Infrastructure
The container terminal handled a record 312 vessels, an increase of 75 vessels from 2021.
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Port of Mobile stories
Infrastructure
They discussed the rapid expansion of intermodal rail through the Port of Mobile.
Infrastructure
The Port of Mobile harbor-wide delivered $85 billion in value to the state of Alabama in calendar year 2021.
Economy
2022 volumes are now 14 percent higher than 2021 volumes.
Economy
The container terminal is tracking more than 10 percent above its 2021 numbers, the terminal’s busiest full year to date.
Economy
July’s figures reflect an incredible growth rate of 184.7 percent for intermodal cargo.
Economy
If container volumes hold their pattern, it could make for another record-breaking year.
State
These improvements mark the fourth time the Alabama Port Authority and APM Terminals have expanded the container terminal.
Infrastructure
The Alabama Port Authority is pleased to announce new ocean service to and from Central America for containerized cargo shippers.
Economy
April 2022 results for container volumes through the Port of Mobile show a 39.7 percent increase over April 2021 volumes.