Efficient rail transportation solutions
Commonwealth's rail service offers a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative for your long-distance freight needs.
With our strategic rail-served facilities and expertise in transloading, we provide seamless rail transportation solutions that integrate smoothly with your overall supply chain strategy.
Why choose Commonwealth for Rail Service transportation
Your connection to the rail network
Our rail service leverages the efficiency of rail transportation while providing the flexibility and expertise you need:
- Experienced team skilled in rail car loading and unloading
- Seamless transloading between rail and truck
- Cost-effective solution for long-distance shipments
- Reduced carbon footprint compared to long-haul trucking
- Ability to handle both boxcar and intermodal container shipments
Our team is trained in proper handling procedures for each commodity type, ensuring your products are managed safely and efficiently.
Relevant facility features
Rail-ready facilities
Our facilities are equipped to handle your rail shipments efficiently:
- 10 rail car spots with daily switch capability
- Covered loading/unloading areas to protect your freight
- Heavy-duty material handling equipment for efficient transloading
- Secure storage areas for staging freight
- Advanced inventory management system for accurate tracking
- Ability to handle various commodities, from paper products to heavy machinery
Commodoties
Commodities we handle
Commonwealth has extensive experience managing rail shipments for a wide range of industries and commodities:
- Paper and forest products
- Steel and metal products
- Building materials
- Chemicals and plastics
- Food and beverage products
- Automotive parts and components
- Industrial machinery and equipment
Our team is trained in proper handling procedures for each commodity type, ensuring your products are managed safely and efficiently.
Rail Service Logistics
Integrated logistics solutions
Our rail service doesn't operate in isolation. We offer comprehensive logistics solutions that combine the benefits of rail with other transportation modes:
- Rail-to-truck transloading for final mile delivery
- Short-term storage options during transloading
- Coordination with truckload and LTL services for complete distribution
- Inventory management and order fulfillment services
- Customized reporting and visibility throughout the rail journey
- Assistance with rail car supply and management
Rail Service FAQs
Your rail service questions answered
Yes, we can arrange for temperature-controlled rail cars or transload into refrigerated trucks as needed.
Absolutely. Our experienced team can assist with all necessary documentation and ensure compliance with rail shipping regulations.
We employ strict security measures at our facility and work closely with rail carriers who have their own security protocols in place.
Rail is often more cost-effective for long-distance shipments, though transit times may be longer. We can help you evaluate the best option for your specific needs.
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See our rail capabilities in action
We invite you to tour our rail-served facility in Covington, KY. Witness firsthand how we manage rail shipments, perform transloading operations, and integrate rail service into comprehensive logistics solutions.