Intermodal Depot

Industry-leading Depot Services Since 1972.

Our award-winning, family-owned depot facility is conveniently located in Minneapolis, MN to best serve the intermodal industry.

With 50 years of experience , our TKI Intermodal depot has long-standing relationships with our clients, including some of the world’s largest shipping companies. Our experienced, skilled staff provides certified inspections, storage and repairs.

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Why Choose TKI Intermodal?

Security

TKI’s privately-owned yard is secure, gated, and bonded. We provide live reporting for gate activity and inventory.

Reputation

As a family-owned business, we take a family approach to everything we do. We’re our customer’s trusted, local partner, consistently providing them with the top-quality service they deserve.

Location

Our award-winning, 12-acre facility is conveniently located in NE Minneapolis. The yard is easily accessible from side streets with a paved entrance and inspection lane.

Intermodal Depot Services We Offer

Inspection

As soon as containers and chassis enter TKI Intermodal, they are inspected to I.I.C.L. standards. Truckers are in and out of the depot within minutes thanks to speedy, yet thorough inspections.

Storage

We offer trustworthy and secure storage at our 12-acre yard. The yard observes first-in and first-out procedures.

Repairs and Modifications

Containers are efficiently repaired to I.I.C.L. standards. Custom container modifications are also available through the full-service shop.

Intermodal Depot Location

Address

123 27th Avenue Northeast
Minneapolis, MN 55418

Call Us

Office: (612) 782-9626

Email Us

Email: info@tkicompanies.com

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is a container depot?

A container depot is a facility where shipping containers are received, stored, inspected, and released back into the supply chain for transport. It serves as a central hub for container management and turnaround.

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What happens at an intermodal depot?

Containers are received, temporarily stored, inspected if needed, and transferred between rail and trucking systems to keep freight moving efficiently through the supply chain.

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How are large containers moved around at the depot?

Large containers are moved using equipment such as reach stackers, gantry cranes, yard tractors, and forklifts that allow safe lifting, stacking, and repositioning within the yard.

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How do you pull containers from the rail yard?

Containers are unloaded from railcars using cranes or reach stackers, then staged in the yard or transferred directly onto trucks, depending on scheduling and freight demand.

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How are containers moved between trucks and storage in a depot?

Containers are moved between trucks and storage areas using yard equipment such as reach stackers and terminal tractors. Once offloaded, they are staged in designated areas until they are reassigned for outbound transport or rail loading.