CPKC, CSX create faster freight solutions with Southeast Mexico Express
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (NYSE: CP) and CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX) have launched the Southeast Mexico Express (SMX), a new east-west Class 1 rail corridor connecting Mexico, Texas, and the U.S. Southeast. The service, which began operations on December 1, 2024, offers improved transit times and greater capacity for automotive, intermodal, and carload customers.
The collaboration features direct connectivity between key markets, enhanced shipping efficiency, and environmental benefits by replacing up to 300 semi-trucks per train. Schneider National (NYSE: SNDR), a major logistics provider, has already implemented the service, reporting significant improvements in cross-border logistics efficiency.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (NYSE: CP) e CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX) hanno lanciato il Southeast Mexico Express (SMX), un nuovo corridoio ferroviario Class 1 est-ovest che collega il Messico, il Texas e il sud-est degli Stati Uniti. Il servizio, operativo dal 1° dicembre 2024, offre tempi di transito migliorati e una maggiore capacità per clienti del settore automobilistico, intermodale e carico su rotaia.
La collaborazione garantisce connettività diretta tra mercati chiave, una maggiore efficienza nelle spedizioni e benefici ambientali sostituendo fino a 300 camion semirimorchi per treno. Schneider National (NYSE: SNDR), importante fornitore di logistica, ha già adottato il servizio, riportando significativi miglioramenti nell'efficienza della logistica transfrontaliera.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (NYSE: CP) y CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX) han lanzado el Southeast Mexico Express (SMX), un nuevo corredor ferroviario Clase 1 de este a oeste que conecta México, Texas y el sureste de Estados Unidos. El servicio, que comenzó a operar el 1 de diciembre de 2024, ofrece tiempos de tránsito mejorados y mayor capacidad para clientes de automoción, intermodal y carga ferroviaria.
La colaboración incluye conectividad directa entre mercados clave, mayor eficiencia en el envÃo y beneficios ambientales al reemplazar hasta 300 camiones semirremolque por tren. Schneider National (NYSE: SNDR), un importante proveedor logÃstico, ya ha implementado el servicio, reportando mejoras significativas en la eficiencia logÃstica transfronteriza.
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City (NYSE : CP) et CSX Corporation (NASDAQ : CSX) ont lancé le Southeast Mexico Express (SMX), un nouveau corridor ferroviaire de classe 1 est-ouest reliant le Mexique, le Texas et le sud-est des États-Unis. Le service, opérationnel depuis le 1er décembre 2024, offre des temps de transit améliorés et une capacité accrue pour les clients des secteurs automobile, intermodal et du fret ferroviaire.
Cette collaboration propose une connectivité directe entre des marchés clés, une efficacité accrue des expéditions et des avantages environnementaux en remplaçant jusqu'à 300 semi-remorques par train. Schneider National (NYSE : SNDR), un important fournisseur logistique, a déjà adopté ce service, rapportant des améliorations significatives de l'efficacité logistique transfrontalière.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (NYSE: CP) und CSX Corporation (NASDAQ: CSX) haben den Southeast Mexico Express (SMX) gestartet, einen neuen Class 1 Ost-West-Eisenbahnkorridor, der Mexiko, Texas und den Südosten der USA verbindet. Der Dienst, der am 1. Dezember 2024 in Betrieb genommen wurde, bietet verbesserte Transitzeiten und eine höhere Kapazität für Kunden aus den Bereichen Automobil, Intermodalverkehr und Wagenladungen.
Die Zusammenarbeit ermöglicht eine direkte Verbindung zwischen wichtigen Märkten, eine gesteigerte Versand-effizienz und Umweltnutzen, indem bis zu 300 Sattelzüge pro Zug ersetzt werden. Schneider National (NYSE: SNDR), ein bedeutender Logistikanbieter, hat den Dienst bereits eingeführt und berichtet von erheblichen Verbesserungen der grenzüberschreitenden Logistikeffizienz.
