Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Norfolk Southern opens bulk transfer facility near Hampton Roads
Norfolk Southern has opened a new rail truck transfer facility for bulk commodities in Chesapeake, Va. near the port at Hampton Roads, according to a statement.
The company refers to the facility as a 'thoroughbred bulk transfer" terminal, which allows customers to transfer a large array of commodities between rail cars and trucks.
NS says the terminal can handle dry and liquid bulk food-grade commodities such as flour, sugar, grains, and plastic pellets, as well as aggregates, sand, and cement with expansion capability to handle lumber, dimensional products and accommodate container stuffing.
Less than three miles from downtown Norfolk, Va., with access to Interstates I-264 and I-464 at 1305 Atlantic Blvd., the Chesapeake TBT is located near the rail-serving yards on Norfolk Southern's main line.
The new NS facility features 104 car spots, a certified truck scale, and is fully paved, fenced, and lighted, the railroad said.
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