The Only Single-Line Rail Network Connecting Canada, the U.S. & Mexico
Go places no one else can go. With the CPKC network, experience seamless cross-border transit between Canada and Mexico. Bypass U.S. delays, eliminate border transloading, and keep your dry and refrigerated goods moving securely.
Route Miles
Toronto to San Luis Potosí
Auto Assembly Plants Served
Laredo Border Crossing
The Core CPKC Advantage
By utilizing the first and only single-line transnational railway, Shippers First delivers faster transit, tighter security, and a more sustainable supply chain.
Unmatched Speed
Truck-competitive transit times with a 24-hour Laredo rail crossing, compared to 16+ hours for traditional trucking.
Same-Trailer Integrity
Goods arrive in the exact same trailer they were loaded in. We completely bypass U.S. border transloading and interchange delays.
Dry & Reefer Capacity
Dedicated capacity for both dry goods and temperature-controlled freight. As part of the Easy-Fresh Global Network, we specialize in cold chain integrity.
Unmatched Security
Best-in-class border technology at Laredo avoids U.S. highway bottlenecks, keeping your Canada-Mexico freight safe and compliant.
Key Service Offerings
Whether you are shipping from Toronto to Monterrey or bringing goods in through Lázaro Cárdenas, we have a dedicated route for your freight.
Mexico Midwest Express (MMX)
The only single-line Mexico-Midwest service. Daily dedicated trains connecting San Luis Potosí and Chicago (via Laredo) in just 98 hours.
Southeast Mexico Express (SMX)
Connecting Monterrey and Central Mexico to Atlanta, Charlotte, and Jacksonville. Experience 20-45% faster transit through our joint CPKC + CSX service.
Canada ↔ Mexico Full-Load
Marketed through our strategic partnerships, we offer seamless full-load intermodal rail connecting all major Canadian points directly into Mexico.
Mexico Intermodal Hubs
Salinas Victoria (Monterrey, Nuevo León)
Primary Monterrey hub with 24/7 operations and dedicated customs presence.
Interpuerto (San Luis Potosí, SLP)
Central Mexico hub, crucial for the automotive assembly corridor.
Puerta Mexico (Toluca)
Serving the greater Mexico City metropolitan area.
Lázaro Cárdenas (Pacific Port)
First semi-automated terminal in Mexico. The premier Asia-Pacific gateway alternative to the Panama Canal.
Ready to Optimize Your North American Supply Chain?
Whether you're a direct shipper or a freight forwarding partner, connect with a Shippers First rail expert today. Let's schedule a Teams or Zoom discovery call to discuss your Canada-Mexico freight requirements.
