Study: Ports of Indiana generates $8.7 billion annual economic impact, supports 49,000 jobs
Indiana’s three ports generate $8.7 billion annually for the state’s economy and support more than 49,000 jobs statewide, according to a new study released by Ports of Indiana. Ports of Indiana commissioned Martin Associates of Lancaster, Pa., one of the world’s
U.S. DOT awards $2.25 million Marine Highway Grant to Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded Ports of Indiana a $2,250,000 grant to assist in the purchase of a heavy-lift crane at Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon. This is the first federal grant for the Mount Vernon
Ports of Indiana names Operations Managers at Ohio River ports
Ports of Indiana has filled two key leadership roles at its Ohio River ports, naming Ashley Blocker and Michael Graves as Operations Managers in Mount Vernon and Jeffersonville, respectively. Blocker, a southwest Indiana native, was promoted to the new role
Evansville Region and Ports of Indiana announce strategic partnership to expand trade and economic development
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (Aug. 21, 2023) – Ports of Indiana and the Evansville Regional Economic Development Partnership (E-REP) have formed a new strategic alliance to further expand trade and economic development for the Evansville Region and the State of Indiana. The
Richardt to lead business development for Ports of Indiana
Southwest Indiana native to head up statewide initiative to expand port authority’s engagement and economic impacts along Ohio River, Lake Michigan and beyond INDIANAPOLIS (August 21, 2023) – Ports of Indiana has hired Jenna Richardt as Senior Vice President of Business
Ports of Indiana issues RFQ for new rail switching operator at Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON, Ind. (July 25, 2023) - Ports of Indiana has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify railroads interested in providing intra-port switching and track maintenance services at Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon. The 1,200-acre port is seeking companies that
Ports of Indiana issues RFQ for new operator at Mount Vernon’s general cargo terminal
MOUNT VERNON, Ind. (June 7, 2023) - Ports of Indiana has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify potential operators for the general cargo terminal at Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon. The 11-acre facility includes three warehouses totaling 90,000 square-feet, potential
New national port rankings place Indiana No. 1 among inland ports, No. 2 in Great Lakes ports
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports Southern Indiana Port District handled 24 million tons on Ohio River, Northern Indiana Port District handled 30 million tons on Lake Michigan INDIANAPOLIS (May 31, 2023) – For the first time ever, Indiana ports rank first
Ports of Indiana names new port directors for Jeffersonville and Mount Vernon ports
INDIANAPOLIS (May 25, 2023) – Ports of Indiana has appointed two Indiana natives as port directors for its Ohio River ports in Jeffersonville and Mount Vernon. In Jeffersonville, George Ott has been promoted to port director after serving as operations manager
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Administrator Adam Tindall-Schlicht views expansion projects at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor
PORTAGE, Ind – Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) Administrator Adam Tindall-Schlicht, made his first visit to Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor today to tour the $30 million expansion project made possible by federal grants and to discuss future