Rail Drayage — BNSF & UP

Time-sensitive intermodal drayage from BNSF Seattle International Gateway (SIG) and UP Tacoma (TacSim) for import/export FCL. We manage ramp procedures, appointments, and pre-pulls to protect free time, with tri-axle capability for heavy loads.

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Intermodal rail containers at BNSF/UP in Puget Sound

Ramps & Procedures

  • BNSF SIG (Seattle): in/out gate protocols; flip fees when applicable
  • UP Tacoma (TacSim): appointment coordination & equipment checks
  • Peel-pile / express lanes when available
  • Empty return coordination

Timing & Appointments

  • Pre-pulls to protect free time
  • ERD/cutoff monitoring for exports
  • Live load or drop & pick
  • Dispatcher updates with ETA/INGATE/DEL + POD

Equipment & Heavy

  • 20’ / 40’ / 45’ FCL
  • Standard & tri-axle chassis
  • Overweight routing & permit guidance
  • Reefer capable on request

Typical Lanes

  • SODO / Georgetown / South Seattle
  • Kent / Tukwila / Renton / Auburn
  • Fife / Tacoma / Sumner / Puyallup
  • Beyond by quote (Olympia, Everett)
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Import from Rail

We watch ramp availability and flip queues to plan pulls. Live delivery, drop & pick, or pre-pull to our Kent yard when docks aren’t ready.

  • Free-time protection via pre-pulls
  • Chassis splits & flip fees handled
  • POD and timestamp visibility on delivery

Export via Rail

We stage loads to match ERD and protect cutoffs. We manage empty releases off ramp, live loads or drops, and on-time ingates.

  • Seal capture & in-gate timestamps
  • Tri-axle for heavy export loads
  • Appointment windows coordinated
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Rail Drayage — FAQs

Can you pull same-day from the ramp?

When inventory and appointments allow, yes. We’ll confirm based on ramp conditions and your lane.

Do you support heavy/overweight moves?

Yes. We run tri-axle chassis and route legally. If permits are required, we’ll coordinate with you.

What information do you need to quote?

Container/booking number, ramp (BNSF SIG or UP Tacoma), size/weight, origin/destination, and ready date.

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