Overseas

Services

When it comes to realizing MORE supply chain benefits for your shipping, BNSF's overseas intermodal service give you:

• MORE Speed: Reaching markets up to 7 days faster than all-water options
• MORE Service: Fastest intermodal service for all your door-to-door shipping needs
• MORE Reach: 100% U.S. market coverage with direct or connecting services
• MORE Connections: On-dock and near-dock service for all your Pacific and Gulf import/export needs

Review BNSF's Interactive Service Schedules.

Prices

Pricing Contacts

BNSF intermodal prices are issued on a contract basis. To obtain a rate for shipping ocean containers (intermodal), please contact Intermodal@bnsf.com.

Pricing Tools and Resources

Percent of Revenue Fuel Surcharge 
Applies to all BNSF ocean container (intermodal) shipments.

Customs Fees 
Surcharges for Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) inspections.

Port Fees

The following surcharges are applied on intermodal shipments traversing the Alameda Corridor or originating or terminating at the Port of Portland and Port of Tacoma.

BNSF may impose surcharges as stated in the BNSF Intermodal Rules and Policies Guide. All applicable intermodal shipments are subject to these charges, regardless of price authority (including contracts and agreements). Surcharges are applied to the freight bill based on the BNSF shipping instructions (waybill) date.

ACTA (Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority)

Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority Current Use Fees and Container Charges are applicable for shipments traversing the Alameda Corridor.

Port of Portland

Port of Portland Rail Carrier Intermodal Yard Facility Fee is stated in the Port of Portland Marine Terminal Item 8.

Port of Tacoma

Port of Tacoma Intermodal Facility Charges is stated in the Containers Section of the Port of Tacoma Tariff 300, Section 6.

**Formerly known as Premium Service.

BNSF's intermodal network is made up of some of the largest and most modern intermodal hub facilities in the industry — facilities that are designed to move your shipments across the BNSF system faster than ever before.

Facilities Details

Intermodal Facilities Listings

Intermodal Map - High Level

Intermodal Map – Overview

Facility Resources

Regions Domestic and International
Represents BNSF intermodal hubs and groupings in contractual agreements.

Facilities Information and Resource Management (FIRM) codes

BNSF intermodal facilities	FIRM codes
Alliance, TX - 1111 Intermodal Pkwy	T926
Atlanta (Fairburn), GA - 6700 McLarin Rd.	O083
Barstow, CA - 2825 W. Main St.
Cicero, IL - 26th St.	J791
Corwith, IL - 3526 W. 43rd St.	I145
Denver, CO - 585 W. 53rd Place	H096
El Paso, TX - 805 S. Santa Fe St.	S390
Houston, TX - 214 Brisbane Rd.	S639
Logistics Park Kansas City, KS - 32880 W. 191 St.	J177
Los Angeles, CA - 4000 E. Sheila St., Bldg 39	Y386
Logistics Park Chicago, IL - 26664 S. Baseline Rd.	H572
Memphis, TN - 4814 Lamar Ave.	P486
Omaha, NE - 4370 Gibson Rd.	H397
Oakland International Gateway, CA - 333 Maritime St.	Z944
Phoenix, AZ - 5281 Tom Murray Rd.	Y386
Portland, OR - 3930 NW Yeon	X086
Seattle (International Gateway - SIG), WA - 44 S. Hanford	Y498
S. Seattle, WA - 12400 51st Pl. S.	Y371
Spokane, WA - 1800 N. Dickey	Y799
St. Louis, MO - 3500 Wellington Ave.	J300
St. Paul, MN - 1701 Pierce Butler Rt.	J828
Stockton, CA - 6540 Austin Rd.	W675

Containers

A container is a weatherproof box designed for bulk shipment of freight. Domestic containers come in 45 feet, 48 feet and 53 feet-long options. Ocean containers come in 20 feet and 40 feet-long options. They are designed for all modes of intermodal transport.

Trailers

A trailer is a weatherproof box with permanent wheels designed for bulk shipment of freight on rail, highway or combination of both. Trailers come in 45 feet, 48 feet and 53 feet-long options.

Temperature-Controlled Trailers

A temperature-controlled trailer is a weatherproof box with permanent wheels designed for perishable shipment of freight on rail, highway or combination of both. Trailers come in 45 feet, 48 feet and 53 feet-long options.

Intermodal Railcar

The most common intermodal container railcars that BNSF uses in intermodal transportation are shown below.

Oversize and Non-Standard Intermodal Equipment

An intermodal shipment greater than 8’6 wide and 13’6 high is considered Dimensional or Non-Standard Equipment. In general, with proper information and approvals (defined below), BNSF can handle shipments up to 11’ wide and 15’ high.

Any shipment greater than 11’ wide and 15’ high (17’ above top of rail) must follow the Carload Dimensional Process and move in manifest service (not to/from an Intermodal Hub).

Shipment Information

Complete the form on your Dimensional or Non-Standard Equipment shipment.

Obtain Special Price Authority

Once approvals are received, your marketing representative will provide an Intermodal Special Price Authority.

Shipping Instructions

When submitting the Shipping Instructions, state the shipment is Dimensional or Non-Standard Equipment, special price authority, actual commodity description (along with all the required elements as stated in the BNSF Intermodal Rules and Policies Guide, Item 7: Shipping Instructions).

Tendering Shipment

When tendering an Oversized shipment, it will be placed on Hold (LSHold) for Mechanical and Clearance Inspections. Inspections may take up to 2-3 business days.

