2:00 PM EDT

These are certainly uncertain times. How is intermodal performing? Join us and our experts from TTX Company as we discuss intermodal’s 2020 Q2 performance and how supply chains & transportation have reacted to changing conditions under COVID-19. We will also examine the larger economy, intermodal trends, and offer thoughts on what to keep an eye on.

Our TTX Company guests:

• Pat Casey, Vice President of Fleet Management
• Peter Wolff, Director of Market Development
• John Woodcock, Director of Market Development

IANA collects a unique set of data on the intermodal industry’s freight flows by equipment type and corridor, coupled with IMC loads and other industry results. TTX Company helps IANA crunch the data that delivers invaluable insights into current intermodal market performance and key long-term trends.

2:00 PM EDT

Once a distant dream, alternative-fuel trucks are fast approaching an economic reality, while automation technology is also making critical leaps forward.

As some of the previous barriers, such as cost and weight, fall away, startup innovators have joined well-established truck OEMs pushing the boundaries of technology and closing the time-to-market.

Among the touted benefits are fuel expense savings, improved safety features, longer life and reduced maintenance costs.

Transport Topics' Seth Clevenger will lead a panel discussion of industry experts to include:

• Bill Bliem, SVP of Fleet Services, NFI Industries
• Robert Brown, Head of Government and Public Affairs at TuSimple
• Brian Cota, VP of National Accounts at Daimler Trucks
• Tony Hatch, Principal, AB Hatch Consulting

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?