The Alabama Port Authority set a new benchmark in July, moving more cargo containers than ever before, and port officials say that Mobile’s performance in an era of supply chain turmoil is being noticed.
August 15, 2022Lawrence Specker
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA 
Port of Mobile, Ala. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News)
Port of Mobile Sets Record for Container Shipping in July
Port of Mobile, Ala. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News) Government, Business, Logistics, TCA 
Alabama State Port Authority
Port of Mobile Reports Volume Boom in February
Alabama State Port AuthorityThe Port of Mobile saw double-digit jumps in container traffic in February, the Alabama Port Authority has reported.
March 18, 2022 Government, Business, Logistics, TCA 
Port of Mobile, Ala. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News)
Port of Mobile Reports Record 2021
Port of Mobile, Ala. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News)The volume of traffic through the Port of Mobile’s container terminal hit a record in 2021, the Alabama State Port Authority announced Jan. 10.
January 11, 2022 Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA 
An Alabama road construction sign. (Alabama DOT)
‘Alabama-USA Corridor’ Rail Work to Improve Supply Chain Infrastructure
An Alabama road construction sign. (Alabama DOT)The Jan. 4 announcement appears to be a significant step in that direction. According to the governor’s office, the overall concept calls for $231.6 million in investment in rail projects “to upgrade economic development infrastructure in central and southern Alabama.”
January 6, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, TCA 
A Deuce Drone is displayed on a landing target mat. (Lawrence Specker/Alabama Media Group)
Drone Demo Offers a Taste of the Future of Delivery
A Deuce Drone is displayed on a landing target mat. (Lawrence Specker/Alabama Media Group)A Deuce Drone flew some smoothies to waiting consumers June 1 in Mobile, Ala., but the real payload might have been a peek at the legislative support that drone delivery startups need in order to get off the ground.
June 2, 2021 Business, Logistics, Top 100, TCA 
Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion Moves Into Expanded Facility in Mobile
Old Dominion Freight LineTrucking company Old Dominion Freight Line held a ribbon-cutting March 13 to celebrate its move to a larger facility for its Mobile, Ala., service center, one of five in the state.
March 14, 2019 Government, Business, Logistics, TCA 
Alabama State Port Authority
Alabama Port Authority Finds Partner for Planned Automobile-Handling Terminal
Alabama State Port Authority Last month, the Alabama State Port Authority announced major funding grants for a planned automobile-handling terminal. It now has a deal with a partner that will develop and operate it.
April 19, 2018 Government 
Alabama State Port Authority
Alabama Port Authority Announces Deal With Cuban Counterpart
Alabama State Port AuthorityThe Alabama State Port Authority has announced a new memorandum of understanding with the National Port Administration of Cuba, potentially laying the groundwork for future trade deals.
February 6, 2017