VIRGINIA
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT THE VIRGINIA PORTS ANNUAL
The “Virginia Ports Annual” is Virginia’s most comprehensive resource about the port and supply chain industry & operations within the state, serving as a valuable tool for businesses interested in investing, expanding, or becoming involved in maritime and supply chains.
Published by the Virginia Maritime Association since 1925, the “Virginia Ports Annual” delivers essential facts, services, and opportunities for shippers and port stakeholders. An unmatched reference and promotional tool, it showcases the wide range of services and facilities available in Virginia’s commercial ports.
VIRGINIA’S PORT OVERVIEW
America’s First Port
Virginia’s ports have been a strategic asset to the Commonwealth of Virginia and our nation for over four centuries. From its early founding as “America’s First Port” at Jamestown in 1607, Virginia has been at the forefront of change in maritime and shipping industries.
Modern Center of Maritime Excellence
Virginia is home to the second-largest commercial port on the U.S. East Coast by tonnage and third largest by container volume, the nation’s largest shipbuilding and ship repair industrial base, the nation’s largest offshore wind project, and a growing passenger cruise industry. These activities are supported by a multitude of marine facilities capable of handling a diverse mix of vessels and cargoes, including containers, dry and liquid bulk products, breakbulk, rolling stock, and specialized cargoes. Virginia is a maritime center of excellence on the leading edge of maritime industrial innovation and logistics solutions.
Deepest Port on the East Coast
The strategic mid-Atlantic location, deepest water on the East Coast, diverse cargo and maritime industrial capabilities, expanding transportation infrastructure, and capacity for growth offered by Virginia’s ports are well-known among shippers around the world. The natural advantages of our ports have historically served as a magnet for investment, attracting new industries and commerce within the state. Today, the world’s largest shipping lines link Virginia’s sheltered, ice-free harbors to destinations around the globe. Hampton Roads encompasses 25 square miles of easily navigable waterways and is located just 18 miles from the open sea. Ships carrying the heaviest cargo can move in and out with ease through 55-foot-deep, obstruction-free channels, making Virginia home to the deepest port on the U.S. East Coast.
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Access Two-Thirds of the U.S. Population within 24 Hours
In addition to the advantages offered by easy access to the open sea, Virginia’s ports are served by one of the nation’s most efficient inland transportation networks. Cargo is transported with speed and efficiency by 30 miles of on-dock rail. Numerous national and regional trucking companies and two of the nation’s largest Class One railroads, CSX and Norfolk Southern, enable service to two-thirds of the U.S. population within 24 hours.
A Commitment to Progress
The commitment to developing state-of-the-art facilities, new cargo handling technologies, initiatives to increase sustainability and productivity, and offering a broad base of services, as well as a reputation for cooperative labor relationships, keep Virginia at the forefront of maritime and logistics industries. These competitive advantages will continue to position Virginia as a dominant player among world-class ports.
A COMPETITIVE PORT: NOW AND TOMORROW
To accommodate future demands and the projected increase in international trade, the port must be poised to accommodate the largest vessels and have the infrastructure to facilitate increased traffic. Recognizing the need to plan for future growth opportunities, the following projects have been identified as key to the successful and competitive future of Virginia’s ports:
Federal Funding
Ensure full annual federal funding to maintain project depths for our robust federal navigation project network.
Revitalizing the U.S. Maritime Industrial Base
Home to the nation’s largest naval shipbuilding and repair complex and more than 33,500 maritime workers, the region is well-positioned to benefit from increased investments in the nation’s shipbuilding, ship repair, and broader maritime industrial base.
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INTRODUCTION
Channel Deepening and Navigation Safety Priorities
• Deepen & Widen Anchorage F to provide an adequate emergency anchorage for the largest vessels calling our port.
• Deepen the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River to allow more commerce and increase shipyard capacity in our region.
• Explore the future deepening of the James River to increase commercial activity.
• Extend meeting areas in Thimble Shoal Channel to improve navigational safety.
• Dredge sections of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River to depths up to 45 ft. for better utilization of the many bulk and breakbulk facilities on that waterway.
Craney Island Expansion
Develop a new marine terminal at Craney Island to maximize Virginia’s cargo handling capability and provide the capacity necessary to meet future demand.
Road and Rail Expansion
Road and Rail Expansion Construction of road and rail projects to meet the industry’s requirements for an efficient freight transportation system, increasing shipping capacity and economic development opportunities statewide.
Training Virginia for Maritime Success
Improve industry-related educational and training opportunities, so Virginia continues to offer a quality workforce to the increasing number of maritime supply chain-related businesses.
Growing Ports Sustainably and Responsibly
Continue developing programs that allow for port growth in ways that are respectful to our environment and community.
ABOUT VMA: ADVOCATING FOR PORT COMMERCE, COLLABORATION, AND COOPERATION
The Virginia Maritime Association (VMA) represents a strong statewide network of over 400+ member companies involved in the region’s maritime supply chains, connecting businesses across the Commonwealth and beyond. VMA is widely acknowledged as “The Voice of Port Industries.”
Since its establishment in 1920, the VMA has continued to promote, protect, and facilitate commerce through Virginia’s ports and the interests of associated industries and supply chains. In its 106 years, the VMA has built a tradition of collaboration and cooperation among and between its member businesses, regulators, and lawmakers, which has become a hallmark of the progress, growth, and supportive environment for companies conducting business through Virginia’s ports.
The activities along our industrial waterways and throughout the supply chains connecting our ports to farmlands, distributors, manufacturers, and other businesses across the state account for 14% of Virginia’s GSP and nearly 730,000 jobs – nearly 1-in5 jobs are tied to our industry. These economic impacts demonstrate that Virginia is a Maritime Economy, are simply stated, “Virginia Means Maritime.”
In summary, VMA’s member companies are Better Connected, Better Informed, and Better Represented. Learn more at VAmaritime.com.
REGIONAL CHAPTERS
The Virginia Maritime Association (VMA) has strategically established regional chapters across the Commonwealth to strengthen advocacy, promote collaboration, and enhance the economic vibrancy of Virginia’s maritime and supply chain sectors. Each chapter plays a distinct role in advancing industry interests within their respective regions:
Central Chapter: Focuses on multi-modal transportation, container storage, and warehousing, leveraging the Richmond Marine Terminal for river-to-ocean access.
Northern Virginia Chapter: Connects maritime, logistics, transportation, and supply chain professionals across Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
Southern Chapter: Supports the manufacturing sector across Southern Virginia and North Carolina, as well as inland transportation and logistics providers.
Southwest Chapter: Serves key export sectors such as coal, agriculture, tobacco, manufacturing, and consumer electronics, utilizing key transportation corridors like interstate I-81.
Valley Logistics Chapter: Emphasizes logistics and warehousing, centered around the Inland Port in Front Royal.
These chapters act as regional voices of the VMA, advocating effectively at local, state, and federal levels. Open to all VMA members, they provide platforms for businesses to collaborate, exchange insights, and address regional challenges, all while supporting VMA’s broader mission enhancing Virginia’s global trade role and driving economic prosperity statewide.
ADVOCACY
Since 1920, the Virginia Maritime Association (VMA) has been a vital advocate for maritime businesses, representing the interests of the port industries at local, state, and federal levels. The Virginia General Assembly and our Congressional Delegation have listened to our concerns, and we have taken action to safeguard the maritime sector. Our efforts include securing support and funding for marine terminal expansions and improvements, road and rail infrastructure, establishing state tax credits to encourage cargo growth, eliminating duplicate workers’ compensation requirements for maritime employers, addressing the complexities of rents and royalties paid for state bottomlands, and preserving sales and use tax exemptions for the industry.
