Moving freight across North America requires scale and coordination. For Beneficial Cargo Owners and Intermodal Marketing Companies (IMCs), CN has access to one of the largest container fleets on the continent, moving goods reliably between Mexico, the U.S., and Canada.

From groceries and consumer goods to auto parts and heavy industrial materials, every shipment has unique requirements. CN meets these needs through a mix of equipment, door-to-door trucking integration via CNTL, and partnerships that expand access to containers across North America.

Strength in Partnerships

CN’s intermodal capacity is supported by strong collaborations:

• The Equipment Management Pool (EMP) program, offered with Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS), provides access to more than 40,000 EMP 53ft containers. This partnership allows ramp-to-ramp service between any terminals served by the three railroads. Learn more about EMP.
• CN also works with asset owners such as J.B. Hunt and Hub Group, giving customers access to an additional 150,000+ dry and refrigerated containers for shipments moving to and from Canadian destinations.

        

Together, these relationships with asset owners and IMCs provide customers a broader pool of equipment and greater flexibility, including during periods of high demand.

Corridors That Connect

CN’s intermodal corridors are vital trade routes that support cross-border supply chains:

• Our U.S. Midwest corridor where freight moves north and south through New Orleans, Jackson, Memphis, Chicago, and Detroit. This route connects Gulf Coast ports with U.S. manufacturing hubs and Canadian markets.
• CN’s Falcon Premium service, in partnership with Union Pacific and Ferromex, offers a seamless intermodal connection from Canada to Mexico. Learn more about Falcon Premium.

Together, these corridors strengthen the flow of goods between three countries, giving shippers and IMCs dependable service options across North America.

From Terminals to Doorsteps

CN’s direct intermodal service extends beyond rail terminals. Through CNTL, CN’s trucking subsidiary, containers complete the first and last mile with direct pick up and delivery to customer locations.

The fleet includes:

• 53ft dry, heated, and refrigerated containers for packaged goods and temperature-sensitive shipments
• 40ft insulated containers for specialized freight
• 40ft steamship line ocean containers, repositioned in select corridors, well-suited for heavy commodities such as beverages or paper products

200,000+
Containers available
across North America
provided by CN and partners

Altogether, CN and its partners provide shippers and IMCs access to more than 200,000 containers across North America.

Looking Ahead

CN continues to strengthen its network to meet the demands of modern supply chains. From Mexico to the U.S. to Canada, our intermodal service gives shippers and IMCs reliable access to the containers and partnerships they need.

Let CN do the heavy lifting for you! Connect with us today to find out how we can help move your business forward.