How will the Craney Island Eastward Expansion support The Port of Virginia’s role as a strategic port?
Through the Craney Island Eastward Expansion, The Port of Virginia and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are poised to support future military operations in the event of an international conflict, emergency, or contingency. The project represents an important response to meeting challenges to navigation and capacity, as domestic and international marine cargo trade is expected to double by 2020. The Craney Island Eastward Expansion guarantees The Port of Virginia remains a robust strategic asset to the U.S. military, by meeting future challenges to cargo capacity, goods movement, and navigation.
