Hirt Resigns as Port Director of Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor
Indianapolis, Ind. (Jan. 22, 2021) — Ports of Indiana today announced that Ian Hirt has resigned after four years as port director of Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor, effective May 3, 2021. The Ports of Indiana executive leadership team has commenced
Federal Maritime Administration Awards $4 Million to Ports of Indiana
Grant to Fund Multimodal Bulk Storage Facility Conversion at Burns HarborPORTAGE, Ind. (Oct. 27, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded Ports of Indiana $4 million to make bulk cargo supply chain improvements by converting
Governor Holcomb Announces Potential Port Purchase Agreement Withdrawn
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 17, 2020)– Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced the state will not move forward with plans to purchase land near Lawrenceburg that was under consideration as a potential site for a fourth port. The Ports of Indiana entered into
Port of Indiana handling cargo for $1 billion Michigan power plant
Six ships carrying over 600 pieces to be one of largest shipments in port history PORTAGE, Ind. (August 25, 2020) –Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor is handling the primary shipments for a $1 billion power plant project at the Indeck Niles Energy
Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor Sails Into 50th Anniversary of Grand Opening
A History of Record-breaking Numbers and Events PORTAGE, Ind. – (July 17, 2020) – Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the Grand Opening of the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor, the beginning of an organization that connects America’s heartland to the world
Ports of Indiana earns U.S. Marine Highway Grant for developing steel barge shuttle at Jeffersonville port
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (June 17, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded a Marine Highway Grant to the Ports of Indiana for developing a steel barge shuttle with Nucor Steel at its Jeffersonville port. This project
Ports of Indiana Reflects on Environmental Progress on Earth Day 2020
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (April 21, 2020) –As Earth Day reaches its milestone 50th Anniversary on April 22, Ports of Indiana reflects on its progress and long-term commitment to environmental stewardship, including its membership to the binational Green Marine Program. “Each year
First ocean vessel of 2020 Arrives at Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor Traditional Ceremony Canceled Due to COVID-19 Precautions
PORTAGE, Ind – (April 13, 2020) The first ocean-going vessel arrived today at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor, thereby commencing the 2020 international shipping season. Port officials welcomed the M/V Muntgracht, a 466-foot general cargo carrier, after her five-day voyage
Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon Completes $2 Million Capital Improvement Project Investments Include New Overhead Gantry Crane, Concrete Floor in General Cargo Terminal
MOUNT VERNON, Ind. (April 10, 2020) –The Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon recently completed a $2 million capital improvement project geared toward attracting more cargo to the southwest Indiana port. The 40-year-old general cargo terminal facility has a new concrete floor
Ports of Indiana Celebrates 5th Annual ‘Ports Day’ on April 5 – 2020 Event Recognizes Value of Western Hemisphere Ports to COVID-19 Response
[custom_frame_right] [/custom_frame_right] INDIANAPOLIS (March 31, 2020) – Ports of Indiana will join the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) in celebrating the fifth annual “Western Hemisphere Ports Day” again this year on April 5. Typically slated to commemorate the maritime