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The Alabama Port Authority delivers one of the most direct global access points in the United States—anchored by the deepwater Port of Mobile and extended through a fully integrated network of inland river terminals, rail hubs, and the high-velocity MAX (Mobile America Express) service line. As the statewide logistics steward, we provide the strategy, infrastructure, and connectivity that accelerate trade flows, strengthen supply chains, and move cargo seamlessly from port to inland markets across the nation.
We empower every port and terminal in our system—coastal, inland, and intermodal—to operate with agility while aligning to a shared mission: expanding economic opportunity through world-class, multimodal logistics. When you work with the Alabama Port Authority, you’re not just accessing a port—you’re tapping into a coordinated, scalable, globally connected logistics ecosystem built for competitive advantage.
Mobile America Express
Born at the Port of Mobile and built for the Heart of America, MAX is the Alabama Port Authority’s high-efficiency freight corridor—connecting global trade to inland markets with speed, reliability, and scale. Powered by deepwater access, Class I rail, interstate highways, local air freight, and inland terminals, MAX delivers seamless logistics from port to production line.
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The Port of Mobile offers state-of-the-art terminals, deepwater berths, and modern infrastructure supporting global trade across diverse cargo sectors.
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As a vital Gulf gateway, the Alabama Port Authority connects inland markets across middle America to international commerce and opportunity.
Powering Alabama's Economy
One Shipment at a Time
From 2019 to 2024, marine cargo activity at Alabama Port Authority’s public and private terminals generated over $415.8 billion in total U.S. economic value delivered to our state. This extraordinary impact fuels Alabama’s economy—driving job creation, state revenue, and sustained growth for communities across the region.
Port of Mobile recognized among ‘projects that helped build America’
MOBILE, Ala. — As part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has recognized the Port of Mobile as one of “250 transportation projects that helped build America.”
The national recognition highlights transportation projects that have played a significant role in strengthening the economy and connecting American communities, including the Interstate Highway System, the Transcontinental Railroad and the Golden Gate Bridge.
The Port of Mobile’s establishment in 1928 was one of only a handful of Alabama transportation projects included in ARTBA’s list, alongside the Bankhead Tunnel, the Cochrane-Africatown Bridge and the Interstate 65 Tennessee River Bridge.
“For nearly a century, the Port of Mobile has connected Alabama businesses to markets around the world while also supporting jobs and economic growth across our state,” said Alabama Port Authority Director and CEO Doug Otto. “We’re proud of that legacy, and we’re honored that ARTBA has recognized the Port as one of the transportation projects that helped build America. We remain committed to investing in the infrastructure and capacity needed to serve Alabama and its people for generations to come.”
Today, the Port of Mobile remains one of Alabama’s most important economic engines, supporting one in seven jobs and generating more than $415 billion in statewide economic impact since 2019.
With more than $2 billion in capital investments taking place over the last decade, the Alabama Port Authority continues to invest in the infrastructure, capacity and connectivity that will support economic growth across Alabama for generations to come.
Additional Resources
- ARTBA’s 250 Transportation Projects That Helped Build America: https://www.artba.org/advocacy/transportation-infrastructure-in-america/250projects/
- More on the Port of Mobile’s Economic Impact:alports.com/economic-impact/
- From the Alabama Department of Archives and History: Port of Mobile Historic Photos
About the Alabama Port Authority
The Alabama Port Authority drives economic growth and global trade for the State of Alabama through the Port of Mobile and a growing network of inland multimodal transportation assets. Strategically located along the central Gulf Coast, the Port of Mobile is one of the nation’s fastest-growing seaports, connecting Alabama businesses and inland markets to international trade lanes.
To learn more, visit alports.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Wetland Restoration Project Receives $24 Million in RESTORE Act Funding
Alabama Port Authority project set to create 1,200 acres of new wetlands, critical wildlife habitat
MOBILE, Ala. — An Alabama Port Authority (APA) project designed to create new wetlands and restore critical wildlife habitat is moving forward thanks to $24 million in RESTORE Act funding.
Last week, the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council) approved $403 million dollars in funding for coastal restoration efforts across the Gulf of America. Among several projects approved in Alabama was a $24 million allocation to APA’s Upper Mobile Bay Wetland Creation Project, which has been in the works since 2016.
Using suitable material from routine berth maintenance dredging operations at the Port of Mobile, the project will construct the first 100 acres of a planned 1,200-acre restoration site just south of the Causeway in Mobile Bay. Designed to strengthen coastal resilience and support the long-term health of the bay, the project will keep valuable sediment in Mobile Bay by using it to create new wetlands and restore critical wildlife habitat.
Once complete, the Upper Mobile Bay Wetland Restoration Project will be one of the largest coastal restoration efforts in Alabama history—building on years of planning, engineering, environmental review and collaboration among local, state and federal partners.
“Berth dredging at the Port of Mobile is critical to supporting Alabama’s economic growth, and this project will transform that routine task into an opportunity to restore and strengthen one of our most important natural resources,” said Alabama Port Authority Director and CEO Doug Otto. “We’re proud to be part of this effort and grateful to our state leaders, the RESTORE Council and the many partners who have helped advance this project over the years.”
