INTERMODAL SHIPPING SERVICES
Smarter long-haul. Lower cost. Same Wood-Hall care.
Intermodal at Wood-Hall combines the reach of port and rail with the flexibility of trucking, providing a cost-effective, reliable, and more sustainable way to move freight across North America. You’ll get one coordinated plan, proactive communication, and transparent, all-in pricing from pickup to POD.
Why Choose Intermodal with Wood-Hall?
- Cost savings on long hauls — Rail efficiency often reduces total landed cost vs. road-only.
- Reliable & secure — Scheduled rail service and sealed containers minimize touchpoints and risk.
- Lower emissions — Fewer CO₂ emissions per ton-mile than trucking alone.
- End-to-end coordination — We manage first mile, rail line-haul, port or terminal drayage, and final mile with one point of contact.
- Transparent pricing — Clear “all-in” quotes (fuel, drayage, accessorials) — no surprises.
- Real-time updates — Milestone tracking and proactive ETA communication.
Our promise: honesty, transparency, and open communication, for every shipment and every step.
How It Works
1. First Mile (Truck/Drayage): Pickup at your facility, secure loading, and drayage to the appropriate rail terminal or inland hub.
2. Rail Line-Haul: Your container moves via major rail networks to the destination terminal.
3. Final Mile (Truck/Drayage): Delivery to consignee—job site, DC, or store—on your schedule.
Need staging or consolidation? We integrate warehousing & cross-dock to keep freight flowing and align to appointment windows.
Ideal Freight & Use Cases
- What we move: packaged consumer goods, building/industrial materials, automotive components, retail freight, non-hazard chemicals
- Best fit: long-distance lanes (≈1,000+ km), cost-reduction initiatives, capacity relief during tight truck markets, predictable schedules with planned pickup/delivery windows
- Not sure it’s right? If ultra-fast transit or short-haul speed is critical, we’ll recommend FTL/LTL instead.
Add-On Services
- Warehousing & Cross-Dock: short-/mid-term storage, pallet rework, consolidation
- Final-Mile & Job-Site: tailgate, inside, appointment deliveries
- Mode Blending: intermodal + FTL/LTL programs for network resilience
- Project Freight: phased releases, multi-drop sequencing, vendor coordination
- Port & Terminal Drayage: Inland container moves supporting oean freight, intermodal transfers, and domestic distribution.
Ocean & Port Drayage Support
For shipments moving through Canadian ports, Wood-Hall also provides port drayage and inland transportation as part of a broader intermodal or multimodal strategy.
We support the trucking leg once ocean freight is released, helping move containers efficiently from port to rail terminal, warehouse, or final destination. This creates continuity for shippers managing international freight that transitions into intermodal or domestic distribution.
- Drayage from Port of Montreal and other major Canadian ports
- Coordination between port, rail terminal, and inland delivery
- Cross-docking and warehousing to support onward distribution
- Final-mile and Canada-wide delivery
Whether freight is continuing by rail or transitioning directly to truck, our team focuses on clear communication, reliable execution, and problem-solving at critical handoff points.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is intermodal slower than trucking? Transit can be comparable on some corridors and a bit longer on others. Many shippers choose intermodal for cost stability, capacity, and schedule reliability—especially on long hauls.
What equipment is used? Standard 20’/40’/53’ intermodal containers (domestic 53’ common in North America) with drayage tractors for terminal moves and delivery.
Do you handle cross-border intermodal? Yes. We coordinate documentation and drayage on both sides with established rail gateways.
Can you store or consolidate freight enroute? Yes, warehousing and cross-dock near major ramps for staging, consolidation, or appointment alignment.
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About Us
Wood-Hall Logistics is a full-service logistics and freight management company, offering a range of transportation solutions, based on the customer's specific needs. Built on our reputation within the transportation industry and our network of quality carriers, Wood-Hall Logistics ensures that all shipments are handled with utmost care. Ship with us today!
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280 Woolwich Street S, Unit 206
Breslau, Ontario N0B 1M0
Hours of Operations
Available 24/7
Monday - Friday
7 am - 6 pm
Shipping Hours:
8 am - 4 pm
