Gulf Coast Chemical Corridor

Origin region · Gulf Coast Chemical Corridor, TX · Class I service:

Largest petrochemical manufacturing corridor in the world — Houston Ship Channel to Baton Rouge. Tank cars and covered hoppers distribute chemicals and plastics to every corner of North America.

Commodities through this hub

• Dry Fertilizer (Urea, DAP, MAP) by rail — Covered hopper, 100–110 tons/car
• Potash by rail — Covered hopper, 100–112 tons/car
• Cement by rail — Pressure-differential covered hopper, 100–115 tons/car
• Frac Sand by rail — Covered hopper, 100–112 tons/car
• Plastic Pellets (Resin) by rail — Jumbo covered hopper, 85–95 tons/car
• Industrial Chemicals (Liquid) by rail — General-service or specialized tank car, 80–100 tons/car

See it on the map

This hub is one of 66 plotted on the interactive North American Commodity Flow Map — origins, ports, gateways and border crossings with their serving railroads.

Figures on this page are typical industry ranges for reference — actual loads depend on the specific car, commodity grade and railroad rules. Rate estimates are indicative only; Steel Wheel Logistics does not issue binding quotes from this page.