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Experts to Address Key Issues at IANA O & M Seminar
CALVERTON, MD, April 19—Prominent industry experts from trucking companies, ocean carriers, railroads and suppliers will address key issues such as security, “roadability” and technological advancements at the Intermodal Association of North America’s (IANA) Operations & Maintenance Seminar on May 3 & 4 in Oak Brook, Illinois.
This year’s seminar, the 13th annual gathering of intermodal executives who are responsible for equipment condition and terminal operations, is being held at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort. The Seminar represents an excellent networking opportunity for executives, terminal personnel and front-line managers from companies that manage intermodal facilities. In conjunction with the Seminar, the U.S. DOT’s Intermodal Freight Technology Working Group meets on May 2 & 3 and IANA committees will convene on May 2.
Newly proposed federal “roadability”(intermodal equipment safety) rules will be discussed by a distinguished panel at the closing session on Friday morning, after concurrent workshops on Thursday afternoon and earlier on Friday. This year’s panelists and educational sessions include:
Roadability: “Comments on Comments”
Purpose: Offer perspectives on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules proposal
Moderator:
Steven Blust, President, Institute of International Container Lessors
Speakers:
- Curtis Whalen, Executive Director, Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference, American Trucking Associations
- Barry Michaels, Assistant Vice President-Premium Operations, Union Pacific Railroad
- Jeffrey Lawrence, Executive Director, Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association
TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) Implementation
Purpose: Discuss enrollment, safety and operational procedures for the new security credential
Moderator:
Scott Smith, Director Logistics Services Americas, APL Limited
Speakers:
- Steven Hanes, Chief (Director), Police Department, Norfolk Southern Railway
- Russ Graef, Senior Vice President – Transportation Services, ContainerPort Group
- Devon Wijesinghe, Chief Strategy Officer, E-Verifile.COM Monty Willaford, Captain of Special Operations, Virginia Port Authority Police Headquarters
“Take a Brake” – Relationship of Tires and Brakes on Trailing Equipment
Purpose: Explore the interaction of tires and brakes on intermodal equipment related to “roadability”
Moderator:
Paul Tamburelli, Partner, ESP
Speakers:
- Mike Murray, Director of Intermodal Services, CBA Tire
- Paul Waszkowski, Sales Manager, Trailer Products, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems
Automated Gate Systems – Marine and Rail Terminal Applications
Purpose: Assess technical and operational progress of new technology to enhance terminal performance
Moderator: Dave Ware, President, Ware Consulting
Speakers:
- Ben Shelton, General Director, Union Pacific Railroad Company
- Richard Eberhart, Chief Executive Officer, Southwest International Freight Services
- Jenny Johnson, Vice President – Operations, Intermodal Support Services
- Frank Mazzella, Manager Terminal Processes, Eagle Marine Services
“Make Your Reservations” – Expansion of Terminal Reservation Systems
Purpose: Evaluate emerging terminal reservations systems to assess measurable progress
Moderator: John Cushing, President, eModal
Speakers:
- Val Noel, President, Pacer Cartage
- Kevin Ohme, Intermodal Manager, C.H. Robinson
- Gordon Graham, Senior Manager – Reservations, CN
IANA is North America's leading industry trade association representing the combined interests of the intermodal freight industry. IANA's membership includes railroads, water carriers and stacktrain operators; port authorities; intermodal truckers and over-the-road highway carriers; intermodal marketing and logistics companies; and suppliers to the industry such as equipment manufacturers, intermodal leasing companies and consulting firms. IANA's associate members include shippers, academic institutions, government entities and non-profit associations.
