Consumer and Retail Goods
Keep Consumer Goods Moving from Distribution to Delivery
Move consumer and retail goods on one of North America's largest intermodal networks, with reliable service and flexible options.
Move consumer and retail goods on one of North America's largest intermodal networks, with reliable service and flexible options.
Ship consumer and retail goods with confidence
Benefits
Built for speed and reliability
Retail supply chains need dependable service and efficient connections between distribution points. BNSF keeps your shipments moving with intermodal solutions that scale to retail demand.
Scheduled service and dependable transit times reduce variability and keep your supply chain running.
Explore the intermodal network
Tools and resources
Consumer and retail goods tools
Everything your team needs to plan, track and manage consumer and retail shipments with confidence.
Consumer and retail goods tools
Everything your team needs to plan, track and manage consumer and retail shipments with confidence.
Intermodal facilities
Find the distribution centers and intermodal facilities that support your consumer and retail shipments.
Network maps
See the routes connecting plants, ports and distribution hubs across our network.
OFFERINGS
Pick the shipping method that fits your business
Intermodal
A flexible, cost-efficient way to move goods long distances using both rail and truck.
Explore consumer products
Examples of consumer goods moved via intermodal include:
- E-commerce and parcel shipments
- Apparel and footwear
- Electronics and appliances
- Furniture and home goods
- Food and beverages
- Pet food and household products
Examples of consumer goods moved via individual railcar include:
- Paper and packaging products
- Canned and packaged foods and beverages
- Beverage ingredients
- Building materials
BNSF and NFI announce strategic partnership at Barstow International Gateway
Aug 17, 2026
BARSTOW, Calif., Aug. 17, 2026 – BNSF Railway, North America’s leading intermodal railroad, and NFI, a leading integrated supply chain solutions provider, today announced a strategic partnership at the future Barstow International Gateway (BIG), reinforcing their shared commitment to delivering innovative transportation, logistics and distribution solutions for customers across North America. The partnership brings together BNSF’s expansive intermodal network and NFI’s supply chain expertise to create new opportunities for customers seeking greater efficiency, flexibility and connectivity out of Southern California. Through this commitment, customers will benefit from integrated access to transportation, warehousing, distribution and transload solutions within the BIG development.