Rail Freight Services
Cut Your Freight Costs. Ship by Rail.
Moving freight by rail is significantly more cost-effective than trucking — especially for heavy, bulky items over long distances. With the largest in-house rail siding on Long Island, ELM connects you to every major rail carrier in North America.
Why Choose ELM
The Benefits You Get
Dramatically Lower Costs
Rail is one of the most cost-effective ways to move heavy, bulky goods across long distances, especially as fuel prices continue to rise.
Largest Rail Siding on Long Island
ELM operates the largest in-house full-service rail siding on Long Island, giving you direct access to rail infrastructure without third-party transloading.
Connected to All Major Carriers
Our rail siding is connected to the freight lines of all major rail carriers, so your goods can travel from Mexico, California, Canada, and anywhere in between.
Seamless Rail-to-Warehouse Transfer
Your freight arrives by rail and moves directly into our warehouse facility for storage, processing, or immediate distribution. No extra handling or delays.
Why More Companies Are Switching to Rail
As fuel prices rise and trucking capacity tightens, rail has become the smarter choice for moving heavy, bulky items across long distances. Rail freight offers significant cost savings over trucking, with the added benefit of lower carbon emissions and more predictable transit times for consistent routes. If you are currently shipping to the New York metro area by truck and looking for ways to reduce costs, rail may be the answer.
- Significantly lower cost per mile than trucking
- Lower fuel cost impact on your bottom line
- Predictable transit schedules
- Ideal for heavy and bulky freight
- Reduced carbon footprint
- Capacity for high-volume shipments
From Coast to Coast — Directly to Your Warehouse
ELM receives goods that have traveled by rail from as far away as Mexico, California, and Canada. Our in-house rail siding means your freight is unloaded and moved directly into our warehouse facility eliminating unnecessary transloading, reducing damage risk, and getting your product ready for distribution faster.
- Direct rail-to-warehouse unloading
- Reduces handling damage
- Integrated with ELM warehousing services
- Boxing / Cartonizing / Crating
- Faster product availability
- Full inventory management upon arrival
Interested in Shipping by Rail?
Let our team assess your shipping lanes and show you how much you could save. We handle the complexity, you enjoy the savings.