Mexico Holy Week; Equipment Reservations and Free Time

Announcement Number: IM2016-106
Categories: Domestic Miscellaneous,Domestic Other Service Information,Domestic Terminals,Domestic Service Lanes and Schedules,Domestic Mexico,International Mexico,Streamline Door to Door
Posted Date: March 18, 2016

Dear Intermodal Customer:

Beginning March 20, 2016 Mexico will celebrate Holy Week. As a result of this celebration Customs hours in Mexico will be limited. Union Pacific will be extending both equipment reservations and storage free time, i.e.: Equipment reservations granted after 14:00 ramp time Wednesday, March 23, will be valid through Monday March 28. Thursday (Maundy Thursday) March 24 2016, Friday (Good Friday) March 25, 2016 and Saturday (Holy Saturday) March 26, 2016, all will be exempt days and will not be included in the computation of Free Time for private and rail owned containers. If Free Time expires prior to 00:01 Thursday, March 24, these days will be chargeable.

Monday (Benito Juarez Day) March 21, 2016, is also an exempt day and will not be included in the computation of Free Time for private and rail owned containers. If Free Time expires prior to 00:01 on Monday, March 21, this day will be chargeable.

If you should have any questions please contact your UPRR Sales professional.

Sincerely,

Union Pacific International Intermodal Business Team