Overview
ALLIANCE ST LOUIS (MAERSK LINE LTD) is an operational harbour in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. The facility handles container shipping and operates under US EPA VGP and MARPOL regulations.
ALLIANCE ST LOUIS (MAERSK LINE LTD) is a harbour facility located in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Operated by Maersk Line Ltd, the facility is part of the Port of Virginia, a major East Coast shipping hub. The harbour handles containerized cargo and is classified under NAICS codes 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation) and 483113 (Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation). As a US-based harbour, the facility operates under the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for ballast water and discharge management, as well as MARPOL Annex I-VI for oil, sewage, garbage, and air emissions. The Port of Virginia is a key gateway for container traffic, with modern cargo handling equipment and intermodal connections. The facility's location in Norfolk places it within a busy industrial and logistics corridor. Environmental management includes stormwater runoff controls and oil-water separation systems typical of container terminals. The harbour supports regional trade and economic activity, handling a significant volume of containerized goods annually.
Environmental context
The harbour is situated in the Hampton Roads area, a coastal region with sensitive estuarine habitats including the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Container handling operations generate potential environmental impacts from stormwater runoff, ballast water discharge, and air emissions from vessels and cargo equipment. Regulatory compliance under the US EPA VGP and MARPOL requires management of these factors to protect local water quality and marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Norfolk, Virginia, United States, at the Port of Virginia.
As a container harbour operated by Maersk Line Ltd, it primarily handles containerized cargo for deep sea and coastal shipping.
The facility must comply with the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for discharges, MARPOL Annexes for pollution prevention, and local environmental regulations.
Environmental management includes stormwater runoff controls, ballast water treatment, oil-water separation, and adherence to MARPOL waste disposal requirements.
The Port of Virginia is a major East Coast shipping hub with deep-water channels, intermodal rail connections, and modern container terminals, supporting regional trade.
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