VMA hosts “Maritime Day” at the Virginia General Assembly each year, providing a unique platform for member companies statewide to directly engage with legislators and champion the interests of maritime and supply chain sectors. During these crucial meetings, members address key topics such as investments in transportation infrastructure, sites for economic development, and workforce initiatives while also expressing appreciation for past legislative victories that keep Virginia’s port industry competitive. Maritime Day amplifies industry voices and reinforces Virginia’s role as a leader in global trade and economic growth.
NOTABLE VMA ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2025
Increased security of our commercial marine terminals and shipyard facilities by making it a state felony for unmanned aerial systems to trespass into their airspace.
Defeated bills that would have impaired the ports competitiveness, unduly increased minimum crew sizes for railroad operators, and placed burdensome regulatory requirements on warehousing and distribution center operators, making it more expensive to move cargo through Virginia.
Supported various bills related to workforce development, freight transportation & infrastructure, and site readiness & economic development.
VMA completed the years-long efforts to establish regional chapters covering all of Virginia, creating the structure for the industry to connect, collaborate, and spread its influence in every corner of the Commonwealth.
A Workforce Development Director was added to the staff of the association, spearheading VMA’s efforts to represent the workforce needs of the industry and to create a talent pipeline to fill the employment needs of member businesses.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE SYMPOSIUM
Celebrating its 23rd year, the Virginia Maritime Association’s International Trade Symposium is the East Coast’s premier conference on shipping, ports, logistics, and trade. Attendees of “VMA26” will gain real-world insights into the current issues and trends in today’s maritime industry, hear industry experts, government officials, and business leaders discuss a wide range of topics related to international trade, transportation, and logistics, and network with other professionals in the industry. Join us for this highly anticipated Symposium, Maritime Mixer, Maritime Banquet, and Golf Open. VMA26 will be held in Norfolk, Virginia, from October 13-15, 2026. Learn more at VMAsymposium.com.
PORT COMMERCE
Virginia Port Commerce
According to a recent study from The College of William & Mary, Virginia’s maritime industry supports 730,000 jobs and generates over $8 billion in state and local tax revenue. Commissioned by the Virginia Maritime Association (VMA) and the Virginia Port Authority, the report highlights the economic role of Virginia’s ports and maritime industries.
For more comprehensive insights into Port Commerce, including detailed statistical analysis, and to access the Virginia Port Annual Tool, please scan the QR code.
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IMPACT
OF VIRGINIA’S COMMERCIAL PORTS AND MARITIME INDUSTRY
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14% of VA Gross State product
The Virginia Maritime Association commissioned a study* quantifying and demonstrating the statewide connections and reliance our citizens and businesses have on port facilities.
*Total of direct, indirect, and induced impacts. Sources: The Fiscal Year 2022 Economic Impacts of the Virginia Maritime Industry, Raymond A. Mason School of Business, William & Mary.
The study covers cargo transport, shipbuilding and repair, cruise operations, and offshore wind operations. Virginia is home to the second-largest commercial port on the East Coast and the world’s largest naval base, making its ports vital to trade and industry.
Manufacturers, exporters, and importers throughout Virginia, and the nation, rely on Virginia’s ports as the global gateway for their supply chains. To help more Virginia companies access more markets and strengthen their supply chains, the Virginia International Trade Plan, led by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership Authority (VEDP), aims to increase the state’s exports by 50% by 2035 by supporting businesses and attracting tradeintensive industries.
Virginia’s economy is closely tied to its ports and continued investment and innovation in maritime trade will drive job growth and economic opportunity.
PORT WATERWAYS AND FACILITIES
Port Waterways & Facilities
Virginia’s extensive waterways and world-class maritime facilities serve as vital hubs for global trade, national security, tourism, and energy production - all sources of economic prosperity. With a network of deep, navigable channels and strategically located terminals, the
For additional detailed information regarding Types of Terminals and Facilities, featuring a full listing of available resources, comprehensive details on waterways, and complete maps of all terminals, and to utilize the Virginia Port Annual Tool, please scan the QR code.
Commonwealth supports thriving supply chains fed by goods in international trade. The banks of the James River and Elizabeth River are home to the largest concentration of shipbuilders and ship repairers in the nation. Virginia’s waterways are increasingly teeming with cruise ships and vessels conducting offshore wind construction and operations activities. From high-capacity terminals to specialized facilities, Virginia’s private and public waterfront facilities provide essential cargo handling and industrial capabilities.
PORT PRIORITY PROJECTS: NAVIGATIONAL SUMMIT
The Hampton Roads Navigational Summit is a stakeholder’s forum jointly sponsored by the VMA, Virginia Port Authority, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize navigational projects in the Port, obtain the resources and support necessary to move them forward, and with the mission of achieving “Unrestricted Navigation for Virginia’s ports.” The Summit brings together participants from the maritime community, government, and elected officeholders to work collaboratively to meet the Port’s dredging requirements.
CONSTRUCT THE CRANEY ISLAND EASTWARD EXPANSION PROJECT
The Southeast Cell is partially complete. Of the $76 million in federal appropriations from FY 2023 and FY 2024, $29 million were used to complete the next construction phase in October 2025. The remaining $47 million will be used to fund the subsequent construction contract in FY 2027 and reach the approved federal budget participation rate.
DEEPEN THE ELIZABETH RIVER & SOUTHERN BRANCH PROJECT
$4.1 million to begin Preconstruction Engineering and Design between the FY 2023 Workplan and the FY 2024 Appropriations. A design agreement between the Corps and VPA was executed in December 2024. An additional $4 million was included in the House and Senate FY 2026 Appropriations bills, which fully funds the design effort.
WATERWAYS
Virginia’s waterways are essential to maritime commerce, connecting Chesapeake Bay to major ports and inland destinations. The Atlantic Ocean Channel and Thimble Shoal Channel provide deep-water access for global shipping. At the heart of Virginia’s maritime infrastructure lies Hampton Roads Harbor, a naturally deep and ice-free harbor formed by the James, Nansemond, and Elizabeth Rivers, providing seamless access to the state's primary ports. Key routes like the Norfolk Harbor Channel, Newport News Channel, and James River Channel support cargo movement to major terminals and inland ports. Ongoing projects, including the Craney Island Expansion and Norfolk Harbor deepening, ensure Virginia’s ports remain competitive and accessible for larger vessels.
Key Waterways
ATLANTIC OCEAN CHANNEL
THIMBLE SHOAL CHANNEL
HAMPTON ROADS HARBOR
NORFOLK HARBOR CHANNEL
NEWPORT NEWS CHANNEL
JAMES RIVER CHANNEL
ELIZABETH RIVER EASTERN BRANCH
ELIZABETH RIVER SOUTHERN BRANCH
Virginia features an extensive range of maritime facilities, serving as vital hubs for economic growth and global trade. From high-capacity terminals to specialized facilities, each plays a critical role in supporting logistics, industry, and commerce across the region.
Types of Facilities:
• Container and Breakbulk Terminals
• Coal Terminals
• RoRo
• Refrigerated Facilities
• Dry Bulk Terminals
• Liquid Bulk Terminals
• Passenger
Explore the VMA Commercial Marine Facilities Guide, an online resource highlighting Virginia’s private and public marine cargo terminals, supply chain facilities, and cargo handling capabilities. Scan the QR code to access the interactive map to navigate facilities and resources.
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VESSEL OPERATIONS
VESSELS ARRIVING IN VIRGINIA
As the second largest port on the U.S. East Coast by tonnage and the third largest by container volume, the greater port of Virginia is home to 55 commercial marine facilities, importing and exporting containers, coal, agricultural products, aggregates, chemical and petroleum products, offshore wind components, and much more.
