Ocean Freight & Drayage to Virginia

Live ocean freight rates and inland drayage for shippers in Virginia (VA). Skypace tracks 41 active ocean lanes touching Virginia's gateway ports.

Virginia Gateway Ports

US Census Ocean Trade Snapshot

Total imports (2025)$27.60B
Total exports (2025)$14.95B

Top trading partners

Top HS chapters by value

Skypace Demand Index

Demand index for Virginia: N/A

Top 10 origin countries shipping to Virginia

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Top 10 destination countries from Virginia

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Drayage Calculator

Coming soon — based on Skypace's internal tariff.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest ocean port to Virginia?

Virginia's primary ocean gateway is Norfolk (USORF). Most FCL container shipments to or from Virginia are drayed inland from this port.

How long is drayage from Norfolk to Virginia?

Drayage transit time from Norfolk to destinations in Virginia depends on the inland ZIP and equipment availability. Use the calculator above for an estimate based on Skypace's internal tariff (coming soon).

Which carriers serve Virginia?

Skypace publishes 41 active ocean lanes touching Virginia's gateway ports, served by major carriers and alliances.

Who is Virginia's top trading partner by ocean freight?

Based on US Census ocean-containerized trade data aggregated across Virginia's gateway ports, the top trading partner is CHINA.

Does Skypace offer ocean freight rates for landlocked states like Virginia?

Yes. Virginia shippers book ocean freight via the nearest gateway port; Skypace combines the ocean leg with the inland drayage tariff to give a door-to-door view.