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Visit www.nscorp.com, e-mail [email protected],

or call (757) 629-2790 for more information.

© 2012 Norfolk Southern Corp., Three Commercial Place, Norfolk, Va. 23510, www.nscorp.com, 855-NOR-FOLK

At Norfolk Southern, we’re constantly looking for

ways to increase efficiencies for the ports and

shippers we serve. Take our Heartland Corridor

public-private partnership project, for example. By

raising 28 tunnel clearances to allow double-stack

trains between Hampton Roads and Chicago, we

were able to cut nearly 250 miles and a full day of

transit time to the Midwest. Some would call that

going the extra mile. We call it business as usual.

Our rails cover 20,000 miles.Our people go the extra mile.

n August 2003, the world’s largest cranes sailed intoI Hampton Roads, providing the Port with 235 foot boomextension (reaching 26 containers wide) with a lift capacity of 145,600 pounds, making the Port an attractive destination for shippers.

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Bunker Fuel Oil______________________________________________ 93Docking and Undocking_______________________________________ 93Floating Heavy-Lift Cranes _____________________________________ 94Foreign Consuls______________________________________________ 95Foreign Trade Zone Services ____________________________________ 96Launch Hire ________________________________________________ 97Pilotage ____________________________________________________ 97Railroad Privileges and Charges _________________________________ 97Seamen’s Services ____________________________________________ 98Ship Agent Services ___________________________________________ 99Stevedoring/Terminal Operators_________________________________ 100Terminal Tariffs ______________________________________________ 100Virginia Tax Incentives for Port Users 2012 ________________________ 100Water______________________________________________________ 101Accessorial Services ___________________________________________ 102Virginia State Holidays ________________________________________ 103

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Bunker Fuel Oil

Charge for delivery of bunker oil to ships in Hampton Roads will be supplied uponrequest, or consult supplier or shipping agent.

Docking and Undocking

Regulations and tariffs applicable to docking and undocking may be obtained bywriting to: Robbins Maritime, Inc., P.O. Box 12477, Norfolk, Virginia 23541; IndependentDocking Pilots, P.O. Box 16514, Chesapeake, Virginia 23328; Moran Norfolk, 1901 BrownAvenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23504; McAllister Towing of Virginia, Inc., 2600 WashingtonAvenue, Suite 1004, Newport News, Virginia 23607; Association of Virginia Docking Pilots,523 W. 24th Street, Norfolk,Virginia 23517; and Chesapeake and Interstate Pilot Association,Inc., P.O. Box 56380, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456.

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Floating Heavy-Lift Cranes

McLean Contracting Company

MCLEAN CONTRACTING COMPANY McLean Contracting Company has been engaged in the construction and repair of

terminals and facilities along the east coast since 1903. McLean’s resources include stagingand repair yards in Baltimore, Maryland and Chesapeake, Virginia. McLean can provideheavy lift revolving cranes with capacities to 150 tons and shear leg capacities to 250 tons. Contact our Chesapeake office at 100 Republic Road, Chesapeake, Virginia 23324,757-543-1676.

McLean can provide floating cranes with capacities from 30 tons to 250 tons atcompetitive rates. All cranes provide their own crews and tugboat. If required, McLean canprovide the necessary rigging and insurance for your lift.

Barge mounted revolving cranes – capacities up to 150 tonsShear leg derrick “Jamestown” – capacities of 250 tons

SKANSKA USA CIVIL SOUTHEAST Let our professional team handle your heavy lift needs. From one ton to 350 tons, our

fleet of barge-mounted cranes is ready to respond to all your requirements safely andeconomically. Special lifts have included assisting in the launch of the schooner Virginia andtransporting and installing the bascule leaves of the Great Bridge Bridge in Chesapeake,demonstrating our ability to work with precision and care.

Skanska also has the capacity to design and build marine and industrial facilities. Whileit has provided marine construction services to clients throughout the United States, Skanskatakes special pride in being headquartered in Hampton Roads since 1932, presently at 295 Bendix Road, Suite 400, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452, 757-749-5709 or 757-547-2181.



