Birmingham - Jefferson County Port Authority

06/02/2026

Collaboration drives connectivity across Central Alabama.

We were proud to welcome the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham to the Birmingham Marine Terminal for a freight plan tour hosted by Parker Towing Company, Inc., a longtime maritime and terminal operations partner supporting freight movement through the Port of Birmingham.

Partnerships like these help strengthen regional coordination, support freight movement, and reinforce the Port’s role in advancing economic development across our region.

To learn more, visit bjcportauthority.com.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

We honor their memory and express our deepest gratitude to their families and loved ones.

Happy Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

Global trade requires world-class infrastructure.

We were honored to join state and industry partners at the Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards & Export Alabama Luncheon celebrating Alabama’s growing impact in international trade.

The Port of Birmingham continues to play an important role in supporting exporters, manufacturers, and freight movement through Alabama’s transportation and logistics network.

Alabama is International and we’re proud to support that mission.

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Alabama Department of Commerce

05/21/2026

Birmingham has a direct line to global trade.

BJCPA connects Birmingham to national and global markets through the Port of Birmingham and the Birmingport Industrial Corridor. We're talking direct access to the Gulf, three Class I railroads, and four major interstates. 🚢🚆🛤️

For manufacturers, shippers, and businesses across Central Alabama, that's a real competitive advantage.

Visit https://bjcportauthority.com/ to learn more.

05/19/2026

It’s , and the Port of Birmingham stands as one of Alabama’s most strategic infrastructure assets.

The Port’s multimodal connectivity across rail, river, and road supports commerce, generates freight movement, and drives $128 million in annual economic impact.

Through continued investment and strong partnerships, we’re building on that foundation to expand opportunity across Central Alabama.

Visit bjcportauthority.com to learn more.

05/15/2026

Thank you to The Waterways Journal for highlighting how BJCPA is strengthening multimodal connectivity and positioning the Port as a major economic driver for Alabama’s future.

From workforce development to freight movement and infrastructure investment, this story reflects the opportunity ahead for our region.

Read the full article here:

For David Russell, executive director of the Birmingham-Jefferson County Port Authority (BJCPA), the work of growing Alabama’s largest inland port that connects commercial barge freight with the Gulf begins with a basic challenge: making sure people know it exists. That may sound simple, but Russe...

05/14/2026

Thank you WBRC 6 News for your coverage. Investment in the Port of Birmingham strengthens our region's economic future. More to come!

The port is located on the Black Warrior River’s Locust Fork and currently moves material like coal and scrap metal.

05/12/2026

The cranes at the Port of Birmingham have been an asset to our operation since the 1940s.

As we continue investing in port infrastructure, enhancements to crane operations will help improve efficiency, expand capacity, and strengthen the movement of commodities throughout the region.

Because when we invest in the Port, we invest in the engine driving Alabama’s economy.

https://bjcportauthority.com/

05/11/2026

There’s always a story to tell.

Economic impact doesn’t happen overnight, the work comes from vision, strategy and determination.

Stay tuned.

Markstein

05/08/2026

BHM Bank CEO Jason Eppenger recently visited the Port of Birmingham and shared what he's always known: this is one of Central Alabama's most powerful economic assets.

From our railroad connections to our multimodal freight capabilities, Jason sees what strategic investment here means for our region — new businesses, more jobs, and a better quality of life.

Visit https://bjcportauthority.com/ to learn more.