What comes to your mind when you hear transportation? Many people think of trucks going on the highway filled with cargo heading toward fulfillment centers. It’s so much more than that people. The rail system is an underutilized transportation mode that is both reasonable in pricing and conscious about the environment.
Why Invest in Railways
At Contrack, we believe in the importance of a good railcar system. Moreover, we are proud to say that we have one of the largest networks of rail-served warehouses in the United States, where we offer private railcar storage facilities, railcar transloading, and switching. Therefore, the industry has now one of the biggest networks in The United States and it is gaining popularity in the supply chain industry as well.
There are a variety of products that we manage:
- Agricultural goods
- Construction steel
- Paper, pulp, and scrap
- Shingles
- Drywall
- Bulk chemicals and polymers
- Lumber
At ConTrack, we work closely with our customers to ensure they are satisfied with the solutions we are offering. Similarly, we offer low-cost solutions, whether rail or truck, to get their product to them.
What You Need to Know About Intermodal
According to Statisca.com, since the beginning of 2020, intermodal freight volume in the United States fluctuated due to the coronavirus outbreak. In April 2021, intermodal freight was up 33.8 percent compared to April 2020. Intermodal freight transport involves the transportation of freight in an intermodal container or vehicle, using multiple modes of transportation like rail, ship, or truck.
Did you know that there is a high driver turnover? Even though there is so much popularity within the railcar system, there are so many difficulties with the trucking industry. What is intermodal? It is the process of using multiple modes of transportation to convey goods. So, the people who are shipping, usually need both a train and a truck to get bulk products to market.
Connecting Storage and Railways
At ConTrack, we believe that storage is the key to a better railway. Moreover, getting your products from point A to point B is hard without worrying about what happens when you get there. With railcar storage facilities, you can get a full solution.
Transloading, Switching, and Storage
There is nothing better than getting the whole solution from one place. Similarly, these services can all be provided to you under one roof at ConTrack Railcar Storage. Our team of experts knows exceptionally well how important all these aspects are.
