Intermodal Rail Shipping
for Chemicals & Industrial Goods
Because you're not just shipping - you're powering Canada's industries.
You’re moving bulk chemicals, raw materials, industrial components, or finished machinery – and every load needs to arrive intact, on time, and on budget.
One late container, contaminated load, or damaged component doesn’t just impact delivery – it shuts down production lines, breaks supply contracts, and hits your margins hard.
RailGateway delivers specialized intermodal rail shipping for chemicals and industrial goods, trusted by manufacturers, distributors, and project managers who demand reliability, safety, and real supply chain efficiency – coast to coast.
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Full Container Load (FCL) Intermodal Rail Shipping
Full Container Load (FCL) intermodal rail shipping offers a dedicated and cost-effective solution for businesses moving large volumes of goods. With FCL, your cargo occupies an entire shipping container, ensuring secure and direct transport from origin to destination without consolidation with other shipments. This minimizes handling, reduces the risk of damage, and often translates to faster transit times compared to less-than-container-load (LCL) options.
At RailGateway, we specialize in providing comprehensive FCL rail shipping services. We leverage our extensive network and expertise to manage every aspect of your shipment, from container booking and drayage to final delivery. Whether you’re shipping across Canada or bringing product inbound from Mexico and along the Mississippi Corridor, we streamline the process, offering reliable scheduling, competitive rates, and real-time tracking to give you peace of mind. Choose FCL rail with RailGateway for a robust, efficient, and environmentally friendly way to transport your valuable cargo.

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Why Chemical & Industrial Goods Experts Choose RailGateway

Reliable Coverage Where It Counts
From major manufacturing hubs to remote industrial sites, RailGateway delivers seamless intermodal service across Canada and deep into the U.S. industrial heartland. We provide the critical connections to get your freight where it needs to be, without detours or delays.
Lower Shipping Costs, Higher Margins
Reduce transportation costs by up to 40% compared to full truckload – without sacrificing delivery windows, cargo care, or reliability. More efficiency, less overhead.
Chemical & Industrials Logistics Focused Freight Expertise
With over 30 years in rail and logistics, we understand the complex safety protocols, regulatory pressures, and stringent handling requirements of the chemical and industrial supply chain. We don’t just move freight – we move it right.
Streamlined, Stress-Free Shipping
From booking to delivery, we simplify intermodal logistics so your team can stay focused on manufacturing, processing, and supplying your customers – not chasing down carriers or juggling paperwork.
Fast, Predictable Transit Times
Door-to-door service that competes with truckload speeds, backed by proactive updates and real-time tracking. Fewer unknowns. Fewer phone calls. Fewer delays.
Built for Sustainability and Scale
Intermodal shipping lowers your carbon footprint and scales with your operation – whether you’re moving bulk liquids, industrial components, polymers, or palletized goods across provinces or borders.
Preferred Partners of CN Railway & CPKC Railway
As official partners of Canadian National Railway (CN Intermodal) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC Itermodal), RailGateway unlocks volume-based discounts and nationwide coverage for your business.
These long-standing partnerships allow us to offer:
- Best-in-Class Coverage & Rates
- Priority rail access across Canada and into the U.S.
- Unmatched reliability and scheduling
- Lower rates passed directly to you
Whether you’re shipping from Toronto to Vancouver or Calgary to Chicago, we’ve got you covered.
Let our trusted rail partners go to work for your bottom line.
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Have Questions?
Check out our Intermodal Frequently Asked Questions page, or contact one of our intermodal experts to learn more about our services.
FAQs
Yes. Safety and compliance are our top priorities. We are experts in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations and manage all aspects of hazmat shipping with strict adherence to safety protocols. Our team ensures your shipment has the proper documentation, placarding, and handling from start to finish, using only certified carriers for a secure, compliant, and reliable door-to-door solution.
You do not need a rail spur to take advantage of the efficiencies of intermodal shipping. Our service is a seamless door-to-door solution. We arrange for a truck to pick up the container directly from your facility, transport it to the nearest rail terminal for the long-haul journey, and then have another truck complete the final delivery. You get a single point of contact and all the benefits of rail without needing your own infrastructure.
Intermodal is ideal for a wide range of industrial and chemical freight. This includes palletized and drummed chemicals, bulk liquids in intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), polymers and plastic resins, lubricants, industrial machinery components, and other finished manufactured goods. The sealed, secure containers provide excellent protection for your products during transit.
Absolutely. We serve customers across Canada and the U.S. agri-food corridor, including coast-to-coast Canadian coverage and access through key U.S. intermodal hubs.
It’s fast and straightforward. Just fill out our quote form with your origin, destination, freight type, and volume. Our team will follow up with pricing and transit details — no guesswork, no delays.
Intermodal shipping is the movement of freight using two or more modes of transportation—typically rail and truck—without handling the actual cargo when changing modes. Your goods are loaded into a standardized container that moves efficiently between truck and train, reducing handling, delays, and risk of damage.
- Cost savings over long distances
- Reduced carbon footprint (rail is 3–4x more fuel-efficient than trucking)
- Improved security and reduced handling
- Reliable transit times through scheduled rail networks
Intermodal is ideal for dry goods, non-perishable packaged products, building materials, and other full truckload freight that doesn’t require special handling. Temperature-controlled or time-sensitive shipments can also be accommodated with planning.
Not necessarily. For longer distances, especially across provinces or cross-border, intermodal can be as fast—or faster—than trucking, thanks to efficient rail routes and lower chances of delays. Plus, it’s more cost-effective and eco-friendly.
Our intermodal service offers transit times that are highly competitive with long-haul trucking. While rail can sometimes add a day to transit, it operates on a fixed schedule, making it exceptionally reliable and predictable. This consistency is often more valuable for production planning and JIT inventory management than the variable transit times of road transport, allowing you to lower costs without disrupting your supply chain.
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