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FW Desk News
FreightWatch.News
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The Port of Virginia has launched direct rail service to Indianapolis via CSX, eliminating the need for containers to route through Chicago before heading south by truck. The new corridor shortens transit times and reduces costs for shippers moving freight inland from the Mid-Atlantic gateway. The service leverages existing rail infrastructure to establish a more efficient supply chain pathway for regional distribution. The Indianapolis route strengthens rail connectivity from East Coast ports into Midwest logistics hubs. Shippers can now bypass the traditional routing patterns that previously required Chicago transshipment for inland distribution in the region.