Record cargo shipments catapult Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon to best year in its history
[custom_frame_right][/custom_frame_right] [January 28, 2019] MOUNT VERNON, Ind. - The Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon in 2018 registered the greatest volume of cargo through the port since it opened in 1976, handling 9.6 million tons of products - a 41% increase over shipments in
TANKS, A LOT!
[custom_frame_right][/custom_frame_right] [September 14, 2018] PORTAGE, Ind. - At the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor, it was smooth “ale-ing” this week for the bulk carrier M/V Federal Mackinac as it arrived carrying 12 brewery tanks destined for a Michigan brewery. Each cylindrical brewery tank can
Ports of Indiana wins top steel industry honor
[custom_frame_right][/custom_frame_right] [August 24, 2018] INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The American Metal Market has named Ports of Indiana the Logistics/Transportation Provider of the Year for 2018. The ninth annual Awards for Steel Excellence were recently announced at AMM’s Steel Awards Dinner, held in conjunction
Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon shipments set historic record
[custom_frame_right][/custom_frame_right] [August 21, 2018] MOUNT VERNON, Ind. – Record-breaking demands for coal and agriculture products propelled the Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon into historic territory with more barge shipments in the first six months of 2018 than any port in the history of
CGB Celebrates Completion of Soybean Processing Plant Expansion
[custom_frame_right][/custom_frame_right] [August 8, 2018] MOUNT VERNON, Ind. – Consolidated Grain and Barge Co. (CGB), a global leader in the grain and transportation industries since 1970, today announced the completion of its $32 million expansion at its soybean processing facility at the Port
New report shows Indiana accounts for over half of U.S. economic activity attributable to Great Lakes shipping
[custom_frame_right][/custom_frame_right] [July 20, 2018] A new study released by the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway maritime industry shows Indiana plays a crucial role in cargo shipping on this binational navigation system. Entitled, "Economic Impacts of Maritime Shipping in the Great Lakes
Ports of Indiana names new CEO following retirement of Rich Cooper
[custom_frame_right][/custom_frame_right] [June 13, 2018] INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Vanta E. Coda II has been named as the Ports of Indiana’s next chief executive officer to replace Rich Cooper following his retirement, effective July 1, 2018. Cooper is retiring after 16 years with the
Mount Vernon shipments drive record first quarter for Ports of Indiana
[custom_frame_right][/custom_frame_right] [May 16, 2018] INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Ports of Indiana set a record for first quarter shipments in 2018, handling 3.2 million tons at all three ports. The Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon drove this success by setting a record for the
Governor Holcomb Strengthens Infrastructure, Business Relationships in Quebec
[custom_frame_right][/custom_frame_right] [March 28, 2018] MONTREAL – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger concluded the Canada economic development mission in Quebec today, advancing international partnerships in logistics and business. “As the gateway to the St. Lawrence Seaway, Quebec is
Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor plans for major growth after landmark year
[custom_frame_right][/custom_frame_right] [March 8, 2018] PORTAGE, Ind. – The Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor completed a landmark year in 2017 and is poised for significant future growth as a result of several historic developments. In addition to handling an 8 percent increase in cargo