Virginia Port Authority’s top-to-bottom shake-up will leave no stone unturned in its quest to make the port more competitive on the US East Coast, the state’s transportation secretary has declared.
"I don't think anything's off the table at this point," Sean Connaughton said in an interview. "We'll do whatever it takes to be the No. 1 port on the East Coast."
Governor Bob McDonnell replaced all but one of the appointed members of the 12-strong board of commissioners in July, citing stagnant growth and over-emphasis on long-term capital projects.
