New service offers a sustainable, fast rail
option that takes trucks off the road, reducing emissions on
California and Arizona highways
OMAHA,
Neb., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Union
Pacific Railroad announced plans today to open a new international
intermodal terminal in the heart of Phoenix, providing customers a sustainable
rail option between ocean ports in the Los Angeles Basin and the nation's
fast-growing Southwest region.
The new terminal, owned and operated by Union Pacific, is
expected to open in the first quarter of 2024. It will be
established in Union Pacific's downtown rail yard, with capacity to
grow to meet customer demand.
"We are excited to offer regional shippers and receivers in
Arizona a fast, sustainable rail
option to move product into and out of Southern California that is cost competitive
and removes trucks from our nation's congested highways, with an
ability to expand offerings and grow in the future," said
Kenny Rocker, Executive Vice
President – Marketing and Sales for Union Pacific.
The new facility will open with drayage support provided by
Duncan & Son Lines, a
family-owned logistics firm in Buckeye,
Arizona, that primarily focuses on international container
drayage from the ports of Long
Beach and Los Angeles.
"Duncan and Son Lines is proud to
be working with Union Pacific on this innovative rail solution,
which will give our customers another service option to reduce
truck emissions," said David Duncan,
Vice President of Operations at Duncan & Son Lines.
The new terminal further expands Union Pacific's intermodal
footprint, which is the largest in North
America with the most direct services from coast to
coast.
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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