- Creates new competitive rail transportation option connecting three major markets
- Provides faster transit times and greater capacity for customers
- Reduces environmental impact by replacing up to 300 semi-trucks per train
- Enhances cross-border logistics efficiency through direct connectivity
- Leverages infrastructure upgrades for improved time and cost efficiencies
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CPKC-CSX partnership creates significant competitive advantage through new rail corridor connecting Mexico to Southeast U.S., enhancing transit efficiency.
The newly launched Southeast Mexico Express (SMX) represents a strategic alliance between two Class I railroads that creates meaningful competitive advantages in the crucial North American freight market. This east-west corridor directly connects three key markets - Mexico, Texas, and the U.S. Southeast - through a seamless service that previously didn't exist at this scale.
The timing is particularly significant as cross-border trade continues to accelerate amid nearshoring trends. By creating a direct Class I connection, CPKC and CSX are positioning themselves to capture increased freight volumes moving between Mexico and the southeastern United States without requiring multiple railroad interchanges that typically add time, cost, and complexity.
What makes this development particularly valuable is that it leverages CPKC's recent merger synergies, combining CP's Canadian network with KCS's Mexico access, and now extending this reach through CSX's southeastern U.S. infrastructure. The service enhancements include faster transit times through infrastructure upgrades and improved border crossing efficiency using advanced technology.
For shippers, especially in automotive, intermodal and carload segments, this creates a compelling alternative to existing transportation options. The endorsement from Schneider National, a major transportation and logistics provider, validates the operational benefits. Each train can replace up to 300 semi-trucks, offering both environmental advantages and potential cost efficiencies for shippers seeking alternatives amid challenging trucking capacity constraints.
This collaboration demonstrates how rail networks can strategically combine their strengths to create new competitive service offerings that expand their addressable market while delivering tangible customer benefits through improved transit times, capacity, and environmental performance.
Direct Class I connection brings new competition, links
Officially launched on Dec. 1, 2024, the SMX is already providing automotive, intermodal and carload customers with faster transit times, greater capacity, and environmentally sustainable rail solutions.
"The Southeast Mexico Express has created new opportunities for our customers across all of our lines of business, including intermodal, carload and bulk, through a unique collaboration that is already proving itself in the market," said Keith Creel, CPKC President & CEO. "With this corridor, we are leveraging the strengths of both CPKC and CSX, delivering faster transit times, greater efficiency and enhanced reliability. Together, we are providing shippers with a competitive, sustainable alternative for freight transportation."
"The launch of the SMX is a testament to our dedication to enhancing connectivity and efficiency while deepening our reach into cross-border markets," said Joe Hinrichs, President and CEO of CSX. "This new corridor highlights how we are taking concrete, measurable actions to expand our network, enhance service, and unlock long-term growth for our customers."
This innovative service expands capacity while creating seamless, highly-reliable shipping options across three key markets. The SMX collaboration between CPKC and CSX is addressing evolving customer demands.
Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE:SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistic services, has been providing its customers with this service where they are enjoying unparalleled efficiency and reliability in their supply chains.
"Our collaboration with CPKC and CSX on the Southeast Mexico Express represents a meaningful improvement in cross-border logistics for our customers," said Schneider President and CEO Mark Rourke. "This new service delivers greater efficiency and reliability across the supply chain, reinforcing our commitment to seamless, flexible transportation solutions that meet the evolving needs of shippers throughout
Key advantages of SMX include:
- Direct connectivity: Links Mexico,
Texas andU.S. Southeast. - Market access: CPKC's single-line network connects shippers to diverse origin points across
North America . - Faster transit times: Time and cost efficiencies supported by infrastructure upgrades.
- Secure transportation: Advanced technology expedites border crossings while enhancing shipment security.
- Environmental sustainability: Replaces up to 300 semi-trucks per train, reducing emissions.
Learn more about the enhanced shipping options of SMX by visiting .
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