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New railroad heralds Indiana multimodal development

The opening of a shortline railroad heralds a new freight initiative for southwest Indiana.

The Mount Vernon Railroad, a partnership between OmniTRAX, the largest privately held, family-owned U.S. rail transportation company, and Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon, Indiana’s largest port, creates what officials are calling a “mega-modal” opportunity.

At the heart of this development is an economic opportunity centered around development of the port’s 500-acre multimodal megasite. The Mount Vernon...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/new-railroad-heralds-indiana-multimodal-development

Ports of Indiana and Metro Ports extend bulk cargo partnership at Burns Harbor

Ports of Indiana and terminal operator Metro Ports have signed a five-year extension of their bulk terminal operating agreement at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor. The agreement reaffirms both organizations’ commitment to growing bulk cargo operations and providing industry-leading customer service at Indiana’s Lake Michigan port.

Metro Ports, a leading national terminal operator and one of the longest-operating stevedores in the U.S, has managed bulk cargo handling at Burns Harbor since 2017 and...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/inland/ports-of-indiana-and-metro-ports-extend-bulk-cargo-partnership-at-burns-harbor/

Ports of Indiana hires maritime leader Parrott as COO

Ports of Indiana has hired maritime logistics executive David Parrott to serve as the statewide port authority’s chief operating officer. Parrott has worked in the marine industry for 30 years as a former CEO of Liberty Terminals, vice president of operations for Metro Ports, and international logistics manager for Schneider Logistics and Wallenius Wilhelmsen.
 
“Dave brings decades of maritime operations and logistics leadership to our team and will play a key role in Ports of Indiana’s future...

https://www.marinelog.com/uncategorized/ports-of-indiana-hires-maritime-leader-parrott-as-coo/

Ports of Indiana ships second-highest annual cargo total

Ports of Indiana shipped 13 million tons of cargo in 2024, the second-highest annual volume in the statewide port authority’s 60-year history. Cargo shipments increased for the fourth straight year, up 3% from 2023 and second best to the 2018 record of 14.8 million tons.

“We have world-class companies operating at our three ports, and their increased use of our barge, ship, and rail services is a good indicator for Indiana’s economy,” said Ports of Indiana CEO Jody Peacock. “Agriculture...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/ports-of-indiana-ships-second-highest-annual-cargo-total/

New State Road 249 bridge will double ocean cargo capacity at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor

State and local officials yesterday celebrated the opening of a new highway bridge that will double ocean cargo capacity at Indiana’s Lake Michigan port, Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor. The new State Road 249 bridge will open Nov. 6, marking a key milestone in Indiana DOT’s $35.4 million multi-year project to double capacity on the only public roadway linking Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor and the Greater Chicago/Northern Indiana market.

“State Road 249 is vital to the safe and expedited movement...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/new-state-road-249-bridge-will-double-ocean-cargo-capacity-at-ports-of-indiana-burns-harbor/

Fednav’s Federal Indiana makes first port call in its namesake state

Officials welcomed the new ocean vessel Federal Indiana to Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor on Monday, marking the ship’s first visit to its namesake state.

Launched in 2024, the Federal Indiana is owned and operated by Fednav, Canada’s largest bulk shipping company. The Seawaymax vessel is 200 meters long and 24 meters wide, the largest possible dimensions for vessels that pass through the locks connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.

“The ship was named after the state of Indiana because...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/ports-terminals/fednavs-federal-indiana-makes-first-port-call-in-its-namesake-state/

Ports of Indiana launches new venture: Indiana River & Rail Terminals

Ports of Indiana has launched a new business venture called “Indiana River & Rail Terminals,” the largest general cargo operation on the Ohio River. The business will manage all the general cargo facilities at the Jeffersonville and Mount Vernon ports, including six docks, six warehouses, multiple rail transload facilities, and logistics services for more than 40 existing customers within the ports’ 2,200 acres of land.

Operating in the greater Louisville and Evansville metropolitan areas, the...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/ports-of-indiana-launches-new-venture-indiana-river-rail-terminals/

Ports of Indiana and Antwerp-Bruges partner on container trade and green shipping

Representatives from the Ports of Indiana and Port of Antwerp-Bruges met in Antwerp to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aiming to advance critical economic and environmental initiatives for the ports.

This significant agreement formalizes a commitment from the partners to collaborate on enhancing economic growth, container shipping, decarbonization, port security, and technology integration.

The meeting featured Jody Peacock, CEO of Ports of Indiana, Wim Dillen, International Development...

https://container-news.com/ports-of-indiana-and-antwerp-bruges-partner-on-container-trade-and-green-shipping/

US CBP approves Indiana’s first container port for Chicago metropolitan area

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has approved Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor’s proposal to establish the first international sea cargo container terminal on Lake Michigan.

According to a statement, this would create the only all-water container route for ocean vessels to serve the greater Chicago metropolitan area via the Great Lakes.

The Burns Harbor terminal, located in northwest Indiana within the Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area and visible from the Chicago skyline, is part of the 25th...

https://container-news.com/us-cbp-approves-indianas-first-container-port-for-chicago-metropolitan-area/

Lake Michigan sea cargo terminal plan wins a key CBP approval

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has approved a proposal from Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor to establish the first international sea cargo container terminal on Lake Michigan. This would create the only all-water container route for ocean vessels to serve the greater Chicago metropolitan area via the Great Lakes.

Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor terminal, where the sea cargo terminal is proposed ,is located in northwest Indiana, inside the Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area and within sight...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/ports-terminals/lake-michigan-sea-cargo-terminal-plan-wins-a-key-cbp-approval/

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