Port Birmingham stands out as the only rail-served port in Central Alabama, and it has the only heavy-lift crane in the northern half of the state. Our port spans 184 acres and connects you to overseas markets through the Port of Mobile.

• • • Commodities

  Specializing in bulk, breakbulk, and liquid commodities including:

• Steel coils and slabs
• Coal
• Dimensional, structural, and project cargo
• Bulk aggregates including synthetic gypsum
• Scrap and pig iron
• Liquids such as ferric sulfate and sodium hydroxide

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

• Connectivity
• BNSF, CSX, NS via BHRR
• Black Warrior River (Mile Marker 418)
• Convenient trucking via Interstates 65, 22, 59/20, and 459
• Port of Mobile

• Capacity
• Unit train capacity
• 144 railcar spots
• 5 barge docks

• Warehousing/Material Handling
• Transload capabilities – barge, rail, truck, storage
• Dry bulk, breakbulk, and project cargo
• Liquid tank car unloading (including hazmat)
• FDA-certified (animal grade)
• Barge fleeting and shifting
• Coming soon: 25,000-sq. ft. weather-controlled warehouse

• Other Features
• Barge and railcar cleaning
• Direct to truck  barge offloading station
• Rail coal car dumping station

• Port Access, Hours, and Information
• Get directions to the front gate
• Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Required personal protective equipment: hard hat, steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and high-visibility vest