Continental Rail

Canton Railroad Company, established in 1906, is an industrial switching carrier located in Baltimore. Canton serves more than 25 shippers and the Port of Baltimore, providing switching services between them through its Class I connections. The company serves the needs of its shippers on a just-in-time basis. Some of its shippers include Terminal Corporation, Lehigh Cement, Unilever Corporation, Transcom Terminals, Maryland Overpak, Fleischmann's Vinegar and Weyerhaeuser. Canton offers bulk logistic and transload services through its Boston Street Bulk Terminal. This facility provides bulk transfer of commodities to and from truck, and ISO containers for distribution. The firm also offers warehousing and distribution of palletized freight through various logistics providers on its rail line. Its maintenance of way department provides track construction and maintenance contracting services.

The American Short Line Railroad Association (ASLRRA) represents the interests of short line freight railroads across the United States, advocating for their critical role in the national supply chain. Through policy efforts, safety compliance programs, and educational resources, ASLRRA supports its members in enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards. In addition to its advocacy work, ASLRRA offers a variety of training programs and events designed to foster networking and professional development within the industry. The association also plays a pivotal role in promoting legislative initiatives that benefit short line railroads, such as tax credit modernization and federal grant funding for infrastructure improvements. Generated from the website