Conveniently located near Omaha, Nebraska, the Council Bluffs Transload Terminal offers rail access to all Class I carriers and is located close to I-80 and I-29.

Market Reach

Customers benefit from the market reach afforded through this location. The Iowa Interstate Railroad, which serves the terminal, intersects with all Class I railroads. Trucking avenues are unlimited. The nation’s second-longest interstate (I-80), stretching from coast to coast, and a major north-south artery linking the Midwest and Canada (I-29) pass through Council Bluffs.

Warehouse/Material Handling

• Accessible by rail and truck
• Unload or load railcars and trucks
• Transload breakbulk and bulk (dry and liquid) commodities
• Outdoor storage

Terminal Features

• 15 railcar spots
• Multiple conveyors
• Multiple forklifts

Commodities

Specializing in breakbulk, bulk, and liquid commodities including:

• Lumber
• Steel
• Shingles
• Corn oil
• Soda ash
• Grain

We’re equipped to move any commodity anywhere thanks to our comprehensive network of transportation experts. Contact sales@watco.com to learn more.

Connectivity

• Rail: Access to all Class I carriers via Iowa Interstate Railroad
• Road: I-29, I-80

Year Watco Operations Began

• 2017

Terminal Access, Hours, and Information

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• Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Required personal protective equipment: gloves, hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses, and high-visibility vest