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As the largest shipper of forest products in Canada and the United States, CN offers the first truly integrated North American transportation solution. Whether you need rail shipping in Canada, intermodal and trucking in the US, or are shipping containers overseas, CN has a full suite of shipping services to get your goods to your customers.

Cost Competitive

Rail is the most cost effective way to ship.  In tough economic times, you need to make the most of every transportation dollar.  Rail cars can carry up to three times more forest products than a truck – resulting in lower per unit costs of inventory and shipping.

Global Market Reach

CN is the only Class 1 railroad to cross the continent east-west and north-south – linking the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts.  We offer:

• rail network and intermodal terminals on the east, west and Gulf coasts are well-positioned to offer you seamless access to key port facilities and a gateway to global trade
• access to a number of ports on the East and West Coasts, the Saint Lawrence River, the Great Lakes and the Gulf region, including Mobile, Pascagoula and Gulfport
• international shipping expertise and reliable service can help you ship with confidence and capitalize on global market opportunities from/to North America, Europe, South America and Asia.

Not served by rail? Not a problem

Our distribution centers can transfer your forest products between railcar and truck, or store your pulp, paper, lumber and panels in our warehouses.  Our strategically located centers enable you to serve all your customers across North America.  Find a Reload Center. 

Velocity, Equipment and Capacity – We've got it

Greater velocity enables CN to improve service quality and efficiency to provide the most competitive transportation solution in the market.  Our investments in longer sidings and improved signals, track maintenance and yard management technologies have allowed us to significantly improve the efficiency of our train operations. Other initiatives include:

• Fleet optimization:  CN offers one of the largest fleets of high capacity 100-ton payload premium railcars in North America.  Find Equipment
• Car Order Program : You enter your timely car order and CN will confirm a supply against that order.
• Routing Protocol: CN works with other railroads to develop routing protocols for moving traffic based on the shortest routes and best gateways between railroads

Suite of Products to Meet your Changing Needs

CN Supply Chain Solutions continues to develop and offer non-rail services that fit your needs.  Offerings include warehousing and distribution, door-to-door intermodal, bundled price offerings, customs brokerage and port handling and ocean vessel management.