Advancing Logistics for Utah's Future
UIPA is leading the nation in innovative logistics infrastructure and services. Through investments in multimodal logistics solutions, UIPA drives economic growth, job creation, and supply chain resilience, ultimately enhancing Utah’s competitiveness as a prime location for manufacturers.
Why Logistics Matters for Utah
Utah’s advanced road network, also known as The Crossroads of the West, has access to 80 million people within an 18 hour drive.
Combined with our robust rail network & state of the art International Airport, Utah’s manufacturing industry can take full advantage of competitive logistics solutions while avoiding the congestion and market saturation of the coastal ports.
Logistics-reliant industries contribute $78.2 billion annually to Utah’s GDP.
37% of Utah’s GDP depends on efficient logistics systems.
547,000 Utahns work in industries that rely on logistics.
Utah’s population is projected to grow by 1.6 million by 2050, increasing demand for goods movement.
Statewide Logistics Strategy
In partnership with CPCS, a consultancy specializing in transportation and logistics planning, UIPA developed a comprehensive strategy centered around three core pillars.
1
Expanding Rail Access:
Strengthening Utah’s rail connections to enhance freight movement.
- Enhancing access to rail to increase freight efficiency and reduce truck congestion.
- Investing in new rail-served sites and infrastructure to attract advanced manufacturing.
- Developing intermodal rail solutions to improve import/export flows.
2
Positioning Salt Lake City International Airport (SLCIA) as a top choice for air cargo.
- Strengthening Salt Lake City International Airport (SLCIA) as an air cargo hub.
- Expanding cargo handling facilities and cold storage for pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and perishables.
- Partnering with airlines and freight companies to increase direct cargo flights.
3
Ensuring efficient links between Utah and major coastal ports.
- Strengthening partnerships with West Coast ports to improve supply chain efficiency.
- Attracting major importers to increase container availability for Utah businesses.
- Manufacturers supporting more container volumes attract more ocean carriers to compete in Utah further driving down the cost of logistics through competition.
Together, these focus areas create a robust, multi-modal framework designed to support Utah’s thriving economy, improve supply chain resilience, and deliver long-term benefits for Utah’s citizens.
Utah’s Premier Logistics Hub
Northwest Quadrant:
The largest freight generator in Utah, with 1 in 5 truck trips starting or ending here.
Located within an 18-hour truck trip to key West Coast ports and 80 million consumers.
Dual Class I rail service (Union Pacific and BNSF).
Intermodal & transloading facilities support.
Proximity to SLCIA, supporting air cargo expansion and just-in-time logistics solutions.
Sustainable & Smart Growth
UIPA balances economic growth with environmental responsibility by:
- Investing in rail to reduce truck emissions and improve efficiency.
- Preserving wetlands and open spaces while supporting industrial expansion.
- Enhancing workforce development programs to create high-quality jobs.
Driving Utah's
Economic Competitiveness
UIPA is shaping Utah’s future by investing in infrastructure, workforce development, and sustainable logistics solutions. Through strategic partnerships and innovation, UIPA ensures Utah remains the Crossroads of the West for global trade.
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