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Virginia Maritime Association The Virginia Maritime Association (VMA) is the “Voice of the Port,” representing over 400 members

On the VMA26 Main Stage: Peter Friedmann and Alison Leavitt UnfilteredNo shortage of issues to discuss here! Peter Fried...
10/15/2026

On the VMA26 Main Stage: Peter Friedmann and Alison Leavitt Unfiltered

No shortage of issues to discuss here! Peter Friedmann of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) and Alison Leavitt of the W**e and Spirits Shippers Association are taking an unfiltered look at ocean shipping, ports, tariffs, trade policy, market access, transportation costs, and the challenges facing U.S. importers and exporters at VMA26.

ICYMI at VMA26 : Trucking: Surviving the SqueezeDiesel, insurance, equipment, maintenance, emissions requirements, and o...
10/15/2026

ICYMI at VMA26 : Trucking: Surviving the Squeeze

Diesel, insurance, equipment, maintenance, emissions requirements, and other rising costs continue to put pressure on drayage.

Yesterday’s VMA26 panel brought together Gary Johnson of Reynolds American Inc., Richard Jung of NFI, Philip Thomas of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Mitch Williams of Amazon Global Logistics, and Philip Wolfe of Direct ChassisLink Inc. (DCLI) for a candid discussion on how trucking providers, shippers, and industry partners are responding to rising costs and where those costs ultimately land.

VMA26 Early Bird panel, The Maturity Cycle of the Import Supply Chain, is in the Momentum Room this morning!From paper ...
10/15/2026

VMA26 Early Bird panel, The Maturity Cycle of the Import Supply Chain, is in the Momentum Room this morning!

From paper to platforms to AI, technology continues to change how import supply chains operate. At VMA26, Cliff Hall from Ferguson, Reade Kidd from EDRAY Collaborative Port Logistics, Brendan McKeegan from Bob’s Discount Furniture, and Owen Rust from Crocs, Inc. are discussing how shippers are navigating new tools while keeping the fundamentals of a high-performing supply chain in focus.

10/15/2026

The perfect ending to a fantastic first full day of VMA26! Great conversations, new connections, and an incredible evening with our maritime community.

🚨 VMA26 online registration closes TODAY, OCTOBER 6. 🚨 If VMA26 is on your calendar, now is the time to register.Open Se...
10/06/2026

🚨 VMA26 online registration closes TODAY, OCTOBER 6. 🚨

If VMA26 is on your calendar, now is the time to register.

Open Seating 106th Annual Maritime Banquet registration will not be available on-site.

Join us in Norfolk, October 13-15, for conversations and connections across maritime, shipping, logistics, supply chain, and international trade.

🔜 Register: https://zurl.co/Tz8jA

➡️Program: https://zurl.co/r2uKZ

➡️Speakers: https://zurl.co/sencB

➡️Who's Attending: https://zurl.co/OQP94

➡️Exhibitors: https://zurl.co/xViIw

➡️Networking: https://zurl.co/v50lR

➡️Shipper/BCOs Exclusives: https://zurl.co/WTEFS

Thank you to our Host Port Sponsor, The Port of Virginia and our Media Partners: American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA), American Journal of Transportation, Centurion Worldwide, https://zurl.co/JgpsV, Matthew Leffler, The Armchair Attorney®, Simply Trade Podcast, Nathan Chaney, , Virginia Business, Virginia Tourism Corporation, and Salvatore Mercogliano, Ph.D., What's Going on With Shipping; and all of the companies that have committed their support to this year's event.

Happy Labor Day! The VMA & HRSA offices are closed today. We wish you an enjoyable and safe holiday!
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!

The VMA & HRSA offices are closed today. We wish you an enjoyable and safe holiday!

✨Don't Miss an Unforgettable Summer Night✨We hope to see you this Thursday, August 6, for Summer Nights on the River, an...
08/04/2026

✨Don't Miss an Unforgettable Summer Night✨

We hope to see you this Thursday, August 6, for Summer Nights on the River, an unforgettable evening overlooking the Elizabeth River from the rooftop of the Icon Building.

Join Virginia's maritime and supply chain community for an elevated experience featuring:
🎻 Live performances by La Primavera Strings and Patrick Ryan
🥂 A ch*****ne skirt greeter to welcome you
✨ A breathtaking aerial acrobatics
🎩 A strolling magician bringing moments of surprise throughout the evening

Enjoy signature cocktail stations, a premium bar, chef-crafted cuisine, and exceptional hospitality from Trolley Hospitality Companies. With stunning indoor and rooftop spaces, the Icon Building provides the perfect setting to connect with industry leaders, clients, colleagues, and friends.

Leave the office behind, raise a glass, and join us for one of the summer's premier social experiences. We look forward to welcoming you.

🔹Please register before you arrive, as at-door registration will not be available. https://zurl.co/xMrk2
🔹VMA Members $100; Nonmembers $125
🔹Summer Cocktail attire is encouraged.

A special thank you to our sponsors for helping create this exceptional experience.
➡️ Presenting Sponsor, Trolley Hospitality Companies
➡️ Ambassador Sponsor, Bay Power Solutions
➡️ Advocate Sponsor, Givens
➡️ Ally Sponsor, Virginia Pilot Association

✨VMA's Elevated Summer Social Experience Awaits✨ Join us on Thursday, August 6, for Summer Nights on the River, an eleva...
07/29/2026

✨VMA's Elevated Summer Social Experience Awaits✨

Join us on Thursday, August 6, for Summer Nights on the River, an elevated social experience at the Icon Building Rooftop overlooking the Elizabeth River.

Enjoy signature cocktail stations, a premium bar, outstanding cuisine by Trolley Hospitality Companies, live entertainment, and stunning indoor and rooftop spaces designed for meaningful conversations and valuable connections.

Whether you're entertaining clients, reconnecting with colleagues, or expanding your network, this is one of the summer's premier evenings with Virginia's maritime and supply chain community.

Dress for the occasion, raise a glass, and join us on the rooftop.

➡️Reserve your place today. https://zurl.co/xMrk2
VMA Members $100; Nonmembers $125
Cocktail attire is encouraged.

A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Trolley Hospitality Companies, for creating an exceptional evening of hospitality, cuisine, and entertainment, and to our Ambassador Sponsor, Bay Power Solutions for helping make this evening possible through its generous support.

➡️ Additional sponsorships are available: https://zurl.co/C90rR

With fuel costs continuing to impact vessel operations, improving energy efficiency has never been more important.Read "...
07/29/2026

With fuel costs continuing to impact vessel operations, improving energy efficiency has never been more important.

Read "Turning Down the Unnecessary: Smarter Energy Use at Sea" in the latest Maritime Bulletin. In the article, Fernando Egidios, Vice President of Marine Sales at DESMI Inc., explores practical opportunities to reduce onboard energy consumption and improve efficiency without extensive vessel modifications.

Read the full article: https://zurl.co/r9oMs

VMA members: Share your expertise in the next Maritime Bulletin. Submit your article by August 5 to be included in the August edition.

Submission guidelines: https://zurl.co/yc9pZ

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236 E Plume Street
Norfolk, VA
23510

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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