For further in-depth details on Docking & Undocking, Launch Service, Pilotage, and Towing and Barge Services, and to access the Virginia Port Annual Tool, please scan the QR code.
VESSEL OPERATIONS
Over the past five years, our port received an average of 2,400 vessel calls a year, with approximately 60% being container vessels. Cruise ships, product tankers, and bulk ships all visit our port, as well as RoRo Vessels, breakbulk vessels, and other specialty ships. Thousands of barge transits also occur each year, as towing push boats transport products up and down Virgina’s rivers, canals, and the Chesapeake Bay.
Due to its strategic Mid-Atlantic location, deep channels, modern infrastructure, and current and forecasted market conditions, Virginia continues to see an increase in Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs), coal ships, cruise ships, and offshore windrelated vessels calling on our port.
TYPE OF VESSELS
Container Vessels
Breakbulk Vessels
Bulk Vessels
Roll-On/Roll-Off Vessels (RoRo)
Passenger Vessels
Tanker Vessels
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SHIPBUILDING AND SHIP REPAIR
ABOUT SHIPYARDS & SHIP REPAIR
Virginia is home to the nation’s largest shipbuilding and ship repair industrial base. These industrial activities are a cornerstone of the Commonwealth’s maritime economy, supporting both commercial and military operations through world class facilities and expertise. Home to HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding, the only builder of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in the nation and a critical supplier of submarines, Virginia plays a vital role in national defense and the maintenance of the naval fleet. Leading ship repair yards, including BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Colonna’s Shipyard, CTR Group, Fairlead, General Dynamics NASSCO, IFPC Innovations, JRF Ship Repairs, MHI Ship Repair, QED Systems, and Técnico, provide essential maintenance, modernization, and fabrication services for a wide range of vessels.
Employing more than 33,500 workers, Virginia’s shipyards operate advanced infrastructure including dry docks, mobile repair teams, and the country’s largest mobile boat hoist to ensure the readiness of commercial and military fleets. The 2026 White House Maritime Action Plan further strengthens this foundation by prioritizing the revival of U.S. shipbuilding, expanding workforce training, and reinforcing the domestic maritime industrial base. With Hampton Roads already home to the nation’s largest naval shipbuilding and repair complex, the region is well positioned to benefit from new investment, workforce development initiatives, and infrastructure improvements that will expand capacity, support national security, and reinforce Virginia’s leadership in shipbuilding, ship repair, and maritime industrial services.
For an extensive overview of Shipbuilding and Ship Repair facilities, along with a complete facilities list, and to explore the Virginia Port Annual Tool, please scan the QR code.
STORAGE, DISTRIBUTION, AND INLAND TRANSPORTATION
Storage and Transportation in Virginia’s Maritime Industry
Virginia’s maritime industry benefits from a well-integrated storage and transportation network that ensures the efficient movement of goods between port terminals and importers, exporters, and manufacturers. The Commonwealth has extensive warehousing and distribution centers, particularly located near major port facilities, which facilitate the storage, consolidation, and
For detailed insights into Storage, Distribution, and Inland Transportation—including comprehensive railroad maps—and to access the Virginia Port Annual Tool, please scan the QR code.
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STORAGE, DISTRIBUTION, AND INLAND TRANSPORTATION
redistribution of cargo. These centers are strategically positioned within intermodal parks, where trucking, rail, and barge operations converge to optimize supply chain efficiency. Additionally, Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) play a crucial role in enhancing trade by allowing businesses to store, process, and distribute goods with deferred or reduced customs duties, making operations more cost-effective for both importers and exporters. The transportation sector is equally important, employing thousands of workers who handle truck, rail, and barge operations, enabling the swift movement of goods across the region and beyond. As a vital link in global trade, Virginia’s storage, transportation, and FTZ infrastructure ensures a seamless flow of imports and exports, reinforcing the Commonwealth’s position as a major logistics and supply chain hub.
MOTOR CARRIER SERVICES
Virginia’s ports are served by hundreds of motor carriers offering trucking services. These include the common carriers who provide fast, efficient service over regular and irregular routes, contract cartage agents for shorthaul movements, local container drayage, domestic vans, flatbed carriers, refrigerated carriers, tank trucks, household goods, and specialized carriers.
A modern and expanding network of interstate and local highways permits fast, direct inland motor freight transportation to any point in the United States.
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FOREIGN TRADE ZONE SERVICES
There are six Foreign Trade Zones in Virginia: Culpeper #185, Dulles #137, New River Valley Airport #238, Richmond #207, Suffolk #20 and Tri-City Regional Airport #204.
The Virginia Port Authority holds the Grant of Authority of Foreign Trade Zone #20, which primarily serves southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. This Zone was established through Foreign Trade Zone Board Order #105 on April 15, 1975, beginning with 22.5 acres and today encompassing over 10,000 acres. An FTZ is a secure area within the United States, in or near a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) port of entry, where foreign and domestic merchandise is considered to be outside the country, or at least, outside of U.S. Customs territory. Certain types of merchandise can be imported into a Zone without going through formal Customs entry procedures or paying import duties. Customs duties and excise taxes are due only at the time of transfer from the FTZ for U.S. consumption. If the merchandise never enters the U.S. commerce, then no duties or taxes are paid on those items.
Merchandise admitted into a Zone may be stored, exhibited, repacked/assembled, distributed, sorted, graded, cleaned, processed, tested, labeled, repaired, mixed with foreign or domestic merchandise otherwise manipulated, manufactured, or destroyed .
Benefits include:
• Tighter inventory control, reducing or eliminating inventory loss adjustments.
• Deferral, reduction, and possible elimination of duties.
• Potential direct delivery benefit reduces hold times at ports of entry.
For more information about Foreign Trade Zones, visit the Virginia Economic Development Partnership website: vedp.org/incentive/foreign-trade-zones-ftzs.
TYPES OF STORAGE FACILITIES GUIDE
Explore the VMA Storage Facilities Guide, an online resource highlighting Virginia’s storage facilities. Scan the QR code to access the interactive map to navigate facilities and resources.
PORT SERVICES
Port Services in Virginia
Virginia’s ports deliver a comprehensive array of services that are vital for ensuring efficient maritime and logistics operations. These services include bunker fuel supply, diesel engine and generator repair, stevedoring, marine security, environmental services, and cargo handling. Additionally, the ports provide specialized offerings such as marine surveying, pilotage, dredging,
For more detailed information on Port Services and to access the “Virginia Port Annual” Tool, please scan the QR code.
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crane repair, and underwater diving to facilitate smooth port operations. Supporting the seamless movement of cargo throughout the region are logistics providers, customs brokerage, warehouse storage, and intermodal transport solutions. With a robust infrastructure and a network of specialized service providers, Virginia’s ports stand out as a key hub of commercial maritime activities and global trade, equipping businesses with the essential resources needed to succeed in a competitive maritime landscape.
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INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
FREIGHT FORWARDERS AND CUSTOMHOUSE BROKERS
Customs brokers assist importers in meeting federal requirements governing imports into the United States and are regulated and empowered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Customs brokers oversee transactions related to customs entry and admissibility of merchandise, product classification, customs valuation, payment of duties, taxes, or other charges such as refunds, rebates, and duty drawbacks. International freight forwarders are agents for exporters and can move cargo from “dock-to-door,” providing several significant services:
• Arranging for and tracking of freight from a domestic and international perspective
• Arranging for and tracking inland transportation
• Preparation of shipping and export documents
• Warehousing
For further comprehensive details on International Transportation Services and to access the Virginia Port Annual Tool, please scan the QR code.
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• Booking cargo space
• Negotiating freight charges
• Freight consolidation
• Cargo insurance
Many freight forwarders are also non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCCs) as well. NVOCCs do not own vessels but act as intermediaries between cargo owners and shipping lines to facilitate the ocean transportation of goods across the globe. Both freight forwarders and NVOCCs are licensed and regulated by the Federal Maritime Commission.
