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.
Alabama State Port Authority
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.
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.
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.
Carl “disappointed” Amtrak proceeding with service to Mobile without feasibility study
Amtrak has announced that passenger rail service will begin sometime next year.
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