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HOW INTERMODAL FITS INTO YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS

Intermodal logistics integrate rail, truck, and ship for efficient freight movement.

Assessing Your Intermodal Supply Chain Needs

Evaluating the benefits of intermodal for your business – and how to improve them – will always involve a balance between lowering costs and saving time. While trucks might be the fastest option, an intermodal strategy will reduce your budget.

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Choosing the Right Partners

When adding rail to your freight transport mix, you can engage a third-party logistics company, or work directly with rail operators, which come in large (Class I) or smaller options (Class II and Class III). Factors to consider inclide parner size, reliability, geographic coverage, and pricing.

As a Class I rail operator, Norfolk Southern offers value, service reliability and dependable customer support. Our team of experts develops solutions, and our efficient logistics team resolves issues, ensuring smooth operations whether you work with us directly or through a third party. If you’re not sure which kind of partner to work with, we'll offer guidance to help you toward the best solution.

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Technology and Data Management

Technology and data management enhance intermodal logistics, improving efficiency, visibility, and sustainability. It’s critical to have access to a digital platform that lets you manage where your shipments are in every step of the shipping journey.

 

Norfolk Southern’s advanced tech and digital tools enable real-time tracking, cost savings, and customer satisfaction. The NS tools that help you utilize data for enhanced decision-making and tracking include:

 

• AccessNS, our comprehensive, one-stop digital platform. This tool allows customers to manage shipments efficiently, providing real-time visibility and streamlined operations.
 

• ExpressNS+, an app that helps to simplify terminal interactions and save time

Key Resources

Triple Crown Services

A Norfolk Southern subsidiary, Triple Crown Services provides bimodal, door-to-door truckload service and standalone drayage services, all in one place. 

DRAYAGE SERVICE

Thoroughbred Bulk Transfer

Our TBT services and network of warehouse partners offer efficient, cost-effective rail solutions. 

FIND TRANSLOAD FACILITIES

Thoroughbred Freight Transfer

Our TFT service delivers the convenience and flexibility of less-than-truckload shipping with the reliability of truck service at a fraction of the cost.

LESS THAN TRUCKLOAD

Short Line Connections

Expand your reach. Our short line connections can help you access new markets and get freight even closer to its destination. Explore our short line connections or login to your AccessNS account for detailed information.

EXPLORE SHORT LINES

Modalgistics

Shipping industrial products? Modalgistics is our supply chain services group. Experts can help you explore the benefits of adding/expanding the use of rail products in your supply chain.

SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES

Find Your Industry

Get the logistics expertise and customized shipping solutions you need to keep your business moving.

SELECT YOUR INDUSTRY

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Curious about shipping with us? We’ll show you how it works. Let’s shorten the distance between you and opportunity.

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