OREANDA-NEWS. Union Pacific Distribution Services' new Odessa Railport combines expert pipe and bulk transloading operations with direct Union Pacific Railroad service, delivering efficient freight transportation solutions in the Permian Basin.

"We are excited to provide door-to-door transportation services that help meet the growing logistics needs of the region's energy sector," said David Giandinoto, assistant vice president and general manager-Union Pacific Distribution Services (UPDS). "We look forward to providing customers the benefits of direct rail access in the Permian Basin as a competitive alternative to long-haul truck shipments."

Located near Interstate 20 and Texas Highway 338, the Odessa Railport also provides:

Inventory system for management of short-term storage needs
Forward staging of inventory to meet just-in-time supply chain needs
Laydown and rail space for short-term pipe storage
Dedicated rail tracks for pipe and sand unloading
Customer-constructed storage space availability
On-property certified truck scale.