Written by Marine Log Staff
Ports of Indiana has opened a new federally approved bonded storage facility at its Mount Vernon port, marking a large expansion of capabilities and enabling the port to handle its first barge shipment of aluminum.
The new facility—developed in approximately six weeks to meet urgent customer demand—positions Mount Vernon as a competitive Midwest hub for duty-deferred storage of high-value commodities. The milestone shipment, totaling approximately 1,650 tons of aluminum, arrived today after traveling by ocean vessel from Asia to New Orleans and then by barge to Indiana. The aluminum will be distributed to Midwest manufacturers, where it will be used in a wide range of applications, including automotive, construction, and packaging materials.
“Opening a federally approved bonded facility within six weeks after a customer inquiry is unheard of in our world and a tremendous accomplishment,” said Jody Peacock, CEO of Ports of Indiana. “The collaboration and efficiency of our port team, our terminal operator, and U.S. Customs is creating real-time supply-chain solutions and competitive advantages for our customers.”…