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Port of Mobile

Infrastructure

Port of Mobile containerized cargo growth continues

Container volume through the Port of Mobile marked its third-highest lift in September delivering a 27 percent year-to-date increase.

October 13, 2021

Congressmen Carl, Rogers visit shipyards at Austal USA and Master Boat Builders

The U.S Navy recently awarded Austal USA with a $144 million multi-ship contract.

October 7, 2021

Port of Mobile posting record growth as Midwest supply chain shifts

Containerized cargo volumes continue to climb in 2021, as shippers seek uncongested gateways servicing key North American markets.

September 17, 2021

Gov. Kay Ivey announces she will run for re-election

Gov. Kay Ivey announced that she will seek a second full term as governor in 2022.

June 2, 2021

Port of Mobile deepening, widening to be completed by 2025

By the year 2025, there will be a deeper and wider Mobile Ship Channel and an improved lower harbor turning basin.

May 21, 2021

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

Plans for an alternative to I-10 bridge project to be announced Monday

Eastern Shore MPO Chair Jack Burrell says the new plan is to build the bridge and leave the existing Bayway and Causeway routes free.

March 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 Coal Association announces expansion, rebranding

The Alabama Coal Association has rebranded as the Alabama Mining Association.

February 9, 2021

Sen. Richard Shelby says he won’t seek re-election in 2022

"For everything, there is a season," Sen. Richard Shelby said.

February 8, 2021