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Port Connections: January 2026

We are moving through one of the busiest times of the year at the Utah Inland Port Authority, including the legislative session, our focus remains on delivering real value for Utah communities.

Past Issues

Port Connection: November 2025

Here’s what’s happening in this month’s issue: Delta expands Salt Lake City presence with state-of-the-art Cargo Facility UIPA Releases 2025 Annual Report Northwest Quadrant Open Houses & Baseline Survey Last Chance: Apply for the Near-Port Community Steering Committee! Willard City joins the Golden Spike Project Area adding 178 acres Agri-Park Project Area Expands to Accelerate Agricultural Growth Across Central Utah

Port Connection: September 2025

Here’s what’s happening in this month’s issue: UIPA Incentive Supports Stadler Rail Expansion in Salt Lake City Savage Tooele Railroad Opens with UIPA Infrastructure Support Sustainability Spotlight: Vehicular Emissions Data Research at BYU Central Utah Agri-Park Marks Two Years of Growth Subscribe to the Clean Ports Newsletter Northwest Quadrant Baseline Survey: What’s Next

Port Connection: August 2025

Here’s what’s happening in this month’s issue: BNSF Railway opens new Salt Lake City intermodal facility UIPA and Salt Lake City launch community survey for Northwest Quadrant planning UIPA supports Dominguez Energy Storage Golden Spike Project Area marks second anniversary Sign up for the Clean Ports Program newsletter! Historic Capitol Project marks anniversary with key power line nearing completion

Port Connection: July 2025

Here’s what’s happening in this month’s issue: Hive Plastics to Bring $12.6M Manufacturing Facility to Iron County; Self-Financed Infrastructure District Approved for Salt Lake’s Northwest Quadrant; Revolutionizing Leachate Treatment with Sustainable Evaporation Technology; Port Authority Approves First Trigger Resolution for Central Utah Agri-Park Rail Hub; How the Verk Industrial Park is Shaping Utah County’s Economic Landscape; Port Authority Approves Agreement to Enhance Infrastructure in Ephraim; UIPA Celebrates Milestone at BZI Innovation Park Grand Opening; Logistics Update: Global Growth, Local Momentum

Port Connection: June 2025

Here’s what’s happening in this month’s issue: -Shaping the Future of the Northwest Quadrant: We Want to Hear from You -Pony Express Project Area Greenlit to Drive Investment and Preserve Rural Character -UIPA Applauds Lakeshore Learning’s Ribbon-Cutting in Golden Spike Project Area -New Flight, New Frontier: UIPA Supports Launch of Salt Lake City–Seoul Route -UIPA at BIO International: Powering Utah’s Life Sciences Momentum -Welcome to Caroline White-Nockleby Clean Ports Community Engagement Manager -UIPA Welcomes Michelle Bohnen as Emissions Inventory Analyst -Opinion: This new partnership will secure future growth in Utah

Port Connection: May 2025

Here’s what’s happening in this month’s issue: Utah Port adopts Ancient Sky Project Area in San Juan County UIPA Board considers amendment to support solar in Beaver County Logistics Update: Why Utah’s transportation growth is your win too The Port triggers first developed parcels in the Golden Spike Project Area Trigger resolution setting stage for job growth & infrastructure investment in Emery West Weber Project Area attracts major interest, lays groundwork for growth

Port Connection: April 2025

Here’s what’s happening in this month’s issue: UIPA incentive supports Ash Grove Cement Plant upgrades in Juab County Iron Springs marks two years of progress and expansion in Southern Utah Mark Nord appointed as Director of Real Estate & Development UIPA welcomes Amy Chanthalyxay as new Financial Manager Sustainability Spotlight: EPA Clean Ports update Fueling the future: Utah’s rise as a global trade and manufacturing hub

Port Connection: March 2025

Here’s what’s happening in this month’s issue: UIPA Incentive Supports Stadler Rail’s Expansion in Northwest Quadrant Expanding Air Cargo Opportunities Utah Legislative Session 2025 EPA Clean Ports Program Grant on Pause UIPA Taps WSP for Northwest Quadrant Baseline Study UIPA Board Approves Amended Skyline Corridor Project Area Plan Salt Lake City and UIPA Partner to Expand Trainfo System on West Side Sustainability Spotlight UIPA Board Recommits to Project Areas Following Legislative Changes

Port Connection: February 2025

Here’s what’s happening in this month’s Issue: UIPA Incentive Supports Nucor Towers & Structures Expansion in Brigham City Join us for UIPA’s Day on the Hill UIPA Approves Amendment to Castle Country Project Area UIPA Introduces Amended Skyline Corridor Project Area Plan Ariane Gibson Promoted to Deputy Director at Utah Inland Port Authority UIPA Welcomes Lindsay Pedersen as Project Area Development Specialist Savage Secures $10 Million Authority Infrastructure Bank Loan for Rail Expansion in Tooele County

Port Connection: January 2025

Here’s what’s happening in this month’s Issue: UIPA Incentive Supports Nucor Towers & Structures Expansion in Brigham City Join us for UIPA’s Day on the Hill UIPA Approves Amendment to Castle Country Project Area UIPA Introduces Amended Skyline Corridor Project Area Plan Ariane Gibson Promoted to Deputy Director at Utah Inland Port Authority UIPA Welcomes Lindsay Pedersen as Project Area Development Specialist Savage Secures $10 Million Authority Infrastructure Bank Loan for Rail Expansion in Tooele County

Port Connection: December 2024

Here’s what’s happening in this month’s Issue: UIPA Approves Central Utah Agri-Park Amendment, Expanding Opportunities Dive into our 2024 Annual Report UIPA Approves Amendment to Mineral Mountains Project Area UIPA Focuses on Optimizing Northwest Quadrant Development Utah Aims to Lead Out in Air Cargo Logistics Twenty Wells Project Area Marks One-Year Anniversary Tooele Valley Project Area Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

Port Connection: November 2024

Here’s what’s happening in this month’s Issue: DEQ & UIPA Celebrate Historic $112.4M Clean Ports Grant to Improve Air Quality UIPA Approves $2.5 Million Grant for Great Salt Lake Shoreline Preservation 1st New UT Railroad in Decades Connects Lakeview Business Park to Global Markets UIPA Board Reviews Amendment to Central Utah Agri-Park Project Area UIPA Presents Amendment to Mineral Mountains Project Area Statewide Logistics Strategy Finalized to Elevate Utah as a National Leader in Logistics Ariane Gibson Joins UIPA as New Chief Financial Officer