Intermodal Transportation Houston TX
PORT, RAIL & TRUCK — COORDINATED BY ONE TEAM
Stop managing multiple carriers for a single intermodal shipment. We coordinate every leg — port drayage, rail ramp delivery, and final-mile trucking — under one roof with full visibility from first pickup to final destination.
WHAT IS INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION?
Intermodal transportation moves freight using two or more modes of transport — typically ocean vessel, rail, and truck — in a single ISO container without unloading the cargo between modes. It's the backbone of international supply chains and a cost-effective alternative to over-the-road trucking for long-haul domestic lanes.
In Houston, intermodal means coordinating between the Port of Houston complex and four major rail ramps — Union Pacific, KCS, and BNSF — all within 20 miles of our yard. The drayage leg connecting port to rail (or rail to warehouse) is where most intermodal delays and cost overruns occur.
Our intermodal service eliminates that friction. We handle the drayage leg with our own equipment and drivers, coordinate directly with rail carriers, and give you a single point of contact for the entire move.
Houston Rail Ramps We Service
INTERMODAL SERVICES WE PROVIDE
Port-to-Rail Drayage
Container moves from Port of Houston terminals to UP, KCS, and BNSF intermodal ramps. We coordinate gate appointments and rail booking to eliminate idle time.
Rail-to-Warehouse Delivery
Pickup from Houston rail ramps and delivery to distribution centers, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities across the metro.
Domestic Intermodal
Cost-effective domestic intermodal moves for Houston shippers sending freight to Chicago, LA, Dallas, and other major markets via rail.
Cross-Border Intermodal
Mexico-bound intermodal coordination via KCS Strang Yard for shippers moving freight across the US-Mexico border.
Intermodal Chassis Supply
Company-owned chassis available for intermodal container moves — no pool availability issues or chassis shortages.
Intermodal Yard Storage
IOS yard staging for containers awaiting rail pickup or delivery appointment. Daily, weekly, and monthly terms available.
WHY INTERMODAL THROUGH HOUSTON?
- Cost Savings vs. OTRIntermodal rail is typically 10–40% cheaper than over-the-road trucking for lanes over 500 miles, with lower fuel exposure.
- Houston's Rail NetworkHouston is served by Union Pacific, BNSF, and KCS — three Class I railroads with connections to every major U.S. market and Mexico.
- Port of Houston IntegrationDirect container flow from vessel to rail without transloading. Houston's port-to-rail infrastructure is among the most efficient in the Gulf Coast.
- Reduced Carbon FootprintRail moves freight at 3–4x the fuel efficiency of trucks, helping shippers meet sustainability targets without sacrificing service.
- Scalable CapacityRail capacity scales independently of driver availability — critical for high-volume shippers managing seasonal demand spikes.
GET AN INTERMODAL QUOTE
Tell us your origin, destination, and container details. We'll respond within the hour.
Need full intermodal logistics beyond drayage?
Full intermodal services at JNP TransportOperated by JNP Transport, LLC
COMPLETE FREIGHT SOLUTIONS AT JNP TRANSPORT
Our intermodal services are part of JNP Transport, LLC — Houston's full-service freight carrier. From port drayage and intermodal to warehousing, 3PL, and last-mile delivery, JNP Transport covers every leg of your supply chain.