Rail

CN and the Port of Halifax provide the most efficient ship-to-rail connections between ports in India, Southeast Asia, Europe and the Caribbean and key North American markets.

The Port of Halifax is 1,500 nautical miles closer to India (via the Suez Canal) than any other North American west coast port. It is also one full day closer to Southeast Asia (via the Suez Canal) and Europe than any other North American east coast port.

CN’s accelerated service to major retail markets gives shippers a transit time advantage they can count on every day. That’s because CN’s high capacity, double-stack and congestion-free mainline runs right from the port. There are no unnecessary delays with handling. Shipments leave the port quickly and CN’s seamless intermodal service keeps that shipment moving smoothly – and quickly – right to its final destination. Our intermodal terminals are strategically located near major urban centres, railheads and highways so shippers can get their goods to virtually every major market in North America.

Rail is a greener, cleaner modal choice

This video outline’s the North American Distribution System: www.cn.ca/en/memphis-intermodal-terminal-video.htm

Railroads have been shown to be six (or more) times as energy-efficient as heavy trucks because rail consumes far less fuel to transport one tonne of freight one kilometre. With CN's Precision Railroading, every shipment is planned to optimize fuel efficiency.

Shifting from truck to rail shipping is a significant lever that shippers have to reduce their carbon footprint. The most environmentally responsible, efficient and economical choice is to ship rail for the long haul and by truck for the short haul.