Texas continues to strengthen its position as a logistics and transportation powerhouse, with two major developments signaling long-term investment in supply chain growth. Conagra Brands has launched a new state-of-the-art distribution center in Fort Worth, while TexAmericas Center has expanded its rail capabilities through the addition of two new locomotives. Both projects reflect the region’s growing importance as a hub for freight movement and industrial growth.
Conagra Brands Expands in Fort Worth
Conagra Brands has officially opened its newest distribution facility in Fort Worth, Texas—marking another step in the company’s effort to modernize and optimize its supply chain network. Union Pacific, which will serve the facility, publicly congratulated Conagra through a LinkedIn post, highlighting its role in providing safe and reliable rail service to the new operation. The new center reinforces Fort Worth’s role as a critical logistics corridor, connecting manufacturers, distributors, and retailers across the region and beyond.
TexAmericas Center Invests in Rail Power
Meanwhile, TexAmericas Center, located in the Texarkana region, has strengthened its logistics infrastructure with the arrival of two new locomotives. Representing part of a \$3.15 million investment, the locomotives will enhance the industrial park’s ability to provide in-house rail movement and support a growing range of tenant operations.
As one of only a handful of Union Pacific Focus Sites nationwide, TexAmericas Center is uniquely positioned to connect tenants to broader markets while reducing delivery times and expanding service flexibility. The locomotives give the park added horsepower to support industries that rely on heavy commodities and long-haul shipping—ultimately creating new opportunities for growth.
Scott Norton, CEO and Executive Director of TexAmericas Center, emphasized that the investment was designed to eliminate barriers for businesses. “We now have the power and flexibility to meet tenant needs today while preparing for tomorrow’s opportunities,” he said.
The expansion was partially funded by a \$1.5 million Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission. This support allowed TexAmericas Center to quickly upgrade its fleet, replacing aging locomotives inherited in 2021 when the organization acquired a railcar storage business. With demand for rail services steadily rising, the new locomotives are a timely addition to support existing tenants and attract new ones, while also enhancing logistics capabilities for the nearby Red River Army Depot.
Future-Ready Growth
Beyond the immediate locomotive investment, TexAmericas Center is pressing ahead with broader infrastructure upgrades, including new track construction, additional spurs, and sit yard development. These initiatives are aimed at boosting capacity, flexibility, and tenant satisfaction.
“Our growth strategy is simple: we listen to our tenants and deliver solutions,” Norton explained. “These locomotives are just one example of how we transform feedback into forward progress.”
With these enhancements, TexAmericas Center further solidifies its role as a competitive, high-performance industrial park serving the four-state Texarkana region—offering tenants a scalable platform for logistics, rail services, and long-term expansion.
