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Big Ship Ready: Yes
Rail: CSX, NS, Norfolk & Portsmouth Beltline, Commonwealth Railway
Highways: I-64, I-264, I-664, soon to by the I-564 Intermodal Connector
Days to China: 21
Top Exports: Paper, Wood Pulp, Lumber
Cargo Types: Break Bulk, Ro/Ro
What infrastructure additions has the port made to support shippers over the past two years?
We’ve invested $7 million to reactivate Portsmouth Marine Terminal and leased 300 additional chassis that arrived toward the end of 2014. Additionally, we invested nearly $10 million in new top loaders and shuttle carriers as well as a container crane for the Port of Richmond.
What type of cargo does your port specialize in, and what assets offer shippers advantages with this type of cargo?
Container cargo, primarily. The assets we offer are deep water, no air-draft restrictions, modern terminals, a peaceful labor environment and on-dock rail provided by both of the East Coast’s Class I railroads: CSX and NS.
What’s your elevator pitch?
Come and take advantage of the economics our 50-foot-deep channels and berths offer, utilize the on-dock rail service and motor carriers serving the port. This is a modern facility with a plan for reinvestment and growth backed by triple-A bond ratings.
