BNSF Railway Co. has just opened a new intermodal facility in Oklahoma City together with Hobby Lobby, bringing to life a more efficient supply chain and environmentally friendly transport options that reduce congestion on highways and support regional growth.

BNSF Railway Co. opens new intermodal facility in Oklahoma
Photo – BNSF Railway Co.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

BNSF Railway Co. enhances supply chain offerings

The terminal provides Hobby Lobby with a cheap option for containers from the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports to the company warehouses in the vicinity of Oklahoma City. Therefore, the project increases dependability and efficiency and reduces long-haul trucking by a significant amount.

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The officials stressed the fact that the facility has the potential to decrease truck movements by as many as 40,000 annually. Additionally, the project demonstrates the company’s commitment to sustainable logistics and the importance of the rail in the modern supply chain model.

BNSF Railway Co. supports regional businesses and exports

Even though the facility serves Hobby Lobby mainly, farming and local businesses in Oklahoma will also enjoy export prospects to the West Coast. Additionally, increased rail capacity will enhance regional businesses and be part of long-term economic growth.

This investment represents ongoing efforts to enhance logistics infrastructure and integrate intermodal activities within larger commerce networks. The project represents increasing requirements for sustainable and dependable freight solutions in the United States.

BNSF Railway Co., whose headquarters are located in Fort Worth, Texas, is one of the largest freight carriers in North America and operates over 33,000 miles of railway in 28 contiguous U.S. states and Canada. As a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, it offers vital service moving coal, grain, intermodal containers and other goods that help sustain U.S. commerce.

The new BNSF Railway Co. intermodal facility serves what purpose?

The terminal improves supply chain efficiency for Hobby Lobby and other businesses by reducing trucking needs and facilitating exports by virtue of guaranteed rail access to West Coast terminals.

How will Oklahoma businesses be helped by the intermodal site?

Domestic and foreign companies and local farmers will have a direct logistics linkage for exports, and improved infrastructure means cost savings, stability, and easier access to local and foreign markets.

Why is intermodal transport important when looking at future logistics?

Intermodal transport combines trucking and rail transport and helps lower costs and emissions. It also provides more reliable delivery times and reduced highway congestion and makes supply chains sustainable and robust.

Source: www.progressiverailroading.com

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