Columbia Freight

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Columbia Freight cargo containers on a Sky-Line.

Columbia Freight is a goods transportation service provided in Columbia, established in 1891.

BioShock Infinite

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The floating islands that compose Columbia make travel around the flying city difficult. Like in so many other cases, the Sky-Lines were the most efficient way to transport cargo. Booker DeWitt encounters Columbia Freight containers constantly whilst riding the lines via Sky-Hook. The containers usually contain several small crates with items. Many of these cargo containers can be seen around Finkton, carrying goods and cargo from Fink Manufacturing. Oil tank variants can also be found in the city.

Gallery

Concept Art, Models, Pre-Launch Images and Merchendise

Concept art for Columbia Freight and the Sky-Line grapple, by Mauricio Tejerina.

Columbia Freight oil tank models, by Paul Presley.

A Columbia Freight container.

Several Columbia Freight containers on a Sky-Line.

A real life Columbia Freight hoodie.

A real life Columbia Freight messenger bag.

In-Game Images

Miniature Columbia Freight models seen on the Soldier's Field diorama at the Soldier's Field Welcome Center.

An accident in Finkton, involving a shipment of Vigors in a Columbia Freight cargo container.

Behind the Scenes

Elizabeth, asking Booker if she should bring the cargo from the Tear.

• As seen in the BioShock Infinite E3 2011 Gameplay Demo, it was initially possible to summon Columbia Freight cargo containers via Tears for use as cover. They could also serve as a blunt weapon, as they tend to move along the Sky-Line system, which would kill any unfortunate citizens in their way.