Select feature articles from IANA’s quarterly Intermodal Insights magazine.

Intermodal Safety Briefing
The Dangers of Distracted Driving (Jan/Feb 2020)
Railroad Crossings (Nov/Dec 2019)
Slips, Trips and Falls: Causes and Prevention (EXPO 2019)
How CSA Works, Its Effect on Insurance Rates and How to Mitigate Risk (July/Aug 2019)
Tire and Rim Handling (May/June 2019)
Maintenance and Repair
How Intermodal Mechanic Training and Qualification Can Enhance Safety (May/June 2021)
Maintenance at Rail Terminals — Improving Communication Key (EXPO 2019)
IANA Guide Debut Supports Utilization and Training Goals (Jan/Feb 2019)
Passion for Maintenance Drives Chairman’s Award Recipient (Sept/Oct 2018)
Recommended Practices for Chassis Mechanics to Provide Many Benefits (July/Aug 2018)
Ports and Marine
Vessel Routing and Supply Chains (Q3 2022)
Trends in Transloading (Q2 2022)
On-Dock Rail Versus Dray (Q1 2022)
Per Diem Charges — Carrot or Stick? (Q1 2022)
What is the National Shippers Advisory Council? (Q1 2022)
Panama Canal Expansion 5 Years Later: How Much Has Freight Transport Been Affected? (May/June 2021)
Improving Container Handling to Reduce Marine Terminal Congestion (Jan/Feb 2021)
Blank Sailings – What Are the Impacts on Intermodal? (Nov/Dec 2020)
Are Vessel Routing and Vessel Size Changing Intermodal? (Sept/Oct 2020)
IMO 2020 Fuel Rules—What Has Been the Market Effect? (July/Aug 2020)
Opening of Arctic Cargo Routes Doesn’t Threaten Intermodal (July/Aug 2020)
New Projects: Inland Ports, On-Dock Rail and Logistics Park Opportunities (May/June 2020)
Developments and Advancements in Port Security: Keeping America’s Seaports Safe (Mar/Apr 2020)
Intermodal Impact as Ocean Carriers Adjust to IMO Low Sulfur Rules (EXPO 2019)
On-Dock Rail Projects — Opportunities and Challenges (July/Aug 2019)
Intermodal Emissions Reduction Efforts Intensify (Mar/Apr 2019)
2019 International Container Market Outlook (Jan/Feb 2019)
Ports See Infrastructure Improvements, Increased Efficiency as Key to More Business (Nov/Dec 2018)
Inland Ports Present Opportunities, Driven by Trade and Intermodal Success (EXPO 2018)
Ocean Carrier Realignments Trigger Significant Change for Intermodal (May/June 2018)
Ocean Carriers Focus on Continued Adjustment to Global Freight Network (Jan/Feb 2018)
Service, Capacity, Innovation Focus Will Help to Sustain Intermodal Progress (Jan/Feb 2018)
Inland Port Projects Advance in East (Nov/Dec 2017)
Productivity
Chassis Providers Share Issues, Solutions (Q3 2022)
Intermodal Network Capacity and Unpredictable Demand (Q3 2022)
Strong Activity Is Expected in the Intermodal M&A Market (Q3 2022)
Evolution of Chassis Provisioning (Q2 2022)
Infrastructure’s Public-Private Partnerships (Q2 2022)
Making Sense of Service Metrics (Q2 2022)
Grounded Versus Wheeled Intermodal Terminals (Q1 2022)
COVID-19 Recovery: Lessons Learned (July/Aug 2021)
Solving the Supply Chain Bottleneck (July/Aug 2021)
COVID-19 One Year Later: How Well Has the Intermodal Industry Rebounded (Mar/Apr 2021)
Intermodal Growth Opportunities Beckon in Current, New Markets (Mar/Apr 2021)
What Impact Could the New Administration’s Policies Have on Intermodal? (Mar/Apr 2021)
Dynamic Pricing – What Could the Impact Be on the Intermodal Industry? (Jan/Feb 2021)
Intermodal and E-Commerce: Perfect Together (Jan/Feb 2021)
Federal Funds for Freight/Intermodal Projects: How Successfully Have They Been Used? (Nov/Dec 2020)
Shifts from Trailers to Containers on the Rails: What Does the Future Hold? (Nov/Dec 2020)
Spot Market Provides Benefits, Opportunities for Intermodal (Nov/Dec 2020)
Intermodal in Mexico and Canada — A Status Update (Sept/Oct 2020)
Staggers Act Unlocked Rail Industry Potential-Spurred Intermodal Growth (Sept/Oct 2020)
How Changes in Supply Chain Sourcing Affect Intermodal (EXPO 2020)
Short-Haul Intermodal: Its Present and Future (EXPO 2020)
State Freight Transportation Plans — How Will They Affect Intermodal? (EXPO 2020)
COVID-19: How the Pandemic Is Changing Intermodal (July/Aug 2020)
PTC and PSR: Their Effect on Intermodal Now and in the Future (July/Aug 2020)
Steel Wheel vs. Rubber Tire Interchange — the Pros and Cons (July/Aug 2020)
