BNSF Railway announced it was joining with J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc and GMXT to provide a new intermodal offering – Quantum de Mexico.
The new intermodal offering for Mexican businesses with service-sensitive freight delivery will follow the service model of its US counterpart launched by J.B. Hunt and BNSF in November 2023. Quantum will provide a consistent, agile and speedy transport service using rail to meet businesses’ “just in time” freight needs, the companies said. The service offers efficient service, and a 95+% on-time delivery rate, up to one day faster than traditional intermodal service.
“Mode conversion is one of the leading opportunities businesses can leverage in today’s economic environment to drive efficiency and cost savings,” Spencer Frazier, executive vice president of sales and marketing at J.B. Hunt, said. “The collaboration we’re announcing today brings the full suite of our industry-leading intermodal service and its unmatched service excellence, scale and capacity to Mexico, building on the innovative success of a 35-year relationship.”
Officials said the new service will used the latest advancements in tracking and monitoring systems, providing real-time visibility and control, minimizing delays and optimizing performance. The support teams from J.B. Hunt, BNSF and GMXT will provide 24×7 oversight, officials said, as well as features like priority drayage and railcar loading and unloading.
Quantum de Mexico will operate key routes connecting cities and industrial hubs in both the US and Mexico including Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, the US West Coast and some eastern US destination, as well as Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.
“Quantum de México represents a significant milestone in our commitment to innovation and excellence in logistics,” Jon Gabriel, group vice president – consumer products at BNSF, said. “Expanding our reach from coast to coast allows us to harness our collective strengths and broaden our ability to deliver an unparalleled experience to our customers.”