Intermodal Rail Shipping
for Construction

Intermodal rail transport combines the best of both worlds. By using scheduled rail for the long-haul, we bypass highway congestion, driver shortages, and weather delays that commonly impact trucking. This creates highly reliable and predictable transit times. We then coordinate with dedicated trucks for the final-mile delivery, ensuring your materials arrive at the job site precisely when you need them, keeping your project on schedule.

Yes. This is a key strength of intermodal rail. We use a variety of specialized equipment, including flatcars, and gondolas, specifically designed for heavy and oversized freight. Because your materials are loaded once at the origin and secured for the entire journey, it minimizes handling and dramatically reduces the risk of damage compared to other shipping methods.

Our service is a complete door-to-site solution. We manage the entire process, including the short-haul trucking (drayage) that picks up the container from the rail terminal and delivers it directly to your construction site. We coordinate the logistics to ensure the final delivery is timed perfectly with your crew’s availability and site access.

Absolutely. For shipments of heavy materials moving over 700 kilometers, intermodal rail offers significant cost savings. A single rail car can carry the equivalent of 3-4 truckloads, and trains are far more fuel-efficient. This reduces your cost-per-ton and helps protect your project margins against volatile fuel prices and trucking rates.

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

A good fit for intermodal typically involves consistent, high-volume shipments traveling a long distance (700+ km) between a manufacturing/supply point and a major project market. The best way to start is with a complimentary lane analysis. Contact our team, and we can evaluate your shipping needs to identify where intermodal can deliver the most significant savings and efficiency for your project.

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.