Port of Mobile

Alabama Port Authority

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The Port of Mobile is one of the most well-connected ports in the country. Manufacturers and industries around the world rely on this port to keep supply chains going. Global trade to and from North America continues seamlessly because of the infrastructure set in place. The physical connectors from the port that expand throughout the rest of Alabama positively impact jobs, create high wages, bring in capital investments, and cause tax revenues to increase. The operations of import and export of goods are efficient and effective because of the port’s position on the Gulf Coast. This makes the location of the Alabama Shipyard Industrial Deepwater Complex a perfect choice for high-performance production, manufacturing, and distribution industries. The Port of Mobile is considered a gateway to America’s rails, roads, rivers, and runways.

  • Deepwater port
  • 45 ft. channel depth
  • Turning basin
  • 12th largest seaport in the U.S. by volume
  • Post Panamax Ready
  • Intermodal Access
  • Only seaport in the U.S. where 5 Class-1 Railways converge
  • 9th largest port in the country in terms of tonnage shipped


Port of Mobile will containerize, bulk or breakbulk cargo moving in any direction. The port also owns and operates TASD, a terminal railroad at the port complex. It performs all switching activities which ensure all cargo gets to where it needs to be when it needs to be there. 

  • Direct access to 5 Class 1 railroads
  • 4 short line railroads
  • Terminal switching railroad
  • Port-owned and operated terminal railroad
  • Intermodal capabilities to the Southeast and the Midwest
  • One marine highway to Mexico
  • I-10 and I-65 interstate highways
  • Over 15,000 miles of inland and Intracoastal waterways

There is easy and direct access to I-10 and I-65 Interstate highways. This causes all directions to be covered. Turn around times are quick and efficient.

  • I-10 and I-65 accessible
  • Fast speed to market for all cargo
  • No congestion
  • Turnaround time in port is 45-minutes
  • Dwell time is minimal

There are nearly 15,000 miles of inland and Intracoastal waterways in Alabama. This an essential part of the Port of Mobile’s transportation structure. Barges connect both producers and manufacturers inland to the port providing access to global markets.

  • 15,000 miles of inland waterways
  • Mobile is connected to the U.S. all the way to Canada
  • Emissions are lower than other forms of transportation

Supply chains are kept going by moving vessels in and out of the port as methodical as possible. This provides quick transit times, and solutions that are cost-effective.  The Port of Mobile is only three hours from open water to berth. The channel has been widened to 50 feet which will allow the largest container and other ships to be handled which will be permitted through the Panama Canal.

  • By early 2025 the harbor deepening and widening will be completed
  • Maintenance and dredging program is ongoing
  • 1,600-foot turning basin and 45-foot draft – lower harbor
  • 1,000-foot turning basin and 40-foot draft – upper harbor
  • Ship-to-shore cranes are modern
  • Pilot operations are efficient
  • Connectivity of rail, barge and truck

The Mobile Airport Authority owns and operates the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley. It is less than two miles from the seaport. Logistics service providers have access to the multimodal transportation system that is in place which allows for successful distribution services.

  • Leading 1,650-acre industrial and trade complex
  • Built around a fully operational airfield with a 9,600-foot runway
  • Fully-operational airport
  • Able to accommodate the largest aircraft
  • Provides road and rail access
  • FedEx Air and cargo service

Physical Address

250 N. Water Street
Mobile, AL 36602

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