KCS launches new, dedicated intermodal service
On February 16, KCSR and KCSM launched a new, dedicated, seven-day a week, intermodal service between Kansas City, Mo., Dallas, Texas and several Mexico destinations. The service represents the start-up of a key lane within the growing KCS International Intermodal Corridor, and an alternative to the more congested Chicago gateway for traffic between the northeastern U.S., Midwest and Mexico. In addition to market competitive transit times and rates, this unique, in-bond service allows a fast and efficient border crossing experience, and provides a level of security unmatched by the trucking industry.
The dedicated train service is expected to attract more shippers to the CenterPoint-KCS Intermodal Center in Kansas City and grow volumes out of Dallas. The KCSR/KCSM intermodal marketing teams have been working with several, large trucking and intermodal marketing companies to grow these volumes quickly.
"The initial results have been encouraging," said Gil Niesen, KCSR assistant vice president intermodal operations and administration. "Despite the macro-economic difficulties, volumes have increased each week since start-up, and we're close to securing several significant volume deals with large shippers through our asset partners."
Next week, KCSR/KCSM, in cooperation with CSX, will extend the dedicated intermodal service through the East St. Louis gateway to distribution hubs in Worcester, Mass. and Little Ferry, NJ.
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