Credit: Union Pacific Railroad
By Union Pacific Railroad | AZBEX
Union Pacific Railroad has announced plans to open a new international intermodal terminal in the heart of Phoenix, providing customers with 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 the 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 VP – 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, that primarily focuses on international container drayage from the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.
