Schneider and Norfolk Southern partner to expand domestic intermodal capacity across the eastern U.S.
Business Wire•29/10/2026•16:06 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Norfolk Southern (NSC) and Schneider announced a strategic domestic intermodal partnership.
- ➤Norfolk Southern intermodal volumes grew 3% in the third quarter of 2026.
- ➤Norfolk Southern is investing across its 22-state network ahead of customer demand.
- ➤Schneider brings approximately 23,900 chassis and 26,800 containers to the partnership.
Expert Statements
Michael Baumgardt, Executive Vice President of Intermodal and Logistics at Schneider
“Schneider's Intermodal network is built on a strong asset-based foundation that gives customers the control, consistency and reliability they depend on.”
Michael Baumgardt, Executive Vice President of Intermodal and Logistics at Schneider
“As we transition our primary eastern rail provider to Norfolk Southern, we'll expand access to key markets, increase network flexibility and create new opportunities to better serve our customers.”
Michael Baumgardt, Executive Vice President of Intermodal and Logistics at Schneider
“It will strengthen Schneider's competitive position and enhance the reliable service experience our customers expect.”
Ed Elkins, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at Norfolk Southern
“Customers are taking a broader view of intermodal than ever before, and we are investing ahead of that demand.”
Ed Elkins, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at Norfolk Southern
“By combining Norfolk Southern's network reach, as well as our terminal investments and capacity, with Schneider's proven logistics expertise, owned equipment and customer relationships, we are creating new opportunities to move freight across North America and make rail a stronger part of the domestic supply chain.”
Schneider and Norfolk Southern partner to expand domestic intermodal capacity across the eastern U.S.
Collaboration brings together Schneider’s asset-based expertise with Norfolk Southern’s eastern U.S. intermodal network to deliver greater efficiency and more flexible capacity for shippers
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