Union Pacific (UP) has opened its new intermodal terminal in Kansas City , Kansas, providing customers in growing Midwestern markets with easy access to its 23-state network, including seaports on the West Coast and the Gulf of Mexico.
Improvements to this new facility include a 30% increase in overall lift capacity, superior road access, additional work lanes for maximum efficiency , and automation with precision door technology.
It will also handle domestic and international container shipments of grains, consumer goods, refrigerated products, and pet food.
The Kansas City terminal is the fourth new intermodal ramp Union Pacific has built in recent years, as part of its commitment to expanding intermodal access across its rail network. It will also help convert more truck traffic to rail, reduce congestion on the nation’s highways, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
“We are excited to offer shippers and receivers a centralized location to meet the growing shipping demands in the Midwest. The terminal will provide shippers with convenient and cost-effective access to our 32,000-mile network, with the ability to reach Mexico, Canada, and overseas markets,” said Kenny Rocker, UP’s executive vice president of Marketing and Sales.
The new unit will include the company’s PGT gate system, which scans an operator’s equipment and speeds up the gate process, allowing carriers to quickly enter and exit the ramp.
It will also feature international and domestic container stacking operations, two new paved parking lots, and additional work lanes for maximum efficiency.
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