FreightWaves Jun 29, 2026 Supply Chain

UPDATED: Maersk shifts SoCal import containers to UP from BNSF

Maersk, the world’s second-biggest ocean container line, is making a major rail shift for containers moving inland out of Southern California. The company is shifting these containers from BNSF to Union Pacific (UP).

Why this matters to buyers

Buyers with freight moving inland from Southern California via Maersk may experience changes in rail routing and potentially transit times or schedules. This shift from BNSF to Union Pacific could affect intermodal logistics planning.

Recommended buyer actions

  • Contact Maersk or your freight forwarder to understand how this rail provider change may affect your specific shipments from Southern California.
  • Review intermodal routing plans for any cargo moving inland from the Port of Los Angeles or Long Beach.

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