- WELCOME TO Rail Transfer Inc.
Rail Transfer — Twin Cities’ Transloading & Intermodal Specialists
Rail Transfer in Saint Paul, MN — dependable transloading, bulk grain handling, warehousing, and drayage solutions tailored to agricultural and industrial shippers.
- Fast & Reliable Delivery
- Cost-Effective Solutions
- Experienced Professionals
- On-Time Performance
- ABOUT US
Practical, Profitable Rail Shipping for Local & Regional Shippers
Rail Transfer: Streamlining Freight Since the 1990s
Since the mid-1990s, Rail Transfer has focused on making rail shipping practical and profitable for local and regional shippers. We combine hands-on operational experience with infrastructure designed for high-throughput loading and unloading of containers, bulk commodities and palletized freight. Whether you’re moving grain, agricultural products, industrial inputs, or containerized imports and exports, our goal is to remove friction from your supply chain — lower your landed costs while increasing reliability.
Why customers choose us
- True multimodal experience. We manage the hand-offs between your cargo so you don’t have to — optimizing routes, timing and labor for a smooth transfer.
- Bulk grain and commodity expertise. High-efficiency grain handling systems and experienced crews mean faster cycles and reduced demurrage.
- Flexible warehousing & cross-dock. Short-term storage, staging, and pick/pack options support seasonal peaks and just-in-time deliveries.
- Local Twin Cities footprint. Centrally located in Saint Paul, we serve Minnesota and regional shippers with the local knowledge to avoid common routing and regulatory pitfalls.
- OUR SERVICES
Transloading, Warehousing, Drayage & Bulk Handling
Grain & Bulk Commodity Transloading (detailed)
We operate dedicated bulk loading and unloading systems built for agricultural commodities (grain, seeds, pulses)…
Container Transloading (imports & exports)
Containerized freight often needs a local touch: moving cargo from rail-set containers to truck chassis or..
Warehousing & Cross-Dock
Short and medium-term storage and cross-dock services help you smooth seasonal spikes or stage product for final delivery. Our warehousing approach…
Trucking / Drayage & Local Delivery
We partner with (and operate) reliable drayage and local trucking for first/last-mile moves. Competitive rates…
Value-added services
We provide end-to-end support for logistics and packaging needs, including re-working and re-balancing to ensure customer‑friendly delivery.