For CSX, its intermodal and chemical shipments have been important factors contributing to its growth in revenue and volumes for the nine months of 2013. CSX is targeting an operating ratio in the high-60's by 2015, by focusing on safety, service, efficiency and above-inflation pricing. CSX Corporation's ( CSX ) fourth quarter earnings may be positively impacted by its intermodal and merchandise businesses as it tries to offload declines from coal volumes by focusing on these segments.