"Direct CN Rail and CP Rail contracts give us true cross-border capability — one rate, both sides of the border."
"Direct CN Rail and CP Rail contracts — one rate, one contact, both sides of the border."
18–25%
Average savings vs. OTR trucking on qualifying cross-border lanes
2
Class I Railroad contracts — direct with both CN Rail and CP Rail
1
Point of contact managing US customs, Canadian customs, and delivery
Why This Lane
US to Canada Intermodal — One Contact, Both Sides of the Border
Cross-border freight between the US and Canada is one of the most underserved intermodal opportunities in North America. Most 3PLs and shippers default to OTR trucking for cross-border moves because they don't have a partner who can manage both the US and Canadian legs of the move under one roof.
LaserNet Jax holds direct contracts with CN Rail and CP Rail — the two Class I railroads that operate across Canada. That means we can move your freight from a US origin to a Canadian destination with one rate, one contact, and coordinated customs handling on both sides of the border.
Why most providers can't offer this properly: Cross-border intermodal requires simultaneous coordination of US drayage, US rail, border crossing documentation, Canadian rail, and Canadian drayage. Without direct railroad contracts on both sides, providers are stringing together multiple parties and passing along multiple margins. LaserNet Jax does it under one roof with direct contracts on both sides.
Canadian Destinations Served
Where We Deliver in Canada
- Toronto, ON — Canada's largest freight market, CN and CP ramp access
- Montreal, QC — major Eastern Canada hub, CN Rail service
- Vancouver, BC — West Coast Canada, CP Rail, serving Metro Vancouver and BC interior
- Calgary, AB — CP Rail hub, serving Alberta and Western Canada
- Edmonton, AB — CP Rail, serving Northern Alberta
- Winnipeg, MB — CN and CP interchange point, serving Manitoba and Prairie provinces
US Origins
Where We Pick Up in the US
- Chicago, IL — primary gateway for Midwest-to-Canada intermodal
- Detroit, MI — direct CN ramp, strong automotive supply chain to Ontario
- Jacksonville, FL — Southeast origins to Eastern Canada via CN
- Atlanta, GA — Southeast manufacturing freight to Canadian distribution
- New York / New Jersey — Northeast origins northbound to Eastern Canada
- Seattle / Portland — Pacific Northwest origins to Vancouver BC and Western Canada
- Los Angeles / Oakland — West Coast origins to Vancouver BC via CP
How does customs work on a US–Canada intermodal shipment?
LaserNet Jax coordinates the customs documentation as part of the move. You'll need standard commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading — we'll walk you through exactly what's needed for your specific freight type. One contact manages the entire process on both sides of the border.
How long does US to Canada intermodal take?
Transit times vary by origin and destination. US Midwest to Toronto typically runs 3–4 days door to door. Southeast US to Eastern Canada typically runs 5–7 days. West Coast to Vancouver BC typically runs 4–5 days. We'll give you a specific transit estimate with your lane quote.
Is US–Canada intermodal available in both directions?
Yes — we handle both southbound (Canada to US) and northbound (US to Canada) lanes. Call us with your origin, destination, and freight type and we'll quote both directions if needed.
What equipment is available for cross-border intermodal?
Standard 53' domestic containers are available on most cross-border lanes. 40' and 45' containers are available on select lanes. We'll confirm equipment availability when we quote your specific lane.
LaserNet Jax · Direct CN Rail & CP Rail Contracts
One contact for your US–Canada freight.
Tell us your US origin, your Canadian destination, and your freight type. We'll come back with a real cross-border intermodal rate — customs coordination included, one point of contact throughout.
