The Port of Virginia

The Port of Virginia is the brand name for the group of facilities and terminals operated by the Virginia Port Authority (VPA), an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia. As a leading U.S. East Coast port, it boasts deep shipping channels that are wide, obstruction-free, and ice-free year-round, making it a "first-in" and "last-out" port of call for many shipping lines. Its mission is to foster and stimulate the commerce of the Commonwealth and serve as a critical economic engine for Virginia by operating a network of modern terminals that facilitate the import and export of goods to and from global markets.