Rail helps lower transportation costs and is a viable alternative to other methods of moving freight. A supply chain built around rail not only can lower costs, but it also can improve the efficiency of your entire supply chain.

Consumer products include: mulch, tires, cotton, tile, granite and appliances.

When to Use Rail

CSX and rail can offer tremendous saving to consumer products shippers and receivers. But while rail can offer these savings and efficiencies, it doesn't work in every instance.

These factors can help you determine if rail is a better option:
Distance – Rail works best for longer distances.
Product weight – Rail works best for heavier products.
Rail access – Rail works best if the shipper or receiver (or both) are rail-served.
Volume density – Rail works best in shipping lanes that have consistent, heavy volume.

Find out if rail is right for you. Call our New Business Development team at 1-877-ShipCSX (1-877-744-7279), options 5 - 1.