In this episode of What's Going on With Shipping, we take a deep dive into the maritime power and strategic expansion of the Virginia gateway. As global supply chains face shifting trade routes and larger vessels, Virginia has invested heavily in infrastructure to position itself as a premier East Coast gateway. Key Topics Covered in This Video: 🚢Channel Deepening & Widening: How dredging to 55+ feet allows Virginia to handle fully laden ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs) two-way. 🚢Terminal Automation & Efficiency: Modernization efforts at Norfolk International Terminals (NIT) and Virginia International Gateway (VIG). 🚢Intermodal & Rail Connectivity: Direct on-dock rail access linking East Coast cargo seamlessly into Midwestern and inland markets. 🚢East Coast Port Competition: How Virginia stacks up against major regional hubs like New York/New Jersey, Savannah, and Charleston. 🚢Future Outlook: What upcoming infrastructure projects mean for shippers, carriers, and global maritime supply chains. Contact What's Going on With Shipping via: Patreon: www.patreon.com/wgowshipping Twitter: @mercoglianos Bluesky: @mercoglianos.bsky.social Facebook: @wgowshipping Email: mercoglianosal@gmail.com Virginia Maritime Association International Trade Symposium https://vamaritime.com/vmasymposium