What type of equipment should I use to ship my goods?

CN owns and operates the largest fleet of equipment in Canada, to offer you a wide variety of rail equipment, as well as specialized intermodal units. We have the quantity and variety of equipment you need to meet your transportation requirements for safe, damage-free shipping!

To find the equipment that's right for you, select the product you plan to ship and we will tell you the rail car or container used for shipping your goods.

Metals Boxcar

Built and maintained to withstand the needs of the industry, these cars can handle cargos of up to 112 tons. They are 50 feet 6 inches - 60 feet 9 inches long, and hold up to 6,657 cubic feet.

Wood Pulp Boxcar

These 50-feet 100-ton boxcars are always in demand, and provide numerous advantages for shippers including premium payload capacity and steel floors.

20-foot Container

Used for all types of freight.

40-foot Container

Used for all types of freight.

53-foot Container

Used for all types of freight.

40-foot insul Container

Used in our EcoTherm service.