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Current Issue

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

Past Issues

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

Port Connection: October 2024

Here’s what’s happening in this month’s Issue: UIPA’s Skyline Corridor Adoption to Drive Economic Transformation in Central Utah Lakeshore Learning Honored with One Utah Summit’s Rural Investor Award Utah Inland Port Authority Commits $2.5 Million to Preserve Great Salt Lake Ecosystem Experts Discuss Expanding Utah’s Rail Network at One Utah Summit UIPA Hosts Open House Highlighting Statewide Logistics Strategy Celebrating Mineral Mountains One Year Anniversary

Port Connection: September 2024

Here’s what’s happening in this month’s Issue: Air Cargo: A Vital Engine for Utah’s Economy and Sustainability Clarifying Public Infrastructure Districts (PIDs) & Addressing Common Misconceptions Balancing Progress & Preservation in West Weber Community Leaders & UIPA Proposes Skyline Corridor Project Area to Boost Economy UIPA Welcomes Sebastian Abril as Director of Air Freight Strategy & Development Celebrating Central Utah Agri-Park One Year Anniversary UIPA Board Meeting Highlights Air Cargo Leakage & Potential Solutions

Port Connection: August 2024

Here’s what’s happening in this month’s Issue: Utah Inland Port Authority Approves Historic Capitol Project Area in Fillmore City Opinion: Shaping Utah’s future — the vital role of the UIPA in global logistics UIPA’s Proposal to Sponsor Public Infrastructure District in Verk Project Area Approved Expansion of Iron Springs Inland Port Adopted During August Board Meeting Celebrating One Year of Golden Spike UIPA Adopts Strategic Business Plan for 2024-2029

Port Connection: July 2024

Here’s what’s happening in this month’s Issue: UIPA Announces Adoption of Castle Country Project Area in Carbon & Emery Counties; Proposed Expansion of Iron Springs Inland Port to Enhance Economic Prospects; UIPA’s Emphasizes Commitment to Cultural Resources in Castle Country Project Area; UIPA Unveils Strategic Business Plan for 2024-2029; UIPA Approves Incentive for Battery Storage System in NWQ; Spotlight on the Northwest Quadrant Project Area; Exploring Air Cargo Innovations: UIPA Visits Cincinnati and Pittsburgh; UIPA Presents at the 2024 Great Salt Lake Issues Forum

Port Connection: June 2024

Here’s what’s happening in this month’s Issue: Grand Opening of Savage Cedar City, UT Transload Sets Stage for Economic Growth; UIPA & UDAQ Apply for EPA Clean Ports Program Grants; 47G and Partners Champion Project ALTA: Advancing Utah’s Air Mobility Frontier; UIPA Unveils Cedar City as Home to Utah’s First Union Pacific Focus Site; Opinion: UIPA prioritizes environmental and human health. It’s my job to ensure it.; Bridor to expand in Brigham City

Port Connection: May 2024

Here’s what’s happening in this month’s Issue: Adoption of the West Weber Project Area Announced; Castle Country Project Area Up for Review; Utah Named #1 Best State by U.S. News & World Report; UIPA Approves Key Agreement, Awaits Salt Lake City Council’s Approval; Understanding Tax Differentials: UIPA’s Role in Funding Public Infrastructure

Port Connection: April 2024

Here’s what’s happening in this month’s Issue: Elevate Unveils State-of-the-Art Sustainable Facility in Utah Inland Port Project Area; STB Approves Savage Tooele Railyard; UIPA Sets New Standards for Wetland Protection in Proposed West Weber Project Area; UIPA Open Houses Wrap-Up; UIPA Discuss Sustainable Development at the Friends of the Great Salt Lake Forum; UIPA Welcomes New Associate Vice President; UIPA Assesses Minimal Impact

Port Connections: March 2024

Here’s what’s happening in this month’s Issue: Director’s Message; Save the Date: Utah Inland Port Authority Open Houses; 2023 Achievements and 2024 Sustainability Vision; EDCUTAH Spotlight: Unpacking the New Utah Inland Port Authority; UIPA Unveils New Website; Impacts and Advances Following the Utah Legislative Session; UIPA to Explore EPA Clean Ports Grant for Eco-Friendly Port Innovations; Opinion: Freight Rail Fuels Utah’s growth, Sustainability and Innovation; Utah Clean Energy Offer Free Fleet Electrification Analysis