Conventional

Conventional intermodal service is a domestic ramp-to-ramp service in containers or trailers, rail or private, between several U.S./Canadian ramp points and Mexico gateways located at El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen,TX and Calexico, CA.

Shipping intermodal allows you greater flexibility in meeting your needs. With control of the container in the hands of an Intermodal Marketing Company (IMC) or motor carrier you can determine when your shipment crosses the border. This will allow you the time to perform consolidation, transloading or warehousing functions. All trailer traffic originating on either the UP or the TFM destined for either CN or CPRS destinations will be handled on a Rule 11 basis.

Features Benefits

  • Ramp-to-ramp service between U.S./Canada ramps and UP's Mexico gateways
  • IMC/Truckload coordinates delivery to the United States Freight Forwarder (USFF)'s warehouse or Mexico destination
  • Trailers are interchanged to either a drayman or broker with a valid UP interchange agreement
  • UP cargo liability is limited to $250,000 while on UP lines. UP assumes NO liability for the cargo in Mexico
  • EMP REZ-1 equipment charges are assessed while the unit is in Mexico

 
  • Accommodates mid-bridge term of sale and supports Laredo warehousing operations
  • Wide choice of USFF, Mexican Customs Broker (MCB), (United States Customs Broker) (USCB) and Mexican motor carriers
  • 24 hour Internet access to equipment availability and on-line reservations via REZ-1 on EMPs
  • Real-time tracking of charges via REZ-1 on EMPs
  • Equipment control while the units are in Mexico