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Cary Hagen, Bobby Scott, Kevin Briggs and Pete Hansen. Photo courtesy CV International. Background image courtesy of the Port of Virginia
Mar 4, 2026

CV International, Capes tap new executives

CV International last week announced that it has promoted vice president Cary Hagen to chief operating officer.

Tunnel boring machine Mary pushed through the South Island headwall of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel in September 2025.  Photo by Kaitlyn DeHarde, Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin
Mar 1, 2026

A sampling of Virginia’s major road projects in 2026

Virginia is advancing major road projects including the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion, I-64 widening, and Interstate 81 improvements with completion dates through 2035.

The fourth ultra-large vessel berth and four all-electric cranes added at Norfolk International Terminals. Photo courtesy Port of Virginia
Feb 4, 2026

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.

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Dec 4, 2025

Trucking company to close Harrisonburg site, laying off 70

10 Roads Express will shut down its Harrisonburg facility early next year, leaving 70 local workers without jobs.

An United Airlines flight arrives at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Nov 5, 2025

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown

The FAA will reduce U.S. air traffic by 10% starting Friday to maintain safety during the government shutdown as staffing shortages hit air control facilities.

Newport News airport shifting beyond commercial flights
Nov 2, 2025

Newport News airport shifting beyond commercial flights

Following years of declining commercial air travel, the Newport News-Williamsburg Airport is expanding its focus from traditional passenger service to emerging aviation and aerospace uses. In May, Newport News City Council authorized $4 million to sustain the airport as it prepares to transform into a site-ready air commerce par[...]

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, from right, speaks alongside Vice President JD Vance and Chris Sununu, president & CEO of Airlines for America, about the impact of the government shutdown on the aviation industry, outside of the West Wing of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Oct 31, 2025

Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month mark

Continued staffing shortages in air traffic control facilities are causing delays at airports as the government shutdown nears the one-month mark. Controllers have been working without pay since the shutdown began on Oct. 1, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has been warning that travelers will see more flights delayed or [...]

Frontier debuted Friday at Richmond International Airport. Photo courtesy Frontier Airlines
Oct 17, 2025

Frontier Airlines launches flights from Richmond

Frontier Airlines begins nonstop flights from Richmond to Atlanta and Denver, offering introductory fares starting at $29.

Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion nears final stages
Sep 29, 2025

Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion nears final stages

The $3.9B Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion is on track for 2027, with 2,400 workers building tunnels, bridges and support facilities.

Virginia logistics space squeezed by data center boom
Jul 29, 2025

Virginia logistics space squeezed by data center boom

After the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Virginia experienced a surge in demand for warehousing and distribution space driven by consumers shifting to the convenience of online shopping. In 2022, at the height of this boom, developers responded by rapidly adding new supply, with Richmond and Hampton Roads seeing dramatic increases in[...]

Hampton logistics company closes, laying off 63
Jul 28, 2025

Hampton logistics company closes, laying off 63

Hampton-based delivery company Rochambeau Logistics closed last week, laying off 63 employees in the process.

Skanska and FlatironDragados land $1B Long Bridge contract
Jul 7, 2025

Skanska and FlatironDragados land $1B Long Bridge contract

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority awarded Skanska and FlatironDragados a $1 billion contract to build the Long Bridge North Project.

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