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Mobile

Mobile, Alabama, United States

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About Mobile

Mobile is a growing Gulf container gateway serving Alabama and the interior Southeast, with a shorter channel transit than Houston or New Orleans. It has direct rail inland and handles forest products and steel alongside containers. Sailing frequency is lower than at the larger Gulf ports.

First Base Freight handles both import and export cargo through Mobile — inbound from any country and outbound to any country. Indicative sea transit on our the UK lane is 1723 days; transit on any other routing is confirmed at quote stage. For rates, container options and the wider United States lane, including air freight and customs clearance, see the country page — or request a quote for this port.

Port information

Reference details for Mobile, which we serve for both imports and exports. The transit figure is indicative, measured on our the UK lane, and confirmed at booking — other routings are quoted individually.

City
Mobile, Alabama
Country
United States
Port code (UN/LOCODE)
USMOB
Port type
Container terminal
Indicative sea transit
17–23 days

What to know about Mobile

  • Shorter channel transit than Houston or New Orleans
  • Serves Alabama and the interior Southeast
  • Forest products and steel alongside containers
  • Lower sailing frequency than the larger Gulf ports
A large cargo ship loaded with containers sailing under a vibrant sunset sky

Moving cargo through Mobile? Get a quote.

Any country to any country, import or export — send us the origin, destination and cargo details and we'll come back with a competitive rate within one business day.

Indicative from £1,750.00 per 20ft container on United States lanes. Cities and cargo details next.

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