Intermodal shipping is crucial to logistics, especially for businesses within 150 miles of a Class 1 rail. With its company-owned assets and drivers, Lazer Logistics helps customers streamline their intermodal operations and reduce costs.

Suppose you’re a company shipping domestic and international freight, managing a range of product types, or facing any challenges in intermodal transport. In that case, we can help simplify your processes and enhance your visibility into the movement of your containers.

Here’s how Lazer Logistics stands out in intermodal services:

Key Questions to Assess Your Intermodal Needs

First, we dive into your specific intermodal requirements, focusing on:

• Whether your shipments are domestic or international and what size of containers are being used – 20/40/45/53.
• Product weight and whether you need dry or refrigerated solutions.
• What are your preferences for drop or live loads/unloads?
• The steamship lines (SSL) you work with.
• Your current challenges – storage fees, chassis shortages, or visibility gaps once your container hits the rail yard.
• Understanding your needs and pain points allows us to tailor our services and propose solutions that drive efficiency.

Lazer’s Key Features and How We Can Help

Our standout features directly address common intermodal challenges:

Company-Owned Drivers
We are built with 100% company drivers, ensuring complete control over the transportation process. Unlike third-party drivers, our team won’t refuse freight at the last minute, so you’ll never have to worry about delays or disruptions.

Customer Portal for Enhanced Visibility
Our customer portal gives you real-time visibility into your container’s journey. It allows you to track its status, whether on a train, grounded at a rail yard, dropped at a warehouse, or terminated at a depot. This transparency helps you stay informed and make proactive decisions.

Private Chassis Fleet
With Lazer’s private chassis fleet, you won’t need to rely on third-party chassis pools, which often come with shortages and damage issues. This ensures faster and smoother transitions for your containers, reducing downtime. We can provide standard chassis as well as specialized chassis. This may include tri-axles, quad-axles, or any other specialized equipment.

24/7 Dispatch Team
Our 24/7 dispatch service ensures that we’re always available to answer your questions and handle any issues as they arise, providing peace of mind that your shipments are in good hands.

Overweight Hauling Permits
Thanks to our specialized permits, we can haul overweight freight, helping you move heavier loads without concerns about restrictions.

API Integration with Class 1 Rail Yards
Many customers need help with visibility once their containers enter rail yards. Our API integration with Class 1 rail yards provides end-to-end tracking and tracing, giving you greater transparency into your container’s location and status throughout its journey.

Reducing Common Intermodal Charges

Intermodal shipping often includes additional charges like rail storage, demurrage, and container per diem. Lazer’s services are designed to minimize these costs:

Rail Storage and Demurrage
Our top priority is getting your containers out of the rail yard by the last free day to avoid costly storage fees. With 24/7 dispatch, company drivers, and private chassis, we ensure containers are moved efficiently and without delay.

Container Per Diem
Returning containers quickly is crucial for controlling costs. Our business model emphasizes rapid returns for loaded and empty containers, helping you avoid costly per diem fees. Our team’s focus on speed and efficiency can significantly reduce the time containers spend in transit or sitting idle.

A Trusted Intermodal Partner

At Lazer Logistics, we aim to help our customers improve freight visibility, streamline operations, and reduce unnecessary costs associated with intermodal shipping. By leveraging our key features – private chassis, 24/7 dispatch, API integration with Class 1 rail yards, and overweight hauling permits – and our commitment to keeping your containers moving, we aim to be your trusted intermodal partner.

Contact us today to learn how Lazer Logistics can support your intermodal needs and help your business operate more smoothly, efficiently, and cost-effectively.