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

Warehousing/Material Handling

• Accessible by rail, river, and truck
• Transload capabilities – barge, rail, truck, storage
• Dry bulk, break-bulk, and project cargo
• Liquid tank car unloading (including hazmat)
• FDA-certified (animal grade)
• Barge fleeting and shifting
• 25,000-sq. ft. weather-controlled warehouse

Terminal Features

• Unit train capacity
• 144 railcar spots
• 5 barge docks
• Barge and railcar cleaning

Commodities

Specializing in bulk, breakbulk, and liquid commodities including:

• Coal
• Steel coils and slabs
• 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

• Rail: BNSF, CSX, NS via BHRR
• River: Black Warrior River (Mile Marker 397)
• Road: I-65, I-22, I-59/20, and I-459

Terminal Access, Hours, and Information

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