Virginia News

18 Feb 2026

Port of Virginia Recognized for Strengthened Safety Efforts

The port’s Chief Operating Officer, Joseph P. “Joe” Ruddy, was given Signal Mutual’s Executive Leadership Award in recognition of the effort to instill a culture of safety throughout The Port of Virginia. © Port of Virginia

The Port of Virginia is using a layered approach to strengthen safety throughout its operation by identifying the most common critical risks at its terminals and offices, emphasize safety as a core value and creation of an internal safety brand that serves as a continual reminder for everyone on port property.The effort was recently recognized by Signal Mutual, the insurance carrier for The Port of Virginia, which presented its Executive Leadership Award to Virginia International Terminals Chief Operating Officer Joseph P. “Joe” Ruddy.