INFRASTRUCTURE & DISTRIBUTION
Infrastructure built for speed and reach
With access to highways, railroads, airports, seaports, development‑ready sites, and growing warehousing capacity, Virginia offers the infrastructure companies need to serve major U.S. markets and connect to global supply chains.
Richmond
An advantageous
location
Located on the U.S. East Coast and adjacent to Washington, D.C., Virginia offers companies fast access to customers, suppliers, ports, and decision‑makers throughout the United States and beyond – all through a diverse array of unique regions.
Connected by land, sea, and air
From interstates and rail to port and air cargo assets, Virginia provides the infrastructure needed to support modern manufacturing, logistics, and distribution operations.
Washington Dulles International Airport
major interstate highways cross through Virginia, including major North-South and East-West trucking routes
commercial airports provide fast travel to commerce capitals throughout the United States and around the globe
Virginia International Gateway, Portsmouthmiles of railway served by two Class I operators
Port of Virginia’s channels and berths have been dredged to 55 feet, making The Port of Virginia the only port on the East Coast that allows two-way passage of ultra-large container vessels
A multimodal network built for modern business
A multimodal network built for modern business
Virginia’s multimodal transportation network combines road, rail, port, and air assets to help companies strengthen supply chains, manage costs, and reach domestic and global markets.
Interstate 81, Shenandoah County
Highway network
Highway network
With 1,500 miles of interstates, expressways, and freeways, Virginia’s interstate and highway system connects companies to major East Coast markets, inland distribution hubs, and population centers.
Radford
Rail connectivity
Rail connectivity
Served by two Class I railroads and thousands of miles of track, Virginia offers efficient long‑distance options for moving raw materials and finished goods and direct on-dock rail connections to inland markets.
Norfolk International Terminals
Port access
Port access
The Port of Virginia provides a global gateway for imports and exports, supported by the East Coast’s deepest and widest channels, significant ongoing investment, and direct rail connections to inland markets.
Washington Dulles International Airport
Air cargo
Air cargo
Virginia's airports support air cargo operations that connect companies to domestic and international destinations, especially for time-sensitive and high-value freight. Dulles International Airport stands out as a global gateway in its own right — one of the fastest-growing air cargo hubs in the world and a key cargo gateway for the nation's capital region.
Virginia International Gateway, Portsmouth
Warehousing and distribution
Warehousing and distribution
Virginia also offers sites, buildings, and strategic corridors suited for warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution operations serving East Coast and national markets.
Built to keep business moving
Built to keep business moving
From nationally recognized infrastructure to growing port and air capacity, Virginia continues to strengthen the transportation networks companies depend on every day.
No. 2
state for infrastructure
Source: CNBC, 2026
Washington Dulles International Airport
2.6M
TEUs of imports and exports handled by the Port of Virginia in 2025
Source: Datamyne, 2025
The Port of Virginia, Hampton Roads
60+
direct international destinations, with connections to over 1,000 in only one stop
Source: Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Satair, Loudoun County
America's most
modern gateway
The Port of Virginia is the deepest and widest port on the East Coast and supports two-way traffic for ultra-large container vessels. The Port’s expert teams power semi-automated systems, maximizing oversight and efficiency, and suppliers can deliver to 75% of the U.S. population in two days.
Virginia International Gateway, Portsmouth
Find the
right site in Virginia
VEDP helps companies evaluate sites and buildings, assess transportation access, and compare locations across Virginia based on the needs of each project — supporting informed decisions for long‑term growth.
Southern Virginia Megasite, Pittsylvania County