SIDINGS
Direct Rail Access. Total Operational Control.
Leverage Northern Ontario’s premier Zone 1 private siding to bypass third-party delays, reduce transportation costs, and connect directly to the North American rail network.
The Zone 1 Advantage
Why Zone 1 Matters for Your Bottom Line:
Located in Greater Sudbury, our facility operates within the Canadian Transportation Agency’s Zone 1 Interswitching District.
• Open Access: Receive railcars from CN, CPKC, CSX or other providers—you choose the carrier that offers the best rate.
• Rate Flexibility: Benefit from regulated interswitching rates that prevent carrier lock-in.
• Material Handling: Streamlined movements of bulk, dimensional and liquid commodities.
Our Siding & Facilities
Transload Facility Specs – TL Site Details
Largest private siding North of the CN Vaughan rail yard
Hours: 24/7 flexible operating hours to meet customer timelines
Rail:
- 2-track siding (12000+ ft total & over 3 kms)
- CPKC Mainline Service, within Zone 1 switching regulations
Truck: 53′ & over length/size trailer compatible, year-round access
Capacity:
- Railcar Movers: x2 Titan track mobiles
- Forklifts: 6k-36k lbs
- Loaders: 3-yard to 8-yard machines with fork attachments
- Excavators: 1-yard to 6-yard machine with varied hydraulic ancillary attachments
Surface: Compacted gravel yard rated for heavy industrial loads. Large outdoor storage zone for staging and consolidation
Material/Commodity Types: Structural steel, plate, coil, heavy machinery, chemicals, fuels (LPG’s/Distillates/Gasoline), and more.
Additional Services:
- Tarping, banding, custom rigging, staging, project cargo coordination, logistical service model design services
Rail Providers:
- MGC Sudbury Rail Terminal – CPKC S23 (83.1)
- CN Rail
- CSX Rail
- BNSF
Key Service Features
Precision Transloading & Staging
- On-Demand Movements: Load and unload on your timeline, not the railway’s.
- Dimensional Expertise: Specialized equipment for moving oversized and heavy industrial machinery safely.
- Storage Solutions: Direct road-to-rail transfer with on-site staging and secure storage options.
Cost & Efficiency Control
- Eliminate Demurrage: Significant savings by managing your own dwell times on a private siding.
- Reduced Road Costs: Shift heavy loads off highways to cut emissions, fuel costs, and vehicle maintenance.
- 5-Day Switching: Reliable, consistent switching services to keep your supply chain fluid.
Safety & Compliance
- Controlled Environment: All operations occur within a private, monitored facility under strict safety protocols.
- Dangerous Goods (RSMP): Full compliance and specialized procedures for handling sensitive or hazardous materials.
Core Siding Capabilities
Why Partner with Mansour Logistics?
- Scalability: Our siding is designed for track expansion to match your long-term growth.
- Security of Supply: Unloading on demand ensures you meet “Just-in-Time” requirements every time.
- Market Reach: We bridge the gap between Northern Ontario industries and global distribution hubs.
Ready to optimize your rail strategy?
We appreciate your interest in Mansour Group. You can contact us directly with any questions or comments.
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