Intermodal In Depth is a monthly analytical report that summarizes the latest trends in the North American intermodal sector.
Drawing from a variety of data sources, Intermodal In Depth provides a timely and detailed look at the key drivers of the North American intermodal sector. More than just data, Intermodal In Depth goes deep to analyze what the data means, providing the reader with a thorough understanding of the current state of Intermodal. All the information and analysis presented in one convenient package.
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The most authoritative source for intermodal analysis
key intermodal statistics
- International & Domestic Sectors
- Equipment Type: Container vs. Trailer
- Equipment Ownership: Private vs. Rail
- Seasonally Adjusted Data
- Volume per Working Day
- National markets: U.S.; Canada and Mexico
- Cross-border markets: U.S./Canada & U.S./Mexico
- Region-to-Region Corridors: Details on top ten performers
Monthly summary items
- Intermodal Spot Rate trends both with and without fuel surcharge.
- Intermodal Service Report with the latest intermodal train speeds for both the network and individual railroads, including current, prior year and long term average comparisons.
- Summary Port Statistics provide the big picture on imports and exports at a glance.
Latest weekly Data
- Up-to-the-minute weekly intermodal data fresh from the AAR
- Clear graphical presentation provides current status at a glance
- Working day analysis removes holiday distortions
- Breakouts by country display individual performance for USA, Canada & Mexico
Detailed regional and lane data
- Key intermodal segment data including International; Domestic and Total
- Total North America
- National volumes for U.S.; Canada and Mexico
- Cross-border flows: U.S/Canada and U.S./Mexico
- Top ten region-to-region flows by volume
EQUIPMENT TRENDS IN DEPTH
- Domestic Container trends with breakout information on Privately Owned and Rail Owned fleets.
- Trailer on Flat Car (TOFC) trends with breakout information on 53' and shorter trailer lengths.
- International (ISO) container trends with detail by container size.
Intermodal service data
- Intermodal train speeds for the network and the U.S. operations of all individual Class I railroads.
- Comparisons between current performance, prior year and the average of the previous five years.
Seasonality analysis
- How strong was last month compared to normal?
- What are the long term trends?
- Seasonal breakouts for International; Domestic; Domestic Container and Trailer
PORT VOLUME STATISTICS BY PORT REGION
Import & Export loaded container flows in TEUs
Seasonally adjusted import trends
Import TEU market share for all major port regions
Regions covered:
North America; U.S.; U.S. West Coast; U.S. East/Gulf Coast
Los Angeles/Long Beach, Northern California, Pacific Northwest, Western Canada
Northeast U.S.; Southeast U.S.; Gulf Coast
Mexico: Pacific Coast, Gulf Coast, Total
DRAYAGE DEMAND INDEX
- Exclusive data on 21 key metro areas
- Measures tightness for each metro area and the overall market
- Heat map describes the national situation at a glance
- Available only in Intermodal in Depth
Truck Data
- Relevant data on the Truckload market from Noel Perry, noted trucking economist
- Volume forecasts for long-haul intermodal-accessible truckload markets
- Rate forecasts both including and excluding fuel surcharge
monthly forecast
- Highly regarded monthly intermodal forecast
- Includes all major intermodal sectors & equipment types:
- International/ISO Containers
- Domestic (Container & TOFC)
- Domestic Container
- 53' Trailer
- Shorter Trailers
Quarterly intermodal market share analysis
- How effectively is intermodal competing against truck?
- Intermodal market share of U.S. long-haul dry van and reefer truckload market
- Breakouts for IPI and Domestic
Quarterly Import intermodal participation Index
- How well is intermodal participating in the inland movement of North American imports?
- Intermodal participation rates with and without California transloads.
Quarterly intermodal length of haul analysis
- Intermodal length of haul trends reveal important insights on underlying competitive issues.
- International LOH shows effects of coastal shifts.
- Domestic LOH says volumes about the competitive battle with truck.
- Breakouts for Domestic Container, 53' Trailer and Shorter Trailers.
Quarterly Port focus
- Deep dive on import and export flows
- Quarterly data on individual major ports
- Import/Export TEUs and Quarterly market share trends
Monthly commentary from the intermodalist
- The Intermodalist makes a monthly "deep dive" on a major intermodal issue each month.
- Always thought provoking and often at odds with conventional wisdom.
- Informed analysis backed up by data.
PLUS: weekly flash updates
- Issued weekly other than when the monthly Intermodal in Depth report is issued.
- Provides a timely snapshot based on the latest AAR data from the previous week
- Covers North America, U.S.; Canada; Mexico
