Alabama Breaks Ground on Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility

The Alabama Port Authority, in partnership with CSX, has officially broken ground on the Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF), a significant infrastructure project aimed at enhancing freight mobility and economic growth in the region. The 272-acre facility, expected to be operational by 2027, will have the capacity to handle approximately 30,000 shipping containers annually, improving connectivity between central Alabama and the Port of Mobile. Governor Kay Ivey emphasized the project's potential to transform freight transportation in Alabama, reducing highway congestion by shifting more cargo to rail. Since the project's announcement in 2022, over $3 billion in economic development investments have been attracted to the area. The ICTF is seen as a critical extension of the Port of Mobile, which generates substantial economic value and job opportunities for the state. CSX's involvement will ensure efficient rail connectivity, further bolstering Alabama's supply chain infrastructure.