Inland Rivers, Ports, and Terminals

Kansas City, Mo. – September 08, 2026 -- Jody Peacock, CEO of Ports of Indiana, has become one of the first recipients of the CARGO Award, presented by Inland Rivers, Ports, and Terminals (IRPT) at its annual conference on Sept. 3.

IRPT creates new honor for career-long contributions to inland waterways

The CARGO Award -- Commitment to Advancing River Growth and Operations -- was established by IRPT, a nationwide nonprofit trade association founded in 1974 under Missouri law, to recognize individuals whose careers have advanced the U.S. inland waterway transportation system.