Indiana officials celebrate groundbreaking of CGB’s $47 million investment into new grain handling facility at state’s largest port
Mount Vernon port’s largest project in 20 years will triple soybean handling capacity MOUNT VERNON, Ind. (May 19, 2026) – State and local officials today celebrated the groundbreaking of Consolidated Grain and Barge Co.’s (CGB) $47 million expansion at Ports of
The rePORT: April 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 APRIL 2026 EDITION HERE. Learn about: The Ports of Indiana Transformation Bonded storage facility opens at Mount Vernon
Ports of Indiana and Indiana University Southeast launch port internship to boost state logistics workforce
Jeffersonville pilot program will immerse IU Southeast students in Ohio River port’s transportation, logistics, and agribusiness operations with multiple companies Jonas Powers JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (May 6, 2026) – Ports of Indiana and Indiana University Southeast have partnered to launch a logistics internship
Northwest Indiana welcomes international delegation to showcase global trade and logistics strengths
PORTAGE, Ind., May 1, 2026 – On Thursday, April 23, the Northwest Indiana Forum and Ports of Indiana welcomed an international delegation representing 10 countries and provinces to the Ports of Indiana – Burns Harbor, highlighting the region’s growing role
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) presents the Steel Stein to Capt. Ilia Kalachov on board the Ocean7 Ranger on April 4. PORTAGE, Ind. (April 6, 2026)
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 facility at its Mount Vernon port, marking a major expansion of capabilities and enabling the port to handle its first
Ports of Indiana opens Ireland trade office to support new container service and European cargo growth
Maritime trade veteran Brian Dooley to lead Indiana’s trade initiative to develop new European partnerships for fast-growing U.S. inland port system CORK, Ireland (March 17, 2026) – Ports of Indiana has opened its first international trade office in Ireland to grow
Ports of Indiana names Joshua Webb as Director of Government Affairs
Veteran political strategist brings decade of Indiana public policy experience to state port authority INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 25, 2026) – Ports of Indiana has appointed Josh Webb as Director of Government Affairs to lead legislative strategy and advocacy efforts at the state
Ports of Indiana names Jacoba as Chief Commercial Officer to lead strategic growth initiatives
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 15, 2026) – Ports of Indiana has appointed Brady Jacoba as Chief Commercial Officer to lead its strategic growth efforts. Jacoba brings three decades of expertise in real estate, sales, marketing, and economic development to the state port
Ports of Indiana taps Kent Ebbing as Foreign-Trade Zone Director to support global trade growth
INDIANAPOLIS (December 10, 2025) – Ports of Indiana has hired Kent Ebbing to lead a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) initiative supporting the growth of global trade in Indiana. Ebbing joins Ports of Indiana as Foreign-Trade Zone Director, following a distinguished 27-year
