As container volumes continue to climb, the Port Authority is moving forward on infrastructure investments to add capacity and efficiencies for shippers utilizing the gateway.

The Alabama Port Authority released its February, 2022 container volumes, increasing its refrigerated cargo by 54.2% over January 2022 volumes. 

Under the grant, the Alabama State Port Authority will receive $38 million to leverage freight movement efficiencies.

The Alabama Port Authority released its January, 2022 container volumes, posting the third highest lift rate in the container terminal’s history.

The project will extend intermodal rail service from the Port Authority’s container intermodal terminal at the Port of Mobile, in support of Alabama regional growth in manufacturing, retail, distribution, and agribusiness sectors.  

The Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) of Atlanta announced the appointment of John C. Driscoll, director and chief executive officer of the Alabama Port Authority, to its New Orleans Branch board of directors. 

The Alabama Port Authority unveiled a new website and branding aimed at highlighting the capabilities and connectivity at one of the nation’s largest deep-water seaports. 

The new facility marks the third manufacturing location dedicated to the Uncrustables brand, along with existing facilities in Scottsville, Kentucky, and Longmont, Colorado. 

Containerized cargo volumes at the Port of Mobile continue to climb in 2021 as shippers seek uncongested gateways servicing key North American markets, according to those at the Port. In August, container volume through the Port increased 34% over August 2020 volume, while year-to-date volume posted 27% over the same period last year. Part of that success is tied to a 37% increase in refrigerated containers due to nearly $74 million in refrigerated facilities investment at the Port to support cold cargo supply chains. 

Fortune Fish & Gourmet, a leading processor, distributor and importer of seafood, meats, and gourmet products, has acquired CCT Logistics, a Theodore, Alabama-based 68,000-square-foot cold storage facility. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.