Norfolk
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Representative image — a terminal of this type, not a photograph of this port. Frans van Heerden / Pexels.
About Norfolk
Norfolk works the Mid-Atlantic and is naturally deep, needing far less dredging than most US East Coast ports to take large vessels. It has direct double-stack rail inland, which makes it a practical entry point for cargo destined well beyond Virginia. Congestion is usually lighter here than at New York or Savannah.
First Base Freight handles both import and export cargo through Norfolk — inbound from any country and outbound to any country. Indicative sea transit on our the UK lane is 12–18 days; transit on any other routing is confirmed at quote stage. For rates, container options and the wider United States lane, including air freight and customs clearance, see the country page — or request a quote for this port.
Port information
Reference details for Norfolk, which we serve for both imports and exports. The transit figure is indicative, measured on our the UK lane, and confirmed at booking — other routings are quoted individually.
- City
- Norfolk, Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Port code (UN/LOCODE)
- USORF
- Port type
- Container terminal
- Indicative sea transit
- 12–18 days
What to know about Norfolk
- Naturally deep water — takes large vessels without heavy dredging
- Direct double-stack rail service to the interior
- Serves the Mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley
- Typically less congested than New York or Savannah
Same country
Other ports in United States
We also ship to 21 other ports in United States.
- Los AngelesLos Angeles, CaliforniaContainer terminal24–30 days
- Long BeachLong Beach, CaliforniaContainer terminal24–30 days
- New York / New JerseyNew York and NewarkContainer terminal12–18 days
- SavannahSavannah, GeorgiaContainer terminal13–19 days
- CharlestonCharleston, South CarolinaContainer terminal13–19 days
- BaltimoreBaltimore, MarylandContainer terminal12–18 days
- PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaContainer terminal12–18 days
- BostonBoston, MassachusettsContainer terminal11–16 days
- WilmingtonWilmington, North CarolinaContainer terminal13–19 days
- MiamiMiami, FloridaContainer terminal14–20 days
- Port EvergladesFort Lauderdale, FloridaContainer terminal14–20 days
- JacksonvilleJacksonville, FloridaContainer terminal14–20 days
- Port Tampa BayTampa, FloridaContainer terminal16–22 days
- Port CanaveralCape Canaveral, FloridaContainer terminal14–20 days
- HoustonHouston, TexasContainer terminal16–22 days
- New OrleansNew Orleans, LouisianaContainer terminal17–23 days
- MobileMobile, AlabamaContainer terminal17–23 days
- OaklandOakland, CaliforniaContainer terminal24–30 days
- SeattleSeattle, WashingtonContainer terminal25–31 days
- TacomaTacoma, WashingtonContainer terminal25–31 days
- San DiegoSan Diego, CaliforniaContainer terminal25–31 days
Moving cargo through Norfolk? Get a quote.
Any country to any country, import or export — send us the origin, destination and cargo details and we'll come back with a competitive rate within one business day.