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Port of Virginia Deepens to 55 Feet, Sets East Coast Benchmark with $450M Project
The Port of Virginia officially became the deepest commercial shipping channel on the U.S. East Coast after completing a $450 million dredging project. The milestone allows ultra-large container vessels to transit fully loaded, supporting higher export volumes and lower shipping costs. The port's Gateway Investment Program includes rail expansion and terminal conversions, boosting annual throughput capacity to 5.8 million TEUs.
Jun 22, 2026 1 source