Alabama State Port Authority

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Alabama State Port Authority waits for results of investigation

Earlier this year, the Port Authority was made aware of an investigation by the State Examiner of Public Accounts.

July 25, 2022

Port Authority Chair admits mistake in CEO compensation, country club fees

Port Authority Chair T. Bestor Ward III unilaterally approved a pay increase for Driscoll and a bonus to cover a country club membership.

April 18, 2022

State Examiner of Public Accounts appears to probe bonus approval at Port Authority

At issue, as APR understands it, are two checks: One for $41,045.00 and another in the amount of $3,628.54 for a country club membership.

March 24, 2022

Alabama Port Authority purchases land for inland intermodal port

The Alabama Port Authority purchased 272 acres in Montgomery to construct an inland container intermodal transfer facility.

January 31, 2022

Congressional delegation concerned Amtrak to Mobile may negatively impact economy

The entire Alabama House delegation called for Amtrak to be required to complete a feasibility study before passenger rail service is restored.

April 22, 2021

Carl “disappointed” Amtrak proceeding with service to Mobile without feasibility study

Amtrak has announced that passenger rail service will begin sometime next year.

March 18, 2021

Alabama State Port Authority names chief commercial officer

Beth Ann Frisher will join the Alabama State Port Authority as the new chief commercial officer.

February 10, 2021

Port of Mobile sets another export coal shipment record

All the cargo loaded at McDuffie consisted of Alabama metallurgical grade coal bound for Asian markets.

October 13, 2020

Maritime executive named director, chief executive officer of Alabama Port Authority

The Alabama State Port Authority Board of Directors named John C. Driscoll as director and chief executive officer for the Port Authority effective June 1, 2020. “Over the last several months, the board and Jimmy Lyons worked through a nationwide search to identify a slate of qualified candidates,” said Bestor Ward, chairman of the Alabama … Continued

April 7, 2020

Alabama Global Supply Chain and Logistics Summit being held in Mobile

Alabama’s Port City is playing host to the eighth annual Alabama Global Supply Chain & Logistic Summit, which explores key supply chain topics such as the changing international trade environment, workforce training and cybersecurity. The 8th annual summit is being held Tuesday, Nov. 12, and Wednesday, Nov. 13, at The Battle House Hotel in Mobile. … Continued

November 13, 2019