b'SEPTEMBER 26 - OCTOBER 23, 2022 NORTH AMERICAS TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS NEWSPAPER29VIRGINIA PORTS 22 RoadOne opens Norfolk, Virginia transload and distribution centerRoadOneIntermodaLogistics,awith over 225k sq. ft., 100 dock doors singlesourceintermodal,distribu- and 600 trailer parking spots on site. tionandlogisticsservicescompany,Its due to open August 2023.announcesthegrandopeningofitsHavinganationalintermodal 340k sq. ft., tier one transload and dis- logisticsfirmwiththereputationof tribution center. This new facility willRoadOnebuildatransloadanddis-serve a leading e-commerce providertribution center in the region sends a andanumberofBCO(beneficialclearmessagetotheindustryabout cargoowner)shippers.Inaddition,the positive direction The Port of Vir-this is the first transload facility nearginia is heading in, said Stephen A. the Virginia Intermodal Gateway thatEdwards, CEO and executive director will help boost drayage capacity andof the Virginia Port Authority. This cargo flow. facilitygivesRoadOnetheopportu-Key features: nity to build business and better serve Apremiertransloadinglocation,its customers, and it gives us a much-only 6 miles from the Virginia Inter- needed3PLandtransloadcapacity. modal Gateway Were investing $1.4 billion to expand Environmentallyfriendlyelectricand drive efficiency and RoadOne is The south berth container yard area at Norfolk International Terminals forklift trucks and yard jockeys positioning itself to take advantage of Fasttomarkete-commercedeliv- the future here. We are looking for-Port of Virginia expanding witherytoMid-Atlantic,Southeast,andwardtoalong,productiverelation-$1.4 billion Gateway Investment Program Northeast locations ship with RoadOne. Optimal capacity with 80 dock doorsWe proactively support sustain-for loading and unloading trucks andability to protect the earths resources, The Port of Virginia is currentlyadvantage of the unique operating envi- 800 trailer parking spots the environment and contribute to a expanding at a rapid pace due to con- ronmentinplacetherethankstotheRoadOnecontinuesitscommit- bettertomorrow.OurnewNorfolk tinued growth in trade through the portportsexecutive,salesandoperationsment to eco-conscious initiatives withfacility is designed to utilize innova-and a $1.4 billion Gateway Investmentleadership. The global pandemic sent thetheevaluationofanelectricdray- tive, eco-friendly logistics and drayage Program underway through the end ofworlds supply chains into chaos, fromage truck pilot to service the Port ofpractices,whichwillreducecarbon the decade. New state-of-the-art infra- which they have yet to fully recover. AtVirginia,whichwouldhelpreduceemissions and provide energy conser-structureandtechnologycombinedthesametime,geo-politicalconflictssupply chain carbon footprints. vation,saidKendallKellawayIII, with The Virginia Model is reshapinghave created further disruptions, with theRoadOnewillcontinueleadingsenior vice president of commercial at North America supply chains. threat of ongoing disruption continuing.the way as it reinforces its support ofRoadOne IntermodaLogistics. Were Several macro-economic forces areTogether these trends are leading execu- the global shipping community in theextremely pleased to be collaborating drivinggrowthinVirginiaandcom- tives at the worlds biggest brands toVirginia Intermodal Gateway region,with the Port of Virginia to advance panies have begun their move to take(PROGRAMcontinued on page 30) addingitssecond,tieronefacility(OPENScontinued on page 30)Attitude Makes The Difference NorfolkInternationalWe Know the Virginia PortsTerminalPort Drayage Rail Drayage Refrigerated DrayageTank Drayage Specialized TransportTransloading Century ExpressCentury 810 Ford Dr, Norfolk, VA 23523 Express 757-494-9200NorfolkSouthernwww.centuryexpress.comRail RampAD2021.indd 1 2/25/21 2:55 PM'