Intermodal Solutions
Intermodal transportation combines multiple modes – typically truck, rail, and sometimes ocean – to move your freight in the most efficient way. We coordinate shipments using standardized containers that transition from truck to train (or ship) and back, without handling the cargo itself. This through-container approach ensures speed and security across modes.
By leveraging rail for long-distance hauls and trucks for first/last mile, our intermodal solutions cut costs while maintaining reliable transit schedules. We plan the optimal route for each shipment, selecting the best combination of transport modes to balance speed and budget.
Our team handles the complex logistics of intermodal transfers: scheduling container pickups, managing rail departures, and monitoring connections between modes. Advanced systems track each leg of the journey, giving you full visibility from origin to destination.
Custom options like temperature-controlled intermodal containers or refrigerated trailers on flatcars allow even perishable goods to benefit from multi-mode transport. Additionally, our network of rail ramps and drayage partners ensures smooth transfer of your containers and timely delivery.
With robust intermodal expertise, we navigate regulatory requirements (rail weight limits, port clearances) and provide the necessary documentation for each mode. You receive a single point of contact and a unified shipment plan, simplifying what would otherwise be a complex process.
Benefits to Your Business:
- Significant Cost Savings: Intermodal shipping can reduce freight costs by leveraging the economics of rail for long distances – often saving a substantial percentage compared to long-haul trucking alone. You get competitive rates without sacrificing service quality.
- Improved Capacity & Scalability: Tapping into rail capacity eases dependence on truck availability, especially during driver shortages or peak seasons. Intermodal provides consistent capacity and the flexibility to scale for high-volume lanes.
- Environmental Efficiency: Reduce your carbon footprint by shifting loads to rail, which is far more fuel-efficient per ton-mile. Intermodal solutions lower emissions and support your sustainability goals while still ensuring timely deliveries.
- Enhanced Security: Once cargo is sealed in a container, it stays secure through multiple legs. Less handling and transfer means reduced risk of damage or theft – containers are never opened or left unattended between origin and destination.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Intermodal networks reach across continents, linking major cities and ports. This extends your reach – for example, seamlessly moving imports inland from seaports via rail and truck – so you can serve distant inland markets reliably with a single integrated solution.