UP expansion makes additional markets available for Houston on-dock rail

Union Pacific has announced expansion of its Houston on-dock rail service to four additional inland markets Dec. 1, 2023. In cooperation with Port Houston, ocean carriers and Beneficial Cargo Owners (BCO) will have access to rail service between Barbours Cut Container Terminal at Port Houston and nine key Union Pacific-served markets. The on-dock operation will save customers' time, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and simplify the end-to-end supply chain for all customers.

Import and export/empty service will be available Dec. 1, 2023, for the following Union Pacific intermodal facilities:

Chicago Global 4

Kansas City

Memphis (Marion, AR)

Port Laredo