Port of Mobile

Agriculture

A rail merger could force Alabamian farmers out of business

Representative Bob Fincher warns the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger threatens Alabama farmers through higher costs and reduced competition.

May 18, 2026

Rodney Walker outlines infrastructure platform ahead of US Senate primary

The Alabama Republican pitched road, port, hospital and energy upgrades as practical fixes to support growth ahead of the May 19 primary.

May 13, 2026

Why the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger threatens Alabama

The system works because it is competitive. And that’s exactly what’s at risk.

April 9, 2026

Alabama Port Authority views construction progress at intermodal facility

Port Authority leaders highlighted major construction progress on the $100 million inland port facility less than one year after groundbreaking.

January 30, 2026

Alabama Port Authority CEO announces executive leadership team

CEO Doug Otto unveiled a new executive leadership team Wednesday, establishing key roles to strengthen operations and drive statewide economic development.

January 29, 2026

Rep. Figures’ bill to extend National Estuary Program clears U.S. House

The ESTUARIES Act marked the freshman lawmaker's first legislation to pass the House, securing vital estuary protection funding through 2031.

December 17, 2025

Alabama Port Authority launches new program with $100M Pier B South redevelopment

A $100 million federal investment transformed Mobile's historic Pier B South, built in the 1920s, into a high-capacity, modern berth for breakbulk trade.

December 5, 2025

Alabama Port Authority names Doug Otto director, CEO

The Port Authority Board of Directors appointed Doug Otto as director and chief executive officer to lead ongoing major capital investments.

November 13, 2025

Figures files bill to keep infrastructure projects going during shutdowns

A new bill was introduced to ensure federally funded construction and infrastructure projects, like the Mobile River Bridge, continue during shutdowns.

November 4, 2025

Alabama Port Authority celebrates completion of Mobile Harbor Modernization Project

The achievement of a 50-foot channel depth officially made the Port of Mobile the deepest container terminal in the Gulf.

October 14, 2025