Canadian Pacific's Intermodal service offers the flexibility of local truck pick-up and delivery with the superior ability of rail to move large volumes over longer distances. We have the capacity to handle goods shipped in customer containers and trailers or shipped in our own fleet of dry, heated or refrigerated containers.
Through our network of 18 strategically located terminals, we provide our customers with efficient access to major consumer markets across the continent and around the world with just one call.The core of our Intermodal service is an extensive network of 18 strategically located terminals that service major centres in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. A multi-million dollar capital investment program has allowed us to upgrade these facilities and introduce new tools to improve efficiency and security. Intermodal transport is an efficient and cost-effective option for more companies than ever before.
Serving six major ports, Canadian Pacific's Intermodal service is the leading provider of rail access to overseas container shipping lines calling at Vancouver and Montreal. We're the only railway that offers the shortest and most direct route between the Port of Vancouver and Chicago.
For customers whose business extends beyond North America, we deliver access to a transportation network that spans the globe. We have achieved status as a low-risk carrier for U.S. imports and have arranged expedited customs procedures between Canada and the U.S. to help our customers avoid delays and added expense.
Canadian Pacific is much more than tracks and trains. It is the experience and know-how of our transportation experts who move millions of tons of freight every day. Organized into domestic and international teams, our Intermodal account management group is committed to delivering innovative solutions for even the most complex transportation challenges. The domestic and international groups are headquartered in Toronto and Montreal, respectively, with offices throughout Canada and the U.S. The international group also maintains offices in Japan and China. No matter where your shipment has to go, in North America, or around the world, we have a solution.