T H E P O R T O F V I R G I N I A

BELGIUMMs. Mimi Verhulst Lanese, Consul1023 Laskin Road, Suite KVirginia Beach, Virginia 23451Phone: 422-5571; Fax: 491-1845E-mail: [email protected]

BRAZILMr. Thomas P. Host, III500 Plume Street E, Suite 600Norfolk, Virginia 23510Phone: 627-6286; Fax: 627-2879E-mail: [email protected]

DENMARKSusan R. Blackman, ConsulWillcox Savage, P.C.222 Central Park AvenueVirginia Beach, Virginia 23462Phone: 628-5646E-mail: [email protected]

FINLANDDavid F. Host, Consul500 Plume Street E, Suite 600Norfolk, Virginia 23510Phone: 627-6286; Fax: 627-2879E-mail: [email protected]

FRANCENicolas Valcour, Honorary Consul931 Graydon AvenueNorfolk, Virginia 23507Phone: 625-5123; Fax: 923-1340E-mail: [email protected]

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY

Peter Muller, Consulc/o Stihl536 Viking DriveVirginia Beach, Virginia 23452Phone: 486-8444

Samson, the “flagship” of the Skanska barge mounted crane fleet.

Foreign Consuls



ICELANDJohn Holloway, Consul500 E. Main Street, Suite 1600Norfolk, Virginia 23510Phone: 687-7724; Fax: 687-1557Ms. Sesselja Siggeirsdottir-Seifert,Vice Consul185 Commodore DriveNorfolk, Virginia 23503Phone: 587-1068; Fax: 587-1068E-mail: [email protected]

ITALYVito Piraino, Consul300 E. Main Street, Suite 1180Norfolk, Virginia 23510Phone: 622-4898

NETHERLANDS, THEGerard ter WeeP.O. Box 17004Raleigh, North Carolina 27619Phone: 919-645-1100E-mail: [email protected]

NORWAYRolf A. Williams, Consul201 E. City Hall AvenueNorfolk, Virginia 23510Phone: 457-8330; Fax: 457-8312

SWEDENRolf A. Williams, Consul201 E. City Hall AvenueNorfolk, Virginia 23510Phone: 457-8311; Fax: 457-8312

Foreign Trade Zone Services

The Virginia Port Authority holds the Grant of Authority for Foreign Trade Zone #20,which primarily serves southeastern Virginia. This Zone was established through ForeignTrade Zone Board Order #105 on April 15, 1975, beginning with 22.5 acres and todayencompassing over 10,000 acres.

An FTZ is a secure area within the United States, in or near a U.S. Customs and BorderProtection (USCBP) port of entry, where foreign and domestic merchandise is considered tobe outside the country, or at least, outside of U.S. Customs territory. Certain types ofmerchandise can be imported into a Zone without going through formal Customs entryprocedures or paying import duties. Customs duties and excise taxes are due only at the timeof transfer from the FTZ for U.S. consumption. If the merchandise never enters the U.S.commerce, then no duties or taxes are paid on those items.

Merchandise admitted into a Zone may be stored, exhibited, repacked/assembled,distributed, sorted, graded, cleaned, processed, tested, labeled, repaired, mixed with foreignor domestic merchandise otherwise manipulated, manufactured, or destroyed.

• Tighter inventory control that may virtually eliminate year-end inventory lossadjustments

• Deferral, reduction and possible elimination or duties

• Potential direct delivery benefit reduces hold times at ports of entry

For more information about Foreign Trade Zones visit the Development Section of theVirginia Port Authority’s website www.portofvirginia.com.



Launch Hire

Fees and charges in use generally by firms in the Hampton Roads port area includetransportation of passengers and delivery of ship stores. All fees and charges are determinedby the time of day and the number of passengers and range from $75.00 upwards. Chargesfor stores vary from $200.00 upwards per hour. Additional information regarding rates maybe obtained from those firms engaged in launch service.

Pilotage

RATE BASE

Pilotage charges for vessels, inbound and outbound, established by the StateCorporation Commission, shall be based on Gross Tonnage determined in accordance withthe International Convention on Tonnage Measurements of Ships, 1969.

The Gross Tonnage of a vessel, determined in the manner specified above, shall beprovided to the pilot by the vessel’s master or his agent for the purpose of calculating pilotagecharges. If the master or his agent fails to provide the measurement, the Association mayobtain the vessel’s Gross Tonnage from any reliable source and use same to calculate thepilotage charges.

