Union Pacific Twin Cities Intermodal Terminal to Expand Customer Reach to Upper Midwest Markets
Union Pacific has announced the opening of the Twin Cities Intermodal Terminal in Minneapolis, set to launch in January 2021. This new terminal enhances intermodal service between the Twin Cities and Los Angeles, providing regional shippers with direct access to critical Upper Midwest markets. The terminal is strategically located and forms part of Union Pacific's extensive intermodal network across North America. The company plans to evaluate additional service expansion opportunities throughout 2021.
- Opening of a new intermodal terminal in Minneapolis enhances regional logistical capabilities.
- Increased access for shippers to key Upper Midwest markets.
- Union Pacific has the largest intermodal network in North America.
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OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific today announced the opening of the Union Pacific Twin Cities Intermodal Terminal, launching intermodal service to Minneapolis in January 2021. The new service will feature domestic intermodal service between the Twin Cities and Los Angeles, expanding its customers' reach to key Upper Midwest markets.
"We are excited to introduce an intermodal terminal strategically located in the heart of the Minneapolis – St. Paul metropolitan area that offers efficient access to Union Pacific's intermodal network," said Kenny Rocker, executive vice president - Marketing and Sales. "This new marketplace alternative will give regional shippers and receivers fast, direct and reliable intermodal service to key markets."
Union Pacific has the largest intermodal network in North America, with the most direct services from coast to coast. It will evaluate additional service expansion opportunities into the Twin Cities Intermodal Terminal throughout 2021. The Union Pacific Intermodal Terminal is located at 525 Kasota Avenue SE in Minneapolis. More information is available in the intermodal section of Union Pacific's website.
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