Intermodal Association of North America

Heidi Peterson, COO, American Seating
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People News: American Seating, IANA

American Seating appoints Heidi Peterson as Chief Operating Officer. Also, the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) elects its 2024 Board of Directors and Officers.

IANA: 3Q23 Shows ‘Signs of a Turnaround’

Following third-quarter Class I railroad earnings reports, IANA (Intermodal Association of North America) gave its figures, and they closely follow what the AAR (Association of American Railroads) has been reporting for at

IANA: Intermodal Challenged in 2Q23

Total intermodal volumes fell 10.4% year-over-year in second-quarter 2023, according to a recent report by the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA). All segments showed declines, including domestic containers, down 6.3%; international containers, down 13.2%; and trailers, down 20.1%.

South Carolina Ports Authority’s rail-served inland ports continue to see strong volumes, serving as key connections between inland markets and the Port of Charleston.(Photo/SCPA/English Purcell)

Intermodal Briefs: SC Ports, IANA

South Carolina Ports Authority’s (SC Ports) rail-served Inland Port Greer handles record cargo in August. Also, the University of North Texas (UNT) notches another win in the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) case study competition.

IANA, BIC Collaborate on Geofencing

The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) and the Bureau International des Containers (BIC) on Aug. 31 reported extending their collaboration on container facility identification to include geofencing. According to the organizations,

Intermodal ‘Challenged’ in 2Q23: IANA

For second-quarter 2023, total intermodal volumes dropped 10.4% from the prior-year period, according to the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) Intermodal Quarterly Report. However, “anticipated volume growth” is lifting the 2023 outlook, the association noted.

‘Intermodal Seeks Solid Footing’ in 1Q23: IANA

Low freight demand weakened intermodal volumes in 2023’s first quarter, as total volumes fell 8.6% year-over-year, according to the Intermodal Association of North America Intermodal Quarterly Report. All segments showed declines: domestic