Seamless intermodal transportation solutions
Commonwealth's intermodal services combine the efficiency of rail with the flexibility of trucking, offering a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for your long-distance freight needs.
Our strategic locations near major intermodal ramps and our expertise in container handling ensure smooth transitions between transportation modes.
Why choose Commonwealth for Intermodal transportation
The intermodal advantage
Our intermodal services offer a unique blend of benefits that can significantly enhance your supply chain:
- Cost savings on long-distance shipments
- Reduced carbon footprint compared to long-haul trucking
- Increased security with fewer touch points
- Flexibility to combine with truckload and LTL for complete door-to-door service
- Expertise in managing 20', 40', 40' HC, and 45' intermodal containers
- Strategic locations near Sharonville and Queensgate intermodal ramps
Relevant facility features
Equipped for efficient intermodal operations
Our facilities are designed to handle intermodal shipments with maximum efficiency:
- Specialized container handling equipment
- Secure container storage areas
- Cross-docking capabilities for rapid turnaround
- Advanced tracking systems for real-time visibility
- Experienced staff trained in intermodal operations
- Value-added services including transloading and container stuffing/destuffing
Intermodal Services
Comprehensive intermodal services
Commonwealth offers a full range of intermodal services to meet your diverse shipping needs:
- Door-to-door intermodal solutions
- Container drayage to and from rail ramps
- Transloading between containers and trucks
- Short-term container storage
- Coordination with rail carriers and steamship lines
- Customs clearance assistance for international shipments
- Intermodal shipment tracking and reporting
Industries Served
Our intermodal solutions cater to a wide range of industries, including:
- Retail and e-commerce
- Consumer packaged goods
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Chemical and plastics
- Food and beverage
- Paper and packaging
We understand the unique requirements of each industry and tailor our intermodal services accordingly, ensuring your products are handled with the care and efficiency they require.
Intermodal FAQs
Your intermodal questions answered
Yes, we can arrange for temperature-controlled containers and monitor shipments throughout the journey.
Yes, our advanced tracking systems provide visibility across all modes of transportation, including intermodal movements.
We use specialized handling equipment and trained personnel to ensure careful container transfers. Additionally, proper loading techniques minimize shifting during transit.
While intermodal transit times can be slightly longer than direct trucking, the cost savings and environmental benefits often outweigh the difference for long-distance shipments.
Generally, intermodal becomes cost-effective for shipments traveling 500 miles or more, but this can vary based on specific lanes and volumes.
Arrange a visit
Experience our intermodal capabilities firsthand
We invite you to visit one of our facilities near the intermodal ramps to see how we manage intermodal shipments. Our team will demonstrate our container handling processes, tracking systems, and discuss how intermodal can optimize your supply chain.