Service Options & References

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
BNSF intermodal facilities Alliance, TX - 1111 Intermodal Pkwy	FIRM codes T926
BNSF intermodal facilities Atlanta (Fairburn), GA - 6700 McLarin Rd.	FIRM codes O083
BNSF intermodal facilities Barstow, CA - 2825 W. Main St.	FIRM codes
BNSF intermodal facilities Cicero, IL - 26th St.	FIRM codes J791
BNSF intermodal facilities Corwith, IL - 3526 W. 43rd St.	FIRM codes I145
BNSF intermodal facilities Denver, CO - 585 W. 53rd Place	FIRM codes H096
BNSF intermodal facilities El Paso, TX - 805 S. Santa Fe St.	FIRM codes S390
BNSF intermodal facilities Houston, TX - 214 Brisbane Rd.	FIRM codes S639
BNSF intermodal facilities Logistics Park Kansas City, KS - 32880 W. 191 St.	FIRM codes J177
BNSF intermodal facilities Los Angeles, CA - 4000 E. Sheila St., Bldg 39	FIRM codes Y386
BNSF intermodal facilities Logistics Park Chicago, IL - 26664 S. Baseline Rd.	FIRM codes H572
BNSF intermodal facilities Memphis, TN - 4814 Lamar Ave.	FIRM codes P486
BNSF intermodal facilities Omaha, NE - 4370 Gibson Rd.	FIRM codes H397
BNSF intermodal facilities Oakland International Gateway, CA - 333 Maritime St.	FIRM codes Z944
BNSF intermodal facilities Phoenix, AZ - 5281 Tom Murray Rd.	FIRM codes Y386
BNSF intermodal facilities Portland, OR - 3930 NW Yeon	FIRM codes X086
BNSF intermodal facilities Seattle (International Gateway - SIG), WA - 44 S. Hanford	FIRM codes Y498
BNSF intermodal facilities S. Seattle, WA - 12400 51st Pl. S.	FIRM codes Y371
BNSF intermodal facilities Spokane, WA - 1800 N. Dickey	FIRM codes Y799
BNSF intermodal facilities St. Louis, MO - 3500 Wellington Ave.	FIRM codes J300
BNSF intermodal facilities St. Paul, MN - 1701 Pierce Butler Rt.	FIRM codes J828
BNSF intermodal facilities Stockton, CA - 6540 Austin Rd.	FIRM codes 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
Area Mechanical - Tie Down	Name Scott VanGosen	Contact Tel: 913-551-4614
Area Intermodal Hubs Ops	Name Barry Russell	Contact Tel: 817-867-6388
Area Load and Ride Solutions (LARS)	Name LARS Contacts Intermodal Loading Guide	Contact
Area AAR Publications	Name AAR Open Top Rules Other AAR Updates	Contact Tel: 877-999-8824
Area Carload High/Wide Clearance	Name Carload High Wide Contacts	Contact

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

General Information

Your Guide To Going Intermodal
Learn which intermodal service option is best for your supply chain.

Intermodal Rules and Policies Guide

• Current Intermodal Rules and Policies Guide

Intermodal Advisor
Find out how to lower your transportation costs.

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

Loading and Restricted Commodities
Outlines some Restricted Commodities and aspects of the Intermodal Rules and Policies Guide.

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

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.

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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