Savage and Union Pacific Collaborating to Build and Operate Idaho’s First Intermodal Rail Terminal in Pocatello
March 24 2021 - 10:10AM
Savage will immediately begin construction of Idaho’s first
intermodal rail terminal in Pocatello, ID. The
Savage
Railport – Southern Idaho will benefit Idaho farmers and
families by improving the economics of exporting containerized hay
and other agricultural commodities, providing faster access to Asia
and other world markets. Savage has entered into an agreement with
Union Pacific Railroad to construct and operate the terminal
at Union Pacific’s rail yard in Pocatello, ID. The terminal is
expected to be operational by mid-year 2021.
“Idaho's agricultural and business communities need
dependable transportation to get product into global
markets,” said Idaho Governor Brad Little. “Transportation
infrastructure projects like this rail terminal in
Pocatello can create opportunities for Idaho businesses to
grow and can help support export prospects for more
agriculture producers.”
“We’re excited to serve Idaho producers and shippers with
intermodal export service,” said Kirk Aubry, Savage President and
CEO. “The ability to ship containers out of Idaho directly to the
Pacific Northwest by rail will open up supply chains and allow more
Idaho businesses to access global markets.”
Savage teams will place loaded containers onto railcars at the
Pocatello terminal that will be transported by Union Pacific to the
Northwest Seaport Alliance ports in Tacoma and Seattle,
Washington. Utilizing a direct rail connection will be more
efficient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly than
trucking products across multiple states.
“This new business is uniquely focused on Idaho shippers’ needs
and the global economic impact Pacific Northwest exports have
around the world,” said Kari Kirchhoefer, Union Pacific Vice
President – Marketing and Sales Premium. “Union Pacific’s unique
collaboration with Savage uses intermodal containers heading to the
Northwest ports. This partnership makes the most of the container’s
round trip and saves truck drayage costs for Idaho shippers by
providing a direct rail option.”
“We’re excited that Savage chose Pocatello for their intermodal
facility,” said Mayor Brian Blad. “With the new facility, goods
from businesses across Idaho will have an easier time getting to
markets overseas.”
“As one of the top agricultural export gateways in North
America, the Northwest Seaport Alliance congratulates Savage, Union
Pacific Railroad, the city of Pocatello and the State of Idaho for
partnering on this innovative project to support U.S. farmers and
agricultural exports,” said Commissioner Dick Marzano, Northwest
Seaport Alliance Co-Chair. “The new service will help lower
export costs and increase volumes through our gateway. The
Northwest Seaport Alliance looks forward to the successful launch
of this new initiative.”
For business opportunities at the railport, please
contact Brig Skoy, Savage Director of Business Development, at
brigskoy@savageservices.com or 801-944-6535.
About Savage Celebrating 75 years in business, Savage is
a global supply chain company with nearly 4,500 Team Members in
over 200 locations. The Company’s work in transportation,
logistics, materials handling and other industrial services enables
its Customers and Partners to Feed the World, Power Our Lives, and
Sustain the Planet. Learn more at
www.savageservices.com/savage-companies.
About Union Pacific Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers
the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable
and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company
connects its customers and communities to the global economy.
Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move
freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More
information about Union Pacific is available at
www.up.com.
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Jeff Hymas, Communications Director
Savage
801-944-6584
jeffhymas@savageservices.com
Kristen South, Sr. Director, Corporate Communications & Media Relations
Union Pacific
402-544-3435
kmsouth@up.com
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