Rail Capabilities

When we say we can move metal materials regardless of location, we mean it – not only can we move materials via truck and barge, we also have our own private fleet of rail cars to handle large loads.

A railcar filled with machine shop turnings (MST) prepares to leave a supplier's recycling/scrap yard
A railcar filled with HMS waits for the railroad to pull the car to its destination
An Fe Trading private rail car waits to be loaded with P&S material

We have a diverse rail fleet of nearly 500 rail cars, with a focus on high-cube gondolas, to help move your recycled ferrous products.  Our high-cube gondolas can move refined shred or oblong plate and structural products with ease. These cars help our suppliers maximize the load weight to more effectively move their material.  Our private fleet also provides you with a reliable, consistent supply of railcars.

Our dedicated logistics team supports rail movements from soup to nuts. From waybilling to tracing cars to unload and return and to invoice management we work to make the process as seamless as possible.

By identifying the best routes and negotiating the best prices we work to optimize the cost of logistics while still providing exceptional service.  

We put a strong focus on turn time management so that railcars come back to you in a timely manner.       

Fe Trading works closely with railroads to move railcars all around the country and we monitor them to ensure that they get to their locations as quickly as possible