Logistics, Distribution & Maritime
Austal Wins $450-Million Submarine Contract
Austal USA was recently awarded a $450-million contract by General Dynamics Electric Boat to expand submarine module production capacity in Mobile in support of the...
Final Phase For Mobile Harbor Modernization Project Begins
The Alabama Port Authority has announced that the final phase of the Mobile Harbor Modernization Project has begun. The six-phase project commenced in May 2021...
Austal Begins Work On OPC For USCG
Austal USA of Mobile recently began construction on the first U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Heritage-class offshore patrol cutter (OPC). Pickering (WSMM 919) is the first...
TBS Opens New Office In Daphne
Tug and Barge Solutions (TBS) of Daphne recently opened its new office at 8019 Kettig Square. The company says its services are for small to...
Austal Launches Final LCS
Mobile’s Austal USA has launched future USS Pierre (LCS 38), the last ship of the U.S. Navy’s Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program. Now, the...
Norfolk Southern To Upgrade 3B Corridor
Norfolk Southern Corp. has announced an investment to grow capacity on the key 3B Corridor rail line, which connects markets in northern and central Alabama...
Frito-Lay Hub Coming To Prichard
A Frito-Lay distribution center is coming to 3221 Anton Street in Prichard, the Mobile Chamber announced. The project, which broke ground in June, is approximately...
Two Global Businesses Commit To SALP In Theodore
Two new global businesses are locating warehousing and distribution facilities in Theodore’s South Alabama Logistics Park (SALP), representatives of the under-construction logistics park announced. The...
Richard Murray & Co. Hires Customs Compliance Manager
Richard Murray & Co., a Mobile-based door-to-door logistics and supply chain provider, has announced the appointment of Justin Phares as customs compliance manager. Phares “brings...
Cooper Marine Adds Towboat
Cooper Marine recently announced the addition of the 4,200-hp towing vessel M/V David J. Cooper Jr. to its fleet. “The acquisition of this towboat will...
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