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You’re moving resins, films, preforms, or finished containers – and every load needs to arrive intact, on time, and without added cost.
One late container, contaminated shipment, or damaged pallet doesn’t just impact delivery – it halts production lines, breaks customer trust, and hits your margins hard.
RailGateway delivers specialized full container load (FCL), intermodal rail shipping for plastics and packaging, trusted by converters, manufacturers, and brand owners who demand reliability, reach, 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 polymer producers to converting plants and packaging distribution centers, RailGateway delivers seamless intermodal rail service across Canada and deep into U.S. manufacturing corridors. We get your freight where it needs to be, without detours or delays.
Reduce transportation costs by up to 40% compared to full truckload – without sacrificing delivery windows, cargo care, or reliability. More efficiency, less overhead.
With over 30 years in rail and logistics, we understand the unique handling requirements for both raw resins and finished goods, the importance of contamination-free transport, and the time-sensitive demands of supplying production lines. We don’t just move freight – we move it right.
Streamlined, Stress-Free Shipping
From booking to delivery, we simplify intermodal rail logistics so your team can stay focused on molding, converting, and supplying your customers – 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.
Intermodal rail shipping lowers your carbon footprint and scales with your operation – whether you’re moving polymer resins, plastic film, finished containers, or recycled materials 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.
Intermodal rail is ideal for a wide range of raw and finished materials. We regularly ship bulk plastic resins (pellets), masterbatches, preforms, rolls of film and flexible packaging, as well as rigid containers, closures, and finished packaged goods. Essentially, if it can be safely loaded into a container, we can move it efficiently by rail.
We understand that material integrity is critical. Your products are sealed in a dedicated, food-grade or liner-grade intermodal container for the entire journey. This single container is moved from truck to train and back to truck, minimizing handling and dramatically reducing the risk of cross-contamination, moisture, and physical damage compared to traditional multi-stop truck routes.
While a direct truck might seem faster for shorter distances, intermodal rail is often more reliable and predictable for long-haul shipments (over 750 miles/1,200 km). Rail networks operate on fixed schedules, avoiding highway congestion, driver shortages, and Hours of Service regulations that can delay trucks. This leads to more consistent transit times and on-time delivery, preventing costly production line shutdowns.
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.
For long-distance transport, rail is significantly more fuel-efficient than trucking, and we pass those savings on to you. By moving the bulk of the journey via train, you can reduce your cost-per-mile by 10-30% on average. This allows you to lower your overall freight spend, improve your margins, and make your pricing more competitive, all while reducing your company’s carbon footprint.
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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