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Port of Mobile
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.
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.
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
Alabama Port Authority achieves 50-foot channel depth in Port of Mobile
The Mobile Ship Channel officially reached its authorized 50-foot depth, marking a transformational milestone for the Port of Mobile.
October 6, 2025
Alabama Port Authority announces retirement of Director John Driscoll
During his tenure, Driscoll implemented major capital projects to position the Port for future growth, including channel deepening and new terminal investments.
August 27, 2025