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Port of Virginia taps McCoy to be its permanent CEO
The Virginia Port Authority Board of Commissioners on Wednesday appointed Sarah J. McCoy as the Port of Virginia's permanent CEO.
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.
Southwest Virginia continues push for inland port
Virginia plans a second inland port in Washington County with $35 million funding, aiming to boost Southwest Virginia's economy despite workforce challenges.
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.
Port of Virginia expands to serve four ultra-large container ships at once
The Port of Virginia can now handle four ultra-large container vessels at once after adding four new cranes at NIT.
Port of Virginia to complete $450M dredging project in February
The Port of Virginia will complete its $450 million dredging project next month, delivering the deepest shipping channels on the East Coast.
Departing Port of Virginia CEO to join ferrying company
Virginia Port Authority CEO Stephen A. Edwards, who announced in November that he would be stepping down at the end of the year, will be CEO of ferry infrastructure company Hornblower Group at the start of 2026.
Edwards to step down as Port of Virginia CEO
Stephen A. Edwards is stepping down at the end of the year as the Virginia Port Authority's CEO and executive director to take a new job in the private sector, the Port of Virginia announced Monday.
Trump administration withdraws $39.27M for Norfolk offshore wind project
The Trump administration withdrew $39.27 million in federal funding that had been awarded for an offshore wind logistics port in Norfolk.
Phenix Commerce Center lands first tenant
Global e-commerce fulfillment, warehousing, and logistics provider Cirro Global has signed on to be the first tenant to move into the 840,000 square-foot Phenix Commerce Center in Hampton.
