Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) builds statewide logistics strategy with CPCS
CPCS delivered this data-driven logistics and infrastructure strategy to help the UIPA support economic development across the state through informed decision making about land use, transportation, and investment in logistics infrastructure and services.
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Sector: Ports Client: Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) Client type: Government-run corporation Location:Utah, USA Project type: Organizational Support, Strategy and Business Planning, Other and Project Development and/or Feasibility Analysis Advisory services: Strategy development, project management, economic analysis |
Challenge
UIPA sought to understand the state’s existing logistics system, identify gaps, and prioritize investments to drive economic development through logistics infrastructure and services. Existing plans lacked the depth of data, the specificity to individual Port Project Areas, and coordination necessary to support long-term investment decisions. UIPA required a solid foundation to analyze economic development potential and identify the logistics investments needed to fulfil its mission—stimulating economic growth while respecting community and environmental needs.
Solutions
CPCS, as strategic transportation advisor and project management lead, helped build that foundation for optimal decision-making. CPCS delivered:
- Project management support: Oversaw day-to-day project activities, including coordination with the client, partners, and stakeholders.
- Updated logistics and transportation assessment: Refreshed the 2018 baseline study with current transportation and logistics data to reflect Utah and Salt Lake City’s evolving logistics landscape.
- Economic evaluation: Analyzed regional and local economic capabilities, identified key growth drivers, and assessed how targeted logistics investments could generate broader economic benefits across the state and for its communities.
- Strategy development: Developed forward-looking strategies to guide UIPA investment priorities, infrastructure development, and policy direction.
Impact
The resulting strategy equips Utah with a statewide logistics blueprint—a data-backed roadmap that balances economic opportunity with environmental stewardship and community interests, while reinforcing UIPA’s leadership in sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
