January’s TEU Volume Hits 154,300; Breakbulk, Barge Show Increases

Norfolk – In January, The Port of Virginia handled 154,300 TEUs, the same amount handled in December 2011. In January 2011, the port handled 159,265 TEUs.

The January breakbulk tonnage was 36,934 tons vs. 22,520 tons handled in January 2011; an increase of 64 percent. Total rail containers handled in January were 27,171 vs. 27,500 handled in January 2011. The number of containers moved between the Port of Richmond and the Hampton Roads Harbor on the 64 Express barge increased 90 percent in January to 536 containers.

Calendar year TEU totals, 2012 vs. 2011:

• January 2012 = 154,300
• January 2011 = 159,265