About CP&O

CP&O, a joint partnership between The Cooper Group, Ports America and Ceres Marine Terminals, provides stevedoring and terminal services at all major terminal facilities in the Port of Hampton Roads. These facilities include the three marine terminals operated by Virginia International Terminals in Norfolk, Portsmouth and Newport News. At Lambert’s Point Docks, owned by Norfolk Southern Railroad, CP&O handles break bulk and project cargo. In addition to container and break bulk cargo, CP&O also handles automobiles at Newport News. Cruise vessels calling at Hampton Roads are serviced by CP&O at the Half Moon Cruise Terminal. CP&O provides all baggage handling and ship provision loading services.

About The Cooper Group

Established in 1905, The Cooper Group has operations on all three U.S. coasts and internationally. The company maintains ownership in numerous subsidiary and affiliate companies, including warehousing, terminal operations, tugboats, push boats, barging, barge fleeting, floating terminals, logistics, forestry operations, vessel repair and restaurants. 

About Ports America

Ports America, founded in 1922, is the largest independent marine terminal operator and stevedore company in the U.S. The company currently operates in more than 42 ports and 80 locations. Operations include container, break bulk/ project cargo, bulk, cruise, auto/Ro-Ro, military, maintenance and repair, and intermodal. 

About Ceres Marine Terminals

Since its inception over 60 years ago, Ceres has expanded and thrived. Ceres’ track record of success is largely attributable to the high quality of service, high productivity and complete dependability it has delivered to its customers across the Company’s range of locations. With a strong management team and dedication to customer service, Ceres is uniquely positioned to capitalize on future opportunities for growth and profitability in the terminal-operating and stevedoring market.