Railroad Privileges and Charges

LINE HAUL TRAFFIC. All rail lines entering Norfolk have reciprocal switching arrangementswith all other lines and, with the exception of some few shorthaul movements, bill theconnecting line switchings and make delivery to all the waterfront terminals in Norfolk,Portsmouth, and Chesapeake on the flat Norfolk rate.

The Norfolk and Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad performs switching in Norfolk,Portsmouth and Chesapeake including the waterfront facilities of Norfolk InternationalTerminals, Portsmouth Marine Terminal, Elizabeth River Terminals, and Perdue Farms,Incorporated, handling traffic to and from and between CSX Transportation, the NorfolkSouthern Railway Co., Baycoast Railroad, and the Chesapeake and Albemarle Railroads.Switching charges on line haul traffic are billed to the inbound or outbound line haul carriers.

Interterminal, interterminal, and other local Belt Line services are covered by N&PBLtariff.

STORAGE, DEMURRAGE, ETC. Storage, demurrage and other accessorial charges, not included inthe line haul rates, are on parity with those in effect elsewhere.

DIVERSION - RECONSIGNMENT. The district is located on many routes over which through rates apply from and to various sections of the country, and with diversion and reconsigning privileges, shippers of carload traffic have a valuable facility at this point atreasonable charges.



Seamen’s ServicesINTERNATIONAL SEAMEN’S HOUSE

The Norfolk Seamen’s Friend Society, also known as the International Seamen’s House,is located at 1222 West Olney Road, Norfolk, Virginia 23507. A Christian, non-profitorganization, a staff and the Chaplain, together with the volunteers, man the comfortablefacility. Recreational and reading rooms, television and use of computers and telephones offerthe merchant seamen a “home away from home.” Over 60 nations have been representedamong the visiting seafarers. Our building provides a gymnasium and recreation room, achapel, a kitchen and a large room for receiving and packaging magazines for later placementon ships by the Chaplain and volunteers.

The International Seamen’s House provides personal services such as free transportationto and from their ships and to the Seamen’s House as well as to shopping and to churches oftheir choice. They are provided with phone cards and Bibles, assisted with mailing letters andsending money orders to their countries and, when requested, assistance and advice from ourChaplain should any problem arise.

The Seamen’s Friend Society also maintains a trailer inside the Norfolk InternationalTerminal (NIT) located on the north side of the terminal. A Chaplain and volunteers man thetrailer and assist merchant seamen whose time in port may be limited by providing a varietyof services. Computers and telephones are available for their use and refreshments provided.During the Christmas holiday season, “Santa Sacks” are assembled with needed personalitems and delivered to the crews of the incoming ships. Churches, individuals andorganizations are recruited to donate many of the items to fill the sacks. The Seamen’s FriendSociety is a non-profit ministry dependent upon donations from the above mentioned. OpenMonday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Also a member of the North American Maritime Association (NAMMA), whichconnects with over 180 ports in North America.

Filipino and Norwegian seafarers are offered hospitality and use ofcomputers and telephones to contact families when at Seamen’s House.



THE LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST SEAMEN’S MISSIONFor over 30 years the Lighthouse Baptist

Seamen’s Mission has been welcomingforeign merchant seamen to the Port ofVirginia. The Mission is manned by a full-time missionary and his wife, as well as anumber of volunteers. The Mission is locatedat 1455 West 38th Street in Norfolk near theNorfolk and Southern Coal Piers.

Transportation for shopping is fur-nished to the men absolutely free of charge,as well as Bibles, New Testaments and otherChristian literature. Regular church servicesare conducted every Sunday morning at11:00 a.m., and Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m.A service is also on Thursday evenings at 6:30p.m. The purpose of the Mission is to “preachthe Gospel” to all nations. All are warmlywelcomed to the services of the Mission.

The Mission provides a home-likeatmosphere for the seamen to make tele-phone calls. There are telephone cards avail-able for purchase. The telephone number is757-626-3935. Free WiFi is also available tothe seamen.

