We use cookies to provide you with a better experience. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.
  • INDUSTRY PRESS ROOM
  • SUBMISSIONS
  • MEDIA FILE
  • Create Account
  • Sign In
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Free Newsletters
  • MAGAZINE
    • Current Issue
    • Archives
    • Digital Edition
    • Subscribe
    • Newsletters
  • STRATEGY
  • GLOBAL
  • LOGISTICS
  • MANUFACTURING
  • PROCUREMENT
  • VIDEO
    • News & Exclusives
    • Viewer Contributed
    • CSCMP EDGE 2023
    • Upload your video
  • PODCAST ETC
    • Podcast
    • White Papers
    • Webcasts
    • Events
    • Blogs
      • Reflections
      • SCQ Forum
    • Mobile Apps
  • MAGAZINE
    • Current Issue
    • Archives
    • Digital Edition
    • Subscribe
    • Newsletters
  • STRATEGY
  • GLOBAL
  • LOGISTICS
  • MANUFACTURING
  • PROCUREMENT
  • VIDEO
    • News & Exclusives
    • Viewer Contributed
    • CSCMP EDGE 2023
    • Upload your video
  • PODCAST ETC
    • Podcast
    • White Papers
    • Webcasts
    • Events
    • Blogs
      • Reflections
      • SCQ Forum
    • Mobile Apps
Home » J.B. Hunt and BNSF team will expand intermodal capacity over three to five years

J.B. Hunt and BNSF team will expand intermodal capacity over three to five years

Move comes as shippers look to secure capacity while reducing costs and carbon footprints, partners say.

BNSF Screen Shot 2022-03-16 at 2.19.20 PM.png
March 16, 2022
Supply Chain Quarterly Staff
No Comments

In an effort to boost their intermodal capacity during lingering supply chain backups at ports and logistics hubs, J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. and BNSF Railway Co. are jointly expanding their infrastructure through growth of containers, real estate, railcars, and chassis.

On the trucking side of the equation, J.B. Hunt plans to grow its intermodal fleet to as many as 150,000 containers in the next three to five years, a greater than 40% increase from its count at the end of 2021. In addition to growing its container count, the Lowell, Arkansas-based firm also will add supporting chassis based on market need.

And on the rail side of the joint initiative, BNSF will increase its capability at multiple intermodal facilities by providing several property locations around key intermodal hubs in Southern California, Chicago, and other markets. Additionally, Fort Worth, Texas-based BNSF will bolster its railcar equipment to accommodate the anticipated increase in container capacity

According to J.B. Hunt, the move is a response to significant growth in demand for intermodal services in recent years as companies look to secure capacity while reducing costs and carbon footprints.

“Over the past few years, intermodal has been disrupted by increased demand and tight capacity, resulting in poor container velocity and long dwell times,” said John Roberts, president and CEO of J.B. Hunt. “Together, J.B. Hunt and BNSF will enhance their work to bring back the consistency and reliability customers expect with intermodal services and further embrace intermodal conversion and transloading services. This priority falls directly in line with J.B. Hunt’s mission statement to create the most efficient transportation network in North America.”

The companies will also use technology to improve efficiencies in rail transport by applying the J.B. Hunt 360° digital freight matching platform to support intermodal services. According to the partners,m that approach could convert some 7 to 11 million shipments from highway to intermodal, supporting long-term growth opportunities while avoiding carbon emissions.

We’re planning to grow our #Intermodal fleet up to 150,000 containers over the next 3 to 5 years! This growth, combined with the #Technology of the J.B. Hunt 360 platform, will give customers more capacity and an efficient way to move #Freight. Read more: https://t.co/NhgNGprH9e. pic.twitter.com/eNAidHR2wV

— J.B. Hunt 360 (@jbhunt360) March 16, 2022

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. and BNSF Railway announced a joint effort to substantially improve capacity for intermodal freight transport in the U.S. supply chain. https://t.co/0jPRNmyNFI#freight #logistics #intermodal pic.twitter.com/C1HsaGhOph

— BNSF Railway (@BNSFRailway) March 16, 2022
Intermodal Rail Trucking
KEYWORDS BNSF Railway Co. J.B. Hunt
    • Related Articles

      J.B. Hunt adds 250 new intermodal containers to speed Asia-U.S. lanes

      Redesign logistics networks every three to five years, panel says at CSCMP Edge

      Procurement gets smart, adds greater value over the next five years

    Recent Articles by Supply Chain Quarterly Staff

    Amazon-backed robotics firm to launch first AS/RS installation in January

    Torc to use data from Uber Freight to develop autonomous trucking network

    California firm flies autonomous cargo plane in test flight

    You must login or register in order to post a comment.

    Report Abusive Comment

    Most Popular Articles

    • Walmart to open fifth “next-gen” fulfillment center in 2026

    • 53% of procurement leaders expect to increase their spending in 2024

    • U.S. faces permanent labor shortage, says University of Tennessee economist

    • Pepsi exec highlights four key structural changes in the supply chain

    • What skills will you need in the Age of AI?

    Featured Video

    Edge2023 innovationtheater here technologies

    CSCMP EDGE 2023 Innovation Theater: Enabling Peak Performance in Last-Mile Delivery Through Private Mapping and Custom Routing - HERE Technologies

    CSCMP EDGE 2023
    At HERE Technologies, we understand the hypercompetitive world of e-commerce, retail, and parcel delivery is increasing in complexity every day. End customers demand ever-increasing delivery performance levels regarding on-time arrivals, flexibility in delivery schedules, pricing and payment options, and more....

    FEATURED WHITE PAPERS

    • Balancing Act: How Freight Brokers Help Shippers Navigate Uncertainty

    • Quarterly Freight Data Report: Q3 2023

    • A Brighter Future: How COVID-19 Continues to Change Freight Procurement Strategies for the Better

    • Five questions to ask before electrifying your indoor forklift fleet

    View More

    Subscribe to Supply Chain Quarterly

    Get Your Subscription
    • SUBSCRIBE
    • E-NEWSLETTERS
    • ADVERTISING
    • CUSTOMER CARE
    • CONTACT
    • ABOUT
    • STAFF
    • PRIVACY POLICY

    Copyright ©2023. All Rights ReservedDesign, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing