Supply Chain Management
Virginia: the obvious choice
for supply chain growth
for supply chain growth
Virginia is both a global gateway and economic enabler, giving supply chain management companies maximum reach to major markets thanks to strong connections across air, rail, road, and port infrastructure. VEDP helps companies move faster to evaluate opportunities, optimize supply chain decisions, connect the right partners, and build resilient operations that help companies achieve success.
An ecosystem built
to move business
Virginia’s supply chain advantage is bigger than any one asset or industry. It comes from the way the Commonwealth connects a vast transportation network — from a best-in-class maritime transport route anchored by The Port of Virginia and a burgeoning air cargo corridor to complex rail systems, interstate highways, and a dense but growing warehousing and distribution footprint. Together, those assets form one connected network in a central East Coast location that helps goods move efficiently and gives industries from life sciences to aerospace the support they need to fuel long-term economic prosperity.
Washington Dulles International Airport
Where supply chain leaders
choose to grow
choose to grow
More than 4,600 supply chain operations are located throughout Virginia, with more than 200 supply chain projects announced in the past decade alone. From retail distribution and cold storage to parcel delivery and import logistics, companies choose Virginia for faster access to major markets, greater operational flexibility, and a connected network that supports business continuity, supply chain resilience, and long-term performance.
share of U.S. population within a day's drive of Virginia
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; Lightcast 2026.1; VEDP Analysis
Averaging truck turn times of around 35 minutes
Source: The Port of Virginia Performance Dashboard
Dulles is the fifth-most internationally connected airport on the East Coast, with over 60 direct flights and strong connectivity to Europe, Africa, and the Middle East
Source: Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Rotate Group
A network built for
speed to market
Virginia combines best-in-class port efficiency, expanding air cargo and cold chain capabilities, and a deeply connected logistics network to speed the movement of goods from origin to final customer.
Where supply chain
advantage takes shape
advantage takes shape
Virginia helps companies do more than move goods efficiently. It gives them the advantages to operate more strategically, reach major markets faster, and build more resilient operations.
Radford
Maximum reach to major markets
Maximum reach to major markets
Virginia puts companies within a one-day drive of 47% of the U.S. population and close to many of the country’s largest markets. That reach gives businesses efficient access to customers, suppliers, and buying power across the East Coast and beyond.
Swisslog Logistics Inc., Newport News
Room to grow in a high-demand corridor
Room to grow in a high-demand corridor
Warehousing and distribution is already crowded in many established East Coast markets. With a robust inventory of project-ready sites, Virginia gives companies the space, flexibility, and capacity to expand, making it easier to grow, adjust operations, and plan the next phase with confidence.
Norfolk International Terminals
A global gateway with multimodal strength
A global gateway with multimodal strength
Virginia connects businesses to the world through the Port of Virginia, expanding air cargo and cold chain capabilities, rail, interstate highways, and warehousing assets that work together. That multimodal strength helps companies move goods more efficiently and respond faster as supply chains shift.
Success Stories
Why companies
succeed in Virginia
Lidl US, Spotsylvania County
The market opportunities, depth of the talented job force, and strategic location that Virginia provides presents an incredible opportunity for Lidl to launch its expansion into the United States.
Virginia International Gateway, Portsmouth
Virginia has always been an important market for Target. A strong local workforce and close proximity to the nearby port make the Suffolk distribution facility ideal for expansion. We look forward to serving guests across the East Coast from this enhanced facility.
STIHL Incorporated U.S., Virginia Beach
The City of Virginia Beach has been an ideal business partner. For over 40 years, the City has continued to create a positive economic environment for manufacturers like STIHL, supporting our continued growth and expansion.
A ready-made workforce
to move ahead
A ready-made workforce
to move ahead
Virginia’s supply chain workforce is built for the realities of the industry, with talent suited for leadership, operations, and technical roles. The Commonwealth combines military-connected talent, strong vocational and operational depth, and higher education programs that support logistics, transportation, and supply chain careers.
830K+
Virginian workers in logistics and related industries
Source: Lightcast 2026.1
Volkswagen Group of America, Fairfax County
7
college programs with degrees or certificates in operations or supply chain management
George Mason University
No. 4
in military sites nationwide, including key logistics assets
Source: DOD Base Structure Report FY24
Joint Base Langley-Eustis
What’s new
Virginia International Gateway, Portsmouth
Inside Virginia’s Warehousing Ecosystem
With its strategic Mid-Atlantic location, deep water ports, expanding highway and rail networks, and a business-friendly environment, the Commonwealth is fast becoming a warehousing and logistics powerhouse.
An expert partner dedicated to your success
We work alongside your team as a strategic partner, helping you evaluate locations, connect the right stakeholders, and make supply chain decisions with greater speed, clarity, and confidence.
Real estate advisory
Evaluate sites through a supply chain lens, with guidance grounded in freight flows, customer and supplier access, infrastructure needs, and long-term operational fit.
Analytics & strategic insights
Make smarter decisions with data-driven insight into network design, market access, operating conditions, workforce availability, and long-term business resilience.
Partner coordination & ecosystem development
Connect with the partners that keep supply chain projects moving — from airport and port stakeholders to regional organizations, infrastructure partners, and industry groups.
Meet your industry
experts & partners
experts & partners
Eric helps companies make smarter supply chain decisions by aligning location strategy, infrastructure, and operations expertise to support growth, resilience, and long-term success in Virginia.
Femi Popoola works with companies in the transportation and logistics sector, supporting strategies that help businesses evaluate Virginia as a location for operations and growth. His role focuses on aligning logistics capabilities with company needs and highlighting the Commonwealth’s strengths as a hub for commerce and transportation.
Philipp Coloseus leads efforts to strengthen Virginia’s air cargo and logistics sector with a focus on expanding operations through Washington Dulles International Airport. He supports infrastructure efficiency, attracts cargo volume, and helps companies evaluate Virginia as a destination for supply chain investment.
Nick Rouse works with companies evaluating air cargo and logistics opportunities in Virginia, helping them understand how the Commonwealth’s transportation assets and supply chain capabilities can support business growth. His role focuses on strengthening Virginia’s air cargo sector and supporting investment across logistics-intensive industries.
Antje advises international companies on how best to expand operations into the U.S. in general and Virginia in particular, providing expert guidance on key topics, from site selection to tax incentives. She oversees VEDP’s offices in Europe, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.
WCS Logistics, Frederick County
See what sets Virginia apart for supply chain management
Get the facts on the Commonwealth’s supply chain strengths — and learn how VEDP helps companies evaluate opportunities, reduce risk, and support long-term growth.
“The entire Lineage Logistics team is honored to be working with the great people of Portsmouth and the Commonwealth of Virginia to build our next cold storage facility at this perfect port location. Our Chesapeake location arguably has the best team of people in our entire network, and we look forward to adding the same caliber of people at this waterfront location.”
Latest news in supply chain management
Defense Maritime Solutions Expands in Chesapeake with $30M+ Investment
Innovative Refrigeration Systems Expands with $19 Million Investment in Augusta County
Infinity Global Expands Danville Operations with $34 Million Investment
Danville
Inside Virginia’s Warehousing Ecosystem
Virginia International Gateway, Portsmouth