Chemicals and plastics
A Safer, More Efficient Way to Move Chemicals and Plastics
BNSF moves chemicals and plastics with the safety, reliability and specialized support your supply chain demands.
BNSF moves chemicals and plastics with the safety, reliability and specialized support your supply chain demands.
A network built for safety and scale
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Our specialists help you plan routes, ship safely and keep product moving. Tell us what you ship, and we will build a plan around it.
Benefits
Chemical and plastics solutions built for safety and reliability
Chemicals and plastics shipments demand strict safety standards, specialized handling and consistent performance. BNSF delivers all three — with deep industry expertise, dedicated support and a network designed to move sensitive materials safely.
Safety guides every shipment. Rigorous protocols, specialized training and strict handling standards protect hazardous and nonhazardous materials alike.
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Offerings
Pick the shipping method that fits your business
Tools and resources
Tools and resources
Chemicals & plastics shipping tools
Locate rail-served facilities, terminals and transload sites equipped to handle chemical and plastics shipments.
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Explore routes and connections between production sites, storage facilities and key industrial markets.
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Frequently asked questions
What types of chemical and plastics products can move by rail?
BNSF supports a wide range of products, including industrial chemicals, petrochemicals, resins and plastic pellets. We move both hazardous and nonhazardous materials.
How does BNSF support plastics distribution?
BNSF connects production facilities with packaging plants, distribution centers and end markets to help move plastic resins and finished products efficiently.
What support does BNSF provide for complex chemical supply chains?
Dedicated specialists work with customers to improve routing, enhance safety and tailor logistics solutions to specific operational needs.
What types of chemical and plastics products can move by rail?
BNSF supports a wide range of products, including industrial chemicals, petrochemicals, resins and plastic pellets. We move both hazardous and nonhazardous materials.
How does BNSF support plastics distribution?
BNSF connects production facilities with packaging plants, distribution centers and end markets to help move plastic resins and finished products efficiently.
What support does BNSF provide for complex chemical supply chains?
Dedicated specialists work with customers to improve routing, enhance safety and tailor logistics solutions to specific operational needs.
Chemicals and plastics news
America250: How BNSF Railway became a vital component of America’s supply chain
As we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States this week, it's worth noting that our nation’s transportation infrastructure made and continues to make our economy and way of life possible. A crucial part of that infrastructure is the rail industry, led by America’s premier railroad: BNSF.