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Smoother flow
Just a year and a half ago, it wasn’t uncommon for a truck at the Virginia International Gateway to spend two to four hours waiting to pick up and drop off cargo. The Port of Virginia would open the gate at 1 a.m. and wouldn’t close until 10 p.m. “It wasn’t a sustainable system,” says […]
Virginia Maritime Guide 2019
Deeper channels, terminal expansions to have big impact across Virginia.
Maritime Guide expands its reach statewide
Welcome to the 2018 Virginia Maritime Guide! Formerly known as the Hampton Roads Maritime & International Trade Guide, this year’s name change recognizes the important role maritime commerce, the logistics industry and international trade play not just in Hampton Roads but across the entire Commonwealth of Virginia.
Digging deeper
A key to the Port of Virginia’s future lies 55 feet below the surface of the Norfolk harbor.
The road ahead
There’s a slew of construction underway in the commonwealth. Below is a list of road projects underway, or in the pipeline, which should help ease congestion around the state’s marine terminals.
Virginia plays host to international businesses
Virginia’s Southern hospitality extends into the business world. The state hosts more than 750 foreign firms, according to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP).
Revitalization realized
A raft of multimillion-dollar capital improvements at the Richmond Marine Terminal (RMT) is transforming the city’s river port into a magnet for economic development.
Port joins program for import of fresh fruit
The Port of Virginia has joined a pilot program that will allow blueberries, apples, grapes and pears from South America to get to grocery shelves more quickly.
Big changes for motor carriers at port terminals
Trucks visiting Norfolk International Terminals (NIT) can now roll through its new north gate lanes in under two minutes.
Finding new markets
There are a variety of federal and state resources available for companies interested in growing international sales.
A question of risk
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has launched an investigation into the fees charged by marine terminal operators and ocean carriers when shippers and motor carriers are delayed picking up cargo and returning containers.
Spoiler alert: choice of law provisions matter
There is a small group of pleasure readers who will flip to the final chapter of a novel and read the conclusion first. As odd as you might find the behavior, research from University of California-San Diego professor Nicholas Christenfeld suggests that “spoiling” the plot can actually lead to increased enjoyment while readi[...]
