CSX Transportation
Norfolk Southern
Union Pacific
CN Rail
CP Rail
Direct IMC — Not a Broker
East Coast Repositioning Program
US & Canada Coverage
53’ Domestic Containers
Door-to-Door Service
One Point of Contact
25,000+ Shipments Managed
CSX Transportation
Norfolk Southern
Union Pacific
CN Rail
CP Rail
Direct IMC — Not a Broker
East Coast Repositioning Program
US & Canada Coverage
53’ Domestic Containers
Door-to-Door Service
One Point of Contact
25,000+ Shipments Managed
Rail freight
Lanes & Savings › East Coast → West Coast

East Coast → West Coast

Any East Coast origin to Los Angeles, Oakland, Portland, or Seattle. The longest haul — and the strongest intermodal economics.

Save 35–45% vs OTR
Lane Overview

East Coast → West Coast

Transcontinental lanes have the most compelling intermodal economics of any freight corridor. The longer the haul, the greater the rail advantage — and at 2,500–3,000 miles, OTR is expensive, capacity-constrained, and unreliable compared to rail.

We also offer our East Coast Repositioning Program for shippers with 40’ or 45’ steamship containers moving westbound — exceptional savings on qualifying lanes into Pacific Northwest ports.

What to Expect
  • 53’ domestic containers via UP, CSX, or Norfolk Southern
  • Typical transit: 5–7 days coast to coast
  • East Coast Repositioning Program for 40’/45’ steamship containers westbound
  • Door-to-door service, daily updates
  • One dedicated contact from booking to delivery
Common Questions
What is the East Coast Repositioning Program?
This is a specialty program for 40’ and 45’ steamship containers moving westbound from East Coast ports into Pacific Northwest destinations — Seattle, Portland, Oakland, and Vancouver BC. The savings are significant. Contact us to check current availability.
How does OTR compare to intermodal on transcontinental lanes?
On 2,500+ mile lanes, intermodal is almost always cheaper and more consistent. Trucking is expensive, hard to source, and subject to driver availability issues. Rail on this corridor is well-established and reliable.
How long does coast-to-coast intermodal take?
Typically 5–7 days door-to-door. That’s 2–3 days longer than OTR — but at 35–45% savings, most shippers with planned freight make the switch and don’t look back.
Do you handle westbound and eastbound?
Both. We can quote eastbound (West Coast to East Coast) and westbound (East Coast to West Coast) on all transcontinental lanes.
Rate Comparison
Typical OTR Spot~$6,000–$8,500
Intermodal All-In~$3,800–$5,500
Savings Per Load$2,000–$3,500+
Transit Time5–7 days
RailroadsUP / CSX / NS
Equipment53’ Domestic Container
Repositioning ProgramAvailable

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