Climate Change: What Effect Is It Having on Intermodal Infrastructure? (May/June 2020)
COVID-19: How the Intermodal Industry Will Deal with the Fallout (May/June 2020)
Intermodal Providers’ Ability to Adjust Is Key Strategy Amid Changing Transloading Conditions (May/June 2020)
Risk Management and Mitigation: How to Navigate It (May/June 2020)
Domestic Rail Network Rationalization: Reducing Costs While Increasing Efficiency (Mar/Apr 2020)
Intermodal to Face Continued Market Uncertainty (Mar/Apr 2020)
Asset Tracking Pace in 2020: Much Progress Made, Much More to Do (Jan/Feb 2020)
Enhancing Intermodal Terminal Operations Productivity Continues in 2020 (Jan/Feb 2020)
Mergers and Acquisitions: What Effect Are They Having on Intermodal? (Jan/Feb 2020)
New Intermodal Market Growth Continues Despite Recent Cutbacks (Jan/Feb 2020)
Intermodal Evolves as Precision Scheduled Railroading Spreads (Nov/Dec 2019)
Intermodal to Face More Challenges in 2020, Experts Say (Nov/Dec 2019)
3PL, Carrier Communication Is Improving; More Progress Will Maximize Benefits (Sept/Oct 2019)
Intermodal Faces Unique Situation for Meal/Rest Break (July/Aug 2019)
The Open Choice Chassis Model — When, or If, or Ever? (July/Aug 2019)
Independent Contractor Challenges Intensify on Multiple Fronts (May/June 2019)
2019 Intermodal Outlook: Still Bright, but Uncertainty Remains (Jan/Feb 2019)
Intermodal Carriers Seek Added Network Efficiency (Jan/Feb 2019)
Investing in Infrastructure: Will Democratic Control of the House Make a Difference? (Jan/Feb 2019)
2018 Trailer Market Growth May Continue, but Questions Remain (Nov/Dec 2018)
Cross-Border Trade Spotlight: Canada, Mexico Markets Steady (Nov/Dec 2018)
Favorable 2018 Intermodal Market Conditions Are Expected to Continue (Nov/Dec 2018)
Addressing the Big Issues of Intermodal Network Capacity (Sept/Oct 2018)
Intermodal Thriving in 2018 Thanks in Part to Global Economic Growth, Experts Say (Sept/Oct 2018)
Key IANA Initiative: Building for the Future (Sept/Oct 2018)
Tariffs, Market Changes Test Carrier, Customer Collaboration (Sept/Oct 2018)
Productivity Improvements in Rail Terminals Are Still a Complex Subject (EXPO 2018)
E-commerce Creates Growth Opportunity for Intermodal (July/Aug 2018)
Intermodal Mergers, Acquisitions to Continue (July/Aug 2018)
Now Approaching Retirement, AAR’s Hamberger Aided Intermodal’s Emergence (Jul/Aug 2018)
Chassis Market’s Evolution Blends Promise, Challenges (May/June 2018)
Buying Decisions, Truck and Real Estate Costs Transform Transloads (Mar/Apr 2018)
Chassis Market Changes Focus on Pools, Efficiency (Mar/Apr 2018)
Effective Steps Can Be Taken When Terminal Capacity Is Tight (Mar/Apr 2018)
Equipment Condition, DVIRs Benefit Terminal Throughput (Mar/Apr 2018)
Storms Create Recovery Challenges, Foster Valuable Lessons Learned (Nov/Dec 2017)
Cross-Border, Mid-Range Markets Could Spur More Intermodal Growth (Sept/Oct 2017)
Megavessels Trigger Sweeping Intermodal Supply Changes (EXPO 2017)
Chassis Transition has Moved Forward, More Changes Ahead (Mar/Apr 2017)
Making Intermodal More Productive (Jan/Feb 2017)
Recruitment and Retention
Workforce Recruitment (Q2 2022)
Intermodal Industry Sees Workforce Opportunities (July/Aug 2021)
Intermodal Driver Shortages: What Can Be Done About Them? (Jan/Feb 2021)
Improving the Driver Experience at Port, Rail and Customer Facilities (Sept/Oct 2020)
Independent Contractor Laws: The Impacts on Intermodal (Mar/Apr 2020)
Independent Contractors: A Driving Force in Intermodal (Nov/Dec 2019)
Future Leaders Share Their Perspectives on Intermodal Careers (May/June 2019)
Future Leaders: Attracting Candidates to Intermodal (Mar/Apr 2019)
Intermodal Driver Experience Focus Intensifies (Jan/Feb 2019)
Contractor Status Battles Heat Up, May Spread to More States (Nov/Dec 2018)
When Change Comes, Focus on Culture, Planning, Leadership (July/Aug 2018)
Build Awareness of Intermodal to Attract Job Candidates (May/June 2018)
Gender Diversity Makes Good Business Sense (Mar/Apr 2018)
Passion, Professionalism among Wide Range of Qualities Intermodal Employers Stress (Sept/Oct 2017)
How the U.S. Labor Department Helps Hire Vets for Intermodal Jobs (Mar/Apr 2017)
Werner Enterprises: A Cast Study in Military Hiring Success (Mar/Apr 2017)
