BNSF and NFI announce strategic partnership at Barstow International Gateway
The partnership will create new opportunities for customers seeking integrated transportation and logistics solutions in Southern California
BARSTOW, Calif., Aug. 17, 2026 – BNSF Railway, North America’s leading intermodal railroad, and NFI, a leading integrated supply chain solutions provider, today announced a strategic partnership at the future Barstow International Gateway (BIG), reinforcing their shared commitment to delivering innovative transportation, logistics and distribution solutions for customers across North America. The partnership brings together BNSF’s expansive intermodal network and NFI’s supply chain expertise to create new opportunities for customers seeking greater efficiency, flexibility and connectivity out of Southern California. Through this commitment, customers will benefit from integrated access to transportation, warehousing, distribution and transload solutions within the BIG development.
Master-planned rail facility
Located in Southern California, Barstow International Gateway is planned as a next-generation integrated logistics hub designed to seamlessly connect freight moving through the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach with destinations throughout the United States. The development will combine intermodal infrastructure with logistics park capabilities, creating opportunities for customers to streamline freight flows, improve supply chain performance and access major consumer markets through BNSF’s vast network.
“Partnerships like this are critical to creating the supply chains of the future,” said BNSF Group Vice President of Consumer Products Jon Gabriel. “By combining BNSF’s intermodal network with NFI’s logistics expertise, we can help customers speed up their network, unlock new efficiencies while improving network resiliency with greater flexibility in how freight moves from origin to destination.”
NFI partnership
NFI’s broad portfolio of logistics services and customer-focused solutions will complement the capabilities available through Barstow International Gateway, helping customers simplify operations and improve supply chain coordination. Together, the companies will support businesses seeking scalable solutions that integrate port drayage, transportation, warehousing and distribution into a single logistics ecosystem.
“We’re thrilled to partner with BNSF to create opportunities for our customers to streamline their operations, pairing intermodal and transload solutions,” said NFI CEO Sid Brown. “Barstow International Gateway will expand our presence on the West Coast and create a cost-effective alternative for customers to transport freight from the ports to their next destination.”
This new partnership reflects a shared vision for advancing supply chain innovation and strengthening the long-term competitiveness of Southern California as a critical gateway for domestic and international commerce.
As BIG continues to develop, BNSF and NFI look forward to working together to create new value for customers across a wide range of industries by providing greater access to scalable, efficient supply chain services while strengthening connectivity between Southern California and key markets across North America.
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About Barstow International Gateway
Barstow International Gateway (BIG) is BNSF Railway’s planned next-generation integrated rail and logistics hub designed to transform how goods move from Southern California to consumers and businesses across North America. Strategically connected to BNSF’s industry-leading intermodal network, BIG is designed to provide customers with greater supply chain efficiency, improved connectivity and access to scalable logistics solutions that support long-term growth.
By bringing together rail, logistics and distribution capabilities in a single integrated environment, BIG will help customers reduce complexity, improve freight fluidity and create more flexible supply chain strategies. The project represents BNSF’s ongoing investment in supply chain innovation and its commitment to helping customers move goods more efficiently while supporting economic growth, business investment and the future of North American commerce.
About NFI
NFI is a fully integrated North American supply chain solutions provider headquartered in Camden, New Jersey. Privately held by the Brown family since 1932, the company generates more than $3.8 billion in annual revenue and employs over 17,000 associates. NFI owns and operates over 70 million square feet of warehouse space alongside a fleet of 5,100 tractors and 13,000 trailers. NFI’s relentless innovation and unparalleled service deliver logistics solutions that transform the way business gets done. The company’s business lines include dedicated transportation, warehousing and distribution, eCommerce fulfillment, brokerage, transportation management, port drayage, intermodal, global logistics, and industrial real estate. Through NFI Ventures, the company also invests in early-stage companies driving innovation in the supply chain industry. For more information about NFI, visit www.nfiindustries.com or call 1-877-NFI-3777.
Kendall Kirkham Sloan
Director of External Communications
Media@BNSF.com