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Why Utah is a key link in the ‘cold chain’ for the West’s COVID-19 vaccine delivery

December 02, 2020
As state officials and health care providers gear up for early distribution of Utah’s first batches of COVID-19 vaccines, Utah Inland Port Authority officials have an eye on Utah’s northern cargo network…

Chamber Champion: Jack Hedge, Utah Inland Port Authority

October 07, 2020
Jack Hedge, executive director of the Utah Inland Port Authority, talks with Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber, about what an inland port is, how Utah’s is growing intentionally, why a strong logistics system is important for a strong economy, and more.

Authority board begins ‘intake process’ for satellite port sites

October 05, 2020
The Utah Inland Port Authority continues to seek interest from Utah communities that might want a satellite port in their future….

Utah Inland Port Authority Signs Agreement with SecurSpace to Provide Truck Parking Space

October 01, 2020
Partnership aims to reduce truck parking in neighborhoods SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) and SecurSpace have signed an agreement aimed at identifying additional statewide locations for safe and secure truck parking. SecurSpace is an online marketplace that connects trucking companies looking for truck and trailer secure parking and storage options to property owners with dedicated or

Salt Lake Chamber Shares ‘Speaking on Business: Utah Inland Port Authority’

September 22, 2020
This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Before the pandemic, most of us probably didn’t give much thought to how an online order arrived at our door or whether there would be toilet paper on store shelves. But for the Utah Inland Port Authority, thinking about supply chains is their business. Jack Hedge is the Executive Director of the Port Authority and he’s

UIPA announces deal with Warehouse Exchange

September 14, 2020
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA), a political subdivision of the state of Utah, and a public corporation, today announced an exclusive 3-year deal with technology marketplace and online platform Warehouse Exchange to fill under-utilized warehouse space across the state. The program will roll out over the coming weeks and calls for UIPA to facilitate platform access

Utah Inland Port Authority and Dominion Energy Utah Announce Cooperation Agreement

July 28, 2020
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) and Dominion Energy Utah have signed a Joint Cooperation Statement aimed at reducing air pollution and improving energy efficiency within the UIPA jurisdictional area. The partnership will explore the use and development of innovative programs and technologies associated with natural gas development including renewable natural gas, alternative fuels and energy

Utah Inland Port Authority Releases its Strategic Business Plan

May 21, 2020
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) released its Strategic Business Plan that sets a course for the organization’s first five years of operation, outlining goals and strategies for UIPA partnerships, policies, and programs. At a virtual press conference Thursday, the UIPA explained how it will advance sustainable and smart logistics investment that benefit the entire state.

UIPA and Rocky Mountain Power Announce Clean Energy Cooperation Agreement

May 13, 2020
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) and Rocky Mountain Power have signed a Joint Clean Energy Cooperation Statement to create a sustainable energy supply within the UIPA jurisdictional area. The agreement allows for the sharing of data and resources to identify solutions to meet future needs with net 100% renewable energy, planning for electrification of freight,

Strengthening the supply chain in the wake of a pandemic

March 27, 2020
The past week has brought about unprecedented levels of uncertainty and required us to modify our routines in a way that most of us have never experienced before. As we all take measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, the ripple effect is becoming evident throughout our economy. About 20% of global trade in manufactured products originates in China (up

UIPA Coordinates Truck Driver Support Resources

March 26, 2020
Demand for medicine, groceries and other vital supplies has put an unprecedented number of truckers on the road, but restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic are also making it difficult for those truckers to get services while on their routes. Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) is working in partnership with the Utah Trucking Association, Utah Office of Tourism, Visit Salt

Legislature OKs Utah Inland Port bills giving Salt Lake City concessions

March 12, 2020
SALT LAKE CITY — Two bills resulting from negotiations over the Utah Inland Port Authority have cleared the Utah Legislature in the final days of the 2020 legislative session…