Rail Transloading

Transloading freight between truck and train offers companies the best of both worlds, merging cost-effective rail transport with the adaptability of over-the-road trucking. This approach enables businesses to reduce transportation expenses and expand their market reach.

CONRAIL, CSX, Norfolk Southern, and Genesee-Wyoming are the rail lines serving CCDN Express locations – take advantage of this opportunity today!

Products are loaded onto a truck.
The truck takes the container to a transload facility.
At the transload facility, products are moved to a rail car.
The method of transfer depends on the type of product (for example, tank car, flat car, or box car).
If necessary, products are loaded back onto trucks for their final delivery.

The Process:

Environmental Benefits Of Shipping By Rail

Enhanced efficiency
Lower emissions of pollutants
Reduced energy consumption
Decreased greenhouse gas emissions
Alleviated highway congestion by removing trucks from the roads
Less need for road maintenance and construction
Lower material handling and packaging costs
Increasingly beneficial as diesel prices continue to rise
Not affected by the ongoing truck driver shortage
Trains are recognized as the safest mode of transportation in the U.S.

Additionally, transloading and warehousing not only contribute to the environmental benefits of rail shipping but also provide a comprehensive logistics solution that merges the cost-effectiveness of rail with the flexibility of trucking and the savings associated with Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory management.

Rail Transloading