Released: Oct 20, 2008

You can now get ShipCSX tools on your cell phone at http://mobile.shipcsx.com. (If you have a full web browser, such as the iPhone, you can use the full website by going to www.shipcsx.com.) Any handset that supports internet access can be used. All you need is the data plan from your provider.

Use your regular ShipCSX User ID and password to log in. Once logged in, select the tool you want to access.

The following tools have been streamlined for mobile use:

Railcar Tracking

• Type in the equipment ID and click 'Trace Equipment'.


• Support up to 25 cars per trace request.


• Default results are last event and final destination.


• Trace results link directly to Train Trace.

Train Trace

• Enter the Train ID and click 'Submit'.


• Supports 1 Train ID per search request.


• Default results show origin, destination, last location and milepost, and the remaining schedule.

Railcar Specs (UMLER)

• Type in the Car ID and click 'Railcar Detail'.


• Specific UMLER data is retrieved; Car Type, AAR Code, Inside Dimensions, Outside Dimensions, Door Dimensions, Plate Clearance, Cubic Capacity, and Weight Data.

Coal Reservation Details

• Enter your Coal Reservation Number and click 'Reservation Details' .


• Specific Reservation Details are retrieved; Destination, Consignee, Cars, Tons of product, Current Train (If moving), Last location (If moving).

Plant Switch

• You have a simplified selection.


• Mimics your ShipCSX locations.


• Choose Place or Pull and type in the Car ID numbers.


• You can select multiple cars and submit your plant switch request.

Intermodal Shipment Inquiry

• This tool can be used without logging in.


• Type in your equipment ID (numbers only).


• Displays all containers or trailers that match the equipment numbers and shows if they have billing in place to in-gate at the terminal.

Learn more about ShipCSX or register here to become a ShipCSX user.

For questions, contact us at 1-877-ShipCSX (1-877-744-7279), options 2, 1.