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“Rail – The Intermodal Connection” AASHTO SCORT – Portland, ME

“Rail – The Intermodal Connection” AASHTO SCORT – Portland, ME. Mr. Greg Edwards Director, External Affairs Virginia Port Authority September 17 , 2012. Top 10 U.S. Ports. Panama Canal Expansion - New Locks Will Accommodate Post-Panamax Vessels. 160’. 106’. 18 containers wide.

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“Rail – The Intermodal Connection” AASHTO SCORT – Portland, ME

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  1. “Rail – The Intermodal Connection”AASHTO SCORT – Portland, ME Mr. Greg Edwards Director, External Affairs Virginia Port Authority September 17, 2012

  2. Top 10 U.S. Ports

  3. Panama Canal Expansion - New Locks Will Accommodate Post-Panamax Vessels 160’ 106’ 18 containers wide 13 containers wide 110’ 180’ Existing Locks Post-Panamax Locks

  4. U.S. East Coast Competitive Ports Water Depth 4,500 TEU 38 ft 8,500 TEU 42 ft Savannah 45 ft Charleston NY/NJ (2012) 12,500+ TEU 50 ft Norfolk Norfolk 55 ft (authorized) Jacksonville Wilmington, NC Baltimore Based on fully loaded vessel

  5. Intermodal Gateway Over 1.9 million TEUs moving over the Port in 2011 were transported by: 4% Barges 30% Rail (600,000 TEUs) 66% Trucks Source: Terminal Operator CY2011

  6. Prichard W.V. Intermodal Facility NS The Prichard intermodal facility will be the second intermodal facility along the Heartland Corridor. One is already in operation in Columbus, Ohio. Scheduled to open in 2014

  7. National Gateway Overview • Project overview: • $842 million in investments • 61 double stack clearance projects • Construction of 6 intermodal terminals • Strategic value • Increases capacity • Opens new markets • Strengthens competitive rail environment

  8. Straddle Carrier Operations NIT – 567 Acres 2.3 Million TEUs On-Dock Rail Yard Norfolk International Terminals

  9. On-Dock Rail to Double-Stacked Heartland Corridor RTG Operations APM Terminal 237 Acres 1.125 Million TEUs APMT II 42 Acres RMG Operations APM Terminal

  10. An “Uh Oh…” Headline

  11. Virginia Inland Port • Five-day-a-week rail service between the VIP and the Hampton Roads marine terminals • Within 1 mile of Interstate 66 and within 5 miles of Interstate 81

  12. VIP The VirginiaInland Port • Economic engine for the Commonwealth • 39 major companies have located near the Virginia Inland Port • Investment of nearly $748 Million • Over 8 Million sq. ft. of buildings • Employment of over 8,000 people

  13. New Short-Haul Intermodal Service

  14. Thank You

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