Intermodal Transportation Services

Expert intermodal brokerage for cost-effective, long-distance freight transportation. Join 500+ shippers solving complex logistics challenges with a single call.

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700+ mile shipments

Partial to full containers

Coast-to-coast coverage

Why smart shippers choose intermodal for long-distance freight

Long-haul trucking is expensive and often inefficient for distances over 700 miles. You need a solution that balances cost, transit time, and reliability.

Dalemerc Logistics offers intermodal solutions through our Fall River Express brokerage arm. Access our network of vetted rail providers and drayage carriers to ship full containers. Benefit from cost savings on long-distance routes, track your shipments, and enjoy the efficiencies of rail.

Ideal for long-haul shipments, typically over 700 miles

Coast-to-coast services (e.g., East Coast to West Coast)

Combines local drayage services with long-distance rail transport

Longer transit times compared to over-the-road trucking, but more cost-effective for long distances

Typical Long-Haul Providers

Expensive and inflexible for coast-to-coast shipping

High costs for cross-country trucking
Limited options for smaller long-distance loads
Rigid scheduling and capacity issues

Dalemerc Logistics Intermodal

Cost-effective and flexible long-distance solution

Save up to 20% on 700+ mile shipments
Adaptable scheduling for various needs
Reduced emissions through rail transport

Rail transport

Leverage the cost-effectiveness of rail for the long-haul portion of your shipment, ideal for East Coast to West Coast moves or other long-distance routes.

Drayage

We coordinate local pickup and delivery via truck, ensuring your freight gets to and from the rail yards efficiently.

Comprehensive intermodal logistics

Personalized service

Strictly vetted carrier network

Flexible integration with your operations

Cost-effective approach for long-haul shipments

Join hundreds of satisfied shippers

Dalemerc is certainly a carrier that we can trust to be there on time, and if there is something that they find that doesn't seem right, they will reach out. They're much more transparent than a lot of other carriers: willing to share their struggles, willing to listen to ours, and just be a good partner.

— BM, Wisconsin-based Contract Furniture Company

Success story

Solving multi-state shipping challenges for Charter NEX Films

Charter NEX Films needed to solve complex logistics challenges while meeting rigorous delivery standards for their food-grade packaging films. When demand surged during the pandemic, they partnered with Dalemerc Logistics for specialized transportation and warehousing. The results: consistently on-time deliveries, near-zero product damage, thousands in annual savings from reduced detention times, and warehouse turnaround times under 30 minutes—all using our dedicated food-grade trailers and strategic consolidation services.

Read the full success story

Our intermodal service offers a smart solution for long-distance shipping needs. By combining the cost-effectiveness of rail with the flexibility of trucking, you get an efficient and economical option for coast-to-coast or other long-haul routes. Our team coordinates the entire process, from origin drayage to rail transport and final delivery. It's about giving our clients a reliable, cost-effective alternative for their long-distance freight."