CSX and CN Launch New Intermodal Service Between Nashville and Canada

New intermodal service connects Nashville and Canadian gateways. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

CSX and Canadian National introduced a new intermodal service from Nashville to Vancouver and Prince Rupert. It substitutes truck haulage from Memphis to Nashville, and it provides shippers with a more efficient and a more environmentally friendly all-rail option.

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Janet Drysdale, interim chief commercial officer, CN, added: “This agreement gives us the opportunity to expand our footprint, allowing our customers to easily serve more markets. It’s a win for railroads, customers, and communities as it fosters sustainability and growth.”

CSX Chief Commercial Officer Kevin Boone commented: “This new service with CN provides a more efficient and sustainable all-rail alternative into Nashville, enabling shippers to strengthen their supply chains while reducing truck traffic on our highways.”

Benefits of the intermodal service for shippers

It reduces highway trucking needs and increases rail network efficiency. Therefore, customers realize lower costs and higher sustainability. Additionally, advanced coordination of both railroads decreases logistics complexity and improves tracking of shipments.

Both companies highlighted the environmental focus. Moving from trucks to trains decreases emissions dramatically. But the service also creates operating benefits through minimizing downtime, optimizing assets, and enhancing optionality on North America’s busiest freight arteries.

Broadening Existing Railroad Agreements

It’s a continuation of earlier interline initiatives. CSX and Canadian National in 2019 rolled out a service from East Coast ports of New York/New Jersey and Philadelphia to Toronto and Montreal. Its success confirmed cross-border railroad cooperation.

It is witnessed to widen traffic flows and open up further commercial prospects. Therefore, shippers are to enjoy further direct Canadian port access, and both railroads benefit from greater efficiency. Those who monitor the sector view the pact as a long-term investment in the future North American freight transportation modernization.

What is the main advantage of the recently introduced intermodal service?

The intermodal service provides shippers with a faster, more sustainable all-rail alternative, reducing reliance on trucking and increasing efficiency, reliability, and environmental performance.

How does cooperation between CSX and CN benefit supply chains?

It decreases transit times, lowers emissions, and unlocks increased Canadian gateway access. Additionally, the service provides increased resilience through more adaptable transportation options for shippers.

Do CSX and Canadian National have any further alliances?

Yes. In 2019, the railroads implemented an interline joint service from East Coast ports to Montreal and Toronto, a testament to the success of long-lasting interline arrangements.

Source: www.trains.com

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