Intermodal facility to boost Alabama freight

Expected to be operational in 2027, this new facility is set to boost freight mobility and drive economic growth across the region, significantly enhancing Alabama’s position in global trade.

“The Montgomery ICTF is a game-changer for freight movement in Alabama and beyond,” said John Driscoll, director and chief executive of the Alabama Port Authority.

“This facility will provide businesses with seamless access to global markets, driving economic growth and strengthening our state’s supply chain infrastructure.”

The federal-funded project was first announced in 2022. Since then, the surrounding area has attracted over US$3 billion in private investment, solidifying Montgomery’s position as a major logistics hub.

Located on a 272 acre (110 hectare) site with direct access to Interstate 85 and Highway 31, the ICTF will have a throughput capacity of 60,000 teu per year, or roughly 30,000 shipping containers.

CSX will play a key role in the project, providing rail service between the Port of Mobile and inland markets. The facility will operate five days a week, with express daily service connecting Montgomery to Alabama’s automotive and manufacturing sectors.

“This project is a significant step forward in advancing Alabama’s supply chain connectivity and economic growth,” said Christina Bottomley, CSX vice president of Business Development & Real Estate.

“This inland port will transform how freight is moved across the state — shifting more goods from congested highways onto the sustainable, efficient rail network that CSX operates.”