MOUNT VERNON
Energy and agriculture port on the Ohio River
Regional Hub, Major Gateway
Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon handles more cargo than any other port in the state. With close proximity to the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, it serves as a major gateway for agricultural, energy, and manufacturing industries.
BIG THINGS
HAPPEN HERE
Multimodal Connections
Proximity to Manufacturing
Modern Infrastructure
Long-term Partnerships
Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon Annual CARGO*
Energy
Agriculture
Construction
*Five-year average
Multimodal Connections
Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon is the closest major port to the median center of the U.S. population and the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. One of the largest inland ports in the country by size and by shipping volume, it is well-positioned for future growth.
Barge
8,000 feet of riverfront, year-round access to the Inland Waterways System and the Gulf of Mexico
Road
Accessible to I-64, I-69, Indiana 62 and Indiana 69, direct connection to key trade route stretching from Canada to Mexico
Rail
24-hour rail services by Evansville Western Railway, direct interchanges to five Class 1 Railroads, and eight miles of railroad on port property
Mount Vernon Infrastructure
In addition to being a top tonnage port for barge and rail shipments on the Ohio River, Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon provides specialized cargo handling services and expansive storage facilities.
- 53,000 square foot transit shed
- 60-ton dual-lift overhead crane
- On-site rail storage for 200 cars
- Piers for transloading bulk products and heavy lift cargo
- Designated Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ #177)
MULTIMODAL BIG CARGO
Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon ANNUAL TRAFFIC
Barges
Trucks
Railcars
Cargo
We support one of the richest grain and fertilizer markets in the world, as well as the energy sector’s extensive coal reserves. The port companies provide processing, warehousing, distribution, bulk handling and grain storage.
MAJOR CARGO: corn, wheat, coal, ethanol, fertilizer, limestone, pig iron, steel coils, salt, soybean products, milo, steel slabs, cement, dried distillers grain, talc, coke, heavy lift cargo.
Lease Opportunities
More than 600 acres are available for development out of nearly 1,240 acres of land at Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon. The largest available parcel is a contiguous 544-acre site, which is one of the largest parcels available in our three port system.
ECONOMIC IMPACT
Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon
Economic Impact
Local Tax Revenue
Annual Jobs Created
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Port Directory
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Resources
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Ports News
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Study: Ports of Indiana generates $8.7 billion annual economic impact, supports 49,000 jobs
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 28, 2023) – Indiana’s three ports generate $8.7 billion annually for the state’s economy and support more than 49,000
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U.S. DOT awards $2.25 million Marine Highway Grant to Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded Ports of Indiana a $2,250,000 grant to assist in the