Focus on rail enhancements, transloading capacity, and environmental protections SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) and the Port of Long Beach are working together to improve the flow of cargo to and from the major California gateway and the Utah logistics system. This is UIPA’s second agreement with a West Coast international port that strengthens the

Focus on rail enhancements, transloading capacity, and environmental protections SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) and the Port of Oakland are working together to improve the flow of cargo to and from the Northern California gateway and the Utah logistics system. The cooperative agreement focuses on reducing congestion and cost associated with goods movement through the

Congratulations to Ginger Chinn on her new position as Vice President of Public Policy at the Salt Lake Chamber. As the Utah Inland Port Authority’s Managing Director of Business Development, Ginger has been a pivotal member of our team as we’ve established UIPA’s vision and direction and we thank her for her work in its inception.  While we are sad

Independent audit shows UIPA in complete compliance SALT LAKE CITY – An independent audit concluded the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) has complied with all state requirements for financial reporting, budget, and the Open and Public Meetings Act. Squire & Company, PC reported that the financial statements audited “present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the

Three new employees bolster business development and administrative efforts SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) has some new faces as it nearly doubles its team to support business development, strategic projects, and administrative efforts. The three new hires bring UIPA’s total staff to seven as the organization establishes new programs and policies. Stephen Smith will serve as

$171,000 designated to go directly to Salt Lake City affordable housing fund SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) closed out 2020 with a $171,000 distribution for affordable housing solutions in Salt Lake City. Supporting affordable housing to promote equity and workforce housing needs is a key strategy in UIPA’s Strategic Business Plan. UIPA’s tax differential cost sharing

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 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

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

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.

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,

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