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Transloading, Warehousing, Drayage & Bulk Handling
Rail Transfer delivers end-to-end intermodal services that bridge long-haul rail economics with the distribution flexibility of trucks. We design our workflows around throughput and reliability: dedicated crews, scheduled rail windows, and proven bulk handling procedures reduce dwell time and help you meet tight delivery commitments. Read on for details about each capability and how we tailor them to common industry needs.
Grain & Bulk Commodity Transloading
We operate dedicated bulk loading and unloading systems built for agricultural commodities (grain, seeds, DDGs and soybean meal) and other bulk materials that are commonly moved in covered hopper trailers or bulk containers. We operate dedicated bulk loading and unloading systems built for agricultural commodities (grains, meals, seeds and DDGs) and other bulk materials that are commonly moved in covered hopper or belt trailers. Our team understands commodity handling processes to ensure that your product gets unloaded and reloaded in a timely manner.
High-efficiency loading
Our team will manage the unloading of your trucks efficiently and make sure your orders are completed and loads are returned on time.
Quality control
Whether it is our onsite FGIS inspections or our own company quality checks, your product is our number one concern.
Flexible options
We load either direct to container or into temporary flat storage depending on what is needed. These options allow flexibility so trucks are not waiting if issues arise at the railroad or container depots.
Container Transloading
Containerized freight often needs a local touch: moving cargo from rail-set containers to truck chassis or consolidating LCL shipments into full loads. We offer container stuffing and stripping, transloading into domestic trailers, and export container preparation (blocking, bracing, labeling). Using a coordinated rail schedule and our experienced dock crews, we minimize container dwell and get your boxes moving faster.
Full stuffing/stripping services
for importers and exporters.
Chassis and drayage coordination
for quick on-road transfers.
Documentation support
to help with carrier handoffs and compliance. drayage.com
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 emphasizes accessibility for quick truck loading, accurate inventory management, and flexible staging lanes for high-velocity SKUs.
Cross-dock for reduced touches
receive by rail or container, stage and ship same-day or next-day.
Inventory & staging
for consolidation and distribution.
Seasonal storage
tailored for agricultural harvest cycles or manufacturing surges.
Trucking / Drayage & Local Delivery
Rail Transfer offers efficient, seamless container drayage in and out of all ramps in St Paul/Minneapolis, MN along with Chippewa Falls, WI. We focus mainly on local deliveries/pickups of full container loads for both import and export shipments. Our team has combined over 50 years of experience handling ocean container freight, along with a strong fleet of drivers who are safe, adept, and professional in their very important roles.
We are also a preferred carrier for Menards DC in Eau Claire, WI, handling a well-managed drop and hook pool. Our operation for this account is provided with fluidity from beginning to end.
We offer competitive rates, and service second to none, from on boarding to invoicing. Our goal is to provide worry free service to our valued customers who use our drayage services!
Chassis management
to reduce dwell on containers.
Coordinated pickups
with carrier and rail schedules to avoid missed rails.
Dedicated local lanes
for repeat customers and recurring flows.
Value-added services
Seasonal surge planning
and volume forecasting support.
Custom packaging or export prep
blocking, labeling, export documentation prep.
Compliance guidance
for rail interchange rules and commodity handling.
Additional Services
including Hardwood Log loading, Fumigation, and Cargo Inspection.