Volume 88 No. 10
OCTOBER 2024
“The Voice of Port Industries” @VAmaritime
PORT OF VIRGINIA AWARDED $380 MILLION FOR SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES comes from the EPA’s Clean Ports grant program, part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, aimed at supporting environmental goals and achieving a net-zero economy by 2050. The grant will enable the Port to replace outdated gasoline and diesel equipment with electric cranes, locomotives, and onterminal vehicles, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.
Photo: Sarah Vogelsong/Virginia Mercury
NORFOLK, VA | The Virginia Port Authority is set to receive $380 million in federal funding to acquire zero-emission cargo handling equipment and charging infrastructure. This funding
Stephen Edwards, CEO & Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority, highlighted the transformative impact of the grant on operations and local communities, positioning the Port to become the East Coast’s first net-zero port. Congressional members, including Abigail Spanberger, Bobby Scott, and Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, praised the funding as crucial for Virginia’s economy and a step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reinforcing the state’s leadership in clean energy. Source Virginia Mercury
VMA24: A SUCCESS FOR VIRGINIA’S MARITIME & SUPPLY CHAIN INDUSTRIES NORFOLK, VA | The Virginia Maritime Association’s 21st Annual International Trade Symposium (VMA24) and inaugural International Bulk Conference saw record-breaking attendance, with global industry leaders and stakeholders gathering for three days of key insights, engaging panels, and networking at The Hilton Norfolk | The Main. Governor Glenn Youngkin kicked off VMA24, highlighting Virginia’s strength in the global maritime industry, fueled by infrastructure, workforce development, and a pro-business climate. “Virginia is where global commerce thrives,” he said, emphasizing the Commonwealth’s appeal to shippers and manufacturers. Governor Youngkin also congratulated The DeLong Co., Inc., recipient of the 2024 Port of Virginia® Shipper of the Year award, honoring its role as a top agricultural cargo exporter and the U.S.’s third-largest container exporter.
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INSIDE THIS EDITION
h Port Statistics (5)
h VMA’s Annual Business Meeting (6)
h Upcoming VMA Events (2)
h MLCP (5)
h New Members (7)
h Annual Maritime Banquet (3)
h Association in Action (6)
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