ISO

Total May volume came in at 1,418,733 units, falling 8.8% annually. While topping April’s total volume, which came in at 1,300,416 units, May’s annual decline was not as steep as April’s 15.4% annual decrease.

Total April volume, at 1,300,416 units, fell 15.4% annually.

Total first quarter volume—at 3,940,153 units—was down 8.6% annually, marking the seventh quarter of annual declines and the second largest decline over that period.

Total March volume—at 1,373,261 units—fell 13.1% annually. Trailers—at 63,315—saw a 30.5% annual decline, and domestic containers—at 689,170—were down 8.4%. All domestic equipment, which is comprised of trailers and domestic containers, were down 10.9%, to 754,485. ISO, or international, containers—at 618,776—dropped 15.7%.

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%.

For the fourth quarter, IANA reported that total intermodal volume—at 4,237,605 units—were off compared to the fourth quarter 2021. Total calendar year 2022 volume—at 17,716,445 units—were down 3.9% compared to 2021.

Total December volume—at 1,325,121—fell 7.8% annually, trailing November’s 1,390,155 units. Trailers—at 78,074—fell 28.4% compared to December 2021, below November’s 30.8% annual decline. Domestic containers—at 632,207—were off 8.2%. And all domestic equipment, which is comprised of trailers and domestic containers, fell 10.9%, to 710,281. ISO, or international containers, fell 3.8%, to 614,840.

Total October volume—at 1,552,029 units—was down 0.8% annually. Trailers—at 68,747—fell 30.1%, for the steepest decline, and topping September’s 28.6% annual decline. Domestic containers—at 700,512—were down 0.9%. And all domestic equipment, which is comprised of trailers and domestic containers, fell 4.4%, to 769,259. ISO, or international containers, were the lone segment to see an annual gain, rising 3.2%, to 752,770.

Total September volume—at 1,468,650 units—was off 2.0% annually. Trailers—at 66,393—saw the largest decline, falling 28.6% annually, ahead of August’s 25.6% decline. Domestic containers—at 652,635—fell 1.9%, and all domestic equipment, which is comprised of trailers and domestic containers, slipped 5.1%, to 719,028. ISO, or international containers, were the lone segment to see an annual gain, rising 1.2%, to 749,622.

Total August volume—at 1,581,860—increased 2.0% annually. Trailers—at 72,223—saw another significant decline, down 25.6%, an improvement over July’s 29.0% annual decline, for the lone segment tracked by IANA to fall. Domestic containers—at 698,252—increased 4.7% annually. All domestic equipment, which is comprised of trailers and domestic containers, eked out a 0.9% gain, to 770,475. ISO, or international, containers—at 811,385—headed up 3.%.

Total July volume—at 1,485,325 units—fell 3.2% annually. Trailers—at 70,445—saw another significant decline, down 29.0%. Domestic containers—at 661,775—was the lone product group seeing an increase, up 1.6% annually. All domestic equipment, which is comprised of trailers and domestic containers, was down 2.4%, to 732,220. ISO, or international, containers—at 753,105—fell 3.8%.

Total June volume—at 1,539,226 units—fell 2.9% annually, less than May’s 3.8% annual decline. Trailers—at 74,824—saw a steep 24.1% annual decline, in line with May’s 26.6% downward spread. Domestic containers—at 693,761—headed up 4.5%, short of May’s 5.7% annual gain. All domestic equipment, which is comprised of trailers and domestic containers, was up 1.4%, to 4,644,642. ISO, or international, containers—at 4,298,663—fell 11.8%, topping May’s 8.5% annual decrease.

Total April volume—at 1,536,330 units—were down 6.1% annually. Trailers—at 79,818—saw a 24.9% annual decrease. All domestic equipment, which is comprised of trailers and domestic containers, was down 1.6%, to 783,720 units. ISO, or international, containers—at 752,610—saw a 10.4% decrease.

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.

Total February volume—at 1,347,137—was essentially flat, down 0.1% annually. Trailers—at 84,533—fell 8.3% compared top February 2021, and domestic containers—at 639,057—headed up 13.7%. All domestic equipment, which is comprised of trailers and domestic containers, was up 10.6%, to 723,590 units. ISO, or international, containers—at 623,547—dropped 9.8%