INTERMODAL SHIPPING SERVICES
Smarter long-haul. Lower cost. Same Wood-Hall care.
Intermodal at Wood-Hall combines the reach of 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, 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 dray to the rail terminal.
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
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.
Ready to Ship Smarter?
Intermodal reduces cost and emissions, without sacrificing service.