Update to Union Pacific's High Value Product Program

Dear Intermodal Customer, 

Effective December 1, 2025, Union Pacific is adjusting our High Value Protection Program.  Union Pacific's High Value Protection Program aims to continue to provide you with greater peace of mind when shipping high-value goods. 

Following are the key highlights of the program:

• Enhanced Security: We've expanded to 14 high-security lots, covering high-value shipments at both the origin and destination points.
• Liability Coverage: Our program includes liability coverage for participating shipments of up to $250,000 when program requirements are met.
• Proven Success: Thanks to our technology-driven improvements and process updates, valuable shipments are protected as they move throughout our entire network.

 High Value Program Participation Requirements

• Contact our Shipment Quality Team to receive a high value STCC code prior to tendering a shipment and to ensure your shipment qualifies.
• Use of a ISO/PAS 17712:2010 bolt or cable seal, or a Union Pacific approved theft deterrent barrier seal.
• Include seal information in the billing instructions.
• Take digital, date-stamped photographs at origin.
• Maintain seal records for nine months.
• Effective December 1, 2025, pay High Value Shipment Surcharge of $50 per container.
• Refer to ITC Section D4 for specific language.

 ITC Revision - the following sections in Union Pacific’s Intermodal Terms and Conditions (ITC) will be revised effective December 1, 2025 .

 Section D4 – Liability with Respect to High Value Products

Except as set forth in this section, UP’s liability for the contents of any SHIPMENT of high value products will be limited to $100,000.00.  Customer may request approval for Shipments of Containers of high value products under the high value product program (“High Value Program”). The High Value Program requires Customer to satisfy the following for each Container of high value products: (a) prior to Tendering the Container to UP Customer is required to contact Shipment Quality to receive a high value STCC Code; (b) Customer must use an ISO/PAS 17712:2010 bolt or cable seal or a UP approved theft deterrent barrier seal as the Container seal; (c) Customer must include the unique lock assembly/pin number for the seal in the Billing Instructions; (d) Customer must take a digital, date-stamped origin photographs showing Container number and seal application with close-up photo of theft deterrent barrier seal number visible; (e) the Customer must maintain, for a minimum of nine (9) months, a written record of the date and time of the application of the seal(s), the identity and signature of the person applying the seals, and the required photographic evidence; and (f) Customer must pay the High Value Program Surcharge. UP’s liability for claims of commodity loss or damage for high value products that have met all of the requirements of the High Value Program is limited to a $250,000 per Container.

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

Sincerely,
Premium Marketing and Sales