<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0NlP4b_17tuMZnG00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0NlP4b_17tuMZnG00" width="1632" height="918" >Union Pacific is making intermodal shipping smarter and enhancing visibility with a new GPS-powered platform developed by supply chain technology partner Blume Global.GPS tracking is now embedded in Union Pacific’s 53-foot <a href="https://www.up.com/shipping/intermodal/emp">EMP</a> and <a href="https://www.up.com/shipping/intermodal/umax">UMAX</a> domestic containers, which are owned in partnership with other Class I railroads. Together, the combined fleets represent the largest GPS-enabled, rail-owned container fleet in North America. Central to the upgrade is <a href="https://www.blumeglobal.com/">Blume’s</a> enhanced GPS intermodal platform, providing customers with real-time, smarter visibility into their shipments.Key benefits for customers:<ol><li>Real-time notifications for critical deliveries</li><li>Instantaneous alerts for load/empty and location status, reducing street dwell time (the time period a container is outside of the ramp in the customer’s possession, either loaded or empty)</li><li>Customized geofencing, technology that creates virtual boundaries around real-world locations to enhance street visibility for optimal asset utilization</li><li>Streamlined communication, resulting in fewer phone calls and manual updates</li><li>Application Programming Interface (API) connectivity for full data integration</li></ol>These tools help customers resolve issues faster, plan more effectively and reduce manual follow-ups, leading to an enhanced and reliable shipping experience.“This is another meaningful step as we deliver the best customer experience possible,” said Kenny Rocker, executive vice president-Marketing and Sales, Union Pacific Railroad. “By combining GPS-enabled containers with real-time data and smarter visibility tools, we’re providing the transparency and reliability our customers depend on.”</div></body>

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Union Pacific is making intermodal shipping smarter and enhancing visibility with a new GPS-powered platform developed by supply chain technology partner Blume Global. GPS tracking is now embedded in Union Pacific’s 53-foot EMP and UMAX domestic containers, which are owned in partnership with other Class I railroads. Together, the combined fleets represent the largest GPS-enabled, rail-owned container fleet in North America. Central to the upgrade is Blume’s enhanced GPS intermodal platform, providing customers with real-time, smarter visibility into their shipments.

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From Rail to Real-Time: Union Pacific Empowers Intermodal Customers with Enhanced GPS Tracking

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