The rePORT: August 2026
Big things are happening at Ports of Indiana and we want you to stay informed! This quarterly newsletter covers our three ports. VIEW THE AUGUST 2026 EDITION HERE Learn about: U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy's visit to Burns Harbor Mount Vernon REDI Site
Special Profile – Kay Nelson
For nearly three decades, Kay Nelson stood at a crossroads that many considered impossible to navigate — the intersection of economic development and environmental protection. As Director of Environmental Affairs at the Northwest Indiana Forum, Kay didn't just work at
Ports of Indiana earns national REDI sites designation for Mount Vernon “Megamodal Site”
MOUNT VERNON, Ind. (Aug. 13, 2026) — The Ports of Indiana and the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) today announced that the 544-acre Mount Vernon megamodal site has earned a Silver designation through REDI Sites (Readiness Evaluation for Development and Investment), the Site Selectors
Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor earns ‘Pacesetter’ award for growing international shipments
PORTAGE, Ind. (Aug. 11, 2026) — Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor earned the Robert J. Lewis Pacesetter Award for increasing international cargo shipments in 2025. The honor was presented by the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. (GLS) at the American Great Lakes Ports Conference in Chicago. The port increased its international shipments through the Great Lakes Seaway by 5.8% to
