The Port of West Virginia

The Port of West Virginia

Address: 600 Veterans Dr, Follansbee, WV 26037, United States

Welcome to The Port of West Virginia, your premier inland commercial port in the Mid-Atlantic region, strategically located on the Ohio River. We cater to a wide range of logistical needs, offering comprehensive solutions in warehousing, tank storage, rail car storage, and laydown space. Our facility boasts over 20,000 feet of existing rail infrastructure, making Empire River Rail a critical transportation link for the tri-state area.

Key Features and Services:

- Trimodal Access: Seamlessly move goods by road, river, or rail, across the Midwestern U.S. from one convenient access point.

- Sustainable Initiatives: As we aim to become the first green river port on the Ohio River, we offer amenities to help businesses achieve their ESG goals. These include clean electricity from plastic pyrolysis, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen fuels for transportation vehicles and equipment.

- Cargo Handling: We handle various types of cargo from the Ohio River, including bulk, breakbulk, and aggregate materials, meeting the growing inland terminal needs of the Midwestern United States.

- Safety and Innovation: We prioritize safety protocols and procedures, continuously adapting to new business ventures, products, and smart technology to evolve with progressive times.

- Environmental Commitment: We create innovative solutions while preserving the environment in our communities, leveraging capabilities to maximize resources.

Strategic Alliances and Projects:

- Marine Highway Connection: We are working to create an alliance of sister terminals throughout the U.S. to reduce traffic on major corridors by shifting freight from roads and highways to marine and railroad systems. This maritime highway will connect Gulf ports through the Mississippi River to the Great Lakes, Midwest, and Northeast.

- Empire Green Generation: Utilizing waste-to-energy and recycling systems, we provide behind-the-grid utilities like electricity from waste plastic-derived syngas and green hydrogen from recycling food waste.

- Midwest Distribution Hub: Teaming up with other seaside and river terminals along the Mississippi River, we are developing a Midwest distribution facility for container and break-bulk container traffic. New warehouses and storage facilities are currently being built to expand our operations.

Collaborations and Partnerships:

- Empire Diversified Energy and Heartland Water Technology: Partnering to provide comprehensive recycling, logistics, energy production, and remediation services.

- Appalachian Hydrogen – Carbon Capture Conference: Empire Diversified Energy’s COO Bernard Brown presented our anaerobic digester project, showcasing our commitment to innovative energy solutions.

At The Port of West Virginia, we are dedicated to building and strengthening relationships, sharing ideas, and evolving through progressive times while preserving the environment. Join us in creating a more sustainable future and enhancing your supply chain efficiency.

For more information, visit us at 600 Veterans Dr, Follansbee, WV 26037, United States.