Intermodal Shipping Services in Canada

Move freight across Canadian lanes with intermodal strategies that combine rail, truck, and drayage for better cost control, visibility, and shipment protection. Sims Global Solutions helps identify freight that can shift from truckload or LTL to intermodal, supporting long-haul efficiency while accounting for seasonal Canadian weather, border complexity, and delivery requirements from origin to destination reliably.

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Our Intermodal Shipping Services

Flexible intermodal solutions supported by drayage, technology, carrier coordination, and managed logistics expertise.

Intermodal Freight

Combine rail, truck, and coordinated freight planning to reduce handling, improve long-haul efficiency, and identify cost-beneficial alternatives to traditional truckload or LTL shipping.

Drayage

Move containers and freight between rail yards, ports, warehouses, and final destinations with short-distance transportation that connects each part of the intermodal journey.

Mode Conversion

Evaluate whether eligible LTL or full truckload freight can shift into intermodal lanes for fewer touches, faster planning, and reduced exposure to freight claims.

TMS Tracking

Use SimsTrak to quote, schedule, track, and report on shipments with real-time visibility, consolidated billing, and accurate shipment data during and after transit.

Managed Transportation

Outsource carrier relationships, lane optimization, freight audit, mode selection, and execution through a 4PL approach backed by logistics coordinators and enhanced reporting.

Cross-Border Logistics

Support North American and international freight needs with ocean, air, regional, local, and cross-border logistics options coordinated through established carrier relationships.

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Our Intermodal Shipping Process

Analyze Freight and Lane Fit

We review your freight profile, timing, lane length, and delivery requirements to determine whether intermodal is practical for Canadian or cross-border movements, especially where rail can improve long-haul efficiency.

Select the Best Mode

Coordinate Rail and Drayage

Track Shipment in Real Time

Review and Optimize Results

The Sims Difference

Why Choose Sims Global Solutions?

Sims Global Solutions combines technology, carrier access, and logistics expertise to simplify intermodal freight.

Real-Time Visibility

SimsTrak gives Canadian shippers timely visibility, accurate data, and reporting across intermodal freight moves.

Carrier Network

Access over 150,000 carriers for flexible rail, truck, drayage, and cross-border logistics coverage.

Cost Control

The team evaluates LTL, truckload, and intermodal options to reduce handling and transportation costs.

Hands-On Support

Dedicated coordinators support scheduling, tracking, and issue resolution across Canadian lanes and North American networks.

Meet Our Logistics Team

Experienced logistics professionals simplifying complex freight decisions.

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Billy

Corporate Sales Manager – Heavy Haul Trucking

Billy serves as Corporate Sales Manager – Heavy Haul Trucking at Sims Global Solutions, bringing deep expertise in asset-based freight and complex trucking solutions. Leveraging the company's own fleet of assets alongside the industry-leading SimsTrak Transportation Management System, Billy excels at identifying and capturing opportunities that traditional freight brokerages often cannot access. His approach focuses on building meaningful client relationships, supported by a fully integrated TMS and CRM platform that streamlines documentation and communication. Billy is committed to delivering cost-effective, reliable heavy haul solutions to customers across all industries, from Fortune 100 companies to specialized sectors like aerospace, defense, and material handling, ensuring every shipment is handled with precision and care.

Portrait of Chase, Agency Owner at Sims Global Solutions since 2016

Chase

Agency Owner Since 2016

Chase has been an Agency Owner with Sims Global Solutions since 2016, building nearly a decade of success as an independent freight sales agent within the SGS network. He brings a hands-on, relationship-first philosophy to every client partnership, consistently outperforming larger competitors through personalized service and deep industry knowledge. Backed by Sims Global's cutting-edge technology stack, dedicated operations team, and multi-modal capabilities spanning truckload, LTL, expedited, intermodal, and warehousing, Chase delivers adaptive shipping solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. His long-standing tenure reflects his commitment to the company's core values of loyalty, transparency, and continuous improvement, helping clients nationwide streamline their logistics and reduce operational costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does intermodal shipping work?

Intermodal shipping moves freight using more than one mode of transportation, most commonly truck and rail. A truck handles pickup and delivery drayage, while rail covers the long-haul portion. Sims Global Solutions helps evaluate whether freight can shift from truckload or LTL to intermodal, then coordinates carriers, routing, tracking, and delivery execution to reduce handling and improve cost efficiency.

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Still Have Intermodal Questions?

Get practical answers before choosing your next freight mode.

Areas We Serve

Supporting shippers across Canada, North America, and international lanes with coordinated multi-modal freight solutions.

North America

Service Area

150,000+ Carriers

Carrier Network

Real-Time Tracking

Visibility

Do We Cover Your Freight Lane?

Share your origin and destination to confirm routing options.

Trusted Logistics

Awards and Recognition

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TIA Member

Recognized freight brokerage industry membership.

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Since 2010

Established logistics provider launched in 2010.

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SimsTrak Technology

Proprietary platform for shipment visibility.

Plan Your Next Intermodal Shipment

Tell us about your lanes, freight profile, timing, and delivery requirements. Our team will review intermodal opportunities and help identify the most practical shipping option.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 855-326-8671. You can also send us a quick email at ContactSims@ShipSims.com.