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4/17/2025
Since Norfolk Southern Railway acquired the Great Lakes Reload facility in Chicago in 2024, volume has increased by 62%, NS officials said in a "Story Yard" blog.
Operated by the Transload Group, the Great Lakes Reload facility is located in one of the country's largest logistics up. It supports bulk commodities such as steel, cement and lumber. The 386,000-square-foot climate-controlled warehouse features 13 overhead cranes and 18 indoor rail spots to streamline freight transfer and optimize storage, NS officials said.
“Transloading allows businesses to scale their supply chains quickly,” said Chuck Marias, spokesperson for Great Lakes Reload. “With Norfolk Southern’s support, we’ve seen rising demand for these solutions. Companies want to cut costs and improve logistics, and transloading delivers on both.”
Bulk shippers without direct rail access can utilize transloading services to move freight more cost effectively and environmentally-friendly over long distances, NS officials said in a press release. Rail transportation can also reduce emissions up to 90% compared to truck shipping in some cases, they added.