Ports of Indiana shipments up 19% in first six months of 2017
Coal increases and world’s largest liquid argon particle hunter highlight mid-year cargoes INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 1, 2017) – Shipments reached nearly 5.7 million tons and grew by 19 percent at the Ports of Indiana during the first six months of 20...
U.S. DOT recommends award of $9.85 million FASTLANE grant to Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor
Funds will support $19.7M expansion of port’s multimodal infrastructure PORTAGE, Ind. (Aug. 7, 2017) – The U.S. Department of Transportation has recommended to Congress that the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor receive one of 10 FASTLANE small pro...
Pink barge “Big Hope 1” promotes cancer research on first visit to Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor
PORTAGE, Ind., (February 19, 2018) – 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 Tul...
Ports of Indiana leadership featured on Inside Indiana Business
Watch a special feature on Inside Indiana Business as Gerry Dick interviews Rich Cooper and Vanta E. Coda II about the Ports of Indiana leadership transition and to discuss the organization’s recent success and outlook for the future. Click on the ...
Ports of Indiana wins top steel industry honor
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Aug. 24, 2018) – 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 Di...
Ports of Indiana barges into the record books after 2018 cargo shipments boost it to its best year in history
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (January 25, 2019) – Unprecedented tonnage increases from cargoes moving through the state of Indiana’s three-port system made 2018 the best year in the organization’s history. The Ports of Indiana, which includes the ...
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...
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 ...
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 Mari...
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 po...
Federal Maritime Administration Awards $4 Million to Ports of Indiana
Grant to Fund Multimodal Bulk Storage Facility Conversion at Burns Harbor PORTAGE, 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 i...
Ports of Indiana Promotes Hermer to Chief Operating Officer, Hall Joins as General Counsel
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Nov. 17, 2020) — Ports of Indiana is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrea Hermer from general counsel to chief operating officer, along with the addition of James Hall, as the new general counsel. Hall will take over res...
Hirt Resigns as Port Director of Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor
Executive Team to Lead the Searchfor New Hire 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 I...
Ports of Indiana Seeks General Cargo Terminal Operator at Jeffersonville Port
First Opportunity Available in 40 years INDIANAPOLIS Ind. (Feb. 9, 2021) – For the first time in over 40 years, the general cargo dock at the Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville will be made available to operator interests through a Request for Proposals (...
Ports of Indiana Welcomes Two New Hires
McCoy Named Burns Harbor Port Director, Fifer Fills New Planning and Project Delivery Role INDIANAPOLIS (April 8, 2021) – Ports of Indiana announced today that it has hired Ryan McCoy as the new Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor port director and Tom Fife...
Ports of Indiana welcomes new public relations manager
Indianapolis (May 18, 2021) – Ports of Indiana announced that it has hired Jennifer Hanson as the new public relations manager. Hanson, a lifelong Indiana resident, will create and implement public relations strategies; lead brand-building commun...
Ports of Indiana welcomes new port director & information technology manager; promotes controller
Indianapolis (June 21, 2021) – Ports of Indiana (POI) announced that it has hired Bernard (Ben) Weithman as the new Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon port director. Weithman will lead port operations and business development for the Mount Vernon po...
Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville completes $24 million in new infrastructure projects
$10 million TIGER grant helps expand multimodal cargo-handling facilities & rail capacity JEFFERSONVILLE (June 6, 2022) – The Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville is celebrating the completion of $24 million in infrastructure enhancement projects. The P...
