Union Pacific adds 25,000 intermodal containers with Schneider partnership
January 23rd, 2022
January 23, 2022 - TRA Newswire -
Union Pacific Railroad announced it will be the primary intermodal rail transportation provider in the western U.S. for Schneider effective January 2023. The new partnership results from Schneider exiting their business with BNSF Railway. Schneider provides “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 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.
In a news release Union Pacific pointed out that moving freight by rail reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 75% and helping the railroad's customers cut their own environmental footprint. The railroad company pointed out that a ton of freight can move 454 miles on a single gallon of diesel gas, and that Union Pacific is committed to investing in technology that helps it identify further fuel-saving opportunities.
Union Pacific Railroad announced it will be the primary intermodal rail transportation provider in the western U.S. for Schneider effective January 2023. The new partnership results from Schneider exiting their business with BNSF Railway. Schneider provides “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 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.
In a news release Union Pacific pointed out that moving freight by rail reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 75% and helping the railroad's customers cut their own environmental footprint. The railroad company pointed out that a ton of freight can move 454 miles on a single gallon of diesel gas, and that Union Pacific is committed to investing in technology that helps it identify further fuel-saving opportunities.