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The Alabama Port Authority delivers one of the most direct global access points in the United States—anchored by the deepwater Port of Mobile and extended through a fully integrated network of inland river terminals, rail hubs, and the high-velocity MAX (Mobile America Express) service line. As the statewide logistics steward, we provide the strategy, infrastructure, and connectivity that accelerate trade flows, strengthen supply chains, and move cargo seamlessly from port to inland markets across the nation.
We empower every port and terminal in our system—coastal, inland, and intermodal—to operate with agility while aligning to a shared mission: expanding economic opportunity through world-class, multimodal logistics. When you work with the Alabama Port Authority, you’re not just accessing a port—you’re tapping into a coordinated, scalable, globally connected logistics ecosystem built for competitive advantage.
Mobile America Express
Born at the Port of Mobile and built for the Heart of America, MAX is the Alabama Port Authority’s high-efficiency freight corridor—connecting global trade to inland markets with speed, reliability, and scale. Powered by deepwater access, Class I rail, interstate highways, local air freight, and inland terminals, MAX delivers seamless logistics from port to production line.
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As a vital Gulf gateway, the Alabama Port Authority connects inland markets across middle America to international commerce and opportunity.
Powering Alabama's Economy
One Shipment at a Time
From 2019 to 2024, marine cargo activity at Alabama Port Authority’s public and private terminals generated over $415.8 billion in total U.S. economic value delivered to our state. This extraordinary impact fuels Alabama’s economy—driving job creation, state revenue, and sustained growth for communities across the region.
Alabama Port Authority to participate in federal review of proposed rail consolidation
Alabama Port Authority to participate in federal review of proposed rail consolidation
MOBILE, Ala. — The Alabama Port Authority (APA) has filed a notice of intent to participate in the Surface Transportation Board’s review of the proposed consolidation of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. Submitted on Tuesday, Sept. 8, the procedural filing preserves APA’s ability to participate as a party of record as the proceedings move forward.
An initial review indicates that the UP-NS merger, as currently proposed, could be detrimental to Alabama’s economic interests and many of the state’s rail-reliant industries. In the coming weeks, APA will continue to engage with its railroad partners, Alabama business leaders and other stakeholders as it finalizes its comments to the Surface Transportation Board.
Below is a statement from Alabama Port Authority Director and CEO Doug Otto regarding yesterday’s STB filing. A copy of APA’s notice of intent to participate is attached.
“Our customers, including some of Alabama’s largest industries, depend on rail connections to reach domestic and global markets. As an economic development engine for the state, the Alabama Port Authority has a responsibility to advocate for the businesses we serve and the transportation network they need to grow. We have serious concerns about any railroad consolidation that would limit competition, create the potential for supply chain disruptions and expose businesses to higher transportation costs, particularly at a time when they are already operating on tight margins.” — Doug Otto, Director and CEO of the Alabama Port Authority
About the Alabama Port Authority
The Alabama Port Authority drives economic growth and global trade for the state of Alabama through the Port of Mobile and a growing network of inland multimodal transportation assets.
Strategically located on the central Gulf Coast, the Port of Mobile is one of the nation’s fastest-growing seaports, connecting Alabama businesses and inland markets to international trade lanes. As one of the state’s most important economic engines, the Port supports one in seven jobs and has generated more than $415 billion in economic impact across Alabama since 2019.
To learn more, visit alports.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Port of Mobile recognized among ‘projects that helped build America’
MOBILE, Ala. — As part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has recognized the Port of Mobile as one of “250 transportation projects that helped build America.”
The national recognition highlights transportation projects that have played a significant role in strengthening the economy and connecting American communities, including the Interstate Highway System, the Transcontinental Railroad and the Golden Gate Bridge.
The Port of Mobile’s establishment in 1928 was one of only a handful of Alabama transportation projects included in ARTBA’s list, alongside the Bankhead Tunnel, the Cochrane-Africatown Bridge and the Interstate 65 Tennessee River Bridge.
“For nearly a century, the Port of Mobile has connected Alabama businesses to markets around the world while also supporting jobs and economic growth across our state,” said Alabama Port Authority Director and CEO Doug Otto. “We’re proud of that legacy, and we’re honored that ARTBA has recognized the Port as one of the transportation projects that helped build America. We remain committed to investing in the infrastructure and capacity needed to serve Alabama and its people for generations to come.”
Today, the Port of Mobile remains one of Alabama’s most important economic engines, supporting one in seven jobs and generating more than $415 billion in statewide economic impact since 2019.
With more than $2 billion in capital investments taking place over the last decade, the Alabama Port Authority continues to invest in the infrastructure, capacity and connectivity that will support economic growth across Alabama for generations to come.
Additional Resources
- ARTBA’s 250 Transportation Projects That Helped Build America: https://www.artba.org/advocacy/transportation-infrastructure-in-america/250projects/
- More on the Port of Mobile’s Economic Impact: alports.com/economic-impact/
- From the Alabama Department of Archives and History: Port of Mobile Historic Photos
About the Alabama Port Authority
The Alabama Port Authority drives economic growth and global trade for the State of Alabama through the Port of Mobile and a growing network of inland multimodal transportation assets. Strategically located along the central Gulf Coast, the Port of Mobile is one of the nation’s fastest-growing seaports, connecting Alabama businesses and inland markets to international trade lanes.
To learn more, visit alports.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Wetland Restoration Project Receives $24 Million in RESTORE Act Funding
Alabama Port Authority project set to create 1,200 acres of new wetlands, critical wildlife habitat
MOBILE, Ala. — An Alabama Port Authority (APA) project designed to create new wetlands and restore critical wildlife habitat is moving forward thanks to $24 million in RESTORE Act funding.
Last week, the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council) approved $403 million dollars in funding for coastal restoration efforts across the Gulf of America. Among several projects approved in Alabama was a $24 million allocation to APA’s Upper Mobile Bay Wetland Creation Project, which has been in the works since 2016.
Using suitable material from routine berth maintenance dredging operations at the Port of Mobile, the project will construct the first 100 acres of a planned 1,200-acre restoration site just south of the Causeway in Mobile Bay. Designed to strengthen coastal resilience and support the long-term health of the bay, the project will keep valuable sediment in Mobile Bay by using it to create new wetlands and restore critical wildlife habitat.
Once complete, the Upper Mobile Bay Wetland Restoration Project will be one of the largest coastal restoration efforts in Alabama history—building on years of planning, engineering, environmental review and collaboration among local, state and federal partners.
“Berth dredging at the Port of Mobile is critical to supporting Alabama’s economic growth, and this project will transform that routine task into an opportunity to restore and strengthen one of our most important natural resources,” said Alabama Port Authority Director and CEO Doug Otto. “We’re proud to be part of this effort and grateful to our state leaders, the RESTORE Council and the many partners who have helped advance this project over the years.”
With RESTORE Act funding approved and a construction permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in place, work on the first phase of the Upper Mobile Bay Wetland Creation Project is expected to begin in early 2027. For more information about the project or to see the latest maps and renderings, visit uppermobaywetlands.com.
Strategically located along the central Gulf Coast, the Port of Mobile continues to emerge as a major logistics hub by connecting Alabama businesses and inland markets to international trade lanes.
As one of Alabama’s most important economic engines, the Port of Mobile supports 1 in 7 jobs statewide and has generated more than $415 billion in statewide economic impact since 2019. To learn more, visit alports.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Contact: Jason Johnson, Director of Communications, Alabama Port Authority
251-441-7120 (o) | 334-701-9145 (c) jason.johnson@ALPorts.com