Intermodal.org is the official website of the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), the leading voice advancing intermodal freight transportation through research, advocacy, and education.

Learn what intermodal transportation is: the efficient movement of goods using multiple modes like trucks, trains, and ships. Discover benefits, processes, and industry standards from the Intermodal …

Any delay or inefficiency in terminal operations and intermodal transfers negates the efficiency and cost advantage of containerization. This course is devoted to a comprehensive and detailed …

May 7, 2025 · The Committee acts as a facilitator in resolving operational problems between and among intermodal providers, i.e., terminal operators, intermodal equipment providers and motor carriers. …

Explore IANA's Intermodal Recommended Practices (IRPs) for safe and efficient intermodal operations, including chassis inspection and repair guides.

Bill Dietrich Senior Vice President, Intermodal Operations J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

Tim Farrell Vice President of Depot and M&R Operations Intermodal Cartage Co., Inc.

Becky Hamilton Director, Safety and Operating Practices - Intermodal CSX Transportation

Access IANA's Intermodal Safety Briefings, including webinars, guides, and resources on safety practices, regulations, and best practices for intermodal freight operations.

All of the railroads that carry intermodal have intermodal facilities that are referred to as “Ramps” or “Terminals”. The term “Ramp” dates back to when intermodal shipments were trailers that were …