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Port Terminal Railroad–Mount Vernon Now Provides Switching Services
The Ports of Indiana is known for its sustainable, world-class infrastructure and best-in-class operations. Rail switching operations and services are no exception. Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon has a new rail switching operator. POI’s common carrier railroad, dba Port Terminal Railroad–Mount Vernon, is operated by Squaw Creek Southern Railroad. Port Terminal Railroad now…
Read MoreMPR Transloading, A Multi-Modal Transload Center in Bellaire, Ohio Plans $9.5 Million Investment, Expansion of Rail Services
For Immediate Release MPR, A Multi-Modal Transload Center in Bellaire, Ohio Plans $9.5 Million Investment, Expansion of Rail Services Bellaire, Ohio: May 28, 2020 –– MPR Transloading, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and Belmont County Economic Development, today announced a $9.5 million investment encompassing renovation and…
Read MoreFederal Marine Terminals, Inc. adds New Terminal at Port Itawamba in Fulton, MS
Federal Marine Terminals, Inc. (FMT) adds New Terminal at Port Itawamba, MS Port Itawamba, located in Northern Mississippi is well-positioned on the inland waterway system along the Tennessee-Tombigbee River at RM 390.0. Port Itawamba, centrally located between Memphis, TN and Birmingham, AL has the ability to reach destinations along the US Gulf Coast and…
Read MorePort of Harlingen Welcomes New Commissioners
HARLINGEN- Two new commissioners were sworn in as part of The Port of Harlingen Authority Commission, Thursday, Nov. 10, during the regular commission meeting. Ryan Newman and Chris Villarreal fill two new seats created as part of Senate Bill 635, which was signed into law May 2021. Along with expanding community representation from three to…
Read MoreWhitehouse Action Plan for America’s Ports and Waterways-What the Infrastructure Bill means for us
With the passing of Biden’s $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, the Whitehouse released a Fact Sheet yesterday which summarizes Action Plan for America’s Ports and Waterways. The Biden administration has not yet confirmed a date in which he will sign the Bill into action. What the Infrastructure Bill means for us: The 2,702-page bipartisan bill contains…
Read MoreFACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Action Plan for America’s Ports and Waterways
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Action Plan for America’s Ports and Waterways NOVEMBER 09, 2021•STATEMENTS AND RELEASES While American ports are a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, outdated infrastructure and the COVID-19 pandemic have strained their capacity and jeopardized global supply chains. According to the 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure Report issued by the American…
Read MorePort Milwaukee: South Shore Cruise Dock Request for Interest (RFI)
South Shore Cruise Dock Request for Interest (RFI) Responses Requested by December 17, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. CST SUMMARY: Port Milwaukee (“Port”), a City of Milwaukee (“City”) department, is seeking high-quality proposals for development of and a long-term tenant at a 5-acre site (“Site”) located at its South Shore Cruise Dock with an address of…
Read MorePort of Harlingen, TX Sets Another Record Year in Shipping Tonnage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 8, 2021 PORT SETS ANOTHER RECORD YEAR IN SHIPPING TONNAGE HARLINGEN, TX- The Port of Harlingen reported a 29% increase in total tonnage for fiscal year 20-21 with 3,013,124 tons of cargo shipped in and out of the Port. Located 25 miles inland of the Gulf Intracoastal Water…
Read MorePorts of Indiana – Burns Harbor: Public Notice for Request for Qualifications
Public Notice for Request for Qualifications Ports of Indiana – Burns Harbor Oct. 28, 2021 Planning, Study, And Concept Development for Pilot Renewable Energy Project INDIANA OFFICE OF ENERGY DEVELOPMENT Grant No. 00055829 Notice is hereby given that the Ports of Indiana (“POI”) is issuing this request for qualifications (“RFQ”) for professional engineering and…
Read MoreTrex to Build Factory at the Port of Little Rock
Trex to Build Production Facility at the Port of Little Rock $400 million investment to create 500 jobs LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Oct. 26, 2021) – Trex announced today that the company will build a factory in the Port of Little Rock. The plant will ultimately employ more than 500 people. The total investment will…
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