Container flows to Virginia keep coming
The US East Coast Port of Virginia handled more than 314,000 teu in March 2022, an increase of 13% or 35,000 teu compared to March 2020. Almost 47% of the boxes were loaded imports.
March’s volumes were ahead of January and February 2022, which were at 262,000 and 297,000 teu handled, respectively. “In terms of overall volume, this March ranks as the fourth most productive month in our history,” said Stephen A. Edwards, CEO and executive director of the Virginia Port Authority.
Two new ship-to-shore cranes were delivered in late March to Norfolk International Terminals’ (NIT). They will go into service at NIT’s South Berth in late May and give the port 30 ship-to-shore cranes capable of handling ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs). More than USD 1 billion are earmarked for development projects till 2025. (sh)