The Alabama Port Authority has begun demolishing and rebuilding Pier B South, kicking off a multi-year program to modernize the Port of Mobile’s general cargo terminal.
Built in the 1920s, Pier B South has served Alabama industries for nearly a century. A $100 million federal investment, championed by Senator Richard Shelby, will transform the aging berth into a modern, high-capacity facility for breakbulk trade.
“Pier B South has stood for nearly a hundred years as a symbol of Alabama’s global trade gateway. Now we’re investing to ensure it remains an engine for the next hundred years,” said Doug Otto, CEO of the Alabama Port Authority. “The new facility will serve steel producers and forest products suppliers, including SSAB, Nucor, International Paper, and Georgia-Pacific.”
The redeveloped pier will feature 1,500 linear feet of dock, capable of handling 1,500 pounds per square foot. It will accommodate mobile harbor cranes, advanced cargo-handling equipment, rail connections, and shore-power integration.
RJ Baggett Construction will lead the three-year project.
Pier B South is Phase I of the Port’s General Cargo Modernization Program. Other initiatives include warehouse upgrades adding over 110,000 sq. ft., a harbor optimization study with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and a long-term cargo infrastructure strategy.
“Every part of this program supports Alabama industry,” Otto said. “When companies invest here, it’s our responsibility to ensure the Port keeps pace with their growth.”
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