Savage, a Utah-based supply chain infrastructure and solutions company, has opened its Savage Cedar City transload facility as part of the Utah Inland Port system. The opening of the facility, which provides transload services between trucks and railcars, on-site storage for shippers and direct access to Union Pacific Railroad, was announced in a joint release from Savage, the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA), Iron County and Cedar City.
By connecting area businesses and agriculture producers to broader national and global markets, the new facility will “help optimize supply chains, drive regional economic growth, bolster industry efficiency and foster sustainable transportation solutions,” the release said.
“The Utah Inland Port Authority is dedicated to enhancing Utah’s position in the global supply chain network,” said Ben Hart, executive director of UIPA. “The addition of this new Savage transload facility to our logistics capabilities is a key component of our strategy. It demonstrates our commitment to facilitating economic growth while fostering environmental sustainability in transportation.”
“We’re excited to connect Iron County and Southern Utah communities to the national rail network at our new transload facility and create more efficient and sustainable supply chains, with rail providing a more environmentally friendly alternative to long-haul trucking,” said Jason Ray, president of Savage’s Infrastructure Sector. “Improving access to rail transportation will also make Cedar City, St. George and surrounding communities more attractive for businesses looking to expand in the region, supporting job creation and sustainable economic growth. We appreciate the local, state and federal leaders whose support has been instrumental to the success of this project.”
The new development is an part of UIPA’s Iron Springs Inland Port Project Area, focusing on fostering sustainable economic growth and logistics efficiency in Southern Utah.
The new facility, which is now operational, consists of 70 railcar spots for transloading a wide variety of materials and products, including dimensional freight, dry and liquid bulk, hazardous materials and food-grade products.
“This new railport in Iron County is a tremendous opportunity to expand services for our trucking and industrial businesses,” said Cedar City Mayor Garth O. Green. “Companies like Savage are leading the way and we look forward to all that’s to come.”