Automobile International Terminal

Name

Automobile International Terminal

Legal name

Automobile International Terminal, LLC

Website

https://automobileterminal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Terminal and Vehicle Logistics Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

SIC

Railroad Switching & Terminal Establishments (4013)

akta.pro primary industry

Ro-Ro Terminal Operations (Berth, Yard & Vessel Loading/Discharge) (TLAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Storage & Yard Management (Compound Operations, Inventory Control) (TLAHACAC), Automotive Finished-Vehicle (RoRo) Storage & Marshaling Yards (TLALAKAA), Lashing, Securing & Cargo Care Services (Vehicles, Machinery, Breakbulk on Ro-Ro) (TLAHACAK)

Keywords

• Vehicle port terminal
• Finished vehicle logistics
• RO-RO cargo handling
• Automotive supply chain
• Intermodal rail logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Mobile

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Port Terminal Services: Fees for RO/RO terminal processing, vehicle handling, berthing, and cargo throughput services at the Gulf Coast facility.
2. Value-Added Processing (VPC) Services: Customized value-added services for vehicle processing including preparation, inspection, and customization services.
3. Rail and Intermodal Logistics: Rail automotive ramp services and intermodal connections providing distribution access to US SouthEast, Midwest, and Canada markets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Automobile International Terminal (AutoMOBILE) operates a Ro/Ro (roll-on/roll-off) port terminal in Mobile, Alabama on the U.S. Gulf Coast that serves as a gateway for finished vehicle imports, exports, and Ro/Ro cargo. The company provides terminal handling, berthing, staging, and storage for finished vehicles, complemented by a Value-Added Processing Center (VPC) that delivers customized vehicle processing and rail automotive ramp services. A proprietary Terminal Operating System (TOS) provides real-time data integration and track-and-trace across the multimodal supply chain, connecting maritime arrivals to five Class 1 railroads for distribution across the U.S. SouthEast, Midwest, and Canada.

Product overview

AutoMOBILE is a unified port and terminal operations platform serving as a gateway for finished vehicle imports, exports, and Ro/Ro cargo through the U.S. Gulf. The core AutoMOBILE platform is augmented by the Terminal Operating System (TOS), which provides the digital infrastructure for real-time data integration and vehicle tracking, and the Value-Added Processing Center (VPC), which delivers customized vehicle processing and rail ramp services. Together, these three components form an integrated multimodal logistics operation spanning throughput capacity, berth handling, staging, and intermodal railroad connectivity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AutoMOBILE Port Terminal Services A natural gate-in and cost-effective Gulf Coast port for finished vehicle imports, exports, and Ro/Ro cargo. Provides berthing, staging, storage (7,000 parking lots), and 150,000+ annual vehicle throughput capacity, with 58 acres of terminal facility and 2 berths. Targeted at automotive manufacturers, importers, and exporters.
• Value-Added Processing Center (VPC) Customized value-added vehicle processing services including rail automotive ramp services, vehicle preparation, inspection, customization, and intermodal connections. Designed for automotive manufacturers, importers, and logistics providers requiring tailored post-discharge processing.
• Terminal Operating System (TOS) Dynamic and customizable terminal operating system serving as the central platform for data integration and real-time track-and-trace of vehicles throughout processing and the multimodal supply chain. Used internally to support terminal operations and provide visibility to enterprise customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Throughput capacity exceeding 150,000 vehicles per year
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Terminal ZáratecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerminal Zárate, based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is the parent company and owner of Automobile International Terminal. It is the first terminal in Latin America designed and dedicated to the vehicle business, providing strategic oversight and industry expertise to the U.S. operations.
• Grupo MurchisoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company Grupo Murchison has over 120 years of experience in the vehicle terminal industry. They developed vehicle locations including AutoMOBILE International Terminal, Terminal Zarate, and Murchison Uruguay, providing deep industry expertise and operational support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Port of New Orleans: Major Gulf Coast port with established Ro/Ro and finished vehicle operations serving OEMs. Direct geographic competitor for Gulf vehicle volumes.
• AMPORTS: U.S. vehicle processing services company operating finished vehicle processing centers at multiple U.S. ports. Direct competitor in VPC and vehicle processing services.
• Port of Houston Authority: Operates one of the largest U.S. Gulf Coast vehicle-handling terminals (Bayport and Turning Basin). Direct competitor for Gulf Coast finished vehicle imports and exports.
• Auto Warehousing Company: U.S. provider of finished vehicle processing, storage, and distribution services at multiple ports. Direct peer in vehicle processing and yard management.

Broad incumbents

• Wallenius Wilhelmsen: Global Ro/Ro ocean carrier and vehicle terminal operator with extensive U.S. and global port presence. Highly comparable as both a Ro/Ro vessel operator and terminal/processing services provider serving OEMs.
• NYK RoRo: Global Ro/Ro ocean carrier with U.S. terminal operations. Comparable as both an ocean carrier and landside vehicle logistics provider.
• Grimaldi Group: European-headquartered Ro/Ro and vehicle carrier group with Atlantic and Gulf Coast services. Comparable as a global Ro/Ro operator with terminal and processing exposure.
• Höegh Autoliners: Pure-play global Ro/Ro vehicle carrier with deep ocean shipping and landside vehicle handling operations. Comparable as a Ro/Ro ecosystem participant with terminal-adjacent services.

Emerging players

• Glovis America: Hyundai-affiliated finished vehicle logistics provider with terminal and processing operations across the U.S. Comparable as a vehicle logistics and processing services peer.

Regional players

• Virginia International Terminals: East Coast U.S. port operator with established Ro/Ro and finished vehicle import operations. Comparable in Ro/Ro terminal operations though serving a different U.S. coastline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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