{"id":59,"date":"2023-03-10T07:46:37","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T07:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/?page_id=59"},"modified":"2026-02-18T03:10:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T03:10:23","slug":"containerised-freight","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/index.php\/containerised-freight\/","title":{"rendered":"Containerised freight"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_5b644a2d height_auto width_full with_img with_video\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" data-img-width=\"1921\" data-img-height=\"671\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Container-hero.png);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><style>@media(max-width:600px){#us_bg_video_zc2c{display:none!important}}<\/style><div class=\"l-section-video\" id=\"us_bg_video_zc2c\"><video muted loop autoplay playsinline preload=\"auto\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Intermodal.mp4\" \/><\/video><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_7a85961c opacity-animation has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Containerised Freight Solutions<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto color_alternate\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-separator size_large\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>The Smart Link to Port<\/h2>\n<p>Watco is an industry leader in developing and operating containerised freight intermodal terminals to connect port to rail and ultimately to road transport for the first and final mile.<\/p>\n<p>The transport and logistics industry are vital to local, national and global economies and is an industry where the modes of transportation whether they be by air, land or sea need to work seamlessly in meeting client and customer expectations.<\/p>\n<p>There is little doubt that fuel costs, greenhouse gas emissions and rising operational costs are among the key issues facing the transport and logistic industry worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>As a community we understand the benefits of fast and efficient rail transport as a way of reducing the urban problems of congestion and pollution and the urgent need to reduce our CO\u2082 output. At Watco we understand that not only does rail offer part of a solution to the bigger issues but is also the smart solution to the day-to-day ones.<\/p>\n<p>By partnering with our clients, we are able to quickly move up to 1,000 TEUs per day between North Quay Rail Terminal and Forrestfield Intermodal Terminal or Kenwick Intermodal Terminal, seven days a week resulting in the reduction of more than 100,000 container truck movements on our roads each year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_large\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_8d2cb97b height_auto width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_bottom type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_0300ff9e has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Watco is an industry leader in the strategic planning, design and operation of containerised freight\u00a0intermodal terminals.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2-1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-separator size_large\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Leaders in Intermodal Strategy<\/h2>\n<p>Containerised freight forms the backbone of any economy, with importers and exporters across all industries utilising containers to move vast amounts of product to and from port facilities. Watco&#8217;s track record in developing and operating intermodal terminals allows us to create opportunities for niche markets to use rail to move large volumes of containers cost effectively. Our existing network of outer metro and regional intermodal terminals help connect remote areas, remove congestion around port facilities and improve efficiency of the freight network as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>Intermodal Group\u2019s support for the WA State Government\u2019s aim of increasing\u00a0container rail freight transport volumes is our active approach to developing Inland Intermodal Terminals (IMTs).<\/p>\n<p>New IMTs will not only drive increased import and export container movements through the North Quay Rail Terminal and the future Westport Outer Harbour but will create a more efficient and cost-effective supply chain that will have corresponding environmental and heavy traffic reduction benefits on metropolitan roads.<\/p>\n<p>Watco&#8217;s subsidiary company, Intermodal Group, has developed a WA Supply-Net Strategy to drive planning and development of a network of IMTs in strategic locations at existing and planned commercial and industrial areas within the Perth metropolitan area and select regional centres.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-separator hide_on_mobiles size_huge\"><\/div><div class=\"w-image us_custom_15bb3a2c align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"149\" src=\"https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMT-Supplynet-logo.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMT-Supplynet-logo.png 300w, https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMT-Supplynet-logo-24x12.png 24w, https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMT-Supplynet-logo-50x25.png 50w, https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMT-Supplynet-logo-101x50.png 101w, https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMT-Supplynet-logo-150x75.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Edited-metro-strategy-map.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Containerised freight metro strategy\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_large\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_8f2f38af height_auto with_img with_video\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" data-img-width=\"1920\" data-img-height=\"670\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Iso-tainers-still001.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><style>@media(max-width:600px){#us_bg_video_k9d2{display:none!important}}<\/style><div class=\"l-section-video\" id=\"us_bg_video_k9d2\"><video muted loop autoplay playsinline preload=\"auto\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Iso-tainers_2.mp4\" \/><\/video><\/div><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(26,26,26,0.15)\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_569f9607 opacity-animation has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Thinking Inside the Box<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-separator size_large\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>Containerised Bulk Freight Solutions<\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;d be surprised what can be achieved with containerised bulk solutions, it just requires a bit of thinking outside the box&#8230; or inside the box in this case.<\/p>\n<p>No matter what commodity you are looking to transport, Watco will work with you to find the most appropriate container solution to move your product in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_large\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_bfc1166d height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-4-1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2>We Can Help<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Do you have a logistical problem that dynamic and adaptable rail solutions could possibly solve? Then lets start a conversation to see if there is a creative option that will work for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_3\" href=\"https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/index.php\/get-started\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_8f2f38af height_auto with_img with_video\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" data-img-width=\"1200\" data-img-height=\"419\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/KAL-freighter-0167.png);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><style>@media(max-width:600px){#us_bg_video_i89a{display:none!important}}<\/style><div class=\"l-section-video\" id=\"us_bg_video_i89a\"><video muted loop autoplay playsinline preload=\"auto\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/watcoaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Leo-train_1.mp4\" \/><\/video><\/div><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(26,26,26,0.15)\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_bc06149a opacity-animation has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">We Can Make Rail Work for You<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Containerised Freight Solutions The Smart Link to Port Watco is an industry leader in developing and operating containerised freight intermodal terminals to connect port to rail and ultimately to road transport for the first and final mile. 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