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Beyond The Rails and Roads: The State of Intermodal with Anne Reinke

Release Date: 04/10/2025

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Anne Reinke and Joe Lynch discuss beyond the rails and roads: the state of intermodal. Anne is the President & CEO at the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), North America's leading industry trade association representing the combined interests of the intermodal freight industry.

About Anne Reinke

Anne Reinke became the Intermodal Association of North America’s third President & CEO in December of 2024. Immediately preceding her appointment at IANA, Anne was President & CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association for four years. Anne has a long career in transportation policy, with a stint at the Association of American Railroads, 16 years at CSX Corporation, eight of which as Vice-President for Government Affairs, and a political appointment as a Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation. She received a B.A. from Rice University in Houston, TX and a J.D. from Wake Forest School of Law in Winston-Salem, NC. She is a Washington, DC native; she, her husband, her two sons and her dog live in Alexandria, VA.

About Intermodal Association of North America (IANA)

IANA is North America's leading industry trade association representing the combined interests of the intermodal freight industry. IANA's membership roster of over 1,000 corporate members includes railroads; water carriers and stacktrain operators; port authorities; intermodal truckers and over-the-road highway carriers; intermodal marketing and logistics companies; and suppliers to the industry such as equipment manufacturers, intermodal leasing companies and technology firms. IANA's associate (non-voting) members include shippers, academic institutions, public sector organizations and non-profit associations.

Key Takeways: Beyond The Rails and Roads: The State of Intermodal

Industry Representation: IANA is North America's leading trade association representing the combined interests of the intermodal freight industry, encompassing railroads, water carriers, port authorities, intermodal truckers, logistics companies, and equipment suppliers.
Extensive Membership: The association boasts a diverse membership of over 1,000 corporate members, including Class I, short-line, and regional railroads; water carriers and stacktrain operators; port authorities; intermodal truckers; over-the-road highway carriers; intermodal marketing and logistics companies; and suppliers such as equipment manufacturers, leasing companies, and consulting firms.
Mission and Vision: IANA's mission is to promote the growth of efficient intermodal freight transportation through innovation, education, and dialogue. Its vision includes advocating for the benefits of intermodal transportation, providing a neutral forum for industry stakeholders, influencing legislative and regulatory environments, promoting efficient business processes, and delivering excellence through its operations.
Educational Initiatives: In collaboration with academic institutions like the Delft University of Technology and the University of Maryland Smith School of Business, IANA offers an online intermodal course comprising eight modules that cover various aspects of intermodal operations, benefiting both newcomers and seasoned professionals in the industry.
Policy Advocacy: IANA actively monitors federal and state legislative and regulatory initiatives affecting the intermodal supply chain, providing education and insights to policymakers to shape favorable policies and regulations for the industry.
Annual Intermodal EXPO: The association organizes the Intermodal EXPO, a premier event that brings together industry professionals to explore technological advancements, discuss industry trends, and network with peers. The next EXPO is scheduled for September 15-17, 2025, in Los Angeles, CA.
Unified Intermodal Interchange Agreement (UIIA): IANA administers the UIIA, a standardized contract that outlines the rules for the interchange of equipment between intermodal trucking companies and equipment providers, streamlining operations and reducing the need for multiple contracts and insurance filings. Approximately 95% of North American equipment interchanges are managed under the UIIA, with over 13,000 intermodal trucking companies participating.