The First Mile/Last Mile team, which is comprised of 13 people and led by General Director Mark Ganaway, combines the Class I railroad’s Shortline Development and Industrial Business Products Business Development teams and will be dedicated to growing carload volume across BNSF’s 32,500-mile network. The team will be primarily based at BNSF headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas.
Last fall, BNSF announced its “Shortline Select” program, which “combines the benefit of customized short line service with BNSF’s vast reach,” spanning 28 states and three Canadian provinces. First Mile/Last Mile, the Class I says, “furthers BNSF’s efforts to partner with short lines and develop solutions that drive growth for its customers.”
“As our industry continues to evolve, every single carload is important to our network, and every single rail shipment helps our customers create more value for the nation’s consumer,” said BNSF Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Tom Williams. “First Mile/Last Mile will be focused on providing solutions and breaking down those barriers, leading to a more streamlined supply chain from start to finish.”
