Port of Mobile

Infrastructure

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

Sen. Britt advances more than $14 million in funding for Alabama

Britt directly secured funding for law enforcement, university programs, and Port of Mobile projects.

July 23, 2025

Reduced port traffic, disrupted supply chain means economic troubles ahead

Empty American ports and a disrupted American supply chain spell economic trouble ahead for all Americans.

May 6, 2025

Port Authority awards major contract to U.S.-based Richmond Engineering

The Mobile Harbor deepening and widening project will be completed in May of 2025.

December 20, 2024

Longshoremen strike suspended, ports to reopen

Now, the two parties have until Jan. 15 to finalize a new 6-year contract.

October 4, 2024

Dockworkers go on strike across the East and Gulf Coasts

The strike has effectively shut down half of the nation's ports, with workers from Maine to Texas participating in the work stoppage.

October 2, 2024

Alabama Port Authority competing for EPA grant

The Alabama Port Authority is applying for $69 million of funding to deploy new technologies.

June 10, 2024

Demopolis Lock repairs, reopening Mobile Harbor deepening and widening on schedule

The updates came during questioning from Sen. Katie Britt.

May 16, 2024

March marks third highest container volume on record for the Alabama Port Authority

The Alabama Port Authority marked its third-highest month in the history of the Port of Mobile’s container terminal.

April 22, 2024