Lineage expands facility
Lineage celebrated the expansion of its Hobart facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by community leaders and donated $50,000 to local nonprofit organizations.
Ports secure grants
The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently awarded Ports of Indiana funding through its Port Security Grant Program, with over $115,000 allocated for Burns Harbor.
Wabash opens new facility
Lafayette-based Wabash has opened a new parts and service center in Gary along a key freight corridor with the goal of meeting rising customer demand and upfit growth.
Airport names chairman
Indiana Governor Mike Braun appointed Tom Collins Jr. to serve as chairman of the Gary / Chicago International Airport Authority.
Ports of Indiana appoints director
Ports of Indiana appointed Dexter Salenda to the newly created foreign trade and economic development director role to help support the Ports’ Foreign-Trade Zone program.
Gary / Chicago Airport allocates $9.8M grant
Gary / Chicago International Airport allocated a $9.8 million grant for air cargo expansion, allowing for 2025 completion of the airport’s Phase 1 cargo construction plans.
Ports of Indiana, Louis Dreyfus partner
Ports of Indiana chose Louis Dreyfus Co., a global agri-commodities company, to operate the grain export facility at Burns Harbor, with operations slated to begin in 2026.
Proceed Delivery, U-Haul partner
Gary-based tire company Proceed Delivery, owned by Tommie Banks, recently partnered with U-Haul to offer rental services for U-Haul trucks and towing equipment.