Chicago Heights Transload Terminal
The Chicago Heights Transload Terminal is a secure facility that features an 85,000-sq.-ft. temperature-controlled warehouse and outdoor laydown storage. This terminal has rail access to UP and connections to CN, CPKC, and CSX.
Temperature-controlled Warehouse
The Chicago Heights terminal features a temperature-controlled warehouse, giving us the ability to protect goods that are sensitive to heat or humidity. This stable environment helps maintain product integrity.
Warehouse/Material Handling
- Accessible by rail and truck
- Unload or load railcars, trucks, and containers
- 85,000-sq.-ft. temperature-controlled warehouse
- 8 acres of outdoor laydown storage
Terminal Features
- 40 railcar spots
- Secure facility
- 10-, 25-, and 30-ton-capacity overhead gantry cranes
- 30-ton-capacity Mi-Jack Travelift crane
- 48,000-pound-capacity forklift
- Portable ramp
Commodities
Specializing in breakbulk, bulk, and liquid commodities including:
- Steel
- Lumber
- Plastics
- Aggregates
- Vegetable oils
- Pallets
- Manufactured products
- Dry and liquid bulk products
We’re equipped to move any commodity anywhere thanks to our comprehensive network of transportation experts. Contact sales@watco.com to learn more.
Connectivity
- Rail: UP (CN, CPKC, CSX via reciprocal switching)
- Road: I-294, I-80, I-94, Rte 394
Year Watco Began Operations
- 2015
Terminal Access, Hours, and Information
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- Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Trucks must arrive by 1:45 p.m.
- Check in at the office upon arrival
- Required personal protective equipment: gloves, hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses, and high-visibility vest
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