Price Announcement: Metals & Ores - January 1, 2015

Announcement Number: IP2014-38
Categories: All Industrial Products,Non Ferrous Metals,Steel and Ferrous Metals
Posted Date: December 3, 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 3312 - Mini Mill will increase an average of 6.0%. Individual rate increases will vary on a lane by lane basis
  • UPRR 33123 - Coil/Plate will increase an average of 7.0%. Individual rate increases will vary on a lane by lane basis
  • UPRR 33126 - Pipe and Railway Material will increase an average of 6.67%. Individual rate increases will vary on a lane by lane basis
  • UPRR 3337, 3338 & 3339 will increase an average of 4-6%.Individual rate increases will vary on a lane by lane basis
  • UPRR 4021 - Scrap Metal will increase an 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 5th.
Additional Links:
UPRR Fuel Surcharge Page
UPRR Geography Groups

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