Alabama Port Authority

10/13/2026

A year ago today, we celebrated the Mobile Ship Channel reaching its full 50-foot depth. Since then, roughly 170 vessels have transited the channel with a draft greater than 45 feet, allowing shippers to move more cargo at once. The added depth and capacity are among several factors that helped drive a record revenue year for the Alabama Port Authority in 2026.

Thank you to the many state and federal partners who made this expansion possible and continue to invest in the port infrastructure that’s moving Alabama’s economy forward.

Read more: https://alports.com/news/port-authority-marks-one-year-of-50-foot-ship-channel/

10/11/2026

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile has established Port Condition NORMAL in the Port of Mobile following Hurricane Isaias. All Alabama Port Authority terminal gates, vessel operations, and administrative offices have returned to regular scheduling.

Thank you to our employees, terminal partners, and the U.S. Coast Guard for their work throughout the storm and recovery.

10/09/2026

The Port of Mobile closed to vessel traffic ahead of Hurricane Isaias.

At approximately 2 a.m. CDT today, Oct. 9, the U.S. Coast Guard established Port Condition ZULU, closing the Port of Mobile to vessel traffic. Cargo-handling operations are suspended, except for activities specifically authorized by the Coast Guard.

Alabama Port Authority facilities have been secured to protect personnel, cargo, and equipment. Vessel and terminal operations are suspended, and we are continuing to monitor Hurricane Isaias and coordinate with the Coast Guard and our terminal partners.

After the storm, facilities will be inspected to determine when operations can safely resume. Reopening to vessel traffic will depend on Coast Guard assessments and authorization. The latest information on our operational status is available at alports.com.

10/08/2026

The Alabama Port Authority will suspend vessel operations at its public berths at noon CDT today, Oct. 8, so vessels can depart safely and in an orderly way ahead of Hurricane Isaias. Terminal operations at APA berths will be suspended at 5 p.m. today.

The Port of Mobile is under Port Condition YANKEE, set by the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile when gale-force winds are expected within 24 hours. Vessels may enter the port only with Coast Guard permission. Schedules may change as conditions develop.

For additional information, visit alports.com

10/07/2026

We partnered with Alabama Export Railroad to host Federal Railroad Administration Administrator David Fink and his staff today for a look at rail connections at the Port of Mobile, including the resin export facility ALE is developing with Ray-Mont Logistics.

Rail is essential to our operations and many of the Alabama industries we serve, connecting businesses to the materials they need and markets around the world.

Thank you to Administrator Fink and the FRA team for visiting, and to our partners at ALE for their collaboration.

10/02/2026

Grateful to have U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy join local, state, and federal leaders in Mobile this morning for a celebration nearly three decades in the making.

The Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project is officially under construction! This $3.2 billion investment, the largest transportation infrastructure project in Alabama history, will strengthen the Port of Mobile and transportation infrastructure throughout Coastal Alabama and beyond. Thank you to the many Alabama leaders who have spent years working to make this project a reality.

10/02/2026

On Manufacturing Day, we recognize the skilled professionals who drive American industry and the manufacturers creating career opportunities for the next generation.

At the Port of Mobile, we're proud to connect some of Alabama's largest manufacturers and employers with the materials they need and the markets they serve around the world.

09/28/2026

APM Terminals Mobile will soon double the capacity of its ICTF, giving businesses more flexibility to move cargo to inland markets.

The Journal of Commerce recently took a closer look at the expansion and what it could mean for shippers seeking more route options. That’s just one piece of more than $1 billion in public and private investments in the container gateway at the Port of Mobile.

JOC.com subscribers can read the full story below.

The terminal operator is looking for shippers that want to use Gulf Coast routes to avoid the rail delays hitting larger ports on the West and East coasts.

09/24/2026

On World Maritime Day, we recognize the critical role maritime commerce plays in Alabama’s economy. At the Port of Mobile and beyond, we’re investing in the infrastructure and connections that help businesses across our state thrive.

09/23/2026

FreightWaves highlights how the Montgomery Inland Rail Port will connect businesses in one of Alabama’s fastest-growing economic regions to global markets through the Port of Mobile.

Spanning 272 acres with more than 25,000 feet of track and capacity for up to 60,000 TEUs annually, the facility represents a critical investment in Alabama’s supply chain infrastructure.

Alabama’s $100 million Montgomery inland container terminal will link central Alabama shippers to the Port of Mobile via CSX rail.