The Global Intermodal Equipment Registry (GIER) web portal will soon have a new look and will offer more streamlined access to pertinent information for GIER Subscribers. Please join Information Services staff on Monday, August 10^th at 2:00 p.m. (EDT) for an “advance” overview of the redesigned GIER web interface along with some of enhanced functionalities that will be available to GIER Subscribers once the newly designed web portal is implemented.

11:30 AM EDT

Join us as we sit down with Katie M. Farmer, the Executive Vice President of Operations for BNSF Railway—and past Chairman of IANA—as she shares her insights on trade, the future of freight and what it takes to succeed in the business of intermodal.

In her current role, Katie oversees BNSF Railway’s entire operations organization, including engineering, environmental, mechanical, operations support, transportation, safety and training, service design, and resource protection. Since starting her career in the railroad industry as a management trainee with the Burlington Northern in 1992, Katie has held a variety of positions in nearly every area of railroading. She has served in roles in sales and marketing, finance, customer solutions and network operations.

2:00 PM EDT

The economy has taken a big hit from the Covid-19 Pandemic, and the intermodal world has not been immune. This, on top of the tariff issues that already were in play, has affected the business. Now, more than ever, it’s important to know the facts regarding where intermodal stands and what the trends are.

This is the second session in IANA's new a free webinar series, Intermodal Analyzed, geared toward helping our members and the intermodal community navigate through today's turbulent economic waters. Join leading intermodal analyst Larry Gross, “The Intermodalist”, as he imparts his knowledge and makes use of new analytical tools such as IANA’s Intermodal Volume Analyzer to paint the big picture in intermodal and looks for important messages indicators in the numbers.

2:00 PM EDT

Join us for a conversation with IANA Board Member, Robert Cannizzaro, Vice President of Operations at Virginia International Terminals and fellow Board member Trevor Ash, the Executive Vice President, CIE Manufacturing.

Mr. Ash will serve as interviewer and explore how Mr. Cannizzaro got started in intermodal, some of his most memorable experiences, and what it takes to succeed in this business called intermodal. They will also talk about their thoughts on:

• What’s the best way to take advantage of IANA offerings for furthering your business and your career?
• What lessons have they learned along the way that they can share with people newer to the industry and those looking for perspectives from a seasoned veteran?

1:00 PM EDT

This webinar will talk about creating and sustaining a fleet safety program for businesses with fleets. Our expert will address questions like:

• What is poor driving behavior and how do you monitor driving patterns?
• What does it take to build a safety culture and gauge its impact?
• What’s safety got to do with efficiency and compliance?
• How to build resilience into the system to combat any emergency?

Moderator

Hal Pollard, Director of Education, Intermodal Association of North America.

Speaker

Gail Barnes Technical Solutions Engineer Verizon Connect.

Barnes has over 20 years of experience in the fleet management world while actively managing vehicles and drivers for businesses related to Fresh/Frozen Food Transportation, Live Animal Hauling, Environmental Remediation, Industrial & Municipal Services, Underground Infrastructure, Oil & Gas Pipeline/Drilling Support, Hazardous Waste Hauling, Emergency Hazardous Waste Response Team.

Her specialties include:

300+ Driver Management, Best Practices, Driver/Field Service Technician Trainer Including Driver Dispatch, Safety, Training, ELD Specialist, DOT Regulations, IFTA/IRP Vehicle Registrations/Insurance, SOPs and Best Practices, Driver Training, Disciplinary Policies and Procedures.

2:00 PM EDT

The economy has taken a big hit from the Covid-19 Pandemic, and the intermodal world has not been immune. This, on top of the tariff issues that already were in play, has affected the business. Now, more than ever, it’s important to know the facts regarding where intermodal stands and what the trends are.

To help our members and the intermodal community navigate through these turbulent waters, IANA is launching a free monthly webinar series, Intermodal Analyzed. Join leading intermodal analyst Larry Gross, “The Intermodalist”, as he imparts his knowledge and makes use of new analytical tools such as IANA’s Intermodal Volume Analyzer to paint the big picture in intermodal while also pointing out the important messages in the numbers. For a quick and insightful look into the state of intermodal, be sure to sign up for Intermodal Analyzed.