Union Pacific can help Ethanol and Biofuels Producers move products and co-products through the distribution chain in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Our services include the following:
- Assistance in site selection and rail design for new production facilities
- Assistance in developing unloading terminals in major consumption markets
- Movement of product in manifest (single car), or unit train (one origin to one destination) shipments to major consumptive markets
- Connections to the all major North American carriers and select western regional carriers for ability to supply a larger market
- On-site safety consultations
- Access to online tools to manage fleets of cars
All unit train shipments must be pre-approved by Union Pacific - minimum and maximum are dependant on commodity and destination.
Moving Product Via Rail
- All new facilities must obtain approval through UP's Rail Access Process prior to construction.
- Tank cars must be privately owned or leased for movement as well as hoppers for DDG movements.
- Buffer cars for ethanol unit trains must be furnished by the customer.
- All unit trains must be pre-approved by UP, forecasted in UP's system, and follow all tariff rules and guidelines.
To learn more about shipping biofuels and co-products by rail, answer a few questions and we'll connect you with a member of the team.
Public Tariff Pricing - UP 2028 Tariff for Ethanol, UP 2026 for Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel, Sustainable Aviation Fuel and other Renewable Fuels
Public pricing can be looked up by document or by origin and destination at Price and Document Inquiry.
Public Tariff Pricing - UP 4053 Tariff for Feed Ingredients
Public pricing can be looked up by document or by origin and destination at Price and Document Inquiry.
Commodities include but are not limited to
- Oils
- Canola Meal
- Soybean Meal
- DDGs
- Misc. Feed
- Corn Gluten Meal