The Port of Indiana - Burns Harbor handled nearly 2.6 million tons of cargo in 2016, down from 2.8 million tons the previous year. But - despite the volume decrease - The Ports of Indiana says last year's tonnage brought the port to its highest three-year total in history.
More than 8.6 million tons of cargo have been handled at Burns Harbor since 2014.
The Ports of Indiana says grain shipments in 2016 were up 57 percent over the previous year while mineral and oil shipments increased 19 percent. Coal was up 11 percent as well.
The port is also getting support by Minnesota-based Ratner Steel Supply Company's plans to invest 8.8 million dollars to expand its operations in Portage. The move is expected to add up to 37 jobs by 2019.
