APM Terminals $73M Upgrade Doubles Pier 400 Capacity, Boosts Union Pacific Train Runs
APM Terminals finished a $73M upgrade doubling rail capacity at Pier 400, adding 31,000 ft of new track and boosting weekly lifts from 5,000 to 11,000. The terminal now handles four full import trains daily for Union Pacific, cutting eastbound container dwell times under two days.
1. Project Overview
APM Terminals completed a $73 million expansion at Port of Los Angeles Pier 400, adding 31,000 linear feet of new track. The upgrade expands the facility to 12 working tracks and 11 storage tracks, enabling on-dock loading directly onto trains.
2. Capacity Gains
Weekly rail lifts surged from 5,000 to 11,000, a 104% increase since 2023. The terminal can now handle four full import trains per day for Union Pacific, with eastbound containers leaving the yard in under two days.
3. Implications for Union Pacific
The increased throughput and reduced dwell times enhance Union Pacific’s service reliability and turnaround speed at a key West Coast gateway. Faster train cycles and lean operational practices could lower UNP’s handling costs and support higher freight volumes.