Infrastructure
The achievement of a 50-foot channel depth officially made the Port of Mobile the deepest container terminal in the Gulf.
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Port of Mobile stories
Infrastructure
The Mobile Ship Channel officially reached its authorized 50-foot depth, marking a transformational milestone for the Port of Mobile.
Infrastructure
During his tenure, Driscoll implemented major capital projects to position the Port for future growth, including channel deepening and new terminal investments.
Congress
Britt directly secured funding for law enforcement, university programs, and Port of Mobile projects.
Featured Opinion
Empty American ports and a disrupted American supply chain spell economic trouble ahead for all Americans.
Infrastructure
The Mobile Harbor deepening and widening project will be completed in May of 2025.
National
Now, the two parties have until Jan. 15 to finalize a new 6-year contract.
News
The strike has effectively shut down half of the nation's ports, with workers from Maine to Texas participating in the work stoppage.
Infrastructure
The Alabama Port Authority is applying for $69 million of funding to deploy new technologies.
Congress
The updates came during questioning from Sen. Katie Britt.