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Thursday, January 19, 2012

New Year in the Port of Virginia

Welcome to 2012.  After a better 2011, 2012 looks promising at the start.  In attending several events over the past few weeks, we have noted that activity in our industry is on the rise.  In the port of Virginia, for example, had its best December ever in terms of total volume handled at the port.  In a report given this week, the last three months at the Port of Virginia, have been on the upswing and that indicates that a positive trend is in view on the horizon. 

Opportunities exist all throughout this fine port.  The addition and investment in the rail road operations to feed southern and Midwest locations not previously being competitive destinations for our fine port.  Now, starting in 2012, additional business should come with the investments in an inland port location and inland rail head additions, with the combination of a port capable of handling the largest vessels coming through the Panama Canal. 

Finally, the international shipping and maritime workforce of Virginia...here, there is the existence of maritime studies and international education programs by fine universities in Virginia that are turning out highly educated, trained and tested new potential employees to compliment the fine tradition of well trained and cooperative waterfront staff and a tradition of educated and experienced maritime and shipping business professionals in this fine state. 

So, looking for a place to start up an import/export shipping business, forwarding business, NVOCC, Small Carrier or Logistics operation, this is the port, the state and the location that supports and promotes your success in this industry. 

If you would like more details on starting a business or location in Virginia, send us a message and we can guide you on what information to read, where to go for support and what to do to get started.  information@artemus.us

Have a great 2012!

Artemus Transportation Solutions is deploying new online transportation, shipment management and trade compliance products that adapt to all devices, browsers and third party systems in addition to meeting all the US Customs and Canadian Customs trade compliance requirements, including the upcoming changes for both Customs organizations.  Artemus TS is part of the early adopters group in both cases. 

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