Economic Development
Storey County Location/Market Access
Trucking
The major transportation route to Virginia City is State Route 341, intersecting U.S. 395 near Reno via Geiger Grade and U.S. 50, southwest in Carson City. Interstate 80 is located 23 miles northwest in Reno.
International Services
See Washoe County Location/Market Access
Foreign Trade Zones
Northern Nevada has nearly 7,500 acres of Foreign Trade Zones. A Foreign Trade Zone is designated by the United States Customs Department and allows foreign and domestic merchandise to be admitted for operations such as storage, exhibition, assembly, manufacture, and processing, without being subject to formal Customs entry procedures, the payment of Customs duties or the payment of federal excise taxes.
Locations in Storey County:
Tahoe Reno Industrial Center (TRIC)
Contact us for information on how to be a part of a foreign trade zone.
Mileage to/from Virginia City
| Reno, NV | 21 miles |
| Sacramento, CA | 151 miles |
| San Francisco, CA | 237 miles |
| Las Vegas, NV | 441 miles |
| Boise, ID | 447 miles |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 533 miles |
| Los Angeles, CA | 541 miles |
| Portland, OR | 599 miles |
| Phoenix, AZ | 758 miles |
| Seattle, WA | 770 miles |
| Helena, MT | 909 miles |
| Cheyenne, WY | 968 miles |
| Denver, CO | 1,065 miles |
| Santa Fe, NM | 1,076 miles |
Source: Free Trip
Third Party Logistics
Bender Group
Bender Group focuses on providing flexible logistics solutions, delivering excellent customer service and building partnerships with companies of all sizes to improve their supply chain networks, from raw materials to consumer delivery.
CEVA Logistics
CEVA Logistics is a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions demonstrating core competencies in domestic and international freight transportation, integrated logistics management and information technology.
Griffin Transport Services
Griffin Transport Services, a Nevada Company, provides a full range of international Supply Chain logistics services targeted to meet the needs of companies engaged in global trade. Our Logistics expertise includes International Transportation, Freight Forwarding, Trucking, US Customs, Compliance, Foreign Trade Zone, Warehousing, Distribution, 3PL & 4PL solutions, contract negotiation, Transportation management programs, and full supply chain programs designed to streamline and make seamless the global trade environment.
Hopkins Distribution
Hopkins Distribution Company is well known and respected for providing global logistics, distribution, and warehousing solutions for many clients across the United States. As a Third Party Logistics (3PL) specialist, they provide their clients with a wide array of highly technical yet cost-efficient options for fulfillment, distribution and warehousing challenges.
ITS Logistics
ITS Logistics is a Nevada based, third party logistics provider offering a wide range of supply chain solutions to local and national manufacturers and distributors.
Kuehne + Nagel
Kuehne + Nagel is one of the world's leading logistics providers. Across its global network of 750 offices in more than 100 countries, the company develops and delivers integrated logistics solutions of outstanding quality and operational excellence. Tailored to industry and customer requirements.
OHL
OHL offers a comprehensive set of logistics solutions to support customer needs throughout the world. Their services include transportation, warehousing and distribution, customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and trade consulting services.
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics is a leading third party logistics company providing comprehensive supply chain management solutions. They provide flexibility, scalability and visibility to their clients.
Schneider Logistics
Schneider Logistics provides innovative transportation and logistics technologies that optimize supply chain visibility, flexibility, and profitability. We provide our customers with the resources they need to be successful and the power to make informed decisions that are right for their business. Where is your business taking you? We’ll get you there.
Rail Service
Passenger service is provided by Amtrak in Reno/Sparks. Freight service is provided Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union Pacific Railroads in Reno/Sparks.
Bus Service
Chartered bus service is available in Reno, northwest of Virginia City.
Airport
Carson City Airport
The Carson City Airport has one 5,900 ft. lighted runway, one 3,400 ft. unpaved taxiway and one 2,600 ft., 35-foot-wide paved taxiway. No commercial services exist. Fixed-based operators in operation are Silver Sky Aviation, Weaver Aircraft, Shadetree Aviation and El Aero Services.
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RTIA) is located a short distance from the Carson City area. RTIA is the nation's 63rd busiest airport. Each day the airport handles approximately 17,000 arriving/departing passengers, 283,000 pounds of cargo arriving/departing and 420 aircraft operations. There are three runways, the main runway is 11,000 ft, the crosswind runway is 6,100 ft. and a parallel runway that is 9,000 ft. U.S. Customs and Immigration Offices are located on the airport premises. RTIA is a landing rights airport and Port of Entry. Three fixed-based operators provide a full range of services for private aircraft. Three fixed-based operators provide a full range of services for private aircraft. For more information, see Washoe County Location/Market Access.
Road Closure Information
I-80 between Reno NV and Sacramento CA
| Year | Total Road Closures & Holds | Avg Length of Closure | Main Reason for Closure | Total Snow Fall | Days Chains Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | *37* | *2 hrs 45 min* | Visibility/Accidents | 561" | 48 |
| 2009-10 | *16* | *2 hrs 37 min* | Visibility/Accidents | 398" | 43 |
| 2008-09 | *42* | *3hrs 3 min* | Spinouts/Accidents | 380" | 34 |
| 2007-08 | 174 | 45 min | Spinouts/Accidents | 420.5" | 48 |
| 2006-07 | 151 | 2 hrs 37 min | Spinouts/Accidents | 301" | 37 |
*On Holds and Closures 30 min or Longer*
Truck-Related Closures
| Year | Total Truck-Related Closures | Total Hours | Total Hours > 2 Hours |
Total Hours > 30 minutes |
Total Hours < 30 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | *5* | 25.5 | 25.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-10 | *4* | 15 | 13.5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008-09 | *1* | 1.5 | 0 | 1.5 | 0 |
| 2007-08 | 4 | 23 hrs 21 min | 22 hrs 15 min | 22 hrs 15 min | 0 |
| 2006-07 | 13 | 117 hrs 12 min | 78 hrs 33 min | 39 hours 45 min | 0 |
*On Holds and Closures 30 min or Longer*
Chain Controls
| Year | # of Chain Controls Issued | Total Hours of Chain Controls During Closure | # of Chain Controls Issued (Truck Related) |
Total Hours of Chain Controls During Closure (Truck Related) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | *48* | 733 hrs | 0 | 81 |
| 2009-10 | *43* | 545 hrs | 1 | 23 hrs |
| 2008-09 | *34* | 493 hrs | 1 | 47 hrs |
| 2007-08 | 21 | 120 hrs 59 min | 4 | 23 hrs 21 min |
| 2006-07 | 96 | 241 hrs 47 min | 25 | 97 hrs 22 min |
*Number of Days Per Storm
Source: California Department of Transportation (CalTrans)
