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Ray Mont Alabama News
Port of Mobile widening, deepening attracts new global export company

The widening and deepening of Mobile’s shipping channel to 50 feet is already paying off, attracting larger ships and enabling more goods to enter the world’s trade market.

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Alabama Port Authority Washington trip highlights $49 million in federal funding, ongoing projects

Alabama’s congressional delegation met with officials from the Alabama Port Authority to hear about ongoing projects and review what has been done with more than $49 million in federal funding.

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Alabama Port Authority supports amended bill to require beneficial use of dredging materials

The Alabama Port Authority is on board with a bill by State Rep. Rhett Marques to require 70% of dredging material to be beneficially used.

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson Alabama News
Former Mobile Mayor Stimpson appointed to Alabama Port Authority

Governor Kay Ivey appointed former Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson to the Alabama State Port Authority.

Mobile Port Authority Alabama News
'It's a milestone': Federal, state and local dignitaries celebrate Port of Mobile deepening completion

The Port of Mobile celebrated the completion of the 50-foot depth ship channel, making it the deepest container port in the Gulf of America.

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Norfolk Southern revives coal Berry Branch after decade-long hiatus

Norfolk Southern revived its Berry Branch for the first time in over a decade, the company announced on Wednesday.

Carnival Cruise Line Mobile Alabama News
Carnival Cruise line returning to year-round trips from Mobile in 2027; Council to consider more terminal improvements this week

The City of Mobile announced Carnival Cruise Line will return to year-round operations beginning in the spring of 2027.

Ssunitedstates Alabama News
Public cruises beside the SS United States in Alabama’s Mobile River

You cannot go aboard the docked SS United States as it is being stripped in Mobile, but you can go on a "cruise-by" with a guide as emcee.

Vinik Alabama News
Tugboat trip of a lifetime: Towing ‘SS United States’ from Philadelphia to Port of Mobile  

Tugboat captain and owner Mike Vinik steers tug and historic 'SS United States' on its last voyage to Mobile.

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SS United States now docked in Mobile; Preparing for sinking, possible lawsuit

End of voyage. SS United States is docked in Mobile to prepare for sinking as the world's largest artificial reef.

Ssunitedstateghost Alabama News
Famed liner SS United States expected in Mobile Monday

SS United States now expected to arrive in Mobile overnight on Sunday.

Ss united states sailing Alabama News
Trump asked to save historic liner SS United States now heading to Mobile for dismantling, sinking

A coalition fighting to save the SS United States has asked President Trump to take executive action to preserve the ship, heading for Port of Mobile.

Troy Cornelius 1 Alabama News
'All of this is stupidity': Mobile Bay oyster farmer predicts this year will be the last due to dredging projects

Troy Cornelius has been working the waters of the Mobile Bay for 30 years. For generations, his family has used the area for fishing, crabbing, shrimping and growing oysters. However, Cornelius told 1819 News the oyster farm is dying out due to dredging and restoration projects along the Bay.

Port of Mobile Alabama News
Port of Mobile completes Phase 4 of container terminal expansion project

The Alabama Port Authority has completed the fourth phase of its container terminal expansion.

Longshoremen strike at midnight at Bayport Terminal on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Annie Mulligan) Alabama News
Alabama Port Authority working to minimize impact of worker strike; Biden not acting

The Port of Mobile is one of 36 ports nationwide where workers are striking to ask for better wages and no automation.

Port of Mobile Alabama News
Final phase of Mobile Harbor widening and deepening project underway

The widening and deepening project has been underway since May 2021 and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025.

Mobile Port Authority Alabama News
Alabama Port Authority fires back at Mobile Baykeeper's legal threat over harbor widening project

The Alabama Port Authority – Port of Mobile, sent a letter to the Mobile Baykeeper urging the environmental group to rescind its threat of legal action over the harbor deepening and widening project.

Tuberville and Britt Alabama News
'Putting a radical leftwing agenda ahead of common sense' — Tuberville, Britt oppose federal rule limiting boat speeds in Gulf of Mexico to protect whales

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) oppose a proposed rule that would establish a 28,000-square-mile Critical Habitat for the Rice’s whale within the Gulf of Mexico.

Chip Brown Alabama News
'Liberal extremism at its worst' — State Rep. Chip Brown slams proposal to restrict Mobile port's operations to protect endangered whales

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) is taking aim at “far left environmental advocates” for suggested federal regulations that would force the Port of Mobile to shut down its nighttime operations.  

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Ten highest paid state employees in Alabama: Who are they?

Alabama ranked 29 among all U.S. states and territories for average state employee salary in 2021. Nevertheless, its highest-paid employee makes almost double what the highest-paid federal employee makes.

Port of Mobile Alabama News
Port of Mobile ‘closely monitoring’ possible railroad worker strike

The Alabama Port Authority is “closely monitoring” the ongoing labor negotiations between major railroad companies and their employees across the nation, according to a Port of Mobile spokeswoman.

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Shelby predicts 'big boost' in employment, traffic from Port of Mobile expansion

Richard Shelby boasted about the progress of the Port of Mobile during an interview with Mobile NBC affiliate WPMI, He predicted an uptick in business upon completion in the years to come.

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Port of Mobile experiences record increase in volume

By Erica Thomas, Managing Editor The Alabama State Port Authority announced a record increase in volume this year through the Port...