State 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. Bill BrittJuly 25, 2022
State 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. Bill BrittApril 18, 2022
State 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. Bill BrittMarch 24, 2022
Infrastructure 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. StaffJanuary 31, 2022
State 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. Brandon MoseleyApril 22, 2021
Congress Carl “disappointed” Amtrak proceeding with service to Mobile without feasibility study Amtrak has announced that passenger rail service will begin sometime next year. Brandon MoseleyMarch 18, 2021
Infrastructure Alabama State Port Authority names chief commercial officer Beth Ann Frisher will join the Alabama State Port Authority as the new chief commercial officer. StaffFebruary 10, 2021
Economy 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. StaffOctober 13, 2020
News 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... StaffApril 7, 2020
National 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... Brandon MoseleyNovember 13, 2019