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The Port of Virginia is located approximately 170 miles east (less than 3.5 hours) of South Boston on U.S. 58.

  • portofva.jpgSecond busiest port on the East Coast (only New York is busier)
  • Intermodal Service- cargo may be shifted directly from ship to train or truck
  • Trade with more than 100 countries
  • Consists of three large state-owned marine terminals: Norfolk International Terminal; Portsmouth Marine Terminal; Virginia Inland Port, a container center in Northern Virginia


The Port of Richmond is less thportofrichmond.jpgan 2 hours from Halifax County via U.S. 360 and Interstate 95.

  • Container and general cargo facility
  • Intermodal service
  • Excellent inland geographic location
    • 100 miles from the head of the James River
    • Adjacent to Interstate I-95
    • Rail service by CSX Transportation & Norfolk Southern Corporation
  • Port Features
    • Dock Apron: 15584' wharf length; 25' depth longside
    • Cranes: M-250 Manitowoc; 4600 Manitowoc, & 4100 Manitowoc; heavy lift capability on request
    • Warehouse Capacity: 284,000 sq.ft.
    • Open Storage: 39 acres; Total Acres: 12
  • Weekly container service to Antwerp, Belgium