Safety and Security
Terminal Safety: Processes and Advancements, Issues and Opportunities (Mar/Apr 2021)
Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse: The Results So Far and The Effect on the Intermodal Industry (Jan/Feb 2021)
Multi-Piece Rims Continue as Important Issue for Intermodal (Nov/Dec 2019)
Distracted Driving — An Intermodal Issue (Sept/Oct 2019)
Marine Terminal Safety Is Constant Focus of Attention (Sept/Oct 2019)
Driver Health: Keeping Intermodal Truckers at Their Best (May/June 2019)
Safety Continues to Be Key Focus At Intermodal Facilities (May/June 2019)
Operational Advancements Help Advance Terminal Safety (Mar/Apr 2019)
Risk Management for 3PLs: Key Liability and Safety Issues (Jan/Feb 2019)
Intermodal Terminal Safety: Progress Continues, Always More to be Done (July/Aug 2017)
Technology
How PSR and Automation are Enhancing Train Operations (July/Aug 2021)
Communicating Information to Trucks and Yard Vehicles in Real Time (May/June 2021)
Telematics Delivers Wide-Ranging Safety Benefits for Intermodal (May/June 2021)
Technology Series: Positioning Chassis Assets Where & When They're Needed (Mar/Apr 2021)
3PL Communications: Using Technology to Optimize Communications (Jan/Feb 2021)
ELD Mandate: One Year Later, How Has It Changed Intermodal? (Nov/Dec 2020)
Digital Load Matching — Opportunities & Challenges (Sept/Oct 2020)
Autonomous Trucks: Their Current and Projected Path (EXPO 2020)
Intermodal Rail Technology — Much Achieved, Still More to Do (EXPO 2020)
Advances in Intermodal Terminal Gate Technologies (July/Aug 2020)
New Technology: Planning and Preparing for Its Implementation (May/June 2020)
Information Sharing — Motor Carriers Perspective (Mar/Apr 2020)
Terminal Appointment Systems: What Does the Future Hold for Them? (Mar/Apr 2020)
Diesel Alternatives: A Growing Presence in Intermodal (Jan/Feb 2020)
Intermodal Freight Data and Information: 3PL and Asset Holders’ Perspectives (Jan/Feb 2020)
Container Tracking Innovations: 3PL Adoptions and Implementations (Nov/Dec 2019)
Telematics for Chassis Represent Significant Opportunity for Intermodal (EXPO 2019)
The Driver Experience: Effects of the Final Phase of ELD Implemantation (EXPO 2019)
Cybersecurity Focus Benefits All Intermodal Participants (July/Aug 2019)
Technology Series: Information Sharing — Marine Terminal Operating Systems (July/Aug 2019)
Technology Advancements Aid Customer-Supplier Relationships (May/June 2019)
Are OTR Dispatch Apps a Factor in Today’s Intermodal Market? (Mar/Apr 2019)
Big Data and Blockchain: The Future of Intermodal Technology? (Mar/Apr 2019)
Drayage Service, Communications Are Enhanced by Apps (Mar/Apr 2019)
Positive Train Control: Advancing Toward a Tech-Based Future (Jan/Feb 2019)
Cybersecurity Is Emerging as Key Freight Industry Issue (Sept/Oct 2018)
Technology Offers Tempting Opportunities in Terminal, Advanced Vehicle Sectors (Sept/Oct 2018)
Tracking Technology Advancements Poised for More Growth (Sept/Oct 2018)
ELD Mandate Should Improve Efficiency, Turn Times–Eventually (EXPO 2018)
Truck Platooning May Bring Benefits to Intermodal (EXPO 2018)
Technology Enhances Intermodal Capacity, Builds Attractiveness (July/Aug 2018)
3PLs Adopt Technology to Enhance Customer Relationships (May/June 2018)
As Technology Changes Business Relationships, Personalization Still Matters (May/June 2018)
Blockchain Presented as Option to Aid Intermodal Information Flow (Mar/Apr 2018)
Intermodal Moves Toward ‘Digitization’ of Data (Jan/Feb 2018)
Intermodal Benefits from Technology Grew in 2017, Should Increase in Future (Nov/Dec 2017)
Intermodal Technology Efforts Gain, More Coordination Needed (Sept/Oct 2017)
Suppliers' TMS Offer Flexibility, Visibility to Meet Unique Intermodal Requirements (May/June 2017)
Suppliers Can Prosper Using Multiple Channels, New Approaches (Mar/Apr 2017)
Voice of the Shipper Series
Voice of the Shipper: Rockport Group’s Gavle Welcomes Consistency, Expects the Unexpected (Nov/Dec 2018)
Intermodal: 'Great Solution' for Export Expert (July/Aug 2018)
Intermodal Service Is Reliable, Cost-Effective for Callaway Golf (May/June 2018)
Voice of the Shipper by Jonathan Gold, National Retail Federation (Jan/Feb 2018)