VMA VESSEL SERVICES
The Virginia Maritime Association provides its members with essential documentation and reporting for maritime operations. These services include issuing Certificates of Origin, which verify the country of manufacture for exported goods, and Vessel Reports, covering Daily Activities & Vessel Due In, Weekly Vessel Due In, and Ballast Water records. These reports help track vessel movements, expected arrivals, and compliance with ballast water regulations, ensuring smooth port operations and regulatory adherence for VMA members.
The Most Trusted Partner In Global Trade™
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OFFSHORE WIND
VIRGINIA’S OFFSHORE WIND BEGINNINGS
The Virginia Maritime Association (VMA) has been at the center of the development of Virginia’s offshore wind industry since 2009. The VMA works with federal and state authorities, coordinating industry response and input to identify areas suitable for offshore wind development while preserving the areas needed today and in the
For additional information regarding offshore wind, including extended details available on the official website (CVOW, PMT, and Jones Act Compliant information), and to utilize the Virginia Port Annual Tool, please scan the QR code.
future for efficient and safe navigation of commercial and Navy vessel traffic. VMA has been a champion for expanding and diversifying Virginia’s already substantial maritime industry by positioning the port as a hub for the offshore wind supply chain.
For companies exploring whether to establish operations in Virginia or expand their existing local capabilities to participate in offshore wind, the VMA has been pleased to provide business intelligence and facilitate relationships with the Virginia Department of Energy (DOE), the Hampton Roads Alliance, the Virginia Port Authority, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, regulators, and others to grow Virginia’s supplier database and support with outreach to stakeholders.
In addition to the VMA, the Virginia Offshore Wind Team, led by the Department of Energy (DOE), recognizes the long-term economic development opportunity and hosts site tours with globally recognized offshore wind developers, procurement and logistics experts, European foundation fabricators, and other potential supply chain businesses. Additionally, the Virginia Offshore Wind Development Authority (VOWDA) has a mission to facilitate, coordinate and support the development of the offshore wind energy industry, offshore wind energy projects, and supply chain vendors by:
• Collecting metocean and environmental data;
• Identifying regulatory and administrative barriers;
• Working with local, state, and federal government agencies to upgrade port and logistic facilities and sites;
• Ensuring development is compatible with other ocean uses and avian/ marine wildlife; and
• Recommending ways to encourage and expedite offshore wind industry development.
(Source: vaoffshorewind.org)
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GOVERNMENT SERVICES & REGULATIONS
Virginia’s maritime industry operates within a comprehensive framework of federal and state regulations designed to ensure the security, efficiency, and environmental compliance of its ports.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) support the efficient operations, safety, and security of navigation on our waterways.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) plays a vital role in overseeing vessel entries, enforcing customs regulations, and inspecting cargo to prevent the introduction of pests and diseases.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA), establishes cargo quality standards and implements agricultural import controls.
Worker safety and operational compliance are managed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which enforces safety regulations within maritime workplaces.
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) supports infrastructure development and ensures that port facilities meet national security and economic demands. Furthermore, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission enforces ballast water regulations to safeguard state waters from invasive species transported by foreign vessels.
For more extensive details on Government Services & Regulations along with Agencies/ Regulations and to access the Virginia Port Annual Tool, please scan the QR code.
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VIRGINIA ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES
Virginia: A Hub for Global Commerce
Virginia’s ports offer extensive capabilities, handling all types of cargo efficiently. As the 2nd largest U.S. East Coast port by tonnage and 3rd by container volume, Virginia provides strategic advantages with direct ocean access, 55-foot depths, and unobstructed ports are ice-free year-round. An extensive interstate network and dual Class-1 railroads connect 118 million consumers within a day’s drive. With strong workforce partnerships, leading shipbuilding, business incentives, and key port alliances, Virginia is a hub for global commerce.
For comprehensive information on Virginia’s Economic Advantages, including further relevant data, and to access the Virginia Port Annual Tool, please scan the QR code.
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VIRGINIA ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES
VIRGINIA TAX INCENTIVES
PORT VOLUME INCREASE TAX CREDIT (Code of Virginia Section 58.1-439.12:10)
Tax credit for taxpayers engaged in the manufacturing of goods or the distribution of manufactured goods, agricultural entities, or mineral or gas entities that use public or private port facilities located in Virginia and increase port cargo at these facilities by a minimum of 5% in a single calendar year over their base year cargo volume. The tax credit is $50 per TEU, unit of RO/RO cargo or 16 tons of noncontainerized cargo. Volume increase requirement waived by the Port of Virginia for a new major facility. There is $3.2 million available in each calendar year. Generally, there is a cap of $250,000 per taxpayer but a company can receive more if there is excess money in the pot or less if the pot is oversubscribed.
BARGE
AND RAIL USAGE TAX CREDIT (Code of Virginia Section 58.1-439.12:09)
Tax credit for usage of barge or rail to move cargo to or from public or private port terminals in Virginia rather than by truck or other motor vehicle on Virginia’s highways. (Must be international cargo). The credit is $25 per TEU, 16 tons of noncontainerized cargo, or unit of RO/RO cargo in excess of the number of containers shipped by barge or rail by the taxpayer during the immediately preceding taxable year. There is $500,000 available each fiscal year but there is no cap per taxpayer.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE FACILITY TAX CREDIT
(Code of Virginia Section 58.439.12:06)
Tax credit for either creating new jobs or capital investment in an international trade facility as a result of moving 5% more cargo through public or private port terminals in Virginia than in the preceding taxable year. Credit is either (i) $3,500 per qualified full-time employee or (ii) an amount equal to 2% of qualified capital investment expenses. There is $1.25 million available for this credit each fiscal year and the amount of the credit allowed cannot exceed 50% of the tax imposed on that company for the taxable year. A company cannot claim the same jobs for this credit, Major Business Facility Job Tax Credit, and the POV Grant Program.
The Port of Virginia® Growth Incentive Grants
America’s Most Modern Gateway administers four high-impact Growth Incentive Grant programs built to fuel real economic growth to and through Virginia.
These grant programs were established by the Virginia General Assembly in 2023 and replaced the tax incentive programs that had historically been available to port users.
Economic & Infrastructure Development Grant Program (EID)
Provides funding to companies that locate or expand in the Commonwealth of Virginia and utilize The Port of Virginia, requiring the creation of at least 25 new permanent full-time jobs
International Trade Facility Grant Program (ITF)
Provides funding to eligible trade facilities in the Commonwealth of Virginia that increase port cargo activity through capital investment, job growth, and at least a 5% increase in annual cargo volume while meeting minimum entry-level wage requirements.
Virginia Port Volume Increase Grant Program (PVI)
Provides funding to agricultural, manufacturing, and mineral or gas companies that increase cargo volume through port facilities in the Commonwealth of Virginia by at least 5% year over year.
Virginia Barge & Rail Usage Grant Program (BRU)
Provides funding to international trade facilities that move cargo through port facilities in the Commonwealth of Virginia by barge or rail instead of truck and increase that volume by at least 5% year over year. Visit: https://operations.portofvirginia.com/grants for more information.
VIRGINIA’S PORTS ARE GOOD
FOR BUSINESS
VIRGINIA’S PORTS HAVE THE ABILITY TO HANDLE ANY TYPE OF CARGO.
VIRGINIA IS THE 2ND LARGEST PORT ON THE U.S. EAST COAST BY TONNAGE AND THE 3RD LARGEST BY CONTAINER VOLUME.
