Florida East Coast Railway introduces express intermodal service

Florida East Coast Railway (FECR) is expanding its services to include intermodal transportation between Charlotte, N.C., and a number of South Florida locations.

The railroad's Piedmont Express service is available five days a week using FECR assets. The seamless two-day service offers various pickup and delivery options, including door-to-door, ramp-to-door and ramp-to-ramp service.

Now, customers have another option to move their freight to the growing South Florida market more efficiently and effectively, FECR officials said in a press release.

"On average, for every four southbound shipments arriving in South Florida, there is only one northbound shipment. This imbalance can be challenging," said FECR President and Chief Executive Officer James Hertwig. "However, Piedmont Express [service] in FECR's containers provides a cost-effective option for customers in the Carolinas."