MOBILE – A ribbon-cutting ceremony today in Mobile will have an effect on the economic future more than 300 miles north in the Tennessee Valley.
The ceremony marked the completion of the Mobile Harbor Modernization Project, marking the achievement of a 50-foot channel depth that officially makes the Port of Mobile the deepest container terminal on the Gulf Coast.
“With a 50-foot channel, the Port of Mobile now stands as the deepest container port in the Gulf of America,” said Alabama Port Authority Interim Director & CEO Doug Otto. “This investment isn’t just about depth — it’s about efficiency. The project’s enhancements allow for two-way vessel traffic and create nearly three miles of passing lane, improving safety, reducing transit times, allowing for more cargo, and delivering faster turnarounds for our customers…