DeLong Co., Inc. Expands to Virginia with Support from DRPT Rail Grant
 The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) has announced the approval of a $750,000 Rail Industrial Access (RIA) grant to DeLong Co., Inc., marking the third RIA grant awarded this year. This funding will support the company’s first Virginia location in the city of Portsmouth, expanding its agribusiness operations into the Commonwealth.
DeLong Co., Inc., headquartered in Clinton, Wisconsin, specializes in the global distribution of grains, oils, and byproducts. Recognized as the 5th largest container exporter in the United States by the 2024 Journal of Commerce Export Rankings, the company exports over two million tons annually from its 39 facilities across Wisconsin, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio.
With a total investment of $26.7 million, DeLong’s new Portsmouth location will feature the construction of four new grain bins, a loadout building, operational elevators, scales, conveyors, and extensive rail infrastructure. The project’s rail component, valued at $2.2 million, includes over 7,000 feet of linear track improvements and the addition of seven new turnouts. CSX will serve the site ensuring efficient rail operations.
DRPT has approved a grant request of $750,000 to assist with rail construction, enhancing the facility’s capability to transport agricultural products. The Portsmouth location will facilitate the import of soybeans, corn, wheat, and biodiesel from the Midwest and Northeast while also supporting the export of filled containers via the Port of Virginia to Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.
“We are excited to support DeLong Co., Inc. as they establish their first Virginia facility,” said DRPT Director Tiffany Robinson. “This investment in rail infrastructure not only strengthens Virginia’s supply chain but also fosters economic growth and global trade connections for U.S. exports.”
The expansion of DeLong’s operations into Virginia underscores the state’s commitment to supporting businesses through strategic rail investments that enhance freight mobility and promote sustainable transportation solutions.
For more information about DRPT’s Rail Industrial Access Program, visit DRPT’s Website.
About the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
DRPT's mission is to connect and improve the quality of life for all Virginians with innovative transportation solutions. The agency works with rail and public transportation stakeholders to provide service to people throughout Virginia and promotes transportation options to the general public, businesses, and community decision makers. DRPT's vision is a connected Commonwealth with an integrated multimodal network that serves every person, every business, and every need. For more information, please visit www.drpt.virginia.gov.
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