KEY TRANSPORTATION FEATURES
The West Virginia Hardwood Alliance Zone (WVHAZ) offers a prime location within a 500-mile radius of 50% of the U.S. population and 30% of Canada’s, providing exceptional access to markets and efficient transportation options to reduce supply chain costs.
The WVHAZ delivers logistical advantages critical for businesses in hardwood and other industries.
INTERSTATES
- Corridor H (U.S. Route 48): Connects I-79 in WV to I-81 in VA.
- I-68: Connects Morgantown, WV to East I-70 in Hancock, MD.
- I-79: Spans from Charleston, WV to Erie, PA.
- I-81: Serves the Eastern Panhandle, connecting VA to MD.
- I-64: Runs through Huntington, Charleston, and Lewisburg.
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PORT AUTHORITIES
Nearby ports ensure streamlined logistics:
- Front Royal
- Maryland Port Administration
- Port of Virginia
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COMMERCIAL AIRPORTS
The region is served by a number of airports offering commercial and international flights, and those serving private aircraft.
- Dulles International Airport
- Greenbrier Valley Airport
- Morgantown Municipal Airport
- Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport
- North Central West Virginia Airport
- Pittsburgh International Airport
- Reagan National Airport
- Tri-State Airport
- Yeager Airport
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RAILWAYS
Efficient freight movement is supported by carriers, including CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern, Beech Mountain Railroad, OnmiTRAX, R.J. Corman Railroad/WV Line and Appalachian & Ohio Railroad.
With this extensive network, WVHAZ is a transportation hub, perfectly positioned for business success.
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