Virginia is solidifying its position as a critical logistics hub on the East Coast, and at Century Express Virginia, we’re not just watching — we’re deeply involved. With our full suite of services, from port drayage to specialized equipment and yard storage, we’re helping shape how goods move in this rapidly evolving ecosystem.

Strategic Location and Infrastructure: Virginia’s Natural Advantage

Virginia’s geographic assets are making it one of the most attractive supply chain nodes in the U.S. With direct Atlantic access, deepwater ports, improved rail connectivity that reaches into the Midwest, and quickly growing warehousing capacity, the state is drawing major investment in distribution. These assets reduce transit times and costs, making Virginia a preferred gateway for both domestic and international freight.

At Century Express Virginia, we leverage all of this. Our port drayage service ensures that containers arriving at ports are moved efficiently to rail or road transport. Our rail drayage capabilities connect inland rail ramps with key origin and destination points. Because we operate year‑round and often 24/7, improvements in Virginia’s infrastructure directly support our ability to deliver faster, more reliably.

Distribution Center Growth: More Square Feet Means More Movement

In 2025 alone, multiple large-scale distribution and fulfillment centers are coming online in Virginia — spanning locations such as Suffolk, Chesterfield, and Virginia Beach. These facilities bring millions of square feet of warehouse space, robotics automation, and fulfillment operations.

That’s critical for Century Express Virginia because as warehousing expands, so does the demand for downstream services like transloading, yard storage, and specialized equipment. Whether it’s moving full containers or breaking them down, storing freight temporarily, or using forklifts, lifts, or other gear, our flexible equipment and facility options let us adapt to varying cargo types and seasonal demand.

Infrastructure Investments: Enabling Efficiency

Virginia is pushing ahead with channel deepening at its ports, new cranes and gateway investment programs, expansions at the Virginia Inland Port, improvements in truck staging and rail linkages, and better permitting for heavy loads. These upgrades help reduce congestion and container dwell times — the delays that can ripple across the entire supply chain.

For us at Century Express, those improvements mean smoother port drayage flows, fewer bottlenecks when picking up or dropping off near terminals, and better turnaround times. This allows our clients to rely on consistent scheduling for time‑sensitive freight, particularly for refrigerated or hazardous loads, which cannot tolerate delays.

Workforce, Policy & Collaboration

Virginia isn’t only investing in concrete and steel; it’s investing in people, planning, and coordination. Grants for site readiness, workforce training programs, and closer coordination among state agencies and local governments are helping create a predictable policy and regulatory environment.

This matters to Century Express Virginia because services like hazmat drayage, heavy cargo permitting, and specialized equipment are deeply regulated. Having a workforce trained in safety and compliance — and regulatory clarity — means fewer delays, fewer surprises, and better service integrity.

What Century Express Virginia Offers in Today’s Supply Chain Landscape

Virginia’s logistics growth offers many opportunities — and many challenges. Here’s how we provide value and how our specific services fit into the picture:

Port Drayage – Moving containers from the Port of Virginia to rail yards or warehouses with speed and reliability, reducing wait times at terminals.

Rail Drayage – Bridging the gap between rail ramps and final destinations; crucial as rail capacity and demand increase.

Refrigerated Drayage – Keeping cold chain intact when moving perishables from port or rail to distribution centers, especially with food‑distribution facilities expanding.

HAZMAT Drayage – Safely transporting hazardous materials requires expertise and compliance, critical in regulated environments.

Heavy Cargo Permitting – As large, heavy, or over‑dimensional loads move through the system (machinery, equipment, large containers), having robust permitting processes helps avoid delays.

Specialized Equipment – The ability to use the right gear (like lift‑gates, chassis types, power units) means adaptability — we can handle many cargo types.

Transloading – Relieving capacity issues by moving goods across modes (rail to truck, etc.), allowing clients to minimize dwell time and storage costs.

Yard Storage – Buffer space when goods arrive earlier than needed, or to stage freight during peak periods or during infrastructure delays. A key flexibility tool.

Looking Forward: What this Means for Shippers & Manufacturers

With Virginia’s enhanced infrastructure, rising warehouse capacity, and supportive regulations, the state is becoming more than just a corridor — it’s a destination and launching point for goods flowing across North America.

For businesses planning supply chains, that means better options: more reliable timing, closer proximity to markets (especially on the East Coast), and multiple modal choices (sea, rail, road). Century Express Virginia is positioned to help make those supply chains smoother: we combine the services above with deep local expertise, 24/7 availability, and the flexibility to scale as demand shifts.

Virginia’s strategy is clear: build the capacity; improve the connections; ensure compliance and efficiency. At Century Express Virginia, we’re ready to move with it, helping clients benefit from every improvement. If you’re exploring expansion plans, cold chain logistics, or heavy cargo movement, we’re here — from port to rail, with the right equipment and permits, around the clock.