Port of Virginia

Port of Virginia selects partner for Norfolk International Terminal North Wharf upgrade

The Port of Virginia has chosen a Joint Venture of Skanska and McLean Contracting Company to undertake the revitalization of Norfolk International Terminal North Wharf.

This contract, valued at US$85 million, signifies a significant advancement in improving the terminal’s infrastructure.

This project is part of a comprehensive US$650 million master plan aimed at optimizing the North International Terminal’s waterside real estate and establishing the necessary infrastructure to accommodate modern...

https://container-news.com/port-of-virginia-selects-partner-for-norfolk-international-terminal-north-wharf-upgrade/

Port of Virginia opens wider channel for giga container ships

Port of Virginia’s wider shipping channel is now operational for accommodating the two-way passage of ultra-large container vessels (ULCV), resulting in a reduction of up to 15% in the time these vessels spend at berth.

The widening of the channel is a component of the port’s strategic infrastructure investment plan totalling US$1.4 billion, aimed at enhancing efficiency, accommodating larger cargo volumes, and accelerating the flow of cargo through the gateway.

Simultaneously with the channel...

https://container-news.com/port-of-virginia-opens-wider-channel-for-giga-container-ships/

Emergency Service Vessel News Roundup | February 16 – Norwegian ambulance catamarans, Saudi fireboat orders and more

Deliveries include a rescue boat for an Australian volunteer organisation, a firefighting launch for a government operator in the US state of Virginia, and two ambulance boats for a Norwegian shipping company. A Russian rescue and patrol vessel is unveiled for the first time. Finally, a Saudi customer places orders for new fireboats to be […]

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Silver Ships delivers first Endeavor 32 fire rescue boat

Theodore, Ala., based Silver Ships has delivered its first Endeavor 32 fire rescue boat to Norfolk Fire-Rescue (NFR) in Norfolk, Va.

The Endeavor 32 is a multi-mission fireboat that will provide critical support to the City of Norfolk, as well as the Port of Virginia. Designed for a wide range of applications, the fire rescue boat will be utilized for firefighting operations both from the water as well as water supply to shore operations, water rescue emergencies, patient transport and patient...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/silver-ships-delivers-first-endeavor-32-fire-rescue-boat/

Port of Virginia becomes first USEC port powered by 100% clean energy

The Port of Virginia is now powering all its terminals with electricity from clean resources and accelerating its goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2040.

By utilising clean electricity, the US port has effectively reduced carbon emissions by 45% per container, addressing both scope 1 and scope 2 emissions.

Scope 1 encompasses exhaust emissions from equipment, while scope 2 involves emissions generated from the electricity used to operate electric equipment and supply energy to port facilities,...

https://container-news.com/port-of-virginia-becomes-first-usec-port-powered-by-100-clean-energy/

Port of Virginia enters 2024 as the first US East Coast port powered by 100% clean energy

The Port of Virginia has become the first US East Coast port powered by 100 percent clean energy, achieving its clean energy goal eight years ahead of schedule.

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https://www.offshore-energy.biz/port-of-virginia-enters-2024-as-the-first-us-east-coast-port-powered-by-100-clean-energy/

Katoen Natie to invest $60M at Norfolk plastic resin export facilities

Belgium-headquartered Katoen Natie plans to spend $59.9 million to expand warehousing and rail facilities in Norfolk, Virginia, to support the growing export market for plastic resins.

Subsidiary Katoen Natie Norfolk will oversee the project, which includes the addition of a 450,000-square-foot warehouse and a rail yard, as well as an expansion of the existing rail spur.

The current facility, which is near the Port of Virginia and has access to both CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) and Norfolk Southern (NYSE:...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/katoen-natie-to-invest-60m-at-norfolk-plastic-resin-export-facilities

Rockefeller Group and Matan Companies to develop new port logistics center in Virginia

Rockefeller Group and Matan Companies announced the creation of a joint venture agreement to build a 464,515 square-meter industrial and logistics facility in Suffolk, Virginia.

The new Port 460 Logistics Center is designated for heavy industrial, logistics, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and warehousing purposes.

The first phase of the project has begun, with five buildings totalling 222,967 million square meters anticipated to be completed by 2025. JLL was chosen as the partnership’s...

https://container-news.com/rockefeller-group-and-matan-companies-to-develop-new-port-logistics-center-in-virginia/

Port of Virginia to develop Mid-Atlantic’s Offshore Wind Logistics Hub

The Port of Virginia is making progress toward becoming the key logistical hub for the Mid-Atlantic’s expanding offshore wind energy industry, as it received the first shipment of components for Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project on 27 October.

According to a statement, last week, crew members using specialized handling equipment spent two-and-a-half days offloading eight large monopile foundations at Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT).

“We are investing in PMT to...

https://container-news.com/port-of-virginia-to-develop-mid-atlantics-offshore-wind-logistics-hub/

Port of Virginia partners with ElectroTempo

ElectroTempo, a software company for electric fleet charging networks, announced a strategic agreement with the Port of Virginia, one of North America’s largest container ports.

The Port of Virginia’s engagement with ElectroTempo will assist in optimising vehicle electrification projects across various situations, increasing energy efficiency, lowering emissions, and driving down costs.

The Port of Virginia has boosted its electric vehicle (EV) count in recent years as part of its commitment to...

https://container-news.com/port-of-virginia-partners-with-electrotempo/

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