Transportation

The Port of Hampton Roads

The Port of Hampton Roads features the best natural deepwater harbor on the East Coast with its unobstructed, ice free harbor and 50 foot deep channels. It features 20 shipping lines offering weekly service to Europe and Asia and has the lowest pilferage rate on the East Cost. With its four marine terminals, the Port of Hampton Roads is the third largest volume port on the East Coast in terms of general cargo (breakbulk and containerized cargo). 

Related Links:

• The Virginia Port Authority

Air Service

Located well within a 30 minute commute of most business and residential areas in the region, Norfolk International and Newport News / Williamsburg Airports provide air service to approximately 4 million passengers annually. Nine major airlines and six regional commuter airlines provide over 200 flights per day to 26 airports of which 16 are major hubs and international gateways.

Related Links:

• Norfolk International Airport
• Newport News / Williamsburg International Airport
• Air Cargo

Rail Service

Virginia's Hampton Roads is home to the corporate headquarters of Norfolk Southern, as well as its mid-Atlantic terminus. Its network of tracks offers service to approximately half of the United States.

Related Links:

• Rail in Hampton Roads
• Norfolk Southern Corporation
• CSX Corporation

Highways

Virginia's Hampton Roads is linked to domestic markets by modern interstate and state highway system. 75% of the U.S. population and markets are 750 miles or 1,200 kilometers from Hampton Roads - a two-day drive!

Related Links:

• Virginia Department of Transportation