BNSF announces creation of new team focused on carload growth

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – BNSF Railway, one of North America’s leading freight transportation companies, announced today the creation of a new team focused on single carload growth. 

The First Mile/Last Mile team, comprised of 13 people, combines the Class I railroad’s Shortline Development and Industrial Products Business Development teams. The group, led by General Director of Marketing Mark Ganaway, will be dedicated to growing carload volume across BNSF’s 32,500-mile network. 

“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.”

Last fall, BNSF announced its Shortline Select program, which combines the benefit of customized shortline service with BNSF’s vast reach, spanning 28 states and three Canadian provinces. First Mile/Last Mile furthers BNSF’s efforts to partner with shortlines and develop solutions that drive growth for its customers.
 
The First Mile/Last Mile team will be primarily based at BNSF headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. 

Contact:
Kendall Kirkham Sloan
Director, External Communications
Media@BNSF.com