Ship Agent Services

AGENTS PHONE

Anders Williams Ship Agency 757-446-7300Capes Shipping Agencies 757-625-3658Cita Shipping Agency 757-623-6475Hasler Group 757-625-3641Inchcape Shipping Services, Inc. 757-625-6145LBH-USA dba Celtic International Shipping Agency LLC 225-368-0980Norton Lilly International 757-457-8355Ramsay Agencies 757-457-8370T. Parker Host, Inc. 757-627-6286



Stevedoring/Terminal Operators

Contractual terms and conditions are specified in the negotiated Hampton Roads LaborAgreement. For details of the contract, please contact: Hampton Roads Shipping Association,P.O. Box 3487, Norfolk, Virginia 23514.

OWNERS/OPERATORS PHONE

Ceres Marine Terminals, Inc. 757-397-7091CP&O LLC 757-640-2580Rogers Terminal & Shipping 757-478-8243Virginia International Terminals 757-686-6002

Terminal Tariffs

Charges, Rules and Regulations governing dockage, loading, unloading, wharfage, wharfdemurrage, free time and other miscellaneous port terminal services can be obtained by contacting the terminal in question. For a list of Terminals in Hampton Roads see pages 62-67.

Virginia Tax Incentives for Port Users 2012

The following are the tax incentives for shippers utilizing the Port of Virginia in 2012:

Barge and Rail Usage Tax CreditCode of Virginia Section: 58.1-439.12:09

Grants an income tax credit for the usage of barge and rail to move cargo containersthroughout the Commonwealth rather than trucks or other motor vehicles on theCommonwealth’s highways. The amount of the credit is $25 per 20-foot equivalent unit(TEU) above the amount moved by barge or rail in the preceding taxable year or 16 non-containerized tons moved by barge or rail. The credit will be available for taxable yearsbeginning on January 1, 2011, but before January 1, 2017. The Tax Commissioner can issueup to $1.5 million in tax credits per fiscal year.

International Trade Facility Tax Credit Code of Virginia Section: 58.1-439.12:06

Provides an income tax credit to taxpayers for either creating new jobs or making capitalinvestment in an international trade facility as a result of moving 10% more cargo through aVirginia Port Authority-operated cargo facility than in the preceding taxable year. The creditis either (i) $3,500 per qualified full-time employee or (ii) 2% of qualified capital investmentexpenses made by the taxpayer as a result of the increased qualified trade activities. Thetaxpayer would elect which credit to take. The Tax Commissioner can issue up to $250,000per fiscal year under this tax credit program. The credit is available for taxable years on orafter January 1, 2011, but before January 1, 2017.

Port Volume Increase Tax CreditCode of Virginia Section: 58.1-439.12:10

Provides an income tax credit to taxpayers engaged in manufacturing goods or thedistribution of manufactured goods that use Virginia port facilities and increase their portcargo volume by five percent in a single year over their base year port cargo volume. Tax creditis $50 for each TEU above the base year port cargo volume. The five percent requirement maybe waived by the Virginia Port Authority for a taxpayer qualifying as a major facility. Totalcredit amount available in a calendar year is $3.2 million and each taxpayer generally wouldbe limited to $250,000 annually. The credit is available for taxable years beginning on andafter January 1, 2011, but before January 1, 2017.

Visit http://www.portofvirginia.com for more information about these credits.

Water

Fresh water of excellent quality is supplied through pipeline at the various terminals inHampton Roads at a rate of $6.95 per 1,000 gallons during regular hours; $7.50 per 1,000gallons during other than regular hours. Subject to minimums of $80.00 if wateringcommenced and completed during regular hours and $260.00 for service during other thanregular hours. Service during other than regular hours is subject to prior arrangement withTerminal Operator. Not applicable at Elizabeth River Terminals.

FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT: United States law prohibits spilling of any kind ofoil or hazardous substances into the waters of the United States. If an accidental spill doesoccur, the person who is the owner or operator of the vessel or facility involved may beassessed a civil penalty of up to $11,000 for each violation. Additionally, owners or operatorsare required to conduct and pay all cleanup costs associated with the spill.

As soon as an individual (owner or operator) has knowledge of a spill, he or she isrequired to report it to the National Response Center, 1-800-424-8802. Failure to do sosubjects that individual to a fine of up to $250,000 and/or five years in prison. A company issubject to a fine of up to $500,000.

