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Connecting Commerce
Rail is critical to commerce and the health of local, national and
global markets. No other form of ground transportation can move
the sheer volume of goods and products to the global marketplace
as eff iciently and safely as freight rail does. As a result, the
U.S. Department of Transportation expects
DEMAND FOR
FREIGHT RAIL SERVICE WILL CONTINUE TO RISE.
The eff iciencies created by rail save American consumers billions
of dollars while reducing energy consumption and pollution,
lowering greenhouse gas emissions and reducing highway gridlock.
Technology is key to an ef f icient rail system that can meet
growing demand. To that end, BNSF’s IT systems are integrated
into customers’ supply chains to provide the information they
need on transportation and scheduling. From order entry to f inal
delivery, every shipment and piece of equipment is tracked to
ensure a timely delivery of goods.
How does the supply chain work?
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to learn more about the U.S.
supply chain.