Ports of Indiana Appoints Dexter Salenda to Foreign Trade And Economic Development Director Role
29 Aug 2025
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Global logistics industry veteran Dexter Salenda has joined Ports of Indiana as the organization’s first Foreign Trade and Economic Development Director. This position was created to expand Ports of Indiana’s Foreign-Trade Zone program and offer new services for companies dealing with challenges related to international trade and tariffs, supporting Indiana’s economic growth.
Salenda brings nearly 15 years of experience in transportation, supply chain and Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) sales and operations from positions with DHL Global Forwarding, DB Schenker and INzone – the Greater Indianapolis Foreign-Trade Zone operated by the Indianapolis Airport Authority.
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