. “The planets are aligning for us right now,” says state Sen. Todd Pillion, R-Washington County. “Our localities are excited about it. The state seems to be excited about it.” During the Virginia General Assembly’s regular session, Pillion and two […]

Apr 28, 2022

Executive insights

Leaders from Virginia’s maritime and logistics industries share their thoughts about where their sectors stand amid labor shortages, growing cargo volumes and the pandemic’s lingering impacts. Devon C. Anders President, InterChange Group Inc.; Chair, Virginia Maritime Association Valley Logistics Chapter Harrisonburg VB: How is your company hiring and retaining staff? Anders: We have i[...]

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