• Location: Strategic Mid-Atlantic location with direct open ocean access, 55foot depths, and unobstructed ports that are ice-free year-round.
• Distribution: Robust interstate system and two Class-1 railroads offer extensive inland access.
• Consumers: 118 million consumers can be reached within a day’s drive.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS
• Hampton Roads Workforce Council (theworkforcecouncil.org)
• Virginia Career Works (virginiacareerworks.com).
• Virginia’s Community Colleges (courses.vccs.edu/colleges).
• State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV.edu).
THE LARGEST SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR COMPLEX ON THE U.S. EAST COAST.
• Virginia Ship Repair Association (virginiashiprepair.org).
CORPORATE INCOME TAX CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE AND PORT USER INCENTIVES ARE OFFERED.
• 6% corporate income tax rate reflects business-friendly environment.
• Home to Foreign Trade Zones 20, 137, 185, 204, 207, and 238. Companies can benefit by using special procedures to encourage U.S. activity by reducing, eliminating or delaying duties.
• Port Partners:
• Virginia Port Authority (portofvirginia.com).
• Virginia Economic Development Partnership (vedp.org).
VIRGINIA ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES
Hampton Roads Playbook
The Hampton Roads Playbook is a shared regional plan that highlights our collective assets and outlines a strategy for success. It’s a guide that enables us to make the right moves, send the right players onto the field, and leverage our strengths to score points. We are aligning behind the four sectors that form the foundation of our regional economy: Defense, Energy, Aerospace, and Logistics (DEAL).
These are not new pursuits; they are the pillars that have long sustained Hampton Roads. Defense and logistics are core historic pillars, and the rapid growth of energy production and aerospace creates remarkable opportunities for the region. What is new, however, is our deliberate focus on deepening and accelerating growth in these sectors. In doing so, we are diversifying within our strengths, not away from them, expanding the impact of what already defines us. Growth in these sectors will also ripple outward, strengthening every corner of our economy, from construction and architecture to finance, insurance, higher education, retail, tourism, and healthcare.
The DEAL Framework also utilizes four cross-cutting drivers—Workforce, Innovation, Infrastructure, and Supply Chain—to clarify our next plays: transformative projects that build on our advantages to drive investment and create jobs.
Eight such projects have already emerged, but the Playbook is designed for the long game. Beyond the first set of initiatives, we’ve outlined a framework for creating future projects and stand ready to work with regional stakeholders to shape what comes next. Take a look and see how you, your community, your organization, and our region can help score points and emerge victorious.
The Hampton Roads Alliance is proud to serve as the region’s convener and catalyst bringing together public and private partners to put this Playbook into action. In partnership with the Hampton Roads Workforce Council and working alongside our regional partners like Virginia Maritime Association, localities and private investors, we are committed to aligning behind one unifying economic strategy. Together, we are moving from chasing companies to cultivating ecosystems, building the conditions where businesses thrive, talent grows, and opportunity multiplies.
Success will require every one of us to leverage our strengths for the good of the team, guided by a shared roadmap for growth. Now is the time to put on your Team Hampton Roads jersey, step onto the field, and play to win.
VIRGINIA ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES
PUTTING GLOBAL TRADE TO WORK FOR YOUR BUSINESS!
Our mission is to increase the number of Virginia companies selling overseas and their volume of international business. We help both new and experienced exporters by identifying new international markets, developing market entry strategies, optimizing supply chains, and locating distributors and representatives for products or services. Virginia businesses interested in increasing international sales benefit from our export development programs, services, and grants.
INTERNATIONAL MARKET RESEARCH:
• Global network consultants are ready to assist in more than 120 countries around the world
• In-country market research specific to your product or service
INTERNATIONAL
TRADE SHOWS AND APPOINTMENTS:
• International business meetings arranged on your behalf with pre-qualified potential buyers or distributors
• Exhibit products and services at international trade shows
• Network with prospective customers and grow international sales
PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING:
• Access a wide range of export how-to guides and industry reports
• Learn about a wide variety of topics from subject matter experts in international marketing, banking, accounting, shipping, legal services, and more PROGRAMS AND GRANTS:
• Global Defense Program - Helps Virginia defense companies diversify into new international markets
• Regional Export Program - Year-long program to develop and execute a strategy for exporting
• State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) - Grant funding for travel to international markets
• Supply Chain Optimization Program - Helps companies evaluate and streamline supply chain management and import processes
• Trade Show Program – Provides resources for exhibiting at international trade shows
• VALET Program - An award-winning two-year export acceleration program
• Virginia Global Business Internship Program - Matches Virginia college and university students with businesses
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: EXPORTVIRGINIA.ORG.
WORKFORCE
WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE
Virginia’s maritime industry is a gateway to a variety of high-paying career opportunities, including shipbuilding, port operations, logistics, and offshore wind energy. The Hampton Roads Workforce Council (HRWC) is at the forefront of regional workforce development, ensuring that training programs align with the needs of local industries. With a strong emphasis on attracting,
For detailed insights into workforce information, trends, and the Maritime Career Guide, as well as to explore the Virginia Port Annual Tool, please scan the QR code.
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educating, and retaining talent, HRWC collaborates with VMA and an array of education and training organizations.
This industry is a vital part of Virginia’s economy, supporting nearly 730,000 jobs statewide linked to maritime and supply chain sectors. Careers in this field not only offer competitive wages that often surpass state averages but also provide stable, long-term employment prospects through apprenticeships, training initiatives, and educational collaborations. Key institutions such as Tidewater Community College, Old Dominion University, the Maritime Institute, and the Chesapeake Marine Training Institute offer tailored programs designed to equip individuals with the specific skills needed in the industry.
Virginia’s maritime workforce strategy includes notable initiatives like the Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding, which offers organized training in shipbuilding, engineering, and logistics, while Maritime Training Programs prepare professionals for a range of roles in vessel operations, port services, and freight transportation. With a solid commitment to workforce development, Virginia is wellpositioned to attract and nurture skilled maritime professionals, paving the way for a robust and sustainable future for its port-driven economy.
VMA’s Maritime Career Guide offers useful information and valuable insights into the various aspects of the maritime supply chain industry. We encourage school counselors and educators to share the abundance of career opportunities within the maritime sector with their students. As students embark on the journey of choosing their career paths, empowering them with information about maritime careers can be instrumental in shaping their futures.
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MEMBERSHIP & COMMITTEES
As “The Voice of Port Industries,” the Virginia Maritime Association (VMA) provides members with advocacy, networking, and business growth opportunities. Representing over 400+ companies that employ over 70,000 Virginians, VMA protects maritime interests by engaging with policymakers at all levels to promote a pro-business environment.
Members benefit from exclusive networking events, including mixers, the annual trade symposium, and statewide Chapter meetings, strengthening connections across the industry. VMA also offers committee participation, trade mission opportunities through VEDP, vessel services, and financial incentives, such as discounted services, a competitive 401k plan, and complimentary facility access.
As members of VMA, businesses gain a strong advocate, valuable industry insights, and connections that help drive success in Virginia’s ports and supply chains. Members are Better Connected, Better Informed, and Better Represented.
For more detailed information on Membership and Committees, including a complete roster of VMA members, and to fully access the capabilities of the Virginia Port Annual Tool, please scan the QR code.
MEMBERSHIP
Bring your whole team to VMA.
Relationships you trust. Information you rely on. Representation that matters. VMA members are Better CONNECTED, Better INFORMED & Better REPRESENTED.
Engage your entire team. Unlimited employees under one membership.
Build powerful industry connections across Virginia’s maritime & supply chain networks. Stay informed on policy, port activity & industry trends.
Strengthen your voice in conversations shaping Virginia’s maritime industries.
