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 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
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Ports of Indiana secures largest-ever federal grant for $32M expansion that will transform Jeffersonville port
USDOT BUILD grant will add 300-ton crane, barge dock, warehouse at Ohio River port JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (July 7, 2026) – Ports
