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METALS & CONSTRUCTION
Norfolk Southern has more than 16,000 railcars exclusively for metals and construction shipping, including our revolutionary high-strength steel cars that offer greater capacity and lower emissions. Our superior rail network covers 22 Eastern states, and together with our hundreds of logistics partners, we can connect you to all of North America. Each year, we ship enough steel to manufacture twice the number of cars made in the U.S.
Our team has direct access to:
- 37 integrated and mini mills
- 50+ steel processors
- 150 scrapping facilities
- 67 quarries
- 30 aggregate distribution yards
- 15 cement facilities
- 70 transload facilities
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If your business is looking to ship metals or construction freight with Norfolk Southern reachout to a member of our team.
Make sure to include the name of your business, the type of commodities shipped, and, if you know it, the STCC code.
Key Resources for Metals & Construction Shipping
Equipment
Explore equipment options, move equipment into service, or learn more about loading and securement.
Dimensional & Oversized
See how to ship large machinery with substantial dimensions on our extensive network.
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Place orders, track shipments, get real-time data, request pricing, and more with our one-stop digital dashboard.
Expand Your Footprint
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Accounting & Billing
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