David White, Executive Director
Will Fediw, Senior Vice President
Vice President, Finance & Administration
Director of Membership Development
Workforce Development Director
Chanel Bolling, Executive Assistant
Jennifer Deason, Marketing Manager
Jennifer Parham, Events Manager
Susan Wisniewski, Membership Services Manager
VMA Board of Directors
as of March 15, 2025
Officers
President - Lang Williams
Executive Vice President Colliers
Vice President - Capt. Kenneth Flowers
Regional Vice President, Mid-Atlantic Moran Norfolk
Vice President - Capt. Whiting Chisman
President
Virginia Pilot Association
Vice President - Camille Cherry
Marketing Director Crofton Industries
Secretary - David White
Executive Director
Virginia Maritime Association
Treasurer - Dana Truxell
Senior Product Specialist Marine World Fuel Services
Assistant Treasurer - Clyde Clark
Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager
Blue Ridge Bank
Chairwoman - Judy Barrett
Senior Vice President TowneBank
Directors
Kathy Alexander
Transportation Manager
Newport News Shipbuilding
Clark Ambrose
Director, Strategic Business Development Kuehne + Nagel, Inc.
Aaron Anseeuw
Operations Manager SeaGate Terminals, LLC
Jeremy Bridges
President & Chief Negotiator
Hampton Roads Shipping Association
Kevin Carroll
Operations and Maintenance Manager
Dominion Energy
Nick Chamberlin
Group Manager Ports & Business Development
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Michael Coleman
President & CEO
Capes Shipping Agencies
Randall Crutchfield
Chairman & CEO Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc.
Michael Cuomo
Vice President Finance & Accounting and Corporate Ocean Network Express (North America), Inc.
Trevor Dunlap
President
Givens Logistics, LC
Mary Beth Erb
Director of Business Development & Marketing Wildcat Propellers, Inc.
Jim Ford
President CP&O, LLC
Christopher Garcia
Director of Marine Logistics
Titan America
Stephen Griffin
Vice President, Accounting
The Port of Virginia
Rick Holden
Vice President, Business Development & Corporate Officer
Riverside Logistics
Michael Hopkins
Managing Director Fairwinds Landing, LLC
Ray Jalkio
Vice President - Sales Service Transfer, Inc.
Brian Jeffreys
Director, Operations CMA CGM (America), LLC
Darrick Lemaster
General Manager CMP Global, Inc.
Marc Marling
Chief Business Officer Cargomatic
W. Hugh McCrory
Chief Compliance Officer
Norfolk Tug Company
Cody McMahan
Director of Agency Host Agency, LLC
Elspeth McMahon
Associate Vice President for Maritime Initiatives Old Dominion University
Central Chapter Chair
David Bratton
Vice President, Western Region Bay Power Solutions
Northern Chapter Co-Chair
Stephanie Bender
Branch Manager, Baltimore
Kuehne + Nagel, Inc.
Northern Chapter Co-Chair
Sean Magness
Assistant Vice President of Sales Cornerstone Systems, Inc.
Southern Chapter Chair
Kimberly Clark
Senior Logistics Manager
Hooker Furnishings Corporation
Jim Michalski
Vice President, Regional Logistics
ZIM-American Integrated Shipping Services Co., LLC
Amanda Robinson
Operations & Marine Personnel Manager
McAllister Towing of Virginia, Inc.
Rachel Shames
Vice President Pricing & Procurement CV International, Inc.
Patrick Y. Shim
Managing Director LS Cable & System Ltd.
Kennis Sigmon
Director, Corporate Planning QED Systems, Inc.
Andrew Sinclair
Vice President, Public Policy Development
Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Glenn Thompson
Vice President Business Development
W. M. Jordan Company
Ryan Turman
Managing Partner Turman Wood Group
Scott Wheeler
CEO Bay Power Solutions
By Appointment
Southwest Chapter Chair
Cameron Peel President and CCO Camrett Logistics
Valley Logistics Chapter Co-Chair
Devon Anders President InterChange Group
Valley Logistics Chapter Co-Chair
Keith Robinson Sales Manager
InterChange Group
Young Maritime Professionals Co-Chair
Carl Dorsey
Senior Manager, Contracts & Risk
Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc.
Young Maritime Professionals Co-Chair
Michael Quarg
Regional Sales Manager
Philadelphia Gear Of Council
Richard Ottinger
Principal, Maritime Practice Chair
Woods Rogers
VMA ANCHOR MEMBERS
as of March 15, 2026
PLATINUM ANCHORS
Bay Power Solutions Colliers
CV International Excel Truck Group
AdvanSix
Alliant Insurance Services
Avoler Group
BAE Systems, Norfolk Ship Repair
Bay Crane
Capes Shipping Agencies
CMA CGM (America)
CMP Global Coastal Design & Construction
DCLI
Fairwinds Landing Ferguson Enterprises
Alacran
Anders Williams
Ship Agency
Atapco Properties
Branscome
Canon Virginia
Capital Financial Group
Cargomatic
Caterpillar
Century Express Virginia
- Audax Transportation
CIE Manufacturing
Dead Calm Seas
Marine Services
GOLDEN ANCHORS
Greater Richmond Partnership
Host Agency
LS Cable & System Ltd.
Ocean Network Express (North America)
SILVER ANCHORS
FORVIS Mazars
Gentry Locke Attorneys
Givens
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co.
Hampton Roads Alliance
Kokosing Industrial
Kuehne + Nagel
Marine Repair Services of Virginia
Mid-Atlantic Leasing Corporation
Millwright Local 443
Perdue Agribusiness
BRONZE ANCHORS
Dewberry
Enviva
Fairlead Integrated
General Dynamics
NASSCO-Norfolk
Gilco Trucking
Hampton Roads
Workforce Council
Hillcrest Transportation
Hudgins Contracting
IBV
JRF Ship Repairs
Virginia Pilot Association
Woods Rogers
Port City Transportation
Port Equipment Specialist
Riverside Shipping
SeaGate Terminals
Tecnico Corporation
TMEIC Corporation
Truist
U.S. Port Services
Virginia Business
Virginia Natural Gas
Virginia Tech Corporation
Research Center
William & Mary Raymond A.
Mason School of Business
Kaufman & Canoles, P. C.
LTD Hospitality Group
M S International
McDonough Marine Service
McLean Contracting Company
Moran Norfolk
Newport News Shipbuilding
Norfolk Tug Company
Oceantic Network
Onward New River Valley
Penzance
Pivotal LNG
Ray-Mont Logistics
International
Riverside Logistics
Sabine Marine Group
STG Logistics
Titan America
U.S. Marine Management
W. M. Jordan Company
Weston Solutions
Wilson Pipe & Fabrication
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VMA COMMITTEES
Built on a strong foundation of nearly 20 dedicated committees, VMA works to advance and support the maritime supply chain. Members have the opportunity to engage, collaborate, and make their voices heard. All industry committees listed below:
• All Hazards Response
• Cargo Owners
• Coal
• Communications and Outreach
• Education and Training
• Environmental Affairs
• Events
• Freight Forwarders & Customhouse Brokers
• Harbor-Anchorage Dredging and Navigation Rules
• Inland Transportation
• Membership
• Offshore Wind
• Port Security
• Ship Operators & Agents
• Supply Chain Technology & Innovation
• Terminal Operators
• Towing & Barge Operators
• Warehousing and Distribution Centers
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MEMBERSHIP & COMMITTEES
VMA MEMBERS
as of March 15, 2026
ACCOUNTANTS
Barnes, Brock, Cornwell & Painter
FORVIS Maazars
AGRICULTURE
Fornazor International/ARREFF Terminals
Meherrin Agricultural & Chemical Company
Perdue Agribusiness, LLC
BANKS/INVESTMENTS/MORTGAGES
Bank of America
Blue Ridge Bank Fulton Bank, N.A.
