Transportation


Air - As a small hub, Birmingham International Airport offers higher flexibility in schedules and lower fares to many major destinations. Air cargo services include overnight and international to every major shipping destination.


Ground - Over 70% of U.S. metropolitan markets are within two day's delivery by truck. There are more than 15 major trucking lines with terminals in the area.


Rail - Three major long-haul rail lines serve Birmingham area businesses: CSX, Norfolk Southern and Burlington Northern-Santa Fe. Operating agreements among these provide seamless service coast to coast from Birmingham. In addition, Birmingham Southern Railroad provides switching service and connectivity among the major lines.