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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 › US → Canada Cross-Border

US → Canada Cross-Border

Any US origin to Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, or Calgary. Direct CN Rail and CP Rail contracts — one rate, one contact, customs coordination included.

Save 18–25% vs OTR
Lane Overview

US → Canada Cross-Border

US–Canada cross-border intermodal is more complex than domestic — customs, border crossing, two rail networks. LaserNet Jax holds direct contracts with both CN Rail and CP Rail, which means we handle everything under a single rate and a single point of contact.

Current market conditions are particularly strong for US–Canada lanes. Tariff front-loading and trade policy shifts are driving elevated volume on cross-border corridors, making intermodal an even more compelling option for shippers with Canada exposure.

What to Expect
  • Direct CN Rail and CP Rail contracts — no third-party IMC needed
  • One rate, one contact, customs coordination included
  • Midwest to Toronto, East Coast to Montreal, US to Vancouver and Calgary
  • 53’ domestic containers, door-to-door service
  • Daily shipment updates on every active load
Common Questions
Do you handle customs for cross-border shipments?
Yes — customs coordination is included in our cross-border service. We handle the paperwork and coordination so you don’t need a separate customs broker for the rail portion.
Which Canada corridors are strongest for intermodal?
Midwest to Toronto, East Coast to Montreal, and any US origin to Vancouver and Calgary are all strong intermodal corridors. We’ll tell you which railroad routing makes the most sense for your specific origin and destination.
How does tariff uncertainty affect cross-border intermodal?
In the current environment, intermodal’s lower cost gives shippers more flexibility to absorb tariff costs. It also allows for faster volume adjustment when trade patterns shift. We’re seeing elevated interest from shippers looking to reduce landed cost on US–Canada freight.
Can you handle both southbound (Canada to US) and northbound?
Yes. We quote both directions on all US–Canada corridors under our direct CN and CP Rail contracts.
Rate Comparison
Typical OTR~$4,500–$6,500
Intermodal All-In~$3,500–$5,200
Savings Per Load$1,000–$1,800+
RailroadsCN Rail / CP Rail
Equipment53’ Domestic Container
CustomsCoordinated
ServiceDoor-to-Door

These are typical market ranges. Your actual rate depends on specific origin/destination, volume, and current market conditions. Get a direct quote for your lane.

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