Price Announcement: Paper and Fibre Products

Announcement Number: IP2014-31
Categories: All Industrial Products,Paper and Fibre Products
Posted Date: November 24, 2014

Valued Customers:
 
In the past five years, capital investments have totaled over $15 billion and in 2014 we are investing approximately $4 billion back into our network. Union Pacific is purchasing over 250 locomotives and more than 400 freight cars to continue to serve our customers and strengthen our franchise. Further, Union Pacific continues to invest in capacity and commercial facilities to support its diverse, growing business and to improve overall network fluidity for our customers.
Effective January 1, 2015, Union Pacific will be making adjustments to the following rate documents reflective of current market conditions, with all rates subject to Union Pacific's carload mileage fuel surcharge provision. In addition to the adjustments effective January 1, 2015, we will continue to analyze market conditions and reserve the right to adjust accordingly. We are providing our customers with advance notice so you can plan for these adjustments.

UPRR 26111 - Wood Pulp will increase an estimated average of 6.0%. Individual rate increases will vary on a lane by lane basis.
UPRR 26112 - Lignin Liquor will increase an estimated average of 5.0%. Individual rate increases will vary on a lane by lane basis.
UPRR 2621 – White Paper will increase an estimated average of 5.5%. Individual rate increases will vary on a lane by lane basis.
UPRR 26311 – Brown Paper will increase an estimated average of 6.0%. Individual rate increases will vary on a lane by lane basis.

Specific rates by commodity and lane will be updated and available in our Prices and Price Documents Inquiry by December 1st.
Additional Links:
UPRR Fuel Surcharge Page
UPRR Geography Groups

If you have any questions please contact your Union Pacific representative.