Shipping Bulk Commodities by Rail

One of the United States top export commodity is Bulk agricultural products. Sales for the U.S. in 2008 were estimated at $73 billion and corn and wheat would be on the top side of this figure. Another top bulk export was Coking Coal, Thermal Coal and Iron ore. With the majority going to developing nations Like China, Brazil and India as well as the Europe Union and Japan. The most efficient and cost effective way to transport these products, from the fields of Middle America and the coal plants of Virginia directly to the Ports for export is via rail.

The US is also a top consumer of bulk commodities coal represents 54% of our electrical demands. The most efficient way to get the bulk commodities from the Mines to the Plants is via rail. Shipping bulk commodities has come a long way from the open car unit trains that to this day still dominate the bulk business.

Rail Shippers have the choice to also ship with super sacks. The airtight system is vented to an integral dust collector that vacuums displaced air and dust, and collapses empty bags dust-free. The bulk filled bags can be handled with the use of Loops and the shipper can ship large quantities without the need for any palletizing. Bulk commodities can be loaded onto box cars quickly, and more efficiently than before.

Clinker cars are a very efficient way to Trans load; Gypsum, Cement, Ash and other granulated or pulverized bulk commodities from the mines to distribution sites everywhere.

Access America Transport is uniquely positioned to assist in the transfer of Bulk Commodities via Rail. Our current relationships with all major US railroads enables us to use our volume purchasing strength. We can provide the bulk commodity shipper better than average rail pricing as well the advantage of capacity. Our coast to coast trans load partners enable us to efficiently transport your shipments where they are needed most.