The Alabama Port Authority has completed the fourth phase of its container terminal expansion.
"The launch of the fourth phase of our container terminal expansion marks another transformative step for the Port of Mobile," said John Driscoll, director and CEO of the Alabama Port Authority.
The project will double the capacity of the terminal.
"As trade patterns continue to evolve, this expansion ensures that we remain a reliable, efficient, and sustainable gateway for commerce," Driscoll said. "We are investing to ensure the Port of Mobile meets the needs of current and future business partners across the globe and enhances our role as a key driver of Alabama's economy."
The Port Authority and terminal operator APM Terminals Mobile are working together on a development initiative to welcome both domestic and international trade. The Port of Mobile is now the fastest-growing container terminal in the United States.
The initiative is complemented by the Port of Mobile's channel deepening and widening project, which will allow the terminal to accommodate larger vessels.
"This increased capacity will enable APM Terminals in Mobile to continue as one of the country's fastest growing and most efficient ports serving existing and new customers and markets in the state of Alabama and states beyond," said Brian Harold, managing director of APM Terminals. "With our global expertise in high-productivity customer-oriented terminals, we are committed to operational excellence and environmental sustainability, thus cementing the port of Mobile's position as a best-in-class, reliable gateway for key U.S. markets and as a competitive logistics hub."
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