January 14 - The Ports of Indiana - owner and operator of three ports on the Ohio River and Lake Michigan - has appointed Rick Heimann port director for the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor, effective January 16.
Heimann recently served as the sourcing manager - specialising in rail and water transportation - for steel and mining firm ArcelorMittal in Chicago.
"The opportunity to lead the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor is an exciting endeavour," said Heimann.
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