August 20, 2026

Intermodal EXPO Showcases the Future of Freight

Autonomous Technology, Electric Vehicles, AI and Robotics Among Latest Confirmations

CALVERTON, MD (August 20, 2026) — The cutting edge of freight transportation will be on full display at Intermodal EXPO 2026, as industry leaders, software innovators, equipment providers, and transportation decision-makers gather September 14-16 at the Long Beach Convention Center.

This year's EXPO will feature one of the most technology-forward show floors in the event's history, bringing together emerging solutions that are transforming how goods move across rail, trucking, ports, ocean shipping, and logistics networks.

Attendees will have the opportunity to see first-hand innovations in autonomous transportation, artificial intelligence, robotics, fleet electrification, terminal automation, supply chain visibility, predictive analytics, and next-generation intermodal equipment. With dozens of exhibitors representing every segment of intermodal, EXPO offers a unique opportunity to explore technologies that are driving greater efficiency, sustainability, safety, and resilience across freight transportation.

"Intermodal EXPO is where the intermodal freight transportation industry comes together to discover what's next," said Anne Reinke, President and CEO of the Intermodal Association of North America. "There is simply no better place to experience the future of freight transportation."

IANA will also showcase enhancements to its Equipment Return Location Directory (ERLD) and its broader suite of Information Services, which provide practical technology solutions supporting day-to-day intermodal operations.

“Our members don’t adopt technology for its own sake — they adopt it because a chassis is sitting bad-ordered, a driver can’t get through a gate or an interchange record doesn’t match,” said Piyush Panchal, IANA’s Vice President of Technology. “IANA’s Information Services are built around exactly those moments. We’re now applying AI within those systems to validate and reconcile data and automate document-heavy work that once sat in someone’s inbox.”

A complete schedule, including Applied Technology Track education and the inaugural Innovation Award, is available at www.intermodalexpo.com. EXPO is open to registered media, and interview requests can be facilitated.