VPA 2040 Master Plan Executive Summary - The Port of Virginia

Final Draft December 2008
Virginia Port Authority
2040 MASTER PLAN
• Completion of 120 acres of the total 146 acres of container yard scheduled to be
completed by 2011 to accommodate straddle carriers at NIT South
• Acquisition of additional straddle carriers to replace the older rubber tire gantry cranes
• Extension of NIT North’s Wharf by 900’ and acquisition of three 100-foot gage cranes to
accommodate more vessels
• Completion of 28 acres at NIT North for additional container storage space
• Construction of off-terminal office building to free up operating space, and to relocate
administrative personnel and personal vehicles off site
• Near completion of Phase 1 of NIT Central Rail Yard to increase rail throughput
These master plan improvements at NIT have upgraded terminal infrastructure and have
increased capacity. In addition to these improvements, several other key projects are scheduled
to be completed to provide the maximum capacity at the terminal. These scheduled key projects
include:
Key features scheduled for Norfolk International Terminals (NIT) South Build-Out Plan:
• Completion of the remaining 26 of the 146 acre backlands development which will
provide additional container storage and accommodate straddle carriers. Completion of
remaining area is scheduled by 2012
• An automated gate system
Key features of the Norfolk International Terminals (NIT) North Build-Out Plan:
• Installation of a rapid dispatch facility and transfer zone enhancements by 2040
• Acquisition and repair of the Beltline Rail Yard
• Construction of the grade crossing at the intersection of Hampton Blvd. and North
Gate Road (VDOT Project)
• New gates access to the I-564 connector and third crossing
Key features of the Norfolk International Terminals (NIT) Central Build-Out Plan:
• Demolition of warehouses and replacement with CFS and cold storage warehouse to
accommodate the I-564 Interchange and Third Crossing projects
• Renovate and expand rail operations and the intermodal yard, predominately the NIT
Central Rail Yard
The figure attached illustrates NIT at full build-out after CIP projects are completed.
Moffatt & Nichol EX-34