Huntington National Bank
Southern Bank
SouthState Bank
TowneBank / TowneInsurance Truist
BRIDGE COMPANY
South Norfolk Jordan Bridge
CEMENT/SAND/GRAVEL/FERTILIZER
Luck Stone Corporation
Vulcan Materials Company
COAL INSPECTION; ANALYSIS; SAMPLING
Hampton Roads Testing Laboratories, Inc.
Sampling Associates International, LLC
COAL TERMINAL
Dominion Terminal Associates
Kinder Morgan Terminals - Mid-Atlantic Region
COLD STORAGE/REFRIGERATION
AgCold
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Atapco Properties, Inc.
Colliers
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer
Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate
JLL
Manekin
Penzance
Port 460 Owner LLC
CONSULTANTS
Alacran
Courtney Culpepper Consulting
Greenfield
Haley & Aldrich
Kemper Consulting
Metro Group Maritime
MozaicID
Sea Air Land Security Services
Sea Risk Solutions, LLC
The Meechan Group, LLC
Vanmarc Shipping Limited Company
Wood Mackenzie Limited
WSP USA Inc.
CONTAINER/CHASSIS REPAIR AND SALES
DCLI
Flexivan
HRCPII, LLC
ITS ConGlobal
Marine Repair Services of Virginia, Inc.
Mid-Atlantic Leasing Corporation
PortRail Crane Service, LLC
CONTRACTORS AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES/ EQUIPMENT
Balicore Construction
Branscome, Inc.
CHS Container Group USA, Inc.
Coastal Design & Construction
Crofton
Freyssinet, Inc.
Hourigan
Hudgins Contracting Corp.
ITAC
Kokosing Industrial
McLean Contracting Company
Skanska USA Civil Southeast, Inc.
W. F. Magann Corporation
W. M. Jordan Company
COURIER SERVICES
JR’s Express
CRANE REPAIR AND REFURBISHMENTS
Kalmar USA, Inc.
Port Equipment Specialists
CRANE SERVICE, HEAVY LIFT
Bay Crane
Hampton Roads Crane & Rigging
PortRail Crane Service, LLC
CRUISE LINE
Carnival Cruise Line
CUSTOMS EXAMINATION SITE
HREW, LLC
DEFENSE CONTRACTORS
Integrated Defense Services, Inc.
QED Systems, Inc.
DIESEL ENGINE AND GENERATOR REPAIR
Bay Power Solutions
DISTRIBUTOR OF PREFABRICATED BUILDINGS
Wilmot Modular Structures, Inc.
DIVING SERVICES
Crofton
Dead Calm Seas Marine Services
Phoenix International Holdings, Inc.
Seaward Marine Services, LLC
DREDGING (HARBOR, ETC.)
Cottrell Contracting Corporation
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co.
McLean Contracting Company
Norfolk Dredging Company
Weston Solutions Inc
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUPS
Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc.
Hampton Roads Alliance
Onward New River Valley
Roanoke Regional Partnership
Southern Virginia Regional Alliance
Top of Virginia Regional Chamber
Virginia Economic Development Partnership
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Artemus Transportation Solutions
Chesapeake Marine Training Institute
Christopher Newport University
ECPI University
Gilco Transport Services
Hampton Roads Workforce Council
Maritime Engineering and Environmental Studies Academy - NNPS and ODU CEIO
Maritime Institute
Nauticus
New College Institute
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
QED Systems, Inc.
TCC Workforce Solutions
The Mariners’ Museum and Park
The Port of Virginia
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Virginia Tech Corporation Research Center, Inc.
Virginia Wesleyan University
William & Mary Raymond A. Mason School of Business
ELECTRONIC SALES/SERVICE
Mackay Communications, Inc.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Capital Financial Group
Insperity
TowneBank / TowneInsurance
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Avoler Group LLC
CTR Group
Hampton Roads Workforce Council
Integrity Staffing Services
Millwright Local 443
Primero Staffing
Superior Staffing Company, LLC
The Hampton Roads Workforce Council
The Lee Group
Thomas Lumping Service
Tidewater Staffing, Inc.
ENGINEERS/NAVAL ARCHITECTS/SURVEYORS
Andre + Marquez Architects, Inc.
Arcosa/Wintech/Nabrico
Collins Engineers, Inc.
Dewberry
Fugro USA Marine, Inc.
GET Solutions, Inc. a Terracon Company
GFT
Grand Isle Shipyard
HDR Engineering Co., Inc.
Jacobs
Moffatt & Nichol
Timmons Group
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS/SCIENTISTS AND PLANNERS
Collins Engineers, Inc.
Kimley-Horn
Schnabel Engineering
TMEIC Corporation
VHB
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: POLLUTION CONTROL/FUMIGATION//TANK AND STEAM CLEANING/EXTERMINATORS
Accurate Marine Environmental, LLC
Coastal Services
EA Engineering, Science and Technology, Inc., PBC
Getem Services
HEPACO, LLC
Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.
EXPORTERS AND IMPORTERS
Altria
Amazon
Busch Vacuum Solutions
Canon Virginia, Inc.
Eagle Paper International, Inc.
Ferguson Enterprises
HamiltonJet, Inc.
Hooker Furnishings Corporation
JTI Leaf Services
LT Apparel Group
M S International
Otis Elevator Company
Red River Foods, Inc.
Turman Wood Group
Universal Leaf Tobacco Co., Inc.
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MEMBERSHIP & COMMITTEES
FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY
Hiller Companies LLC
FREIGHT FORWARDERS AND CUSTOMHOUSE BROKERS
Allegheny Brokerage Co. Inc.
Better Days Logistics
Capes Shipping Agencies
CV International, Inc.
D. J. Powers Co., Inc.
DSV Air & Sea, Inc.
EFL Global
Expeditors International
Fedex Logistics
FLS Group
Fracht FWO (VA), Inc.
John S. Connor, Inc.
Kuehne + Nagel, Inc.
Livingston International Logistics Plus, Inc.
Manora USA, LLC
Nelson International, Inc.
Pinnacle International Freight, Inc.
Steer Company
W. M. Stone Logistics, LLC
GOVERNMENT: CITY, STATE, FEDERAL
Chesapeake Economic Development
City of Danville, Office of Economic Development
City of Norfolk, Department of Economic Development
City of Portsmouth, Economic Development
City of Suffolk, Department of Economic Development
City of Virginia Beach, Economic Development
County of Brunswick
HEALTH SERVICES
WorkersFirst, LLC
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
Generation Refrigeration Co.
HOTELS AND CLUBS
LTD Hospitality Group
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BlackBerry Radar
G2 Ops, Inc.
Info-X Software Technology Private Limited
MatchBack Systems, Inc.
Revenue Vessel
Splice
INSURANCE SERVICES AND/OR INSURANCE
COUNSELORS
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
Aon
Brown & Brown Insurance Flagship Group
Capital Financial Group
Compass Insurance Solutions
Equitable
London & Norfolk, Ltd.
Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC
McGriff
Nusbaum Insurance
Signal Management Services, LLC
TowneBank / TowneInsurance
LABOR ORGANIZATIONS
International Longshoremen’s Association
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association D-1 PCD (MEBA)
Millwright Local 443
LAUNCH SERVICES
Atlantic Launch, LLC
Cape Henry Launch
Delaware Bay Launch Service, Inc.
LAW FIRMS
Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, P.L.C.
Gentry Locke Attorneys
Kaufman & Canoles, P. C.
Pender & Coward, P.C.
The Suarez Firm
Ventker Henderson Stancliff, PLLC
Willcox & Savage, P.C.