Contacts

Area	Name	Contact
Mechanical - Tie Down	Scott VanGosen	Tel: 913-551-4614
Intermodal Hubs Ops	Barry Russell	Tel: 817-867-6388
Load and Ride Solutions (LARS)	LARS Contacts Intermodal Loading Guide
AAR Publications	AAR Open Top Rules Other AAR Updates	Tel: 877-999-8824
Carload High/Wide Clearance	Carload High Wide Contacts

Don't own your own equipment?

BNSF has partners with intermodal carriers to provide containers or trailers if you do not own your own equipment. In addition to providing equipment, these carriers can assist with moving individual or multiple shipments, including interline traffic and complete door-to-door movement by arranging equipment, waybilling (shipping instructions), draying, tracing, etc. For more information, contact a BNSF sales representative.

If you do own your own equipment, please review the information below:

Loading and Shipment Safety
Loading assistance and information.

Intermodal Loading Guide
Guidelines to properly load contents into equipment for intermodal transportation.

Demurrage and Storage
Intermodal storage.

Prohibited Hazardous Commodities
Prohibited commodities in some equipment.

Neutral Chassis Pools

At various intermodal facilities, Neutral Chassis Pools are available for your use. See the table below for BNSF locations and pool operator contact information. To utilize Neutral Pool Chassis, a Chassis Use Agreement with the pool operator is required. Equipment rental charges are the responsibility of the user. Twenty (20'), forty (40'), and forty-five (45') foot chassis are available.

BNSF Intermodal Facility	Pool	Vendor Leasing Co	Equipment Initials	Pick up and return chassis to the same facility unless noted	Vendor Name	Vendor Contact
Alliance, TX	GCCP	CCM			Monty Falls	Tel: 713-675-0600
Birmingham, AL	SACP	CCM			Ken Tock	Tel: 813-746-5337
Chicago, IL	COCP	CCM			Chris Davis	Tel: 847-346-0975
Cicero, IL	COCP	CCM			Chris Davis	Tel: 847-346-0975
Denver, CO	DCCP	CCM			Allen Youngs	Tel: 303-293-0103
El Paso, TX	GCCP	CCM			Monty Falls	Tel: 713-675-0600
Houston, TX	GCCP	CCM			Monty Falls	Tel: 713-675-0600
Logistics Park Kansas City	MWCP	CCM			Robert Kline	Tel: 816-472-2264
Logistics Park, IL	COCP	CCM			Chris Davis	Tel: 847-346-0975
Los Angeles, CA	Neutral	Flexi-van	FWAZ	BNSF	Christine Korsak	Tel: 908-276-8000
New Orleans, LA*	GCCP	CCM			Monty Falls	Tel: 713-675-0600
Oakland, CA	Neutral	Flexi-van	FORZ	BNSF	Christine Korsak	Tel: 908-276-8000
Omaha, NE	MWCP	CCM			Robert Kline	Tel: 816-472-2264
Portland, CA	Neutral	TRAC	TSSZ	BNSF (South Seattle)	Pam Di Meglio	Tel: 609-986-0268
S Seattle, WA	Neutral	TRAC	TSSZ	BNSF (Portland)	Pam Di Meglio	Tel: 609-986-0268
St. Louis, MO*	MWCP	CCM			Robert Kline	Tel: 816-472-2264
St. Paul, MN	Neutral	TRAC	TSPZ	BNSF	Pam DiMeglio	Tel: 609-986-0268

At some locations, the chassis may be returned to another city or to another railroad's intermodal facility within the same city.

* Private chassis may not be staged at these locations.

Advanced Lift and Ride Technology

BNSF has invested in the latest technology to minimize equipment damage. This advanced lift technology features:

• Wider and longer shoes
• Ultra sensors to detect roof damage

The benefits of this technology include:

• Virtually eliminated roof damage
• Faster lift on/lift off with error-free lifting

BNSF uses a manufacturer-approved, patented wedge device that prevents the airbag from stretching during lift operations.

BNSF's Intermodal Rules and Policies Guide defines the policies and procedures for all intermodal transportation.

General Information

Intermodal Customer Reference Guide
Describes how to ship an intermodal shipment.

Drayage
Companies offering drayage services.

Commodity Information

Prohibited Hazardous Commodities
Prohibited commodities in some equipment.

Bulk Agricultural Products
Procedures to ship bulk products via intermodal.

Coiled Metal Shipment Policies and Procedures
Procedures to ship coiled metal via intermodal.

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• Customer Letters: Customer Letters inform BNSF customers on a variety of marketing and service-related topics.

Ocean Containers

Area	Contact	Phone
Current customers, shipment questions	Customer Support	Tel: 888-428-2673
BNSF China Representative	Michelle Liu
	Joyce Jiang	Tel: 86-21-61415388 Fax: 86-21-61415389 BNSF Railway International Services Inc. Room 2903, Shanghai Times Square No. 93, Middle Huaihai Road, Shanghai, 200021

Domestic Containers and Trailers

Area	Contact	Phone
Domestic Containers and Trailers	Intermodal Solutions	Regional Sales Mgr on BNSF's Intermodal Solutions Team (map below)
Motor Carriers (truckload)	Terry Dupuy
Intermodal marketing companies	Caleb Maki
Current customers, shipment questions	Customer Support	Tel: 888-428-2673

Temperature-Controlled Trailers

Area	Contact	Phone
Temperature-controlled trailers/containers	Mel Heard Lisa Cassidy
Current customers, shipment questions	Customer Support	Tel: 888-428-2673

Beneficial Cargo Owner Contacts

Territories are based on customer headquarters location, please contact the corresponding industry expert in the contact list below the map: