CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Norfolk Southern's commitment to safety ensures we will protect the integrity of your products as we transport them all across the eastern United States.  We connect with all Class One railroads, providing you end to end solutions for all your cold and dry storage shipments.

Our network aligns with distribution centers in all major cities, providing the chance to reduce your costs and environmental impact as you serve your customers in those final markets. We can accommodate a wide range of shipments including, but not limited to, bulk commodities, palletized shipments, and food products requiring refrigeration.

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WHAT WE SHIP

Our consumer products team can provide both cold and dry solutions for canned goods, beverages, consumer products, and fresh and frozen foods.

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WAREHOUSE LOCATOR

Interactive directory of all dry & cold warehouse locations directly served by NS or our shortline partners.

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Find a Local Connection

To deliver goods to you, we work with 245 short line partners.

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Explore our System Map

Our network of 19,500+ miles of rail lines drives growth for our customers and competition in a global marketplace.

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BOX CARS

The primary boxcar type offered to Norfolk Southern customers is a 60-foot, plate F, double-door boxcar.

Norfolk Southern boxcar for shipping automotive parts

Note: The below are sample representative specifications.

Clearance CodePlate F
Inside Length (ft)60'9"                         
Inside Width (ft)                9'6"               
Inside Height (ft)13'
Outside Length (ft)68'5"
Outside Width (ft)10'8"
Outside Height (ft)17'
Tare Weight (lbs.)82,500
Load Limit (lbs.)203,500
Cubic Capacity (cuft)7,550
Gross Weight on Rail (GWR, lbs.) 286,000
Draft GearMostly cushioning at end of railcar
Floor TypeNailable steel
AnchorsWall and floor anchors
Door Type Double 8' plug doors
Door Width (ft)16'
Door Height (ft)12'4''
Other Features 

LARGE “JUMBO” COVERED HOPPER

Norfolk Southern’s strategic covered hopper fleet is primarily focused on supporting agricultural flows. Additional equipment types may be available in smaller quantities for misc. commodities.

Covered Hopper Agricultural 

Note: The below are sample representative specifications.

Clearance CodePlate C
Outside Length (ft)60'1"
Outside Width (ft)10'8"
Outside Height (ft)15'6"
Tare Weight (lbs.)63,600
Load Limit (lbs.)222,400
Cubic Capacity (cuft)5,161

 

 Gross Weight on Rail (GWR, lbs.) 286,000
Draft GearStandard draft gear
Gate ConfigurationsGravity
Gate DimensionsVarious
Outlet Gates/Bays3 compartments per railcar
Other Features 

Note: The below are sample representative specifications.

Clearance CodePlate C
Outside Length (ft)60'1"
Outside Width (ft)10'8"
Outside Height (ft)15'6"
Tare Weight (lbs.)63,600
Load Limit (lbs.)222,400
Cubic Capacity (cuft)5,161

 

 Gross Weight on Rail (GWR, lbs.) 286,000
Draft GearStandard draft gear
Gate ConfigurationsGravity
Gate DimensionsVarious
Outlet Gates/Bays3 compartments per railcar
Other Features 

Note: The below are sample representative specifications.

Clearance CodePlate C
Outside Length (ft)60'1"
Outside Width (ft)10'8"
Outside Height (ft)15'6"
Tare Weight (lbs.)63,600
Load Limit (lbs.)222,400
Cubic Capacity (cuft)5,161

 

 Gross Weight on Rail (GWR, lbs.) 286,000
Draft GearStandard draft gear
Gate ConfigurationsGravity
Gate DimensionsVarious
Outlet Gates/Bays3 compartments per railcar
Other Features 

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Get started and email us at beau.stdennis@nscorp.com with your origin and destination information.

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Interested in Learning How Rail Shipping Works?

Check out our customer-centric and operations-driven service across a powerful rail system.

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Explore Shipping with Us

If your business is looking to ship agriculture and forest products with Norfolk Southern, please contact Beau St. Dennis.

beau.stdennis@nscorp.com

Make sure to include the name of your business, the type of commodities shipped, and, if you know it, the STCC code.

Key Resources for Consumer Products

Manage Logistics

Track shipments, get real-time data, request pricing, and more with our one-stop digital dashboard.

Expand Your Footprint

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Accounting & Billing

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Freight Claims

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Find Available Rail-Served Properties

Explore potential sites for development with our GIS-based, first-in-class search engine, designed for businesses and site selection experts.

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Explore how much your company could reduce its carbon emissions by shipping with Norfolk Southern. Check out our Carbon Calculator.

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Tim Graves, Jr.
Director of Marketing


757-615-0498
Timothy.graves@nscorp.com

Kaitlyn Yeager
Group Manager
Consumer Products & Fertilizer

470-303-1203
Kaitlyn.yeager@nscorp.com

Michael Ratcliff
National Account Manager
Consumer Products

404-831-1827
michael.ratcliff@nscorp.com

Stephen Young
Market Manager
Beverages, Canned Goods, & Consumer Products

757-406-6503
Stephen.young@nscorp.com

 

Jaylen "Jumbo" Drummond
Marketing Assistant Manager
Fresh and Frozen Food

470-451-1349
jaylen.drummond2@nscorp.com

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