In lanes exceeding 700 km, intermodal pricing can be particularly competitive with motor carrier pricing, providing a savings of 15-20% on average.
Intermodal shipping is four times more fuel efficient than truckload. Concerned about carbon footprint - consider Nu-Era Intermodal.
Intermodal Services: An excellent choice when freight timing is less sensitive. An even better option for companies struggling to reach their green initiatives. Did you know that one train can carry the load of approximately 300 trucks, making intermodal a far more environmentally friendly method of logistics / fulfillment.
As truckload capacity continues to tighten and over the road rates rise, the value proposition of intermodal is strong and projected to remain so provided Intermodal transit time is feasible based on the type of goods being shipped.
Intermodal is the long-haul movement of shipping containers via rail combined with a truck (drayage) leg on one or both ends. Intermodal allows railroads, ocean carriers, trucking companies, and intermodal customers to utilize the best attributes of land transportation modes with efficient and cost-effective overall freight movement.
Intermodal transport, both cross border and domestic, can be complicated, however with Nu-Era’s experience and industry connections, we will work diligently to make it efficient, affordable, and environmentally responsible transport. Using our in-depth knowledge of the North American railway network we will ensure your freight ships on time with the best possible price.
Standard inside dims: 52’ 6” L x 99” W x 110” H
Standard max weight: 43,000 lbs cross border and 55,000 lbs within Canada.
Ocean Containers: 20’GP/40’STD/40’HC – these have limited routing options as the ocean carriers generally want them to travel towards a port (mainly heading to the west coast).
20’GP must move on the rail in pairs, so moving a single domestically has very limited availability and transit times can be double.
40’/45’s can be a good option for dense freight which can be freight that weighs out before it cubes out.
Don’t forget to visit our Links and Forms page for all your shipping documents and logistics resource needs.
Fun Fact: Running approximately 140,000 miles, the U.S. frieght rail network is considered the largest, safest, and most cost-efficient freight systems in the world.
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General Equipment Features
Max Freight Weight: 45,000 – 48,000 lbs
Max Freight Dimensions:
Length: 48 ft / Width: 8.5 ft (102″) / Height: 8.5 ft (102″)
Max Freight Weight: 40,000 – 42,500 lbs
Max Freight Dimensions:
Lower Deck Length: 37 ft / Top Deck Length: 11 ft
Width: 8.5 ft (102″) / Height: 8.5 ft (102″) lower deck
Max Freight Weight: 38,000 – 40,000 lbs
Max Freight Dimensions (Main Deck):
Length: 28 ft / Width: 8.5 ft (102″) / Height: 11.5 ft (138″)
Max Freight Weight: 38,000 – 40,000 lbs
Max Freight Dimensions (Main Deck):
Length: 28 ft / Width: 8.5 ft (102″) / Height: 11.5 ft (138″)
Max Freight Weight: 45,000 lbs
Max Freight Dimensions (Main Deck):
Length: 45-80 ft / Width: 8.5 ft (102″) / Height: 8.5 ft (102″)
Max Freight Weight: 43,000 lbs
Max Freight Dimensions (Front Deck):
Length: 10 ft / Width: 8.5 ft (102″) / Height: 8.5 ft (102″)
Max Freight Dimensions (Main Deck):
Length: 38-36 ft / Width: 8.5 ft (102″) / Height: 10 ft (120″)
Max Freight Weight: 40,000 lbs
Max Freight Dimensions (Front Deck):
Length: 10 ft / Width: 8.5 ft (102″) / Height: 8.5 ft (102″)
Max Freight Dimensions (Main Deck):
Length: 29-50 ft / Width: 8.5 ft (102″) / Height: 11.5 ft (138″)
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