Intermodal Freight, Simplified

Intermodal Freight, Simplified

Combine rail and truck to reduce cost, improve long-haul stability and keep shipments moving efficiently across North America.

Combine rail and truck to reduce cost, improve long-haul stability and keep shipments moving efficiently across North America.

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Small shipments.
Big possibilities
Lower Linehaul Cost
Reliable Capacity
Flexible Mode Switching

How Intermodal Works

Door-to-door transit without the overhead of long-haul trucking.
01  Pickup & Drayage

A local truck picks up your loaded container or picks up freight to load at a nearby rail terminal.

Requirements
Bill of Lading
Weight Confirmation
Loading time window
Ops Notes
Standard 2-hour loading time applies.
Lift-gate service not available for 53ft containers.
02  Rail Linehaul
03  Final Mile Delivery

Another truck hauls the container from the destination terminal to the final consignee.

Requirements
Unloading appointment details, contact person at destination.
Ops Notes
Destination drayage is coordinated based on real-time rail arrival times.
The Process: Container is mounted onto a chassis and hauled from the shipper to the intermodal ramp.
Recommended for: Seamless transition back to road for flexible unloading.
The Process: Container is mounted onto a chassis and hauled from the shipper to the intermodal ramp.
Recommended for: Seamless transition back to road for flexible unloading.
The Process: Container is mounted onto a chassis and hauled from the shipper to the intermodal ramp.
Recommended for: Seamless transition back to road for flexible unloading.
The Process: Container is mounted onto a chassis and hauled from the shipper to the intermodal ramp.
Recommended for: Seamless transition back to road for flexible unloading.
The Process: Container is mounted onto a chassis and hauled from the shipper to the intermodal ramp.
Recommended for: Seamless transition back to road for flexible unloading.
01  Pickup & Drayage

A local truck picks up your loaded container or picks up freight to load at a nearby rail terminal.

Requirements
Bill of Lading
Weight Confirmation Loading time window
Ops Notes
Standard 2-hour loading time applies. Lift-gate service not available for 53ft containers.
02  Rail Linehaul

The container is lifted onto a specialized well-car for long-distance transit across the rail network.

Requirements
In-transit visibility requirements, if tracking is requested.
Ops Notes
More stable pricing as rail is less susceptible to spot market volatility.
03  Final Mile Delivery

Another truck hauls the container from the destination terminal to the final consignee.

Requirements
Unloading appointment details, contact person at destination.
Ops Notes
Destination drayage is coordinated based on real-time rail arrival times.

Best Fit Scenarios

Intermodal isn't just for containers—it's for business stability. See where it fits your operations.
Retail Replenishment
Perfect for consistent, high-volume inventory flows from ports to inland distribution centers.
Manufacturing Inputs
Stabilize your raw material supply chain with reliable rail capacity.
Heavy Long-Distance
Moving loads over 1,000 miles? Rail is significantly more cost-effective.
Cross-Border Lanes
Seamless transport between Canada, USA, and Mexico.

LCL vs FCL Intermodal

Choose the right capacity strategy for your intermodal rail lanes.
LCL Intermodal
Less than container load
FCL Intermodal
Full container load

Optimized for 1 - 12 Pallets

Shared container space allows you to access intermodal rail rates without a full load.

Constraints
Requires 2-3 extra days for consolidation and
de-consolidation at terminals.
Ideal for smaller test markets or LTL conversions
Secure pallet-level tracking and reporting
Shared Space

Optimized for 24 - 30 Pallets

Maximum security and efficiency. Your goods stay in a sealed unit from door to door.

Constraints
Fixed price regardless of weight or volume used; best for high-density shipments.
Ideal for smaller test markets or LTL conversions
Secure pallet-level tracking and reporting

Move Freight
Save the Planet

Intermodal rail is the most environmentally friendly way to move goods over land. Scale your business while hitting your carbon reduction targets.

1.39
Metric Tons CO2 Saved
Total carbon reduction compared to 100% truck transport.
58
Gallons of Diesel Saved
Significant reduction in non-renewable fuel consumption.
190
Tree Equivalent Absorption
Annual Impact
Metric Tons CO2 Saved
1.39
Total carbon reduction compared to 100% truck transport.
Gallons of Diesel Saved
58
Significant reduction in non-renewable fuel consumption.
190
Tree Equivalent Absorption
Annual Impact

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