During the last seven years, the Port of Virginia has matured into a world-class operation anchored by modern deep-water container and multi-use terminals that are supported by inland rail and barge operations. This growing port has the fastest cranes, employs twenty-first century technology, and will soon have the US East Coast’s deepest harbor.
Every day, a skilled team of dedicated professionals makes these assets work in concert. In January 2021, this team and this port will welcome its next leader, Stephen A. Edwards, an industry veteran with a record of success.
There will always be challenges to world trade like the pandemic, tariffs, etc. Working with our labor partners, we are well-positioned to meet those and other issues head-on, capitalize on our investments, and provide real value to our customers and a diverse group of cargo owners.
Virginia has the assets to become the East Coast’s hub — leader — in the burgeoning offshore wind-energy industry. Our mid--Atlantic location, workforce, and multi-use terminals are the critical foundational components needed for success that make Virginia a logical place to home-port this industry.
Cargo owners like Amazon, Target, Home Depot, and others are choosing Virginia for its port and its business-friendly practices. American farmers and businesses are emerging from the trade war and pandemic and seeking new export opportunities. As consumerism recovers, manufacturers around the world will want to ship their products through modern, reliable, and efficient ports. The Port of Virginia will be their gateway.
This will be our agenda as we go forward: Build customer relationships by listening, collaborating, and reassuring them of their decision to move their cargo through the Port of Virginia. The best way to do that is to run the safest, most efficient, reliable, and cost-effective network of terminals on the East Coast.