Mississippi Export Railroad

What Mississippi Export Railroad does

Mississippi Export Railroad (MSE) is a privately held short line railroad founded in 1922 and headquartered in Moss Point, Mississippi. The company operates a 42-mile rail corridor extending from Pascagoula to Evanston, Mississippi, serving as the north-south Class I interchange connecting Canadian National (CN) and CSX Transportation (CSX), with additional connections to Norfolk Southern (NS) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) via haulage agreements. Through its wholly owned subsidiary Alabama Export Railroad (ALE), the company extends freight rail service into Mobile, Alabama, providing access to seven railroads (CN, CSX, NS, CPKC, TASD, AGR, CGR) and two port facilities (Port of Mobile, APM Terminals), including CG Railway's Mobile-to-Coatzacoalcos, Mexico intermodal route. MSE generates revenue through an integrated, diversified portfolio of B2B services targeting industrial shippers and site developers: freight rail transportation, railcar storage (600+ spots with unit train capacity), railcar and tank car repair and qualification (via the new Mark B. Miller Railcar Repair Shop at Helena Industrial Complex), transloading, warehouse and terminal operations, track maintenance, industrial switching, and mobile locomotive repair. The company also markets rail-served industrial real estate, with over 1,200 acres of certified shovel-ready industrial sites across the Helena Industrial Complex, South Mississippi Industrial Rail Site, Escatawpa River Terminal, Moss Point facilities, and McInnis Lake Terminal. GTM is sales-led and direct, with economic development partnerships, business development managers, and a RailConnect customer portal for existing clients. The company has received industry recognition including Railway Age Short Line Railroad of the Year 2024 and ASLRRA Safety Person of the Year 2019, indicating operational reputation as a strategic differentiator in the short line segment.

The underlying technology is conventional rail infrastructure rather than a software platform: track assets, locomotives, railcar storage yards, transloading facilities, repair shops, and Class I interchange agreements. The primary technical asset is geographic right-of-way plus the operational know-how of running Class I interchanges, which constitutes the firm's primary moat. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is conducted through direct quote requests. The company maintains a workforce in the 51-100 employee range across Mississippi and Alabama operations. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Mississippi Export Railroad

Legal name

Mississippi Export Railroad

Website

https://mserr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mississippi Export Railroad is a privately held, 42-mile short line railroad founded in 1922 operating along the Mississippi and Alabama Gulf Coasts, providing freight transportation, railcar storage, repair, transloading, and industrial site development to industrial shippers and connecting to seven Class I and short line railroads via its Alabama Export Railroad subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Short Line Rail Freight Transportation

NAICS

Short Line Railroads (482112), Rail Transportation (482)

SIC

Railroads, Line-Haul Operating (4011), Railroad Switching & Terminal Establishments (4013)

akta.pro primary industry

Short Line & Regional Railroads (General Merchandise) (TLADACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Terminal Railroads (Plant/Port Switching) (TLADACAJ), Intermodal Rail Operators (Container/Trailer-on-Flatcar) (TLADACAB)

Keywords

• Short line railroad
• Freight rail service
• Railcar storage
• Railcar repair
• Transloading services

Headquarters

HQ city

Moss Point

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Freight Rail Transportation Services: Revenue generated from freight rail transportation services for industrial customers shipping commodities along the 42-mile short line railroad connecting to Class I railroads (CN, CSX, NS, CPKC).
2. Railcar Storage: Fees for railcar storage services at facilities with 600+ railcar storage capacity and unit train capability.
3. Railcar Repair Services: Revenue from railcar and tank car repair, qualification, cleaning, and blast & painting services at the Mark B. Miller Railcar Repair Shop.
4. Transloading Services: Fees for transloading services enabling transfer of cargo between rail and other transportation modes.
5. Warehouse Terminal Services: Revenue from warehouse terminal operations and industrial site development services.
6. Track Maintenance Services: Industrial switching and track repair services for customer facilities.
7. Locomotive Repair Services: Mobile locomotive repair services for rail operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mississippi Export Railroad operates a 42-mile short line railroad extending from Pascagoula to Evanston, Mississippi, providing freight rail transportation, railcar storage, railcar repair, transloading, warehouse terminal operations, industrial switching, track repair, and locomotive repair services. The company connects to Class I railroads (CN, CSX, NS, CPKC) and, through its subsidiary Alabama Export Railroad (ALE), links Gulf Coast customers to seven railroads and the Port of Mobile.

