Investment highlights Mobile’s growing role in global supply chains
MOBILE, Ala. — Construction is underway on Ray-Mont Logistics’ new export-focused transloading facility at the Port of Mobile, marking a significant milestone for a project that will expand export capabilities and strengthen Mobile’s role as a global logistics gateway.
The investment will establish Ray-Mont’s third facility in the United States and the Canadian bulk logistics provider’s first on the Gulf Coast — reflecting growing demand for the Port of Mobile’s deepwater access, rail connectivity and expanding container capabilities. This project is also supported by the Mobile Chamber, City of Mobile and the Mobile County Commission.
Expected to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2026, the transloading facility will increase exports of plastic resin packaging, forest products and other goods moving through the Port of Mobile. It will allow Ray-Mont to leverage growing container capacity created by APM Terminals’ operations in Mobile and take advantage of the Alabama Port Authority’s growing intermodal logistics network.
The facility will be located on property owned by Alabama Export Railroad (ALE) at the Port of Mobile and will leverage access to the Port of Mobile’s 50-foot shipping channel as well as APA’s on-dock rail infrastructure and an expanding inland intermodal network.
“Ray-Mont’s decision to establish operations here speaks to the competitive advantages we can offer manufacturers, shippers and their global customers,” said Alabama Port Authority Director and CEO Doug Otto. “With the deepest container port on the Gulf Coast, growing multimodal connectivity and expanding inland reach, the Port of Mobile continues to strengthen its position as America’s Gulf Gateway.”
The transloading facility will benefit from the recently completed effort to widen and deepen Mobile’s shipping channel to 50 feet, establishing the Port of Mobile as the deepest container port on the Gulf Coast. That additional depth allows vessels to carry more cargo, creating new opportunities for export-intensive commodities such as plastic resins and forest products.
Ray-Mont’s operations are projected to add approximately 60,000 TEUs of annual export volume through the Port of Mobile once the facility’s first phase is fully operational.
“We are grateful to Ray-Mont and ALE for investing in Mobile, and we are proud to partner with them on this project,” Otto added. “This facility will better serve their customers, strengthen supply chain connectivity and create new opportunities for cargo movement through Mobile.”
What They’re Saying
“The Port of Mobile is an increasingly important gateway for global trade, and we see this project as a meaningful opportunity to build long-term value around that momentum. For Ray-Mont, this terminal expansion investment is about establishing a strong logistics platform in Mobile that connects inland resin and forest products production to international markets through an efficient, scalable and strategically positioned export hub.”
— Charles Raymond, President & Chief Executive Officer, Ray-Mont
“This project is a strong example of how CN can help customers unlock growth where rail, port access and export demand come together. Mobile gives us a scalable platform to support new volumes in the southern region of our network, while helping customers move their products to global markets with greater efficiency.”
— Buck Rogers, Vice President, Petroleum and Chemicals, CN
“ALE is proud to have found an innovative, solutions-oriented partner like Ray-Mont, and we are grateful to the City of Mobile, the Mobile Chamber, the Port of Mobile and APM Terminals for making this community so attractive for new business.”
— Kate Bourgeois, CEO, Mississippi Export Railroad and Alabama Export Railroad
“APM Terminals is excited to welcome Ray-Mont Logistics to Mobile, Alabama, and applaud their decision to establish a new state-of-the-art bagging facility here. We greatly appreciate Ray-Mont Logistics choosing Mobile for this important operation and the strong confidence they are showing in APM Terminals to reliably handle their high-volume container needs. Their presence will bring meaningful economic impact to the region and strengthen Mobile’s position as a premier logistics hub. We are honored by the trust they have placed in us and look forward to delivering the world-class support their business demands.”
— Brian Harold, Managing Director, APM Terminals Mobile
About the Port of Mobile:
Strategically located along the central Gulf Coast, the Port of Mobile continues to emerge as a major logistics hub due to its ability to connect inland production centers with international trade lanes. It is one of Alabama’s most important economic engines, supporting more than 1 in 7 jobs statewide. Since 2019, the Port has generated $415 billion in statewide economic impact.
Through its Mobile America Express (MAX) service line, APA continues to strengthen multimodal connectivity between ship, rail and truck by expanding capacity, improving operational efficiency and supporting faster cargo movement at every level of the supply chain. Learn more at https://max.alports.com/ and follow APA on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Contact: Jason Johnson, Director of Communications, Alabama Port Authority
251-441-7120 (o) | 334-701-9145 (c) | jason.johnson@ALPorts.com