Rethinking US Gateway Strategy
Why supply chain leaders are turning to Mobile, Alabama
Economic activity and potential continue to grow in the Southern US, and APM Terminals Mobile at the Port of Alabama is preparing to stay ahead of the curve. As regional logistics networks are strengthened, Mobile is undergoing a major transformation that positions it as one of America’s fastest growing and most resilient gateway ports.
A new insights paper – Rethinking US Gateway Strategy – explores how APM Terminals and its stakeholders are expanding terminal capacity, modernizing rail access and strengthening inland connectivity to make Mobile a competitive choice for supply chain decision-makers. From APM Terminals' Phase IV terminal expansion and the new on-dock rail project to multi-million-dollar intermodal investment linking Mobile to Montgomery, the scale of investment underway is reshaping logistics possibilities in the Gulf and beyond.
Key topics covered in the paper
- Why
Why are shippers rethinking US gateway strategy in favor of ports with fewer disruptions, more flexibility and deeper market access? - How
How are public-private infrastructure investments unlocking new capacity, cutting dwell time and improving speed to inland connections? - What
What makes Mobile uniquely positioned to handle future trade flows with tripled throughput potential and Class I rail access to major inland hub? - Next steps
What's next? Timelines, milestones and phases of growth and development that will shape growth in the years to come.
Whether you are evaluating new routes, planning for long-term network resilience or looking to reduce congestion-related risks, Rethinking US Gateway Strategy offers practical insights to help supply chain and logistics experts make more informed decisions on how to best access US and global markets.
Download the full report to explore in more depth Mobile's growth-focused future and what it can mean for your logistics strategy.
Port of Mobile: US container gateway on the rise
APM Terminals Mobile is in the middle of the Phase IV expansion project. In the video below, Brian Harold, Managing Director of APM Terminals Mobile walks us through future plans for this terminal on the rise in the Port of Alabama.