benefits
Railex incorporates the latest technologies with its own infrastructure and private non-stop rail
service to ensure the multiple weekly departures on a consistent schedule 52 weeks a year.
Capacity, Availability, & Efficiency
- Unmatched availability – takes long-haul truck capacity issues out of play
- 5 day rail transit schedule
- Backhaul opportunities
- State-of-the-art freight forward distribution facilities offering just-in-time delivery
- In-house truck logistics team to oversee all inbound/outbound freight needs
- Major grading and packing facility at the same location
Green
- 3x fewer emissions and 3x more fuel efficiency
- Saves 5.2 million gallons of fuel per year, per train
- A single Railex unit train takes 200 trucks off highways, alleviating traffic congestion
Versatility
- LTL shipping capabilities
- Separate computer controlled temperature zones enable all types of commodities
- Ability to ship mixed commodities and can accommodate all pack sizes and weights (bins, totes, RPC’s, euro-pack, etc.)
- Mixed load capabilities
Controlled Environment
- Railex unit train consisting of 64-foot series cars with fresh air exchange, GPS tracking and temperature control
- State-of-the-art refrigerated transload centers
- Railcars loaded inside cooled facility, never breaking the cold chain
- Train stays intact so your product avoids shifting, bruising, temperature issues and time delays
- Quality control checks available on both sides
- Refrigerated capabilities for racked truckloads
Inventory Management
- Labeling/Barcoding
- Inbound logistics team on site
- Ability for manufacturers, shippers, retailers and distributors to manage inventory more efficiently
- Web-based real-time inventory
