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WHY ALABAMA

Transportation Gateway

Why Alabama

Alabama Wants to Help
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Alabama’s transportation infrastructure includes six interstate highways, seven commercial airports, five Class I railroads, multi-modal services and facilities, one of the nation’s largest inland waterway systems, and a deep-water seaport.

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Alabama’s Modes of Transportation

Roads

Six interstate highways converge in Alabama

I-10, I-20, I-59, I-85, I-65, and I-22 form a highway network in Alabama, allowing easy access to major markets.

Air

Never more than 2 hours from a commercial airport

Commercial passengers are served by four major commercial airlines and several commuter airlines through seven airports. International flights are easily accessible via direct flights from major connecting cities. Five airports provide air cargo service. These airports have designated Foreign Trade Zones for the promotion of international commerce. Alabama is also located between two of the country’s largest air cargo centers – Memphis and Atlanta.

Rail

Sixteen freight railroads

Alabama’s extensive rail system carries cargo over 3,700 miles (over 5,900 km) of track. The Port of Mobile operates its own terminal railroad and provides immediate access to five Class 1 railroads and four short-line railroads.

Water

Inland waterways & deepwater seaport

Alabama’s water corridors connect to more than 15,000 miles (24,000 km) of inland waterways in 23 states. Offering multimodal connectivity, The Port of Mobile is one of the most efficient and accessible ports in the country.

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Roads

Six interstate highways converge in Alabama

I-10, I-20, I-59, I-85, I-65, and I-22 form a highway network in Alabama, allowing easy access to major markets.

Air

Never more than 2 hours from a commercial airport

Commercial passengers are served by four major commercial airlines and several commuter airlines through seven airports. International flights are easily accessible via direct flights from major connecting cities. Five airports provide air cargo service. These airports have designated Foreign Trade Zones for the promotion of international commerce. Alabama is also located between two of the country’s largest air cargo centers – Memphis and Atlanta.

Rail

Sixteen freight railroads

Alabama’s extensive rail system carries cargo over 3,700 miles (over 5,900 km) of track. The Port of Mobile operates its own terminal railroad and provides immediate access to five Class 1 railroads and four short-line railroads.

Water

Inland waterways & deepwater seaport

Alabama’s water corridors connect to more than 15,000 miles (24,000 km) of inland waterways in 23 states. Offering multimodal connectivity, The Port of Mobile is one of the most efficient and accessible ports in the country.

Learn more