Port of Norfolk

The coastal zone is the largest terminal of Virginia’s four facilities (Portsmouth, Newport and Virginia), and its infrastructure enhancements make it a crucial hub for manufacturing and logistics in the region.

• Hampton Roads Area: This includes cities like Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Newport News, and Suffolk.


• The region is a major centre for shipbuilding, maritime industries, and defence-related manufacturing, supported by extensive facilities like Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Newport News Shipbuilding.


• Richmond and Central Virginia: The Richmond area, about 90 miles from Norfolk, has a robust manufacturing sector, including plastic containers, pharmaceuticals, and food processing.


• Western Tidewater Region: Areas such as Franklin and Isle of Wight County host paper and wood product manufacturing plants, including major players like International Paper.


• Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area: Although more renowned for its services and tech industries, Northern Virginia benefits from the port’s capabilities for the import and export of high-value goods and equipment.