Intermodal

Intermodal Freight · Rail + Truck Door-to-Door

Door-to-door container moves by rail from US ports & ramps to inland destinations. More economical and greener than truckload for long-haul — US, Mexico & Canada cross-border. Fixed lane pricing, all-in door-to-door rate, full container tracking.

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What is Intermodal Rail / IMDL

Your container moves on rail for the long-haul leg, with truck pickup and delivery on each end — one door-to-door shipment.

🚢 Port / Rail Ramp

🚆 Rail Line-Haul

🚛 Inland Door Delivery

Why Intermodal Rail

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Cheaper Long-Haul

On 1,000+ mile lanes, rail typically costs well below truckload — bigger savings on volume.

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Full-Container Door-to-Door

53' rail containers, full-container moves. Pickup, rail and delivery in one all-in price.

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US / MX / CA Cross-Border

Cross-border intermodal across the US, Mexico and Canada (customs handled separately).

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Container Tracking

Picked up → on rail → at destination ramp → delivered, with milestone visibility.

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Greener

Rail emits far less CO₂ per ton-mile than highway — good for ESG goals.

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Pairs with Drayage

Seamless with our port drayage and inland delivery — import containers all the way to your door.

When to Use Rail (vs Truckload)

✅Long-haul (~1,000+ miles) where 1–3 extra days are OK — rail saves money.

✅Full-container volume and heavier freight — rail weight limits tend to be more forgiving than over-the-road limits, especially for import containers moving inland from port.

✅Recurring, predictable lanes — lock in fixed lane rates.

🚛Urgent, short-haul or time-critical — consider Truckload (TL)。

Not a Good Fit for Intermodal Rail

⚠️Time-critical freight on a tight deadline — intermodal rail typically takes a few extra days versus straight truckload.

⚠️Freight with strict delivery appointment windows — think certain big-box retailers or Amazon FBA appointment slots — rail's inherent schedule flexibility doesn't mesh well with hard appointment windows.

⚠️Fragile goods like glass and other cargo sensitive to sustained vibration or resonance damage — rail transport has a different vibration pattern than trucking, and precision or fragile items can be more susceptible. Truckload or LTL is usually the better fit.

ℹ️For higher-risk cargo, cargo insurance is also worth considering.

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