RSI Logistics, Inc. is delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with R. J. Corman Railroad Company, LLC!

RSI Logistics will be participating in a marketing alliance by jointly promoting R. J. Corman’s Transload Connect, a new series of custom transloading solutions, as well as serving as its third-party operator at selected R. J. Corman Transload Connect sites. Transload Connect is R. J. Corman’s line of services focused on custom transloading solutions tailored to each customer’s supply chain. Transload Connect has twenty-two strategically placed transloading facilities across eleven different states.

Strategic Alliance

Initially, RSI Logistics will serve as the third-party operator at several locations spanning the eastern and midwestern United States. There is also potential for RSI Logistics to expand operations into additional Transload Connect locations. The locations being operated by RSI have a variety of handling equipment that can serve a range of commodities and industries; furthermore, RSI can add to the current handling equipment to create custom solutions and process additional commodities.

“RSI Logistics, Inc. looks forward to working with the R. J. Corman team to expand and further develop their Transload Connect Network. R. J. Corman’s 17 railroads are strategically located to add new growth to the transloading industry to add value to both the shippers and end customers. RSI’s diverse business acumen and industry-leading rail management will be of significant value to R. J. Corman and Transload Connect. We look forward to growing this partnership to capitalize on many opportunities,” says Kelley Minnehan, Vice President of RSI Logistics.

“We are excited for the possibilities that Transload Connect and the partnership with RSI Logistics might create for our customers’ future,” says Russ Epting, AVP of Distribution Services at R. J. Corman. “This rebranding and alliance enable us to provide tailor-made solutions to reach the maximum potential of our customers’ supply chain. Our experienced team of Commercial Development representatives can help customize a transload service and assets for any client and even effortlessly onboard customers that never thought that transporting their materials and products over the railroad was a possibility.”

This substantial focus on human capital will positively affect R. J. Corman and RSI Logistics’ customers. Transload Connect’s business partners will receive a more customizable service, direct communication, and the high operational and safety standards that have led the company to be recognized as one of the best in the industry.

Transload Connect

Rail transload facilities play a vital role in many companies’ shipping networks. These facilities allow shippers to realize benefits from a combination of rail and truck. Perhaps you have used the same transload facilities for some time, and you’re wondering about other opportunities. Or perhaps you are reassessing your shipping plan to accommodate new receivers, new products, or taking a closer look at recent price increases. When selecting a rail transload facility, you may have more options than you think.

Transload Connect offers an array of top-of-the-line service customizations. From a full-serve approach, where every asset throughout the process is provided, including specialized machinery, the use and access to railroad lines and technical experts, to a self-serve solution where the customer uses its teams and equipment combined with Transload Connect’s in a joint effort.

R. J. Corman Railroad Company

R. J. Corman Railroad Company, LLC operates seventeen short line railroads in eleven states and is a subsidiary of R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC. Altogether, the company employs approximately 1,500 people in twenty-three states. In addition to short line railroad and switching operations, R. J. Corman companies provide a broad scope of services to the railroad industry such as emergency response, track material distribution, track construction, and signal design and construction.

For more information on Transload Connect, please visit www.rjcorman.com/transloadconnect

RSI Logistics, Inc.

RSI Logistics is a software and service company with twenty-four locations across fourteen states.
RSI serves customers in every major industry that utilizes rail freight transportation. They range from small shippers with a handful of railcars to large shippers moving tens of thousands of railcars per month. RSI takes the time to understand client’s business and tailor services to each customer’s transportation needs. By leveraging focus and expertise, customers improve the effectiveness of their rail transportation management.

For more information about RSI’s transload services, please visit Rail Terminal Services | Bulk Terminal – RSI Logistics