Advantages of Intermodal:

Sustainability:
Intermodal is incredibly eco-friendly. Trains move one ton of freight 450 miles on a single gallon of fuel.

Secure Transportation:
Properly secured intermodal freight has a very low rate of damage.

Rate Stability:
Project and long-term pricing can provide cost stability for our customers.

Cost Savings:
Intermodal can offer significant cost savings compared to over-the-road transportation, especially for long-haul lanes.

Scalability:
Intermodal is able to ramp up or ramp down capacity to match your shipping needs.

• Intermodal terminals are located in major markets and port cities
• Intermodal carriers will dray up to a couple hundred miles to reach the shipper or consignee – lanes that require extensive drayage will typically be more expensive and harder to cover
• Any lane over 500 miles in length could be a good candidate for intermodal

We offer refrigerated intermodal for select lanes and commodities

Common Misperceptions About Intermodal:

Intermodal transit is typically 1 to 2 days longer than over-the-road transit. Some carriers have expedited options for select lanes that can match the transit for over-the-road.

Any lane over 500 miles in length is a good candidate for an intermodal lane.

Properly secured intermodal freight has a very low rate of damage.

We can provide loading diagrams that can help show the shipper how to properly secure the freight.