{"id":464342,"date":"2021-03-24T10:13:43","date_gmt":"2021-03-24T14:13:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=464342"},"modified":"2021-03-24T10:13:43","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T14:13:43","slug":"savage-and-union-pacific-collaborating-to-build-and-operate-idahos-first-intermodal-rail-terminal-in-pocatello","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/savage-and-union-pacific-collaborating-to-build-and-operate-idahos-first-intermodal-rail-terminal-in-pocatello\/","title":{"rendered":"Savage and Union Pacific Collaborating to Build and Operate Idaho\u2019s First Intermodal Rail Terminal in Pocatello"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nTerminal\u2019s rail access improves export economics for Idaho producers and shippers
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POCATELLO, Idaho, March 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Savage<\/i><\/b> will immediately begin construction of Idaho\u2019s first intermodal rail terminal in Pocatello, ID. The Savage<\/i><\/b>Railport \u2013 Southern Idaho<\/b><\/i> 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<\/i><\/b> to construct and operate the terminal at Union Pacific\u2019s rail yard in Pocatello, ID. The terminal is expected to be operational by mid-year 2021.<\/p>\n

\u201cIdaho’s agricultural and business communities need dependable\u00a0transportation to get product\u00a0into\u00a0global markets,\u201d said Idaho Governor Brad Little. \u201cTransportation infrastructure projects like this rail terminal in Pocatello\u00a0can create opportunities for Idaho businesses to grow and can\u00a0help \u200bsupport export prospects\u00a0for\u00a0more agriculture producers.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re excited to serve Idaho producers and shippers with intermodal export service,\u201d said Kirk Aubry, Savage President and CEO. \u201cThe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Savage teams will place loaded containers onto railcars at the Pocatello terminal that will be transported by Union Pacific to the Northwest Seaport Alliance<\/i><\/b> 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis new business is uniquely focused on Idaho shippers\u2019 needs and the global economic impact Pacific Northwest exports have around the world,\u201d said Kari Kirchhoefer, Union Pacific Vice President \u2013 Marketing and Sales Premium. \u201cUnion Pacific\u2019s unique collaboration with Savage uses intermodal containers heading to the Northwest ports. This partnership makes the most of the container\u2019s round trip and saves truck drayage costs for Idaho shippers by providing a direct rail option.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re excited that Savage chose Pocatello for their intermodal facility,\u201d said Mayor Brian Blad. \u201cWith the new facility, goods from businesses across Idaho will have an easier time getting to markets overseas.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs 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,\u201d said Commissioner Dick Marzano, Northwest Seaport Alliance Co-Chair.\u00a0\u201cThe new service will help lower export costs and increase volumes through our gateway.\u00a0The Northwest Seaport Alliance looks forward to the successful launch of this new initiative.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n For business opportunities at the railport<\/b>, please contact Brig Skoy, Savage Director of Business Development, at brigskoy@savageservices.com<\/a> or 801-944-6535.<\/p>\n

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\n About Savage<\/b>
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Celebrating 75 years in business, Savage is a global supply chain company with nearly 4,500 Team Members in over 200 locations. The Company\u2019s 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<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n About Union Pacific
<\/b>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<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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