APM Terminals advances expansion to enhance rail connectivity and cargo capacity.

MOBILE, Ala., September 22, 2025 – Construction is moving forward on previously announced plans to expand and modernize the Port of Mobile’s Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF).

The Mobile Industrial Development Board has approved support for the project, which represents $58.6 million in capital investment by APM Terminals Mobile (APM) in coordination with the Alabama Port Authority (APA).

The ICTF expansion will add two 3,000-foot working tracks and introduce two Cantilever Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes (CRMGs). These upgrades will significantly expand the capacity and efficiency of the facility, helping reduce over-the-road truck dependency while strengthening intermodal rail access statewide.

“APM Terminals Mobile is proud to support the expansion of the Intermodal Rail Facility, which marks a significant step forward in strengthening the Port of Mobile’s connectivity. With direct access to Class I railroads, this enhanced infrastructure positions us to serve major population centers across the U.S. and Canada and opens new opportunities for industries moving containerized cargo. We’re committed to being a gateway for growth and global trade,” said Brian Harold, Managing Director of APM Terminals Mobile.

This investment builds on the Port Authority’s ongoing program of state and federally backed capital improvements, including the $366 million channel deepening and widening project, $109 million Phase IV container terminal expansion, $98 million construction of the Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility and the upcoming ~$100 million Phase V berth expansion. Together, these initiatives demonstrate the strength of Alabama’s public–private partnership model, which is driving record growth at the Port of Mobile.

“The Alabama Port Authority’s success is rooted in strong partnerships with world-class operators like APM Terminals,” said Doug Otto, Interim Director and CEO of the Alabama Port Authority. “Their commitment reinforces the state and federal investments we’re making in the channel, terminal, and inland rail network, ensuring the Port of Mobile remains one of the fastest-growing and most competitive gateways in the nation.”

“Investments like this demonstrate the strength of our port infrastructure and its importance to economic growth across Alabama,” said Bradley Byrne, president and CEO of the Mobile Chamber. “The ability to move more cargo efficiently means more opportunities for businesses and communities statewide.”

The project creates eight new direct jobs and retains 359 existing high-paying positions.

“Our Port is one of Alabama’s most important economic engines, and the continued expansion and modernization of APM’s intermodal rail facility is going to have positive impacts in Mobile and beyond.” said Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson. “Working with partners like the Alabama Port Authority and the Mobile County Commission, we are retaining and creating high-paying jobs for hard-working Mobilians and reinforcing the economic foundation of our entire state.”

“This additional substantial investment by APM Terminals Mobile to further expand intermodal rail capacity keeps Mobile County moving forward. It protects good-paying jobs, creates new ones, and strengthens our port’s position in the global marketplace,” said Mobile County Commission President Merceria Ludgood.

With construction underway, the improvements are expected to be completed by the end of 2026.