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Executive insights: Maritime leaders on tariffs, workforce development and more
DONALD MILLS President and general manager, Mills Marine & Ship Repair, Suffolk Virginia Business: How did you move from being employed at Huntington Ingalls Industries and Newport News Shipbuilding to starting your own business? Mills: At HII, I gained extensive hands-on experience, comprehensive industry insights and valua[...]
A letter from the Maritime Guide’s editor
The 2025 Virginia Maritime Guide arrives during a period of uncertainty for the United States’ and Virginia’s economies — anxieties primarily driven by President Donald Trump‘s slate of tariffs, as well as the impact of potential federal spending cuts impacting the maritime, supply chain, logistics, agricultu[...]
Tariffs, politics drive uncertainty for shipping
Rising tariffs, Red Sea attacks, and labor costs create instability for shippers and could impact Port of Virginia operations and U.S. supply chain
The Port of Virginia at a glance
In fiscal 2024, the Port of Virginia moved 3.5 million 20-foot equivalent units (or TEUs), its second highest number in history, just below 2022’s 3.7 million record.
Virginia inland ports expand to meet shipping demand
Virginia Inland Port and Richmond Marine Terminal upgrade facilities to handle growing cargo volumes and improve freight shipping efficiency statewide.
Virginia universities provide expansive maritime education
William & Mary launches Virginia’s first public bachelor’s in coastal and marine sciences, expanding maritime education and career options statewide.
Maritime Law Firms 2025
A list of Virginia law firms specializing in maritime law practice
Rock and a hard place
The global shipping industry is currently juggling crises taking place more than 7,000 miles apart: Houthi rebels’ attacks on ships in the Red Sea, and a drought that has slashed ship crossings in the Panama Canal. And those came before the East Coast was hit with additional supply chain stresses following the collapse of [...]
Gas exchange
Alternative fuels such as hydrogen and compressed natural gas are attracting interest from trucking companies as the federal government prepares to reduce emissions limits by 2027. The Environmental Protection Agency’s new rules on heavy-duty diesel engine standards starting with 2027 models includes stricter standards aim[...]
Clear waters
After receiving its final federal approvals in January, Dominion Energy‘s $9.8 billion Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project remains on track for completion in late 2026, at which point the 2.6-gigawatt project could power up to 660,000 homes. “CVOW is on budget, on time, and we’re gearing up for construction and [...]
Commentary: Navigating risk
After the chaos of the pandemic years, 2023 brought a sense of normalcy and familiar market dynamics. By December, however, the industry was reminded of the fragility of global trade. Low water levels constrained transits at the Panama Canal, and the Suez Canal became virtually impassible by global container carriers due to terr[...]
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, […]
