Savage Celebrates Grand Opening of New Transload Facility

(Savage)

Savage, the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA), Iron County and Cedar City on June 7 celebrated the grand opening of the new Savage Cedar City, UT Transload facility, which provides transload services between trucks and railcars, on-site storage for shippers and direct access to Union Pacific (UP).

By connecting area businesses and agriculture producers to broader national and global markets, this latest addition to the Savage Transload Network “will help optimize supply chains, drive regional economic growth, bolster industry efficiency and foster sustainable transportation solutions,” the supply chain and infrastructure solutions company stated in a release.

This new development is an “integral part of UIPA’s Iron Springs Inland Port Project Area, focusing on fostering sustainable economic growth and logistics efficiency, Savage added.

“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 Utah Inland Port Authority is dedicated to enhancing Utah’s position in the global supply chain network,” said UITPA Executive Director Ben Hart. “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.”

The grand opening event, held on June 7, 2024, showcased the new facility’s capabilities, including 70 railcar spots available for transloading a wide variety of materials and products, such as dimensional freight, dry and liquid bulk, hazardous materials and food-grade products. The event was attended by local business leaders, elected officials, community members, and representatives from various sectors, “all eager to witness the impact of the railport on local and regional development.”

“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.”

“The opening of the Savage Cedar City, UT Transload facility is a landmark event for our county,” said Iron County Commissioner Mike Bleak. “It promises not only to create jobs but also to integrate Iron County more deeply into the national economic fabric. We are proud to collaborate with Savage, UIPA and Cedar City on this new transportation infrastructure, which will bring lasting benefits to our communities and businesses.”

The Savage Cedar City, UT Transload is now operational and ready to support the growth and expansion of industries throughout southern Utah and the surrounding region.