Virginia’s vicissitudes

Recent pronouncements concerning the US Port of Virginia have been causing confusion among industry observers. Despite the recent truck congestion issues, the Port declared that it has rewritten its record books as the 2013 teu throughput volume was “the best on record,” with the port having handled more containers and rail cargo than at any time in its history.

With a 2013 total of 2,223,532 teu, “We were incredibly productive in all facets of our operation,” said Rodney Oliver, interim executive director of the Virginia Port Authority (VPA). “The year’s production is a testament to hard work and getting back to focusing upon the core mission of moving cargo.”

Conflicting vibes