Volume 88 No. 4
April 2024
“The Voice of Port Industries” @VAmaritime
HRBT EXPANSION MARKS BREAKTHROUGH AS BORING MACHINE COMPLETES FIRST NEW TUNNEL HAMPTON, VA | The VMA celebrates a milestone break through of the HRBT expansion project. The 430-foot-long tunnel boring machine — named Mary — breaks through the north end of the first 8,000 foot tunnel under Hampton Roads.
Over the next five months, Mary will navigate the world’s longest three-point turn. Afterwards, she’ll dig her way back to the Norfolk side, leaving two new tunnels to double the HRBT’s capacity once all the bridge and road work is finished. The Virginia Department of Transportation expects this work to continue until at least the fall of 2026. The Virginia Maritime Association (VMA) has a long history, which date backs to the original Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT), advocating for increased transportation capacity and the necessary funding. VMA has been extensively engaged in planning and ensuring project requirements do not disrupt navigation. Moreover, we have coordinated closely with the 55foot deepening project and have seen significant participation from many of our members in the project’s execution. We are thrilled to mark this milestone.
Photo by: WAVY TV
Source WHRO
VMA MEMBERS KEEP CARGO FLOWING AFTER BALTIMORE BRIDGE COLLAPSE
NORFOLK, VA |After the impact from a cargo vessel collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge and closed the Baltimore harbor on March 26, members of the Virginia Maritime Association (VMA) have swiftly mobilized to aid in recovery efforts and accommodate diverted cargo. The collaborative response from various stakeholders demonstrates resilience and solidarity within the maritime industry. Crofton promptly dispatched equipment to aid in the recovery process, showcasing the industry’s readiness to respond to emergencies. Continue Reading on Page 4
Photo courtesy of Century Express Virginia
INSIDE THIS EDITION
h Port Statistics (5)
h VMA New Members (6)
h Upcoming VMA Events (2)
h VMA24 Registration (5)
h FMC Container Data Comments (7)
h VMA Maritime Career Guide (3)
h Association in Action (6)
h VMA PAC Marks 25 Years (7)
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