UIPA convened more than 170 attendees at its annual Congress of Ports, bringing together industry leaders, public officials, and community partners for a day of discussion focused on infrastructure, logistics, and economic development across Utah. The program featured a series of discussions and breakout sessions covering key topics such as site readiness, infrastructure financing tools, utility coordination, environmental considerations, and

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) has named Sen. Jerry Stevenson as the inaugural recipient of the Utah Infrastructure & Economic Vision Award, recognizing his foundational leadership and lasting contributions to Utah’s infrastructure and economic future. he award was presented March 17 during UIPA’s Congress of Ports event. The award honors individuals whose foresight and public

This month, UIPA welcomed Diana Martinez as the new Co-Facilitator for the Clean Ports Program. Diana will work part-time with Clean Ports Program staff to plan for and support the bimonthly Near-Port Community Steering Committee meetings. She will play a key role in ensuring that community feedback is incorporated into Clean Ports Program activities and that the public stays updated

Key team members from Ramboll and Fehr & Peers supporting project. From left to right, proceeding row by row: 1) Tim Baird, Utah Office Leader at Fehr & Peers; 2) Amnon Bar-Ilan, Ramboll’s Principal in Charge for this project; 3) Chris Lindhjem, Senior Managing Consultant at Ramboll; 4) John Grant, Senior Managing Consultant at Ramboll and Co-Project Manager for this

This winter, UIPA’s Clean Ports staff had the opportunity to join the Utah Clean Air Partnership (UCAIR) at local schools to support the Idle-Free Program, an initiative to reduce air pollution in school zones. The program, now in its second year, educates students and families on the health and environmental impacts of vehicle idling – particularly in areas, like school

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In this Q&A, Amariah Gibbs, the Clean Ports Program Manager at the Utah Division of Air Quality (DAQ), discusses the benefits and challenges of fleet electrification—as well as how DAQ is helping businesses make the switch. Electric truck funded through a previous Utah Division of Air Quality grant program.

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As the Clean Ports Program enters its second year, the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) and Utah Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will be working towards key milestones across all program areas. Read on for the team’s 2026 goals as they work to improve air quality, advance workforce development, and support sustainable supply chains in Utah. Utah Inland Port Authority

The Utah Inland Port Authority has released its 2025 Annual Report, outlining key projects, investments, and partnerships from the past year. The report provides an overview of statewide progress in rail, air cargo, sustainable infrastructure, and community engagement efforts. Major updates include: The full report is available online to review recent accomplishments and ongoing initiatives. Published: 11/18/25Author: Kaitlin Felsted

Last week, the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) and Salt Lake City hosted a series of open houses to share findings from the Northwest Quadrant (NWQ) Baseline Study and gather public input on future policy and investment priorities. The open houses marked the next step in a collaborative process to ensure that economic development in Utah’s Northwest Quadrant advances in

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