TRANSLOAD LOGISTICS SERVICE BUSINESS PLAN

I. Executive Summary

Company Description

Midway Intermodal Hub is a next-generation intermodal logistics facility based in Chicago, launching in 2026. We operate in the freight and logistics sector, providing a high-tech hub that links rail, truck, and ocean freight. Our core offering combines transload services, short-term storage, and expedited freight transfer using proprietary AI and robotics to reduce dwell time and improve throughput. We handle manifesting, container drayage coordination, robotic yard moves, and real-time shipment visibility for shippers, 3PLs, and Class I rail partners across the Midwest. One-line: We move freight faster and with clearer visibility across rail, truck, and ocean modes.

What sets us apart is a systems-first design: yard layout, automated equipment, and an AI optimization layer built to cut transfer cycle times and operational downtime. We target national shippers and regional carriers that need predictable, high-volume intermodal capacity and real-time data for inventory planning. Short-term goals: commission the facility and reach break-even throughput by Q4 2027. Long-term goals: scale to two additional Midwest sites by 2030 and license our AI orchestration platform to terminal operators. One-line: We turn heavy infrastructure into a scalable, software-driven logistics platform.

Problem

Persistent transfer-point inefficiencies in the U.S. freight supply chain—manual handling, paper-based processes, and outdated scheduling—create prolonged container dwell times, higher fuel and operating costs, and reduced on-time delivery for shippers. Shippers and carriers lack continuous, real-time visibility during modal transitions, so asset location and status are obscured and coordination breaks down.

Our Chicago intermodal facility, launching in 2026, addresses this gap by providing a high-tech hub that links rail, truck, and ocean modes; current solutions fail to deliver continuous, automated coordination across modes, leaving a clear need for a facility that combines advanced AI, robotics, and infrastructure to cut dwell, lower costs, and restore on-time performance.

Solution

The business operates a strategically located high-tech intermodal terminal in Chicago that addresses long container dwell times and transfer delays between truck and rail. By combining automated gantry cranes, autonomous yard hostlers, and a unified software platform, the facility reduces manual handling, improves visibility for shippers and carriers, and sustains high-throughput operations 24/7 to lower fuel costs and time lost at transfer points.

One-liner: A 24/7 Chicago intermodal hub that uses robotics and unified software to speed truck-rail transfers and reduce downtime.

Mission Statement

We revolutionize the American supply chain by delivering the fastest, most reliable, and most transparent intermodal transfer services through the integration of advanced robotics and artificial intelligence. We commit to exceptional customer satisfaction, measurable operational visibility, and continuous innovation that reduces transit time and handling errors. We operate with social and environmental responsibility, improving safety and lowering emissions across freight hubs.

Key Success Factors

These factors directly drive operational efficiency, customer lock-in, site throughput, and financial returns.

• 30% reduction in container dwell time versus industry averages, increasing asset turns and revenue per slot.
• Proprietary AI platform that creates a high barrier to entry and deep customer integration via APIs.
• Location in a major U.S. rail hub ensuring steady freight volumes and predictable inbound flow.
• 199.06% projected Return on Equity indicating strong capital efficiency and investor appeal.
• Breakeven in month one delivering immediate operational stability and low early cash burn.

Financial Summary

Brief summary of the project's financial trajectory and key returns.

Financial requirements include $30,500,000 total CAPEX for infrastructure and robotics; minimum cash reaches −$23,306,000 (Dec‑26). Anticipated returns: IRR 5.7% and payback in 31 months.

Overall outlook: rapid revenue and EBITDA growth despite heavy front‑loaded capital spending.

Funding Requirements

$53,806,000 is required in 2026 to fund $30,500,000 of CAPEX and a $23,306,000 minimum cash reserve; projected Year 1 revenue is $14.26M, Year 5 revenue $96.46M, EBITDA grows $8.28M to $78.14M, IRR 5.7%, payback 31 months.