18 mars 2021 | International, Terrestre

The military has lots of stuff. The port can move it. A $15 million deal brings them together.

Under a five-year, $15 million contract, the Port of Virginia will provide dockworkers and facilities to move cargo including tanks, helicopters and food supplies.

https://www.pilotonline.com/business/shipyards/vp-nw-port-virginia-military-cargo-20210317-5e4egmej7bdzfeljzoozq6z5hy-story.html

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