Virginia ports handle record box volume in August
The Virginia Port Authority reported a record combined container volume of 172,838 TEUs in August at its three marine terminals — Newport News, Portsmouth and Norfolk International. The previous record was set in May with 167,148 TEUs.
Total tonnage handled at the three terminals was 1.37 million tons with exports accounting for 611,560 tons and imports 764,225 tons.
For the year to date, the authority said it has handled 1.3 million TEUs, a 9.2 percent increase over the same period last year.
Virginia ports handle record box volume in August
