Located on the Tennessee River, the Decatur River Port serves many industries including steel and aggregates. This northern Alabama facility offers more than 210,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space and is served by Norfolk Southern.

Warehousing/Storage

This site is attractive for its versatility. Transload capabilities include barge, rail, and truck. Short- and long-term storage for steel and other commodities is available at the terminal’s on-site warehouse.

Commodities

Specializing in breakbulk and bulk commodities including:

• Steel coils
• Steel plates
• Sand
• Pig iron
• Alloys
• Coal
• Cottonseed
• Project cargo

Warehouse/Material Handling

• Accessible by rail, river, and truck
• Unload or load railcars, barges, or trucks
• 212,500 sq. ft. of warehouse space
• Crush, screen, store, and package bulk products
• Flatbed delivery
• Truck transload

Terminal Features

• 6 railcar spots
• 1 barge dock
• River crane
• Conveyor
• Radial stacker
• 65,000-pound-capacity forklift
• Certified truck scales
• Fenced facility

We’re equipped to move any commodity anywhere thanks to our comprehensive network of transportation experts. Contact sales@watco.com to learn more.

Connectivity

• Rail: NS
• River: Tennessee River (Mile Marker 299)
• Road: I-65, I-565, Hwy 20

Year Watco Began Operations

• 2016

Terminal Access, Hours, and Information

• Get directions
• Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Trucks must arrive by 2:30 p.m.
• Required personal protective equipment: gloves, long pants, hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses, and high-visibility vest