Schneider is set to launch a new Intermodal service providing continuous rail service between points in Mexico and Texas and points in the Southeastern United States. Service on the new route will begin in December.
The lane is a result of recently announced connection between CSX Corp., and Canadian Pacific Kansas City.
As strategic customer of both CSX and CPKC, Schneider National, Inc. will provide this service to shippers, who have traditionally relied on over-the-road transport in the Southeast.
Schneider said this new service will connect markets in Mexico and Texas with Florida and Georgia. Unlike truck transportation on this Southeast-Mexico cross-border route, intermodal service with CPKC provides a seamless, efficient border crossing, eliminating potential delays and exposure to freight loss.
“This represents a major leap forward in our industry combining the best-in-class service of two renowned railroads, and it will transform the intermodal landscape,” said Schneider executive vice president and group president of Transportation and Logistics Jim Filter. “Our customers can now enjoy unparalleled efficiency and reliability in their supply chains. “It will be especially useful for shippers looking to diversify their transportation solutions and support and fortify nearshoring strategies.”
A statement from the Green Bay-based carrier said this service is a testament to the dynamic collaboration between CSX, CPKC and Schneider.
Schneider said service highlights include:
- Enhanced security: CPKC maintains unmatched security for cross-border rail shipments. Clearing customs in-transit and avoiding a hand-off at the border eliminates stops in route that can expose freight to theft.
- Reliable transit: Experience consistent, truck-like daily transit between the Southeast and Mexico. CPKC’s proprietary Laredo train bridge crossing has been the only intermodal service unaffected by shutdowns at the U.S.-Mexico border.
- Superior sustainability: Schneider’s intermodal solutions offer a 62% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to Tier 5 truckload transportation.
- Maximized payload: Increase payload and savings by 10% or more with Schneider’s lightweight, company-owned equipment and specialized heavy-haul permits.
Schneider said this new service is also a major step toward its sustainability goal of doubling its Intermodal size, significantly reducing carbon emissions and promoting greener logistics solutions.
