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 (CPKC).
As strategic customer of both CSX and CPKC, Schneider National, Inc. will provide this competitive advantage to shippers, who have traditionally relied on over-the-road transport in the Southeast.
This new service will connect growing 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.”
Filter added, “It will be especially useful for shippers looking to diversify their transportation solutions and support and fortify nearshoring strategies.”
This service is a testament to the dynamic collaboration between CSX, CPKC and Schneider.
“By leveraging the strengths of our combined networks, we are able to provide customers with unparalleled efficiency, reliability and security in their supply chains,” said CSX Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Kevin Boone. “This service strengthens our commitment to delivering sustainable, innovative transportation solutions that support the evolving needs of our customers.”
“This new interchange we are establishing with CSX is going to provide new competitive services and solutions to customers like Schneider, reaching additional rapidly growing markets,” said CPKC Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer John Brooks. “By providing more efficient options and routes for Schneider’s current and future customers, we are bringing new capacity to supply chains and taking trucks off the road. Our team is excited to create this truck-competitive service with Schneider and to expand on our shared success.”
This new service is also a major step toward Schneider’s ambitious sustainability goal of doubling its Intermodal capacity, significantly reducing carbon emissions and promoting greener logistics solutions.
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