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Shipping & Port Security
Virginia Port Authority
600 World Trade Center
Norfolk,
VA
23510
(800) 446-8098
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The Virginia Port Authority stimulates commerce of the Ports of the Commonwealth.
Biggest. Deepest. Newest. Best.At The Port of Virginia, we’re determined to set ourselves apart. Our Suez-class cranes can handle ships loaded 26 containers across—in fact, they can handle ships larger than any currently built. Our obstruction-free channels are 50 feet deep, making them the deepest channels available on the East Coast. Our renovation of Norfolk International Terminals has included new cranes, new straddle carriers, and a new wharf almost a mile long. Our commitment to the environment has led to new methods for operating our facilities, with the hope that one day we’ll be the greenest port in the country.
Development and implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS) is underway at Port of Virginia. The Port received ISO 14001:2004 certification for its terminal operations in June 2008. The Port of Virginia is the first major port on the East Coast to receive the ISO certification. The EMS targets air and water quality improvements at Newport News Marine Terminal, Norfolk International Terminals, and Portsmouth Marine Terminal. Many of the programs listed below have been or will be incorporated into the system.
ISO 14001:2004 Certification
The ISO 14001 certification is expected to:
- Ensure VPA meets or exceeds all applicable Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and regulations
- Prevent activities and conditions that pose a threat to human health, safety, and the environment through proactive environmental leadership and compliance
- •Ensure adherence to an established framework for setting objectives and targets that demonstrate a commitment to continual improvement
