ECONOMIC GROWTH
Our Indiana Mission
The Ports of Indiana is a self-funded enterprise that conducts business to generate economic growth, employment and tax dollars for state and local governments. We are dedicated to growing Indiana’s local and statewide economy.

Statewide Economy
Ports of Indiana is a substantial part of Indiana’s economy. We serve as an economic engine for our communities while we guide business into the state and connect businesses to the world.

Local Economy
Being a good neighbor is an important part of our organization’s values. Our ports bring countless job opportunities to the surrounding communities. We take part in many community events throughout the year to promote statewide knowledge of our organization.

Ports News
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Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor welcomes Ocean7 Ranger as the first ocean vessel of the 2026 international shipping season
U.S. Steel cargo shipment ends one of shortest winter closures for Great Lakes shipping Burns Harbor Port Director Ryan McCoy (right)
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Ports of Indiana opens bonded storage facility at Mount Vernon, handles first aluminum shipment
MOUNT VERNON, Ind. (March 24, 2026) – Ports of Indiana has opened a new federally approved bonded storage