Greater Washington Project Area Approved, Opening New Path for Regional Infrastructure
Partnership with Washington City will support regional infrastructure, targeted industrial growth and high-quality job creation WASHINGTON CITY — The Utah Inland Port Authority Board has approved the Greater Washington Project Area, establishing a new partnership with Washington City to support strategic infrastructure investment and long-term economic diversification in southern Utah. The approximately 320-acre project area is centered on the Sunrise …
UIPA Announces Great Salt Lake Commitment with New Wetlands Funding, Natural Resources Partnerships
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Inland Port Authority announced Wednesday an additional $2.5 million investment to support Great Salt Lake shoreline preservation and wetland conservation, bringing UIPA’s conservation funding to $5 million this year and $7.5 million total. The announcement marks the next step in UIPA’s continued broader effort to support responsible growth by investing directly in natural resource …
Hive Plastics to Bring $12.6M Manufacturing Facility to Iron County
“Iron County offers the right mix of infrastructure, workforce, and location,” said Hive Plastics owner Joe Brough. “The new inland port rail facilities in Iron Springs will give us long-term logistical advantages, especially as we scale up operations and rely more on bulk shipments.”
New Flight, New Frontier: UIPA Supports Launch of Salt Lake City–Seoul Route
“This is a game-changer for Utah’s trade and logistics sectors,” said Sebastian Abril, UIPA’s Director of Air Freight Strategy. “A direct connection to South Korea shortens transit times, strengthens supply chains, and signals to global partners that Utah is serious about doing business.”
Utah Inland Port Authority Applauds Lakeshore Learning’s Ribbon-Cutting in Golden Spike Project Area
“This is exactly the kind of meaningful development we envisioned when the Golden Spike Project Area was created,” said Stephanie Pack, Associate Vice President for Regional Project Area Development at UIPA. “It’s a model of how rural communities, local leaders, and the Port Authority can work together to bring long-term economic value to Utah.”
UIPA at BIO International: Powering Utah’s Life Sciences Momentum
The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) recently joined Utah’s delegation at the BIO International Convention in Boston—one of the world’s largest gatherings for life sciences and biotech leaders. Alongside partners from BioUtah, the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, the Point, World Trade Center Utah, Salt Lake City Economic Development, the Utah System of Higher Education, and the University of Utah, …
Iron Springs Project Area Marks Two Years of Progress and Expansion in Southern Utah
April 4th, 2025, marks the two-year anniversary of the official establishment of the Iron Springs Project Area, Utah’s first rural inland port, located in Iron County. The collaborative initiative between the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) and Iron County aims to bolster the region’s economic development and logistical capabilities, while promoting sustainable, long-term growth…
Terry Marasco: Inland port management promises better planning
I attended the Utah Inland Port Authority public meeting at the West Valley Hunter Library on November 30. West Valley is partly in the port’s jurisdiction.