Intermodal container movement is based on the ability to double stack containers for safe movement from origin to destination. There are rules that govern the safe movement of containers.

Hazardous material must have prior authorization from Pheonix Service Center for inland transit. Not all commodities are acceptable for movement. Hazardous material 

- Must have proper product identification

- Must have proper placards

- Must not exceed legal street weight

- Must have proper blocking and bracing

Tank containers are not rated same as standard container. Rates should include rail carriers' hazardous handling charge.

Dimensional loads must have prior authorization from Pheonix Service Center for inland transit. Authorization is based on the origin and destination rail ramps ability to handle container or flat rack. Dimensional loads 

- Must not exceed legal street weight

- Must have proper blocking and bracing

Overweight containers may result in an accident, causing the handler to tip over. Weight should not exceed container allowable weight. Not all rail ramps have the ability to scale the weight of containers nor is the ramp equipped with the same “lifting” machines.

Oldest container will load first for inland transit.

There are train speeds that govern the movement of intermodal trains. This may impact the movement of your containers. Hanjin Shipping has selected and contracted with the best rail carriers in the United States that have proven records for safe intermodal transit as well as the fastest from origin to destination. Keeping our customers in mind, Hanjin Shipping reviews on a daily basis the movement of containers within North America.