Port of Mobile

The Port of Mobile is Alabama's only deep-water port and a significant trade gateway on the Gulf Coast. Located on the Mobile River where it flows into Mobile Bay, this public port is managed by the Alabama State Port Authority and stands as the 9th largest U.S. port by tonnage as of 2014. The port supports diverse cargo operations—including containers, bulk, break bulk, roll-on/roll-off, and heavy lift cargo—serviced by both public and private terminals. Its extensive connections provide direct access to over 1,500 miles of inland and intracoastal waterways, encompassing routes to the Great Lakes, and river valleys such as the Ohio and Tennessee, via the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. The port is further linked by immediate access to two major interstate highways and five Class I railroads. Special features include the CG Railway, a rail ferry line to Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, which enhances its cross-Gulf connectivity. This strategic location and multimodal access make the Port of Mobile an essential hub for regional and international trade.