Port/Maritime

Graphs at a Glance

Port Container Traffic since 2004. Read text for explanation.

Since 2009, port container traffic across the U.S. has resumed growth after declines caused by the Great Recession.

Port of Virginia Freight Distribution, by Mode. Read text for explanation.

Trucks continue to be the preferred method of freight transport in the Hampton Roads region.

 


Port of Hampton Roads Cargo Summary, Tons of Cargo
  2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
General Tonnage 14,857,683 15,964,018 16,583,479 17,726,251 17,833,147 14,908,490 15,322,702

Cargo tonnage is again on the upswing since the economic downturn.