With less than two weeks remaining before the implementation of the Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS) measures, and coming through a powerful first quarter, East Coast ports, including the Port of Virginia, show a decrease in container traffic...
In a bit of a shocking twist, the Virginia Port Authority changed position this week and advised they will provide VGM weights to exporters to comply with the SOLAS rules. The Virginia Port Authority revised their approach to the...
Though total container volume for March has fallen 7.2%, the Port of Virginia states this is the second best March total on record with 120,519 TEUs. The fall is attributed to an outstanding March of 2015 where inclement weather...
The state of Virginia has approved a $350 million state-backed bond deal to the Norfolk International Terminal. Pending signature of Governor McAuliffe, the bill’s primary supporter, the money looks to expand the facility after 2015 traffic congested the port...
Port of Virginia surpassed 200,000 TEUs for ninth consecutive month and expects to exceed 2.5 million TEUs for 2015! We’ve been watching the Port of Virginia for the last several months as though they’re an underdog in a championship,...
From: David White Vice President Virginia Maritime Association P.O. Box 3487 Norfolk, Virginia 23514 vma@portofhamptonroads.com www.vamaritime.com Beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, C-SPAN will be shooting its live Washington Journal morning show from Norfolk International Terminals. The...
