MOUNT VERNON, IND. (WOWO) State and local officials have marked the start of a $47 million agricultural infrastructure expansion at the Ports of Indiana–Mount Vernon, a project expected to significantly increase grain handling and storage capacity at Indiana’s largest port.

The Lead Off

• $47 million grain facility expansion underway at Ports of Indiana–Mount Vernon
• Project will triple soybean handling capacity and add more than 4 million bushels of storage
• Completion is expected in 2027 with goals to reduce farmer wait times and boost exports

Expansion project breaks ground

State and local leaders gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of a major expansion project at the Ports of Indiana–Mount Vernon.

The project is being led by Consolidated Grain and Barge Company and represents a $47 million investment in agricultural infrastructure.

Officials say the expansion will enhance the port’s ability to move grain more efficiently through the Ohio River system.

Increased storage and handling capacity

Once completed, the project is expected to triple soybean handling capacity at the facility.

It will also add more than 4 million bushels of additional grain storage space, allowing for greater volume and faster throughput during peak harvest periods.

Benefits for farmers and exports

Officials say the expansion is designed to reduce wait times for local farmers who rely on the port to ship grain to domestic and international markets.

The upgrades are also expected to strengthen Indiana’s agricultural export capacity by improving logistics at one of the state’s most important shipping hubs.

Timeline and economic impact

Construction is expected to continue through 2027.

State officials said the project is part of broader efforts to expand Indiana’s agricultural economy and improve transportation infrastructure along key shipping corridors.

The Takeaway

• A $47 million expansion is underway at Ports of Indiana–Mount Vernon to increase grain storage and handling capacity.
• The project will triple soybean throughput and add more than 4 million bushels of storage to support agricultural exports.
• Officials say the upgrade is expected to reduce delays for farmers and strengthen Indiana’s role in national and international grain shipping markets.