Intermodal Transportation
Secure, efficient and reliable freight logistics.
Think you know intermodal? Look again. Schneider has created the most connected rail network in the industry, reducing pickup to arrival transit time by 10%. Added 20% more capacity with our lightweight chassis and containers. Plus, improved end-to-end customer service by 11%. Across North American borders and beyond, we’re bringing you truck-like reliability with more scalable solutions and more control. Those are Schneider innovations you can count on.
Intermodal shipping is right for you if:
- Your freight is shipped in full 53' truckload containers.
- Your freight ships to the same locations consistently.
- Sustainability is a supply chain initiative for your organization.
- Your shipments go to and from metro areas or across borders.
- Your shipments travel 300 miles or more.
- Security of the shipments is critical.
Intermodal transportation offers significant advantages for shippers
Rely on company-owned containers, chassis and tractors, not third-party availability.
Utilize a vast and flexible North American network of 60+ ramps, and growing — with all major railroads.
More than 90% of drays are performed by highly-trained, reliable company drivers.
Calculate the impact of intermodal
Payload savings calculator
Move up to 10% more product per load with our reliable, lightweight equipment configuration.
CO₂ and fuel savings calculator
Reduce emissions and boost sustainability just by using rail.
Truckload vs. Intermodal
The great freight debate
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Intermodal vs. OTR shipping
Intermodal transportation offers significant advantages for shippers over OTR. You have access to challenging and hard-to-serve markets like the Northeast and Florida for up to a third less the cost of over-the-road delivery, without sacrificing reliability with our Eastern Core service. Get coast-to-coast with ease with Transcontinental service. Beat traditional transit times with timely Express services. Plus, ship through the most secure U.S.–Mexico cross-border solution with the CPKC.
Rail partnerships for priority placement
Schneider provides a broad North American service portfolio with access to more than 60 ramp locations. Your freight earns priority placement with CSX, CPKC and Union Pacific for quick moves on and off the train. Satellite tracking provides total visibility and real-time monitoring. The latest security measures and double-stacked container options keep your loads safe and secure.
Schneider Intermodal rail network map
Where can the most connected rail network in the industry take you?
On demand access to intermodal shipping services
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Schneider Intermodal connects you to:
The shipping services you need, when and where you need them.
Bulk Express Intermodal
Long-haul services
Short-haul and regional services
Port services
Brokerage
Cross-border services
Rail shipping case studies and resources
Let us do for you what we've done for these businesses
Get an intermodal freight quote
Now you know intermodal. Take your freight further, faster and contact our experts to get your quote today.
