Intermodal / Rail Freight Shipping
Combine rail efficiency with door-to-door coordination
Intermodal freight uses rail for the long-haul portion and trucks for pickup and delivery. Share your route, shipment dates, equipment needs and cargo details so Logistics Worldwide can review whether intermodal service fits your timeline.
Get an Intermodal / Rail Quote
Only need a container moved to or from a port or rail ramp? Explore Drayage / Port Services.
Need help first? Call 1-844-488-SHIP (7447).
When intermodal may be a good fit
Intermodal can be a cost-effective option for freight with flexible transit time and suitable origin and destination access. The best choice depends on the lane, schedule, equipment availability and cargo requirements.
What to include in your quote request
- Origin and destination, including ZIP codes.
- Requested pickup date and delivery requirements.
- Commodity, weight, dimensions and handling-unit count.
- Container or equipment type, if known.
- Loading, unloading and appointment requirements.
- Any port, rail ramp, chassis or storage details.
Common questions
Is intermodal the same as drayage?
No. Intermodal describes freight moving by more than one transportation mode. Drayage is the shorter truck movement that connects a port or rail ramp with another location.
Is intermodal suitable for urgent freight?
Intermodal generally works best when the schedule has flexibility. For a firm deadline, use our Expedited Freight quote form.
Can Logistics Worldwide coordinate door-to-door service?
Provide the complete origin and destination requirements so the full movement can be reviewed.
Start your intermodal quote
Send the route, dates and cargo details needed to evaluate rail and truck options.
Intermodal can be complicated and time-consuming, however a cost-effective source of transportation. The more modes of transportation involved, the more room for error. Logistics Worldwide has a dedicated team of logistics executives who know the challenges of Intermodal.
Exceeding Your Expectations
Our team excel in simplifying the Intermodal process for our customers, providing door-to-door service with a single point of contact. While Intermodal is moved by rail most of the time, it has be proven to be a mode of transportation for customers that have the time to move their products without sensitivity.
For less time-sensitive product, Intermodal transportation can be a cost-effective shipping option. Logistics Worldwide will secure a carrier on your behalf, providing our customers with competitive prices alongside exemplary, door-to-door service that exceeds your expectations.
Need more information on Shipping?
Please contact customer service at 844-488-SHIP (7447), send us an email to info@logisticsworldwide.com, or chat live with a representative by clicking the pink icon on the bottom right of your screen.
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