OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific
Railroad is pleased to announce it will be the primary intermodal
rail transportation provider in the western U.S. for Schneider
effective January 2023. The partnership creates seamless
service and reliability between the railroad and Schneider, which
provides the critical "first and last miles" of the supply
chain.
"Schneider's Intermodal business is a great fit for Union
Pacific's diverse network," said Union Pacific Chairman, President
and CEO Lance Fritz. "We look
forward to growing in the Intermodal space
together."
Schneider, a premier transportation and logistics provider,
recently celebrated over 30 years of Intermodal service.
Schneider's intermodal network services +45 ramps in North America with over 25,000 Intermodal
containers.
"We are excited to have Schneider be a part of our intermodal
service offering," said Union Pacific Executive Vice President –
Marketing and Sales Kenny Rocker. "Schneider's operational
excellence and focus on growth, combined with the strength of Union
Pacific's intermodal network are a natural fit. We expect both
companies to provide customer-centric solutions, utilizing Union
Pacific's unparalleled franchise and reliable intermodal service
product."
"When we pair Union Pacific's transcontinental rail solutions
with our company-owned assets and professional drivers, we will be
an unstoppable force in the intermodal marketplace," said
Schneider Senior Vice President and
Chief Commercial Officer Jim
Filter.
Moving freight by rail is one of the most environmentally
responsible options, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 75%
and helping Union Pacific customers cut their own environmental
footprint. At Union Pacific, a ton of freight can move 454 miles on
a single gallon of diesel gas, and the company is committed to
investing in technology that helps it identify further fuel-saving
opportunities.
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers
the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable
and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company
connects its customers and communities to the global economy.
Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move
freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More
information about Union Pacific is available at www.up.com.
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ABOUT SCHNEIDER
Schneider is a premier provider of transportation and logistics
services. Offering one of the broadest portfolios in the industry,
Schneider's solutions include Regional and Long-Haul
Truckload, Expedited, Dedicated, Bulk, Intermodal, Brokerage,
Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Port Logistics and Logistics
Consulting.
With nearly $4.6 billion in annual
revenue, Schneider has been safely delivering superior customer
experiences and investing in innovation for over 85 years. The
company's digital marketplace, Schneider FreightPower®, is
revolutionizing the industry giving shippers access to an expanded,
highly flexible capacity network and provides carriers with
unmatched access to quality drop-and-hook freight – Always
Delivering, Always Ahead.
For more information about Schneider, visit
Schneider.com or follow the company socially on
Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter: @WeAreSchneider.
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