Logistics, Distribution & Maritime
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...
Austal Starts Construction On Final Assembly Facility
Mobile-based Austal USA has begun construction on the company’s newest final assembly facility south of its current waterfront facility. Its design includes a new assembly...
Austal Wins Three Safety Awards
Mobile-based Austal USA has announced it received three industry safety awards so far this year. Austal was recognized by America Equity Underwriters (AEU) with the...
TERREPOWER Donates Solar Panels To Brighten Haiti Initiative
TERREPOWER, the solar panel and electric-vehicle battery lifecycle management division of Daphne’s BBB Industries, has announced its partnership with Brighten Haiti, a nonprofit dedicated to...
Alabama Shipyard Wins $9-Million-Plus Contract
Alabama Shipyard LLC has announced that it will dock the USNS SUPPLY (T-A0E 6) in September. The shipyard in Mobile was awarded a $9,208,926 firm-fixed-price...
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