Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility progressing, say leaders

Progress at the anticipated Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF) is being made, say state and local leaders. 

A recent announcement stated that officials of the City of Montgomery, Alabama Government, Montgomery County Alabama, and the Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce toured the area for the upcoming facility less than a year after ground was broken there. 

Since then site grading and subsurface utility installations have been completed, and a new rail siding and CSX mainline bridge are next. 

“The Montgomery ICTF is a critical investment in Alabama’s supply chain infrastructure,” said Doug Otto, Director and CEO of the Alabama Port Authority. “Seeing the progress firsthand reinforces the importance of this facility in strengthening statewide freight mobility and supporting long-term economic growth.”

The $100 million terminal was funded largely through federal appropriations by former Senator Richard Shelby. It includes three miles of CSXT siding track, three operational process tracks, and two Kone rubber tire gantry (RTG) cranes. 

“We have already seen major investment in Montgomery and the River Region as a result of the Inland Port,” said Anna Buckalew, President and CEO of the Montgomery Regional Chamber. "Touring the ICTF as it prepares for full operations in 2027 gives us an even more vivid view of the opportunities on the horizon."

"We are grateful for the Alabama Port Authority’s leadership, CSX, and the state, federal, and local partners who leaned into this project with their full support every step of the way. More and more, you will see Montgomery and the Capital City Region connecting to assets around our state, to drive growth throughout Alabama and right here at home.”