NS provides switching at Port of Indiana

NS provides switching at Port of Indiana    The Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor in Lake Michigan has added onsite, dedicated rail-switching service provided by Norfolk Southern.
   'This partnership creates several opportunities for our customers to grow business, including implementing unit trains where appropriate, improving switching services inside the port, and working closely with other carriers when opportunities present themselves,' said Rich Cooper, chief executive officer for the Ports of Indiana, in a statement.
   In 2010, the port submitted a request for proposals from a variety of rail carriers in an effort to improve rail service for current port customers and increase business opportunities involving rail shipments through the port. After an extensive review of several proposals from around the country, the port picked Norfolk Southern to be the dedicated rail-switching service provider for the port.
   'This agreement not only improves daily rail service to our port customers, but it will also increase operational efficiencies at both Norfolk Southern and the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad, making it be a win-win for all parties involved,' said Steve Evans, Norfolk Southern's assistant vice president for ports and international business.   
   The new arrangement still provides direct connectivity to the Indiana Harbor Belt and other rail carriers, the port said.