J.B. Hunt, BNSF and GMXT Launch Intermodal Freight Delivery Service in Mexico

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.,  BNSF Railway (BNSF) and GMXT, the largest rail provider in Mexico have together launched a new intermodal service for Mexico-based businesses — Quantum de México. 

The companies say the service will follow the model of its U.S. counterpart launched by J.B. Hunt and BNSF in November 2023, designed to “transport sensitive highway freight using rail, meeting businesses’ just-in-time freight needs.” They add that the service is optimized for efficiency, offering a 95+% on-time delivery rate that’s up to one day faster than traditional intermodal service.  

The new service utilizes the latest advancements in tracking and monitoring systems, providing real-time visibility and control over shipments, minimizing delays and optimizing performance. Designated J.B. Hunt, BNSF and GMXT support teams will provide 24/7 oversight, delivering consistent and reliable transit times including features like priority drayage as well as railcar loading and unloading, the companies said. 

“Mode conversion is one of the leading opportunities businesses can leverage in today’s economic environment to drive efficiency and cost savings,” said Spencer Frazier, executive vice president of sales and marketing at J.B. Hunt. “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.”