Solutions for Specialized Cargo

At The Port of Virginia, we are ready to carry the load. Deepwater berths with direct rails discharge, dedicated specialized cargo terminals, direct Interstate highway access from all terminals, a central location in the Mid-Atlantic and more than one million square feet of on-terminal storage are capped with world-class customer service and attention to detail, making ours one of the most capable breakbulk and RoRo ports in the nation.

A One-Stop Shop for a Variety of Cargo

We have the right people, equipment, capacity, solutions and connections to handle your cargo. Whether by truck, train or barge, we have more ways than ever to deliver fluid, reliable and efficient service. When you connect with our experts, they can help you construct the ideal movement and coordination of your cargo through our port to its final destination – helping you avoid multiple handoffs to different transportation and logistics providers.

Metals: Ferrous & Non-Ferrous

We offer services for all common forms of metals and facilities and services to handle every step in the metals journey to destination markets.

Ferrous and non-ferrous
Covered and open storage
Rail and truck loading
Container stuffing and stripping
LME certification
FTZ capabilities

Automotive & Non-Auto RoRo

We have curated services and capabilities to cater for every unique need in the automotive and non-automotive RoRo space.

On-terminal processing/parts uplifting
Dedicated outside storage
Rail connections to inland plants
Highways to dealerships
Farm and mining equipment
Boats and other equipment
Mafi stuffing/stripping
Transferring to/from truck/rail
Project Cargo Handling via Container, Breakbulk, RoRo and Barge

We offer a variety of services for efficiently managing out-of-gauge and heavy cargoes to help you reach our markets.

Heavy-lift crane
On-dock rail
Specialized trucking
Crane and rigging vendors

Forest Products

Whether by truck, train or barge, we have more ways than ever to deliver fluid, reliable and efficient service to the markets you serve.

Specializing in paper rolls, pulp, plywood and lumber
Mixture of covered and non-covered storage options
Ability to load all railcar and truck types
Container stuffing and stripping services
Inventory management system

Military

Our central East Coast location is ideally positioned to access both the Midwest and the Northeast via rail, truck or barge.

Long-term agreements with SDDC
Connections to inland military bases by truck/rail
Mission support; transfer of equipment between land and water to military partners

Superior Visibility

We provide digital tools and proven technology to drive improved performance. Our automated container stacks allow for around-the-clock cargo efficiencies and our PRO-PASS Reservation and Tracking System uses common, cutting-edge technology across every facility in our gateway network. You get real-time visibility of your cargo, API integration to your supply chain management platforms and reporting supported by an experienced Customer Service Team.

Embracing Sustainability

We are making significant modernization investments that are a benefit to our customers and yours.

We continue to lead in US environmental standards and are making strides towards our net-zero carbon emission goal for 2040. Central to our strategy is the ongoing electrification of assets, investment in zero-emission technology and the purchase of clean energy to power our operations.

Learn More About Our Environmental Sustainability

Room to Grow

We are currently investing more than $1.4 billion in infrastructure and technology, continuing our position as one of the most modern ports in the Western Hemisphere. The resulting increased terminal and rail capacity along with deeper and wider channels ensures we continue to deliver reliably for you into the future.

See Our Gateway Infrastructure Program in Action

Known for its pro-business climate, strong infrastructure and quality workforce, Virginia continues to grow as a global gateway. And with over 20 million sq. ft. of announced and available industrial development space, tax incentives and available grants, we can help facilitate your growth in Virginia as well.

Learn About Development at The Port of Virginia



Connect With Us

We welcome your questions and interest in how our team can deliver for you. Let’s start a conversation today!

Aaron Katrancha

Director, Breakbulk/RoRo & Inland Terminal Sales

(757) 440-7210