Energy company Iron Senergy is able to move empty railcars from a private siding to its mining facility 10 miles away over the road using Pattison Company LLC’s Truck Trailer System.
Pattison’s Truck Trailer System, designed to move empty railcars over the road, “enables facilities to have a viable alternative to rail empty revenue moves such as lease returns, or scrap and shop runs,” the company says. “The system allows for precise railcar positioning, unlocking operational flexibility and cost control that rail-dependent businesses have long sought but rarely achieved. Each case is reviewed for permitting and routing feasibility to ensure a safe and compliant transport.”
For Iron Senergy, this meant moving 20 empty cars, “freeing up valuable siding space, eliminating unnecessary fees, and keeping operations running on schedule. It’s a tangible example of how Pattison’s solution is helping shippers across industries take control of their railcar logistics, reduce costs and increase agility.”
In addition, Pattison has developed the Empty Onsite Storage Solution (EOSS®) for the railcar storage sector. “This solution delivers substantial cost savings compared to traditional storage methods while providing superior flexibility and control over rail assets.” the company notes, citing that “20,000 railcars have been moved without incident since 2020, saving millions in demurrage, storage and empty car moves.”
According to Pattison, Key EOSS® benefits Include:
- “Land utilization: Convert any suitable location into a strategic storage facility.
- “Light CAPEX option: Our solution represents approximately 15% to 20% of the traditional track building costs.
- “Immediate Fleet Access: Position and manage railcars where your operations need them most.
- “Elimination of Costly Moves: Say goodbye to unnecessary empty revenue moves, switching fees, and daily storage charges.
- “Demurrage Reduction: Dramatically reduce or eliminate demurrage costs through smarter positioning and scheduling.
- “Predictable Budgeting: Pattison offers a flexible service agreement with hourly billing, ensuring budgeting is simple and transparent.
- “Boost in Operational Throughput: Improve loading operations and reduce overall service days.”
