The rePORT: Ports of Indiana monthly e-news debuts
(Oct. 4, 2021) Big things are happening at the Ports of Indiana (POI) and we want YOU to stay informed. This monthly e-news will cover our three Ports: Burns Harbor Jeffersonville Mount Vernon Have a story idea? Contact Jen at jhanson@portsofindiana.com. VIEW
Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor awarded Industrial Award from Partners for Clean Air
BURNS HARBOR (Aug. 13, 2021) – Northwest Indiana Partners for Clean Air has honored the region’s top air quality leaders, including the Ports of Indiana. Four awards were presented for voluntary actions taken to improve air quality during 2021. The
NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon Farm Lease
NOTICE TO BIDDERSPORTS OF INDIANA-MOUNT VERNONFARM LEASE Deadline to Submit Sealed Bids: Extended to Aug. 12, 2021 at 1 p.m. CDT Notice is hereby given that proposals to lease 637.60 acres, more or less, in four (4) parcels at Port of Indiana-Mount
Ports of Indiana releases economic impact report
INDIANAPOLIS (June 24, 2021) – A new study shows maritime and industrial operations at Indiana’s three ports contribute $8.2 billion per year, a 5 percent increase from the last report, support 51,000 jobs and generate more than $552 million state
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 port. His industry experience
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 communication and media strategies; manage the
Ports of Indiana Handling Cargo for $600 million Expansion Project for Southern Indiana Cement Company
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (April 27, 2021) –Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville will receive more than 30 barges by June 30 destined for a local cement facility undergoing a $600 million expansion project. The Lehigh Cement Inc. is shipping large pieces of cargo to the
Ports of Indiana Welcomes Two New Hires
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 Fifer as the director of planning and project delivery, a newly-created position. McCoy, a
Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor Earns Pacesetter Award
Award honors increase in international tonnage in 2020 navigation season PORTAGE (May 11, 2021) –The U.S. Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) announced its Pacesetter Award recipients for international cargo tonnage increases during the 2020 shipping season. The Ports
Mount Vernon Port Director to Retire from Ports of Indiana
MOUNT VERNON, Ind. (April 2, 2021) – Ports of Indiana today announced that Phil Wilzbacher will retire from the Ports of Indiana, effective April 20. Wilzbacher has led operations of Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon for 19 years, making him the