Extended Live Lift Hours in Louisville Market

Beginning Monday, February 9, 2026, the Appliance Park and Buechel Intermodal facilities will begin testing extended live lift hours. The expanded hours are an additional step to improve driver access to shipments and are expected to significantly increase throughput across the Louisville market. If demand remains consistent, we will evaluate making these expanded hours permanent.

Extended live‑lift hours

• Monday–Friday: 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday:  Remain 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Sunday:  Appliance Park will remain 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m and Buechel will remain closed on Sunday

Customer benefits:

• Faster turn times
• Improved terminal flow and reliability
• Fewer shipment diversions across the Louisville market

Louisville market operating plan

• International shipments originating at The Port of Virginia terminals ground at Buechel (Louisville)
• International shipments originating at west coast origin points ground at Appliance Park
• All outbound shipments, regardless of destination, are only being accepted at Appliance Park. No ingates are permitted at Buechel.

Drivers are strongly encouraged to use the expanded hours to expedite shipment drop‑off and retrieval. Your partnership—especially in supporting timely outgates—directly improves service performance and helps keep freight moving efficiently throughout Louisville. Thank you for your continued support.