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July Logistics Update: Global Growth, Local Momentum

July 22, 2025
July marked a pivotal moment for logistics in Utah, with infrastructure progress, new global connections, and renewed industry partnerships shaping a strong second half of the year. The month was defined by steady momentum and the kind of collaborative breakthroughs that don’t happen quietly. The logistics team also took part with a booth at the regional SLAC Logistics BBQ event

Hive Plastics to Bring $12.6M Manufacturing Facility to Iron County

July 15, 2025
“Iron County offers the right mix of infrastructure, workforce, and location,” said Hive Plastics owner Joe Brough. “The new inland port rail facilities in Iron Springs will give us long-term logistical advantages, especially as we scale up operations and rely more on bulk shipments.”

Self-Financed Infrastructure District Approved for Salt Lake’s Northwest Quadrant

July 14, 2025
On Thursday, June 26, 2025, the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) board approved the creation of a new Public Infrastructure District (PID) in Salt Lake City’s Northwest Quadrant that will fund approximately $22 million in roads, water, and sewer improvements by creating a Public Infrastructure District. Covering 229 acres in an area known as “The Quad,” funds from the “NWQ

Mona Smith discusses environmental strategies for Great Salt Lake at Utah Inland Port Authority meeting

July 14, 2025
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Port Authority Approves First Trigger Resolution for Central Utah Agri-Park Rail Hub

July 03, 2025
“This is exactly what the Central Utah Agri-Park was built for—supporting rural industries with real, working infrastructure,” said Danny Stewart, Associate Vice President of Regional Project Area Development with UIPA. “We’re already seeing how this rail connection is making a measurable difference for local businesses and for transportation across the state.”

Port Authority Approves Agreement to Enhance Infrastructure and Optimize Economic Growth in Ephraim

July 02, 2025
“We’re grateful for UIPA’s flexibility and partnership,” said Jenna Draper,Associate Vice President of Regional Project Area Development at UIPA. “This decision allows us to move forward with infrastructure our community needs and positions us for long-term success.”

BZI® Announces its Affiliate BZI Innovation Park LLC’s Industrial Park and Transportation Hub is Ready for Customers, Showcases Its First Tenants, and Celebrates Milestone of 600 Railcars Delivered by RailSync™

July 02, 2025
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UIPA Celebrates Milestone at BZI Innovation Park Grand Opening

July 02, 2025
The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) proudly joined community leaders, state officials, and private sector partners on July 1, 2025, to celebrate the official opening of the BZI Innovation Park and Transportation Hub in Iron County—a transformative 820-acre development in the heart of the Iron Springs Project Area. UIPA has played a strategic role in supporting this project from its

Pony Express Project area greenlit to drive investment and preserve rural character

July 01, 2025
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Utah Inland Port Authority adopts west Utah County

June 27, 2025
https://www.ksl.com/article/51336020/utah-inland-port-authority-adopts-west-utah-county

Utah Inland Port Authority approves Pony Express Area project in Cedar Fort and Fairfield

June 27, 2025
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Pony Express Project Area Greenlit to Drive Investment and Preserve Rural Character

June 26, 2025
June 26, 2025 | Fairfield, UT — The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) has officially adopted the Pony Express Project Area, a rural-focused economic development initiative encompassing more than 1,700 acres across the towns of Fairfield and Cedar Fort in Utah County. Designed to strengthen the region’s economy and preserve its rural character, the project will support infrastructure investment, high-wage