Maritime & Logistics
Surrounding the world’s largest natural deep water harbor, the Virginia Beach MSA is a maritime and logistics hub.
The region is home to the Port of Virginia, the third-busiest container port on the East Coast, and offers a strong intermodal infrastructure that includes 2 “Class I” railroads (Norfolk Southern and CSX) and major North/South and East/West interstate highway connections. Approximately 2/3 of the U.S. consumer population and manufacturing base are within a 750-mile radius of Virginia Beach.
The region’s strong port and manufacturing sectors have helped create a dynamic Maritime & Logistics business infrastructure in the Virginia Beach MSA, including a variety of industrial locations such as Airport Industrial Park and Oceana West/Oceana South Business Parks.
Virginia Beach's location as a global gateway ensures its companies can access all of the world's major markets.
Recent Maritime/Logistics Accomplishments (FY 2015-2016)
- Quality Stone Concepts leased 9,300 square feet of space in Airport Industrial Park.
- FR8 Solutions leased 20,000 square feet of space in Airport Industrial Park
- EIMSKIP Shipping, headquartered in Virginia Beach, launched ShopUSA, an online shipping portal designed to simplify overseas shipping for US retailers.
Major Maritime and Logistics Companies in Virginia Beach
| Company | Employees |
|---|
| AMSEC LLC | 500 |
| Atlantic Dominion Distributors | 280 |
| Atlantic Container Line | 80 |
| Brooks Transfer & Storage Co. | 60 |
| MANCON | 25 |
Key Positions - Average Annual Salaries
| Position | Virginia Beach MSA | United States |
|---|
| Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | $85,860 | $96,910 |
| Captains, Mates and Pilots of Water Vessels | $77,410 | $80,970 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock and Materials Movers | $30,630 | $29,690 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, MSA, USA May 2017 Data