Intermodal

Intermodal networks have benefited from significant investment and focus to drive efficiency, consistency and safety. Service levels have improved to compete more closely with the myriad of truckload options. 

With BNSF Logistics, you gain access to a network of transportation experts that understand the intricacies of truck and rail and possess the ability to combine them to deliver a product with the economics of rail and the reliability of trucks. Although we are partnered with the largest intermodal provider in North America, we work with all major railroads to find the optimal rail route and equipment type to meet your financial and transit expectations.

Intermodal services:

• Door-to-Door
  • Origin Dray
  • Rail Linehaul
  • Destination Dray
• Door-to-Ramp / Ramp-to-Door
• Door-to-Port / Port-to-Door
• Ramp-to-Ramp
• Equipment Ordering
• Consolidation
  • Import/export transfer to intermodal and ocean containers
• Border Crossing Procedures

The advantages of intermodal:

• Carbon emissions reduction
• Lower linehaul and FSC costs
• Competitive transit times
• Equipment flexibility
• Unique capabilities