Forklift Masts Norfolk

Forklift Masts Norfolk - Norfolk, Virginia is the states 2nd biggest city with a present population of more than 242,000 people. The city is the principal independent city and among the oldest in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, that includes eight other cities and seven counties. Hampton Roads is unusual when it comes to its political structure of independent cities. The city is also the name of the big harbor at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay, which lies towards the north of the city. Norfolk is partially bordered by water. Towards the west lies the Elizabeth River. Chesapeake lies towards the south and Virginia Beach lies towards the east. The city of Norfolk is the urban core of the area - a financial, cultural, military and historic center.

Norfolk has historically served as an essential military and transportation point. It serves as the head office for NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The Norfolk Naval Base is the world's largest naval base. Norfolk Southern Railway corporate head offices are located here, as is Maersk Line, Limited, providing ship management and flag transportation. An extensive network of Interstate highways, tunnels and bridges connects Norfolk to the rest of the metro cities.

The Virginia Colony governor established four incorporations in the year 1619. These were known as citties and will later form the basis for colonial representative government in the House of Burgesses. The House of Burgesses was the continents first assembly of elected English colonial representatives. The area that will later be referred to as Norfolk was put under the Elizabeth Cittie incorporation.

Norfolk has a large amount of riverfront and bayfront property. These waterways have been essential for trades across the Mid-Atlantic, Mid-West and even globally. The deep-water channels of Chesapeake Bay are a major trade artery and location for the US Navy.

The metro area is a main military hub in addition to being a cultural and commercial hub. The city of Norfolk is home to the Naval Station Norfolk, which is located on Sewell's Point Peninsula in the city's northwest corner. In addition to being the headquarters of the United States Fleet Forces Command, the Station is the headquarters of the United States Joint Forces Command and the Allied Command Transformation, and home port for the Second Fleet. The fleet is made up of 132 aircrafts and 75 ships.