Williams Mullen
Womble Bond Dickinson
Woods Rogers PLC
LNG PROVIDERS
Pivotal LNG
LOGISTICS CONSULTING
Adamslog, LLC
EJOOV Holdings LLC
Tidewater Global, LLC
MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS
AdvanSix
Bassett Furniture
Busch Vacuum Solutions
Canon Virginia, Inc.
Caterpillar Inc
CIE Manufacturing
CMP Global, Inc.
Collins Machine Works
DESMI Inc.
Fairlead Integrated
Fairwinds Landing, LLC
Ferguson Enterprises
Hyster Yale Materials Handling
IMTRA
KSARIA
LS Cable & System Ltd.
Musco Lighting
Pactiv Evergreen
Parker Systems, Inc.
Philadelphia Gear
Stihl, Inc.
Sumitomo Machinery Corp. of America
Taylor Machine Works
Titan America
TMEIC Corporation
Triple-S Steel
TST Fab and Machine
Unique Industries, Inc.
Wilmot Modular Structures, Inc.
MARINE AND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIERS/SHIP CHANDLERS
Mazzella J. Henry Holland
MES
MSJ International Corp.
O.E. DuRant, Inc.
Peltz Marine, Inc.
Volvo Penta
Wildcat Propellers, Inc.
Wilson Pipe & Fabrication LLC
MARINE EQUIPMENT SALES/RENTAL
Link Belt Mid-Atlantic
Link-Belt Mid-Atlantic
Norfolk Bearing & Supply Co., Inc.
Peltz Marine, Inc.
MARINE FUELS AND LUBRICANTS
Domestic Fuels & Lubes, Inc.
Suntex Marinas
World Fuel Services
MARINE REPAIR AND SERVICE
EMS Industrial, Inc.
HyVal Industries, Inc.
MARINE SECURITY SERVICES
Allied Universal Security
Top Guard Security
MARINE SURVEYORS AND APPRAISERS
Marine Safety Consultants, Inc.
National Cargo Bureau, Inc.
Sabine Marine Group
Sirius Marine Services, LLC
Woolpert
MEDIA
Virginia Business
MOTOR CARRIERS/INTERMODAL
Anders Williams Ship Agency
C.B. Wilson
Camrett Logistics
Cargomatic
Carroll Trucking, Inc.
CBT Integrated Logistics, LLC
Century Express Virginia – Audax Transportation
ContainerPort Group, Inc.
Cornerstone Systems, Inc.
Evans Delivery / A.R.C. Transit
Excel Truck Group
Four-U-Transportation
Gilco Properties, Inc. Agents for Gilco Trucking Co., Inc.
Givens Logistics, LC
GTL Transport Co.
Hillcrest Transportation, Inc.
HTR Logistics, LLC
IBV, LLC
IMC Logistics
Integrated Global Logistics, Inc.
Lightning Transportation Co., Inc.
MEDLOG USA
NFI/California Cartage Transportation Express, LLC
Ocean Container Solutions LLC
OOCL Logistics
Peltz Marine, Inc.
Port City Transportation
Service Transfer, Inc.
Southeast Streamline, Inc.
STG Logistics
Tidewater Fibre Corp. dba TFC Fleet Services
Volt Logistics, LLC
World Logistics USA Inc.
NON VESSEL OPERATING COMMON CARRIER/ NVOCC
OEC Group
Ray-Mont Logistics International, Inc.
Samskip Logistics, Inc.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable
International Registries, Inc.
Navy League of the United States, Hampton Roads
Norfolk Sister City Association
Oceantic Network
The Elizabeth River Project
OIL BUNKER AGENTS
C & M Industries, Inc.
OIL TERMINAL, REFINERY
Ergon Asphalt Partners, L.P.
PACKAGING AND LOGISTIC SERVICES
Multi Interest Service Corporation
Ray-Mont Logistics International, Inc.
PILOTAGE
Association of Virginia Docking Pilots, LLC
Independent Docking Pilots, Inc.
Virginia Pilot Association
PORT AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS
The Port of Virginia
PRINTING SERVICES
Jones Printing Services, Inc.
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING
Rubin Communications Group TOCCreative
MEMBERSHIP & COMMITTEES
RAILROADS
CSX Transportation
Norfolk & Portsmouth Belt Line
Norfolk Southern Corporation
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Atlantic Capes Offshore Services
DEME Offshore US
Keynvor Morlift Ltd.
SPIE Wind Connect
ThayerMahan, Inc.
SHIPBUILDING, SHIP REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, DRYDOCKS
Auxiliary Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Norfolk Ship Repair
Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc.
Fairlead Integrated General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk
IFPC Innovations
JRF Ship Repairs, LLC
Newport News Shipbuilding
QED Systems, Inc.
Tecnico Corporation
Vigor Marine | MHI Norfolk
STEVEDORES
CP&O, LLC
TAXI/LIMO SERVICE
Orange Peel Transportation
TERMINAL OPERATORS
AdvanSix
Enviva
Fairwinds Landing, LLC
Fornazor International/ARREFF Terminals
Imerys Norfolk, Inc.
IMTT Virginia
Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminals- Pier IX
Kinder Morgan Elizabeth River Terminals, LLC
Kinder Morgan Liquid Terminals of Virginia
Perdue Agribusiness, LLC
SeaGate Terminals, LLC
T. Parker Host
The Port of Virginia
Titan America
TOWING AND TRANSPORTATION (SHIPDOCKING AND/OR BARGES)
Albemarle Tug Company
Blaha Towing Company, LLC
Dann Marine Towing, LC
Intracoastal Marine LLC
McAllister Towing of Virginia, Inc.
McDonough Marine Service
Moran Norfolk
Norfolk Tug Company
Robbins Maritime, Inc.
Stevens Towing Co. of NC, LLC
Vane Line Bunkering
Vulcan Materials Company
TRADE ASSOCIATION
American Bureau of Shipping
Hampton Roads Shipping Association
Retail Alliance
Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Virginia Ship Repair Association, Inc.
TRANSLOADING FACILITY
Arreff Terminals, Inc.
Atlantic Coast Hauling LLC
Tidewater Moving and Hauling, LLC
U.S. Port Services, Inc.
UTILITY
Berkshire Hathaway GT&S
Dominion Energy
Virginia Natural Gas
VESSEL OWNERS, AGENTS, OPERATORS
Anders Williams Ship Agency
Atlantic Wind Transfers
Blue Water Shipping Company
Capes Shipping Agencies
Cita Shipping Agency
CMA CGM (America), LLC
COSCO SHIPPING Lines (North America), Inc.
Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corporation
Hapag-Lloyd (America), LLC
Host Agency, LLC
Inchcape Shipping Services
K-Line America, Inc.
Marfret USA, Inc. Marfret Lines
Mediterranean Shipping Co. (USA)
Norton Lilly International
Ocean Network Express (North America) Inc.
OOCL (USA), Inc.
OOCL Logistics
Riverside Shipping, LLC
T. Parker Host
U.S. Marine Management LLC
W. M. Stone Logistics, LLC
ZIM-American Integrated Shipping Services Co., LLC
WAREHOUSE
AgCold
Atapco Properties, Inc.
Ausblick Development
Camrett Logistics
Cargoways Logistics, Inc.
Continental Terminals, Inc.
Crossfire Logistics, Inc.
CrossGlobe Transport, Ltd.
Eimskip Logistics
Givens Logistics, LC
H & M International Warehousing, Inc.
InterChange Group, Inc.
Kinder Morgan Terminals - Mid-Atlantic Region
Mid-Atlantic Leasing Corporation
Peltz Marine, Inc.
Port Norfolk Commodity Warehouse, Inc.
Riverside Logistics
Salmons, Inc.
U.S. Port Services, Inc.
