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BNSF Intermodal - Consistent, Lower Cost Transportation

BNSF Railway carries more intermodal freight than any other railroad. Every year we deliver millions of intermodal shipments for customers around the country – consistently and damage-free. And BNSF Intermodal delivers with speed that is competitive with over-the-road trucking solutions, while providing low transportation costs and total visibility.

Lower Transportation Costs
Intermodal rail lowers transportation costs when converting highway freight to intermodal. Find out how to lower transportation costs using the Intermodal Savings Estimator.

Cut Fuel Consumption in Half
Spend less on fuel and reduce your carbon footprint by using Intermodal, the most environmentally friendly form of freight transportation. And, intermodal rail is proven to reduce highway congestion, so you can lower transportation costs while making the right choice for the environment.

Comparable Transit Times to Trucking
BNSF Intermodal consistently delivers transit times that are comparable to over-the-road trucking solutions adding efficiency while lowering transportation costs in the supply chain. Find available Intermodal service offerings using the Intermodal Transit Advisor.


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