Shipping and Logistics in Falls City, NE

Rail-Converged Logistics Hub

Falls City offers rare access to large, developable industrial tracts at the convergence of two Class I railroads. This positioning supports high-volume logistics, intermodal operations, and wholesale distribution. Recent expansions, including Herzog’s 60-acre railcar facility, demonstrate the city’s capability to handle complex rail logistics.

Mid-America Rail Campus Supports High-Volume Operations

The Mid-America Rail Campus provides over 1,000 acres of rail-ready land with:

  • Direct access to the Union Pacific mainline; study underway to explore BNSF connection at site
  • Open zoning for industrial and intermodal use
  • Utility infrastructure, including electric, water, natural gas,and fiber-optic telecommunications
  • Land layouts designed for rail spurs, staging yards, and distribution centers

Strategic Market Reach

Falls City connects to regional and national markets efficiently:

  • Population of 4.2 million within 100 miles
  • Within 90 minutes of major metro areas, including Kansas City, Omaha, Lincoln, and Topeka
  • Direct rail connections reduce transport time and costs for inbound and outbound goods

Land and Expansion Opportunities

Falls City provides significant land availability for shipping and logistics companies:

  • Large contiguous parcels at rail convergence support flexible facility layouts
  • Staging yards, intermodal hubs, and distribution centers can be developed at scale
  • More undeveloped rail-adjacent land than many Midwest alternatives

Workforce and Operational Support

Falls City benefits from a stable labor pool, supported by regional workforce training programs. Technical and logistics personnel are readily available to support recruitment and operational efficiency.

Data-Driven Site Selection

Companies can evaluate operational feasibility using:

  • Class I carrier access policies and intermodal rate comparisons
  • Third-party logistics provider interest surveys
  • Rail campus planning and site layout studies

For more information on how Shipping & Logistics companies can benefit from the City of Falls City unique advantage, reach out to the Falls City EDGE Executive Director Lucas Froeschl.