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You’re moving raw timber, wood pulp, paper rolls, or finished lumber – and every load needs to arrive at the mill or production facility intact and on schedule.
One late delivery, contaminated load, or damaged shipment doesn’t just impact logistics – it shuts down paper mills, disrupts production lines, and breaks customer trust.
RailGateway delivers specialized full container load (FCL), intermodal rail shipping for Forestry and Paper Products, trusted by lumber mills, paper producers, and distributors who demand mill-to-market reliability, capacity, and real supply chain efficiency – coast to coast.
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RailGateway specializes in Full Container Load (FCL) intermodal rail shipping which 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 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.
From remote forests to processing mills and converters, RailGateway delivers seamless intermodal service across Canada and deep into key U.S. markets. We get your raw and finished goods where they need to be, without detours or production delays.
Lower Shipping Costs, Higher Margins
Reduce transportation costs significantly compared to full truckload – without sacrificing production schedules, product integrity, or reliability. More efficiency, less overhead.
Forestry Focused Freight Expertise
With over 30 years in rail and logistics, we understand the demands of just-in-time mill operations, specific equipment requirements for logs versus paper rolls, and the critical need to prevent moisture damage. 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 harvesting, milling, and production – not chasing down carriers or juggling paperwork.
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 rail shipping dramatically lowers your carbon footprint and scales with your operation – whether you’re moving raw timber, wood pulp, finished lumber, or large paper rolls across provinces or borders.
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:
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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Check out our Intermodal Frequently Asked Questions page, or contact one of our intermodal experts to learn more about our services.
Palletized Paper Products: Finished goods such as printing paper, packaged goods, and other boxed paper products are transported in standard, enclosed intermodal containers, providing a secure and cost-effective mode of transport.
Absolutely. Capacity and reliability are core strengths of intermodal rail. We can secure consistent, dedicated capacity to match your mill’s production schedule, ensuring a steady flow of raw materials in and finished products out. This helps you avoid costly production slowdowns caused by the driver shortages and capacity crunches common in the trucking market.
Intermodal delivers the most significant cost savings on long-haul lanes (typically over 700 kilometers). If you are moving heavy, high-volume products between your mill and major distribution hubs or export ports, rail is substantially more fuel-efficient than trucks. This translates directly into lower transportation costs and improved margins.
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.
Shipping by rail is the most environmentally friendly way to move freight over land. On average, trains are up to four times more fuel-efficient than trucks and can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 75% per ton-mile. By converting long-haul shipments to intermodal, you significantly lower your supply chain’s carbon footprint, providing a tangible and reportable boost to your sustainability initiatives.
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.
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