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JACKSONVILLE TRADE AND LOGISTICS
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Any mode , any material , any market
FULL-SERVICE SUPPLY CHAIN solutions company Watco was founded in 1983 . Since then , it has grown as an owner and operator of a diverse and unmatched network of short-line railroads , terminals and ports throughout North America and Australia . Its logistics division is a true thirdparty logistics provider . Because of Watco ’ s depth and breadth of integrated services , its customers have the advantage of any transportation mode carrying any material to any market .
Rail
• Short lines : Watco owns and operates short lines in North America and Australia , including the Jacksonville Port Terminal Railroad .
• Industrial switching : Watco performs switching services at manufacturing facilities .
• SIT yards : Watco offers storage in transit , from individual cars to unit trains .
• Railcar storage : Safely house railcars across Watco ’ s nationwide network of railroads and terminals .
• Railcar repair and maintenance : Watco handles railcar upkeep at its repair terminals and through mobile and dedicated repair services .
Transloading / terminals and ports
• Material handling : Watco loads , unloads and handles any material , commodity or product .
• Storage and distribution : Watco offers customized storage solutions for efficient distribution .
• Marine terminals : Watco ’ s strategically located marine terminals and ports give customers direct access to major US waterways and the world .
• Transload terminals : Watco features truck and rail transloading throughout North America .
• Dedicated terminals : Watco supports its customers ’ material handling needs with customized operations .
Logistics
• Highway : Watco provides less-thantruckload to truckload , and all modes and equipment types .
• Retail : Watco ’ s customizable solutions include warehouse management , e-commerce fulfillment services and more to meet customers ’ first- and finalmile requirements .
• Intermodal : As a leading IMC with direct Class I relationships , Watco provides solutions for door-to-door , domestic and cross-border intermodal needs .
• Rail : Whether it ’ s a full-service rail solution , demurrage mitigation , or something in between , Watco scales the service to your need .
• Barge : Watco ’ s barge solutions give customers access to all major US coastal and inland waterways .
• Ocean and air : Watco has the expertise to deliver customer imports and exports almost anywhere in the world by ocean container , air and bulk or breakbulk vessels .
Partner with Watco and discover your competitive edge . ( 620 ) 231-2230 sales @ watco . com watco . com
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