Why Ship with Union Pacific?
Commitment to Service
For more than 150 years, our company has been committed to helping our country – and business – grow. The result is our evolution from North America's premier railroad to North America's premier transportation company.
Solutions That Make Sense
When shipping, one size - or one solution - doesn't always fit. Our logistics experts work with you to determine the best door-to-door shipping solution for your business. Whether you require multiple carriers, expedited service or just a cost-effective way to get from A to B, Union Pacific has the flexibility to meet your shipping needs.
Cost Competitive
We work to be the most efficient, cost-effective choice of your numerous shipping options. Helping you find the solution that's right for you is our number one priority - contact us, and we'll find the answers that are best for your business.
Technology
Every locomotive we operate is tracked via GPS. Automatic Equipment Identification dramatically streamlines the inventory process. Our specialized shipping management solutions strategically track and manage freight transportation across multiple carriers. These technologies have translated to faster transit times, greater reliability and higher customer satisfaction.
Green Transportation
Freight trains are almost four times more fuel efficient than trucks and Union Pacific owns the cleanest locomotive fleet in the industry. With environmental concerns changing the way businesses do business, including shipping, our focus continues to be creating and implementing world-class energy conservation techniques.
What Can I Ship?
The simple answer: almost anything.
You can ship from raw materials to component parts to finished goods. Union Pacific logistics experts have experience in practically every industry including automobiles, chemicals, energy, agriculture, metals, minerals, forest products, consumer goods and the list goes on. We don't ship passengers, pets or other living things. Personal property is also excluded.
Chemicals
Fertilizer
Autos
Auto Parts
Produce
Beverages
Canned Goods
Grain Products
Produce
Oversized Shipment
Grain Products
Frozen Produce
Aggregates
Furniture
Appliances
Biomass
Petroleum and LPG
Feed Products
Clothing
Metals
Building Materials
Synthetic Fibers
Toys
Fibers
Biofuel
Plastics
Electronics
Paper
Chemicals
Fertilizer
Autos
Auto Parts
Produce
Beverages
Canned Goods
Grain Products
Produce
Oversized Shipment
Grain Products
Frozen Produce
Aggregates
Furniture
Appliances
Biomass
Petroleum and LPG
Feed Products
Clothing
Metals
Building Materials
Synthetic Fibers
Toys
Fibers
Where Can I Ship?
Virtually any destination worldwide.
Union Pacific operates 32,000 miles of track covering 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country. And when we can't transport your products on our own tracks, we have relationships with nearly 200 short line and other Class I railroads, as well as trucking companies, to make sure our customers are covered coast-to-coast. We also serve every major gateway to Mexico and interchange traffic with Canada. Factor in ocean carriers and you can use Union Pacific to ship to virtually any destination worldwide.
Door-to-Door Service
No rail? No problem.
Whether you have rails to your door or not, our transportation experts can offer you a customized solution for your shipment no matter where it is or where it needs to go.
By Rail
Build, expand or find a rail-served site.
By Road
Door-to-Door intermodal shipping, transloading and logistics services.