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
Pink barge “Big Hope 1” promotes cancer research on first visit to Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor
[custom_frame_right][/custom_frame_right] [February 19, 2018] PORTAGE, Ind. – The Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor welcomes a unique visitor today. Big Hope 1, a bright pink barge owned by Ceres Barge Line, makes its first appearance at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor travelling from the
Ports of Indiana completes unprecedented four-year growth run
[custom_frame_right][/custom_frame_right] [February 14, 2018] INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Ports of Indiana handled 11.8 million tons in 2017, resulting in a 5 percent increase from 2016 and the second-highest annual shipment total in the organization’s 57-year history. This was the fourth-consecutive year that
Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon records all-time high cargo shipments
[custom_frame_right][/custom_frame_right] [February 8, 2018] MOUNT VERNON, Ind. – The Port of Indiana-Mount Vernon handled more cargo in 2017 than any port in the 57-year history of Indiana’s port system. This was the third-straight year the port handled more than 6 million tons,