Union Pacific (UP) has opened its new Kansas City Intermodal Terminal (KCIT) , which will serve domestic and international container shipments of grains, consumer goods, refrigerated goods, and auto parts in the Midwest.
This new facility will also significantly increase the railway’s local capacity , with room available for future growth.
“The terminal reflects our commitment to building for the future and providing our customers with convenient and cost-effective access to the U.S. supply chain. Our customers want faster and more reliable freight options, and this terminal delivers,” said Kenny Rocker, UP’s executive vice president of Marketing and Sales.
In a statement, the facility said it includes two new paved parking lots, additional work lanes for maximum efficiency, and will feature precision gate technology, providing operators with automatic entry and exit.
Additionally, the terminal is strategically located near several key highway and interstate arteries, which will provide shippers with seamless access to the intermodal rail network with fast, competitive truck transit times .
The terminal will help convert more truck traffic to rail, reducing congestion on U.S. highways and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
This is the fourth intermodal facility Union Pacific has opened since 2021, as part of its ongoing commitment to quickly meet customer needs and increase the railroad’s intermodal footprint.
It also announced it will shift its domestic service from the Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF) in Long Beach, California, to the City of Industry terminal in Southern California .
Domestic units moving to KCIT will now benefit from its accelerated premium network six days a week, offering a 25% faster commute and up to 25 hours of savings compared to current industry options, which take just over 2.5 transit days.
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