1. An Inland Port in Salt Lake County
Stuart Clason
August 3, 2017

2. Inland Port
Logistics hub that combines containerized rail, trucking interchange, and warehousing and distribution activity
Sea ports are often overcrowded and slow
Skip sea port and move goods directly inland
Saves time and money

3. Enabling Legislation S.B. 25 (1974)
Granted public entities authority to establish port authorities within or outside municipal boundaries
Authorized port authorities to be established, constructed, operated, and maintained using public funds

4. Feasibility Study 1987 – Inland Port Task Force created by SLCo
Findings:
No centralized entity responsible for freight transport
Expansive transportation infrastructure
Trade and transportation potential not fully realized
80+ industrial parks under-utilized
Utah lagged in business climate ratings
Foreign Trade Zone facilities under-utilized
Local freight forwarders were limited by small volumes of local cargo and distances to major western markets
Little cooperation between coast and inland relations

5. Feasibility Study
Recommended the establishment of an Inland Port Authority
3 phases (begin January 1990)
Implement a Port Authority within the County government structure
Establish a quasi-independent Port Authority
Transition to a self-supporting quasi-independent Port Authority

6. Goals of Initial Efforts
Facilitate development of goods transport
Supporting economic development efforts
Facilitate increased trade in the region
Coordinate opportunities to export Utah products internationally
Support enhanced energy infrastructure

7. Where We Are Now
Aug 2016 – Inland port market assessment published by Gardner Policy Institute
Oct 2016 – Governor announced creation of Inland Port exploratory team
Aug 2017 – Visit to Los Angeles coastal port
Oct 2017 – Visit to Los Angeles inland port

8. Why an Inland Port in SLCo?
Location
Crossroads of the west
2 days from half the country
Could service entire western U.S.
Energy hub
Transportation infrastructure
Highway: I-15, I-80
Rail: Union Pacific Intermodal hub
Global Trade and Investment Plan
Increasing exports and foreign investment
Companies that export pay ~18% higher wages
FOEs pay ~32% higher wages (SLCo)
UPS, Amazon, Post distribution centers
Source: Layton Construction

9. Crossroads of the West

10. Why an Inland Port Matters
Economic Development
Port of Tacoma supported 29,000 jobs in 2013
12,000 direct; 6,000 indirect; 11,000 induced
Generated $3B in economic activity
Produced over $200M in state and local taxes
Export-related jobs pay ~18% higher wages
Increases SLCo’s desirability as a location for business

11. Why an Inland Port Matters
Complements the creation of an energy corridor
Increased transport and export opportunities for petroleum products
Houston Energy Corridor
Improvement district with more than 75,000 employees

12. Thank You Stuart Clason Associate Director
Salt Lake County Department of Transportation, Housing, and Economic Development
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