CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) is a leading North American transportation company that provides rail-based freight services and supply-chain solutions. Its operating subsidiary, CSX Transportation, moves a wide range of goods for customers across multiple industries, using a combination of long-haul rail service, intermodal operations and terminal and yard services. The company focuses on delivering efficient, reliable freight transportation between major production centers, consumption markets and port gateways.
CSX’s freight portfolio includes intermodal containers and trailers, bulk commodities, industrial products and specialized unit trains. Customers range from manufacturers and agricultural shippers to energy, chemical and retail companies that rely on rail to move heavy and bulk cargoes cost-effectively over long distances. In addition to line-haul rail service, CSX provides logistics support, transloading and coordination with truck and ocean carriers to enable end-to-end supply-chain solutions.
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, CSX primarily serves the eastern United States and provides connections to coastal and inland ports and intermodal hubs that facilitate international trade. Its rail network and terminal infrastructure are designed to integrate with other transportation modes, enabling shippers to connect to markets across the U.S. and to global supply chains through major seaports.
CSX traces its roots to a number of legacy railroads and was organized as CSX Corporation during industry consolidations in the 1980s. Over time the company has pursued operational improvements and investments in infrastructure, technology and service offerings to enhance network performance and better meet customer needs. CSX operates as a publicly traded transportation company and serves a broad base of industrial and commercial shippers.