The United States is a signatory to Annexes I, II, and IV of the International Conventionfor the Prevention of Pollution From Ships (MARPOL 73/78). These Annexes prohibit ANYdischarge of plastics into any waters worldwide, restrict the disposal of other types of garbagewithin specific distances from shore, and restrict the discharge of oil and noxious liquidsubstances into the sea. They also require ports and terminals to have reception facilitiescapable of accepting oil, noxious liquid substances, and garbage from oceangoing ships thatmoor thereto. If an individual violates these regulations he or she is subject to a civil penaltyof up to $27,500 for each violation. Criminal penalties of up to $50,000 and/or imprisonmentof up to five years may be assessed against individuals who knowingly violate this convention.




Accountants-Certified PublicAgriculture

Architecture, Planning and Interior DesignAsset Management

Banks/Investment and Mortgage LoansBanks/Investment/Mortgage Loans

Cargo InspectionCement

Cement/Sand/Gravel/FertilizerCharity

Classification SocietyCoal Terminals

Coal/Coal Inspection; Analysis; SamplingCold Storage/RefrigerationCommercial Developmentand Property Management

Commercial Tire SalesCommodities

Communications/MediaConstruction Managers/General Contractors

ConsultantsContainer Sales and Trading

Container/Chassis RepairContractors and Construction Supplies/Equipment

Customs ExamDefense Contractor

Diesel Engine and Generator RepairDredging (Harbor, etc.)

Educational InstituteElectronic Sales/Service

Employee Benefits ConsultantsEmployment Services

Engineers/Environmental Engineers/Scientists and Planners

Engineers/Naval Architects/Surveyors and Appraisers

Environmental Services: Pollution Control/Tank and Steam Cleaning/Exterminators

Exporters and ImportersFumigation

Fire Protection and SafetyFleet Management

Freight Forwarders and Customhouse BrokersFumigation

Government AffairsGovernment: City, State Federal

Health ServicesHeating and Air Conditioning

Hotels and ClubsHydraulics Repair, Sales and Services

Information TechnologyInsurance Services and/or Insurance Counselors

Labor Organizations

Launch ServicesLaw Firm

LinehandlingLogistics Consulting

Manufacturer and DistributorMarine Equipment Sales/Rental

Marine Fuels and LubricantsMarine Repair and Service

Marine Security ConsultantsMarine Surveyors/Lloyds Agency Manager

Marine and Industrial Suppliers/Ship ChandlersMeeting and Convention Services

MiscellaneousMotor Freight Lines/Intermodal

Nautical Charts/NavigationNavigation Equipment Manufacturer

Sales and ServiceNon Vessel Operating Common Carrier/NVOCC

Oil Bunker Agents/RefineryOil Terminal, Refinery

PilotagePort Operators

Port and Industrial Development OrganizationsPrinting and/or Marketing Services

Propeller Inspection, Repair and ModificationsPublic Relations

RailroadsReal Estate

Refuse and Recycling CollectionRiver Restoration

STS Crane Repair and RefurbishmentsSales/Retail

Seamen’s HouseShipbuilding, Ship Repair and

Maintenance, DrydocksSteamship Owners, Agents, Operators

StevedoresTaxi

TelecommunicationsTerminal OperatorsTerminal/Warehouse

Towing and Transportation(Shipdocking and/or Barges)

Trade AssociationTraining/Education/Research

Travel Related ServicesUnderwater Hull Services

Underwater Ship Husbandry ServicesWarehousing, Transporation, 3PL

Waste DisposalYacht Repair and Storage


Accessorial ServicesFirms providing the following services are listed under VMA Professional Services, Membership Section.



State and Longshore Holidays

VIRGINIA STATE HOLIDAYSAs enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia

First day of January each year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Year’s DayFriday preceding 3rd Monday in January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lee-Jackson DayThird Monday in January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Martin Luther King DayThird Monday in February . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .President’s DayLast Monday in May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Memorial DayJuly 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Independence DayFirst Monday in September . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Labor DaySecond Monday in October . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Columbus Day and Yorktown Victory DayNovember 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Veterans’ DayFourth Thursday in November . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thanksgiving DayFourth Friday in November . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day after Thanksgiving DayDecember 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christmas Day

Whenever any of such days falls on a Saturday, the Friday next preceding such day, orwhenever any of such days falls on Sunday, the Monday next following such day, and such dayso appointed by the Governor of this Commonwealth or the President of the United States,shall be a legal holiday as to the transaction of all business.



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