Glenn Youngkin Says A Massive Company Is Coming To Virginia

A major shipping company is investing approximately $30 million to relocate its U.S. headquarters to Virginia...

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Governor Glenn Youngkin recently announced that ZIM American Integrated Shipping Services Co will invest approximately $30 million in Virginia to relocate and expand its U.S. headquarters. According to a press release issued by the Governor's office, Virginia successfully competed with other states for the project, and will create several hundred new jobs over the next five years.

“It was a priority for ZIM American Integrated Shipping Services Co to retain its headquarters in the Commonwealth and secure employment opportunities in the Hampton Roads region for years to come,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “Virginia is a leader in supply chain management thanks to our infrastructure, robust transportation network, and world-class Port of Virginia, and ZIM is a vital shipping partner that advances our position in this important industry. We are pleased that ZIM will continue its growth in the Commonwealth.”

“The Hampton Roads region’s strategic location and proximity to The Port of Virginia will help align ZIM American Integrated Shipping Services Co for further growth in the U.S. market, and we are proud that this global shipping leader will remain and expand in the Commonwealth,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick. “A pro-business environment, robust workforce, and effective collaboration are the hallmarks of economic development in Virginia, and this significant project will make the Commonwealth even more attractive for additional investments in the logistics sector.”

“We are very pleased with the purchase of this first-class new office building, which will serve our growing shipping business in the U.S," said ZIM President & CEO Eli Glickman. "The new office will provide a first-rate work environment for our valued employees, as they continue to deliver our signature personal, top-quality service to customers. This office expansion is vital to ZIM’s commitment to the North American market and to the expansion of our capacity in the region."

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