Go the Distance for Less.
Combine the efficiency of rail with the flexibility of trucking for a cost-effective and reliable long-haul shipping solution across North America.
Analyze My Shipping Lanes
The Advantages of Intermodal Freight
Significant Cost Savings
Rail is more fuel-efficient than trucking for long distances, drastically reducing your overall freight spend on routes exceeding 750 miles.
Eco-Friendly Shipping
Lower your carbon footprint. Modern trains can move one ton of freight over 400 miles on a single gallon of fuel.
Increased Capacity
Tap into the immense capacity of the North American rail network, bypassing driver shortages during peak seasons.
Enhanced Security
Containers remain sealed from origin to destination, significantly reducing handling risk, theft, and environmental exposure.
Our Seamless Intermodal Process
A coordinated symphony of truck and rail logistics.
Drayage Pickup
Truck collects container from your door.
Rail Terminal
Transfer to regional rail hub.
Rail Transport
Long-haul transit via major rail lines.
Destination Terminal
Offloaded for final leg drayage.
Final Delivery
Prompt truck delivery to your customer.
Is Intermodal Right for Your Freight?
Intermodal shipping is a powerful tool for businesses looking to optimize their supply chain. At A&E Transportation Logistics, we help you identify the best opportunities for modal conversion.
- Ideal Distance: Best for shipments traveling 750 miles or more where rail efficiency peaks.
- Time Considerations: Best suited for freight that is balanced between speed and cost-efficiency.
- Versatile Goods: Works for consumer products, industrial parts, and bulk raw materials.
- Container Selection: We handle 20', 40', and 53' domestic containers to fit any load volume.
Discover Your Potential Savings
Let our experts analyze your shipping lanes and determine if an intermodal strategy can reduce your costs and carbon footprint.