Product overview

Mississippi Export Railroad (MSE) operates as a 42-mile short line railroad providing freight transportation services along the Mississippi and Alabama Gulf Coasts. The company offers an integrated suite of rail services including freight transportation, railcar repair (via the Mark B. Miller Railcar Repair Shop), railcar storage (600+ spots), transloading, warehouse terminals, track repair, industrial switching, and locomotive repair. MSE connects to Class I railroads (Canadian National, CSX, Norfolk Southern, Canadian Pacific Kansas City) and maintains multiple industrial sites and terminals across South Mississippi. Its subsidiary, Alabama Export Railroad (ALE), extends services to Mobile, AL, connecting to seven railroads and port facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freight Rail Service Core freight transportation service along the 42-mile short line railroad connecting Pascagoula to Evanston, Mississippi, linking the Gulf of Mexico to all points on the continent. Provided to industrial shippers along the Mississippi and Alabama Gulf Coasts.
• Railcar Repair Railcar maintenance and repair services including the new Mark B. Miller Railcar Repair Shop at Helena Industrial Complex, specializing in tank qualification, cleaning, and blast & painting, serving outside customers.
• Railcar Storage

Quantifiable outcome

• Short Line Railroad of the Year 2024 recognized by Railway Age

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Canadian National Railway (CN)coreTechnology or IntegrationClass I railroad interchange connection. MSE is the north-south corridor connecting CN and CSX. CN interchange available 4 days/week at various locations including 40 miles from Moss Point Yard and 1 mile from South Mississippi Industrial Rail Site.
• CSX Transportation (CSX)coreTechnology or IntegrationClass I railroad connection. Daily interchange available - 2-3 miles from Moss Point Yard, 10 miles from Helena Transloading Site, and 40 miles from South Mississippi Industrial Rail Site.
• Norfolk Southern (NS)coreTechnology or IntegrationClass I railroad connection through haulage agreements and direct interchange. Available 4 days/week from multiple sites.
• Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC)coreTechnology or IntegrationClass I railroad connection via haulage agreements. Available 4 days/week at 40 miles from Moss Point sites and 1 mile from South Mississippi Industrial Rail Site.
• Terminal Railway Alabama State Docks (TASD)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationShort line connection at Port of Mobile enabling access to Alabama State Docks facilities.
• Alabama and Gulf Coast Railway (AGR)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationShort line connection providing service in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi markets.
• CG Railway (CGR)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationShort line connection providing service between Mobile, AL and Coatzacoalcos, MX.
• Port of MobilecoreTechnology or IntegrationDeep water port connection adjacent to ALE Business Park. Major import/export gateway linked through TASD and direct rail access.
• APM TerminalssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationContainer terminal at Port of Mobile connected to ALE rail network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Watco Companies: Watco is one of the largest short line holding companies in North America, operating 40+ short lines plus terminal and switching services, transloading, and rail-served industrial real estate. Highly comparable business mix to MSE's diversified short line services and industrial site portfolio.
• Anacostia Rail Holdings: Anacostia Rail Holdings operates short line railroads and provides rail-related services across the eastern US. Comparable to MSE as a diversified short line operator with industrial customer focus and adjacent logistics services.
• Pinsly Railroad Company: Pinsly operates several short line railroads in the eastern and southeastern US serving industrial customers. Comparable to MSE in scale and operating model, providing regional freight, transloading, and rail-served industrial park services.
• Patriot Rail: Patriot Rail operates a portfolio of short line railroads and rail-served industrial properties across the US. Its model of combining freight operations with industrial real estate development is directly comparable to MSE's industrial site strategy.
• CG Railway: CG Railway operates intermodal rail ferry service between Mobile, AL and Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, and is one of MSE/ALE's interchange partners. Comparable as a specialized Gulf Coast rail operator serving international intermodal freight flows.
• R.J. Corman Railroad Group: R.J. Corman operates a portfolio of short line railroads across the US providing freight rail, transloading, and industrial switching services. It is a direct business model peer offering diversified short line services with industrial real estate and third-party logistics adjacent to MSE's portfolio.
• Terminal Railway Alabama State Docks (TASD): TASD operates terminal switching at the Port of Mobile and is one of MSE/ALE's core interchange partners. It is a comparable short line switching operation serving the same Gulf Coast industrial base and port complex.
• Alabama and Gulf Coast Railway: AGR is a short line railroad operating in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi that directly connects to MSE at interchange points. Both serve Gulf Coast industrial customers with similar short-haul freight, switching, and transloading services in overlapping geographies.

Regional players

• Florida East Coast Railway: FEC operates a 351-mile coastal railroad in Florida serving ports, industrial customers, and intermodal traffic. While larger than MSE, it shares the model of a Gulf/Southeast coastal short-to-regional railroad focused on port connectivity and industrial development.

Broad incumbents

• Genesee & Wyoming (Brookfield Infrastructure): G&W, owned by Brookfield, is the largest short line operator in North America with 100+ railroads globally. It is a broad incumbent offering the same core short line, switching, and industrial services as MSE but at vastly greater scale and geographic diversification.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mserr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mississippi-export-railroad

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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