Phase 3 expansion of Mobile port

MOBILE, Ala. - The Alabama State Port Authority has approved a $49.5 million dollar expansion of the container facility at the Port of Mobile. It’s Phase 3 of 5. In the summer, two huge cranes were brought in to move larger containers on and off ships. Phase 3 will include dock extension and an 20 more acres of yard space for new shipper and carrier business. APM Terminals’ officials at the port indicated that the expansion will allows support for larger vessels, and to prepare for the future. The dock extension will take about two years to complete. The yard work will take about 18 months. (Source: WALA 12/21/17)