With RESTORE Act funding approved and a construction permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in place, work on the first phase of the Upper Mobile Bay Wetland Creation Project is expected to begin in early 2027. For more information about the project or to see the latest maps and renderings, visit uppermobaywetlands.com.
Strategically located along the central Gulf Coast, the Port of Mobile continues to emerge as a major logistics hub by connecting Alabama businesses and inland markets to international trade lanes.
As one of Alabama’s most important economic engines, the Port of Mobile supports 1 in 7 jobs statewide and has generated more than $415 billion in statewide economic impact since 2019. To learn more, visit alports.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Contact: Jason Johnson, Director of Communications, Alabama Port Authority
251-441-7120 (o) | 334-701-9145 (c) jason.johnson@ALPorts.com
Ray-Mont Logistics building new export facility at Port of Mobile
Investment highlights Mobile’s growing role in global supply chains
MOBILE, Ala. — Construction is underway on Ray-Mont Logistics’ new export-focused transloading facility at the Port of Mobile, marking a significant milestone for a project that will expand export capabilities and strengthen Mobile’s role as a global logistics gateway.
The investment will establish Ray-Mont’s third facility in the United States and the Canadian bulk logistics provider’s first on the Gulf Coast — reflecting growing demand for the Port of Mobile’s deepwater access, rail connectivity and expanding container capabilities. This project is also supported by the Mobile Chamber, City of Mobile and the Mobile County Commission.
Expected to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2026, the transloading facility will increase exports of plastic resin packaging, forest products and other goods moving through the Port of Mobile. It will allow Ray-Mont to leverage growing container capacity created by APM Terminals’ operations in Mobile and take advantage of the Alabama Port Authority’s growing intermodal logistics network.
The facility will be located on property owned by Alabama Export Railroad (ALE) at the Port of Mobile and will leverage access to the Port of Mobile’s 50-foot shipping channel as well as APA’s on-dock rail infrastructure and an expanding inland intermodal network.
“Ray-Mont’s decision to establish operations here speaks to the competitive advantages we can offer manufacturers, shippers and their global customers,” said Alabama Port Authority Director and CEO Doug Otto. “With the deepest container port on the Gulf Coast, growing multimodal connectivity and expanding inland reach, the Port of Mobile continues to strengthen its position as America’s Gulf Gateway.”
The transloading facility will benefit from the recently completed effort to widen and deepen Mobile’s shipping channel to 50 feet, establishing the Port of Mobile as the deepest container port on the Gulf Coast. That additional depth allows vessels to carry more cargo, creating new opportunities for export-intensive commodities such as plastic resins and forest products.
Ray-Mont’s operations are projected to add approximately 60,000 TEUs of annual export volume through the Port of Mobile once the facility’s first phase is fully operational.
“We are grateful to Ray-Mont and ALE for investing in Mobile, and we are proud to partner with them on this project,” Otto added. “This facility will better serve their customers, strengthen supply chain connectivity and create new opportunities for cargo movement through Mobile.”
What They’re Saying
“The Port of Mobile is an increasingly important gateway for global trade, and we see this project as a meaningful opportunity to build long-term value around that momentum. For Ray-Mont, this terminal expansion investment is about establishing a strong logistics platform in Mobile that connects inland resin and forest products production to international markets through an efficient, scalable and strategically positioned export hub.”
— Charles Raymond, President & Chief Executive Officer, Ray-Mont
“This project is a strong example of how CN can help customers unlock growth where rail, port access and export demand come together. Mobile gives us a scalable platform to support new volumes in the southern region of our network, while helping customers move their products to global markets with greater efficiency.”
— Buck Rogers, Vice President, Petroleum and Chemicals, CN
“ALE is proud to have found an innovative, solutions-oriented partner like Ray-Mont, and we are grateful to the City of Mobile, the Mobile Chamber, the Port of Mobile and APM Terminals for making this community so attractive for new business.”
— Kate Bourgeois, CEO, Mississippi Export Railroad and Alabama Export Railroad
“APM Terminals is excited to welcome Ray-Mont Logistics to Mobile, Alabama, and applaud their decision to establish a new state-of-the-art bagging facility here. We greatly appreciate Ray-Mont Logistics choosing Mobile for this important operation and the strong confidence they are showing in APM Terminals to reliably handle their high-volume container needs. Their presence will bring meaningful economic impact to the region and strengthen Mobile’s position as a premier logistics hub. We are honored by the trust they have placed in us and look forward to delivering the world-class support their business demands.”
— Brian Harold, Managing Director, APM Terminals Mobile
About the Port of Mobile:
Strategically located along the central Gulf Coast, the Port of Mobile continues to emerge as a major logistics hub due to its ability to connect inland production centers with international trade lanes. It is one of Alabama’s most important economic engines, supporting more than 1 in 7 jobs statewide. Since 2019, the Port has generated $415 billion in statewide economic impact.
Through its Mobile America Express (MAX) service line, APA continues to strengthen multimodal connectivity between ship, rail and truck by expanding capacity, improving operational efficiency and supporting faster cargo movement at every level of the supply chain. Learn more at https://max.alports.com/ and follow APA on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Contact: Jason Johnson, Director of Communications, Alabama Port Authority
251-441-7120 (o) | 334-701-9145 (c) | jason.johnson@ALPorts.com