Railway Railroad Trucking To US service combines express ocean shipping, Class I rail, and FMCSA-certified regional drayage. We route containerized cargo directly from Chinese factories through major US coastal ports to inland rail ramps and final warehouses.
US Rail Routes & Delivery Coverage
Primary Port Gateways: Direct ocean-to-rail transfer at Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach, Tacoma/Seattle, NY/NJ, Savannah, and Houston.
Class I Rail Contracts: Direct agreements with Union Pacific, BNSF, CSX, and Norfolk Southern for priority intermodal slotting.
Inland Hub Corridors: Daily express rail connections serving major ramps in Chicago, Kansas City, St. Louis, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Atlanta.
Regional Drayage Radius: FMCSA-certified (DOT/MC registered) trucking coverage within 250 miles of all Class I rail ramps for guaranteed warehouse drop-offs.
Automated ZIP Routing: Automated 5-digit ZIP mapping to nearest ramps, minimizing drayage distance.
Rail-to-Truck Delivery Process
[1. Factory Pickup] ➔ [2. Export Customs] ➔ [3. Ocean Freight] ➔ [4. US Customs Entry] ➔ [5. Rail Transfer] ➔ [6. Inland Rail Ramp] ➔ [7. Drayage Trucking] ➔ [8. Final Delivery]
Step 1: Empty container delivered to supplier within 24 hours of booking for loading.
Step 2: Licensed broker completes export filing and VGM within 12 hours of gate-in.
Step 3: Port-to-port vessel transit with daily GPS tracking across ocean routes.
Step 4: CBP-licensed broker files ISF (10+2) and entry 48–72 hours before vessel arrival (Filer Code available upon request).
Step 5: Container loaded onto double-stack railcars within 24–48 hours of discharge.
Step 6: Linehaul rail transit to inland hubs with grounding notifications.
Step 7: FMCSA-certified truckers pick up container within 48-hour free time allowance.
Step 8: Scheduled live-unload or drop-and-hook at warehouse with signed Proof of Delivery.
Customs & Delivery Assurance
CBP Customs & Bond Processing: In-house broker HTS classification, duty payout, and instant setup of $50,000 Continuous Import Bonds.
ISF Compliance: Timely ISF (10+2) filing at least 24 hours before origin loading, preventing $5,000 CBP late-filing fines.
End-to-End Tracking: Dashboard combining ocean AIS, rail satellite, and truck GPS, with delay alerts sent within 30 minutes.
24/7 Support: Live account management handling warehouse unloading appointments across Eastern, Central, and Pacific time zones.
FAQ
Q: What information do you need to quote a rail-truck shipment?
A: Provide: Chinese origin city, US destination ZIP code, container type (20GP/40HQ), gross cargo weight, HTS code, and target delivery date.
Q: How is rail-truck freight pricing calculated?
A: The quotation is based on factors such as container size, origin and destination, rail routing, drayage mileage, cargo weight, chassis requirements, and applicable terminal or accessorial charges.
Q: What happens if a rail shipment is delayed?
A: The shipment is reviewed for the cause of the delay, such as rail congestion, missed connections, terminal restrictions, or equipment shortages. We then coordinate the next available rail or drayage movement and update the delivery schedule.
Q: How do you handle demurrage and detention charges?
A: We monitor terminal free-time deadlines and coordinate pickup or equipment return according to the carrier and terminal rules. Any applicable demurrage or detention charges are identified separately.
Q: How can buyers verify your U.S. logistics qualifications?
A: We operate under official FMC-licensed NVOCC registration and partner with CBP-licensed US customs brokers. Verified importers can request our FMC license number, US CBP Broker Filer Code, and SCAC codes at any time.
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