Latest posts about International Intermodal
Domestic intermodal holds key to future growth as trade uncertainty and long-term declines persist, says intermodal expert Larry Gross
November 24, 2025
The state of the North American intermodal market could be described as somewhat bifurcated, based on a presentation at last week’s RailTrends conference in New York by noted intermodal expert Larry Gross, president of Gross Transportation Consulting.
Intermodal volumes see solid Q1 gains, amid tariff actions, reports IANA
May 6, 2025
In its “Intermodal Quarterly,” IANA reported that total first quarter volume, at 4,554,850 units, increased 6.3% annually, representing the sixth consecutive quarter of annual growth, following eight straight quarters of annual declines.
Intermodal volume turns in strong third quarter growth, reports IANA
October 31, 2024
IANA reported that total third quarter volume, at 4,627,631 units, headed up 9.8% annually, growing for the fourth consecutive quarter, following eight straight quarters of annual declines. The first and second quarters saw annual gains of 8.8% and 7.7%, respectively.
Q2 intermodal volume sees annual gains for third straight quarter, reports IANA
July 31, 2024
Domestic containers, at 2,065,293, saw a 5.0% annual increase, and trailers, at 145,981, fell 20.6% annually. All domestic equipment, which is comprised of trailers and domestic containers, came in at 2,211,274, for a 2.8% annual increase. And ISO, or international, containers, at 2,263,103, rose 13.3%.
June intermodal volumes post gains, at a lower rate
July 25, 2024
Total June volume, at 1,474,774 units—increased 3.2% annually, which was below the annual gains, in terms of percentages, of March, April, and May, at 6.7%, 12.0%, and 8.8%.
February intermodal volumes see annual declines, reports IANA
March 22, 2023
Total February volume—at 1,248,569 units—fell 7.3% annually. Trailers—at 61,211—saw a 27.6% annual decline, and domestic containers—at 611,460—were down 4.3%. All domestic equipment, which is comprised of trailers and domestic containers, were down 7.0%, to 672,671. ISO, or international, containers—at 575,898—dropped 7.6%.
Total Q1 2022 intermodal volume sees annual decline, reports IANA
May 2, 2022
For the first quarter, IANA reported that total intermodal volume—at 4,312,905—is down 6.6% annually. Domestic containers—at 2,046,210—are up 5.2%, and trailers—at 269,649—are down 12.8%. All domestic equipment (comprised of trailers and domestic containers)—at 2,315,859—is up 2.8%. ISO containers are down 15.5%, to 1,997,046.
September intermodal volumes see solid annual gains, reports IANA
October 20, 2020
Total September shipments—at 1,617,044—were up 8.6% annually. Domestic containers—at 715,240—were up 14.4%, while trailers—at 109,623—were up 16.2%. All domestic equipment—at 824,863—was up 14.6%. ISO, or international, containers—at 792,181—saw a 2.9% increase.
