Highways
I-95: The major north-south interstate highway linking Maine to Florida bisects Hanover County and provides links to interior roads at four interchanges.
I-295: Richmond’s outermost perimeter highway provides four interchanges as it crosses through the southern half of Hanover County.
U.S. Routes 360, 301, 33 and 1 provide easy access to the interior of Hanover County and the Greater Richmond region.
Interstates 64, 85, 295 and 95 serve the Greater Richmond region, providing access to more than 40 percent of the nation’s manufacturing centers.
Shipping – Motor Freight
More than 100 motor freight companies provide shipping service to the Greater Richmond region.
Rail
CSX Transportation, a Class 1 operator, supports Hanover’s rail service.
Buckingham Branch leases the north-south CSX line through Hanover County, and operates the transload facility in Doswell, VA.
Norfolk Southern Corporation, a Class 1 operator, is another rail provider in the Greater Richmond Region. The rail lines link the north, south and midwest regions with connection service to the west coast.
AMTRAK provides passenger rail service with 11 northbound and 12 southbound trains each weekday.
International Port Facilities
Richmond Marine Terminal
Richmond Marine Terminal, a 121-acre operation able to handle up to 60,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), is one of six terminals operated by the Port of Virginia. The terminal, located on the James River, has more than 300,100 sq.ft. of covered warehouse space, a 1,570-foot-long wharf and has access to I-95, with close proximity to I-64 and I-85. The terminal also has rail service on an as-needed basis, enhancing its logistical capabilities. The Richmond Marine Terminal has the quickest access of any port to I-95 and its location in Greater Richmond enables delivery drivers to reach 45 percent of the U.S. population within a day’s drive. This supports the region’s supply chain industry, employing over 53,000 workers and fostering a robust and expanding workforce that is beneficial to businesses. Learn more about the Richmond Marine Terminal by visiting www.portofvirginia.com.
Port of Virginia
The Port of Virginia moves cargo through world-class facilities and transports to and from markets around the globe, carrying the goods and supplies that manufacturers, corporations, and individual consumers use in their everyday lives. This cargo is moved by way of 6 terminals comprised of 1,864 total acres, 19,885 L.F. of berth, up to 50′ deep berths and 30 miles of on-dock trail. The Port of Virginia is a hub port; an important distinction for the shipping public. Nearly 30 international shipping lines offer direct, dedicated service to and from Virginia, with connections to 200+ countries around the world. In an average week, more than 40 international container, breakbulk and roll-on / roll-off vessels are serviced at our marine terminals. Learn more by visiting www.portofvirginia.com.
Air Service
Richmond International Airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC) is located within 20 minutes of the business corridors of Hanover County. Nine major airlines offer nonstop flights to major domestic destinations and connecting options to points around the world. In 2025, RIC added direct flight service to Bermuda provided by BermudAir. RIC also features one of the busiest cargo facilities in the nation, handling 140 million pounds of cargo on-average each year.
- Designation as a foreign trade zone
- Cargo services
- Airlines serving RIC
Learn more by visiting www.flyrichmond.com.
Hanover County Municipal Airport
The Hanover County Airport is a County-owned airport with a Fixed Base Operator managing the daily operations. The facility is conveniently located near the I-295/I-95 Interchange and is adjacent to the Hanover Industrial Airpark. The state-of-the-art municipal airport is located on a 200-acre site and has a 5,400-foot runway. Private and corporate planes are housed at the airport.
Services include:
- Hangar space, tie-downs, maintenance, fuel
- New 7,000 s.f. terminal offers spacious lobby seating, large conference room, kitchen facilities, and Wi-Fi throughout
- Aircraft charter
- Flight instruction
- Three full-time airplane mechanics
- Aircraft is available for rent
Learn more by visiting Hanover County’s full service fixed based operator: HOVA Flight Services
Foreign Trade Zone
A Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) is a secure or restricted-access site in or near a United States port of entry. FTZs allow businesses to reduce the costs associated with production, transaction and logistics. While FTZs remain under the direct supervision of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, businesses don’t pay duties on imported goods that are later re-exported. Additionally, businesses can benefit from the delayed payment of duties on goods that enter the U.S. market. For more information, visit www.VEDP.org.
Other benefits:
- Merchandise isn’t subject to state, local or inventory taxes.
- Penalties and fines can be avoided for materials with incorrect origin markings.
- Merchandise can be transferred from one FTZ to another, to a subzone or, for certain activities, temporarily removed from the FTZ.
Operating as an international airport expansion into Hanover County, Richmond International Airport (RIC) handles freight and customs clearances with efficiency and speed. A major business advantage sponsored by the airport is Richmond’s Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) #207.