The Port of Virginia is located approximately 170 miles east (less than 3.5 hours) of South Boston on U.S. 58.
- Second busiest port on the East Coast (only New York is busier)
- Intermodal Service- cargo may be shifted directly from ship to train or truck
- Trade with more than 100 countries
- Consists of three large state-owned marine terminals: Norfolk International Terminal; Portsmouth Marine Terminal; Virginia Inland Port, a container center in Northern Virginia
The Port of Richmond is less than 2 hours from Halifax County via U.S. 360 and Interstate 95.
- Container and general cargo facility
- Intermodal service
- Excellent inland geographic location
- 100 miles from the head of the James River
- Adjacent to Interstate I-95
- Rail service by CSX Transportation & Norfolk Southern Corporation
- Port Features
- Dock Apron: 15584' wharf length; 25' depth longside
- Cranes: M-250 Manitowoc; 4600 Manitowoc, & 4100 Manitowoc; heavy lift capability on request
- Warehouse Capacity: 284,000 sq.ft.
- Open Storage: 39 acres; Total Acres: 12
- Weekly container service to Antwerp, Belgium