The Intermodal Logistics Podcast
Episodes
The diesel spike & the trucking market
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The spike in diesel prices is starting to show up in the trucking market - with implications for intermodal as well. That's according to DAT iQ P...
How the Iran conflict clouds ocean cargo
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Less than three months into 2026, the ocean cargo outlook for the year has been thrown a major curveball with the U.S. and Israeli actions against Ira...
Sustainability breaks through
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to sustainability, there's long been a thought that in the corporate arena it was all for show. However, the 2026 State of Transpor...
Supply chain trends and insights
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While intermodal is our focus, it's important to remember how all forms of freight transportation around the globe tie together to make supply ch...
Retail supply chains past and future
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Retail is the final link in supply chains getting finished products to consumers. So how did the industry do for the crown jewel period of the holiday...
Taking action on intermodal market share
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Just over a year after taking over as President and CEO of the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), Anne Reinke joins us on The Intermodal ...
The Freight Market in 2026
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Truckload and intermodal rate and volume trends - along with market conditions - are shaping shipper and broker strategy for 2026. For the first episo...
Coming full circular - with Rich Bulger
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While traditional forward logistics gets most of the attention, reverse logistics (in essence, returns) is a significant part of business as well. And...
Ports, Drayage and the Industry - with CEO Brian Kempisty
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of The Intermodal Logistics Podcast, we cover a variety of bases with Port X Logistics Founder and CEO Brian Kempisty - joining us fro...
English & immigration policy effects, plus tariff talk
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Almost all the way through year one of the second Trump administration, it's possible to assess the effects of some major policies on freight. On...
Surveys say...
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With an undoubtedly changed international trade environment along with differing priorities on sustainability, two key freight factors went from somew...
Setting the standards
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As with any industry, transportation requires standards to operate at maximum efficiency. And the organization behind setting those standards for LTL,...
Bloodhound cargo tracking and FTZs
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With cargo theft taking a step further into the forefront of consciousness after the recent story on Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar's disappearing loa...
Drayage trucking's vital role - from IANA EXPO
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Railroad is likely the first form of transportation that comes to mind when considering intermodal, but trucks play a vital role in getting freight de...
From Class 1 to short-line railroad - from IANA EXPO
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While there are only a select few Class 1 Railroads in the U.S., there are hundreds of so-called short-line railroads. And our guest on this edition o...
Rail - plus - with CSX - from IANA EXPO
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Intermodal is not just a long-haul option. CSX Director Sales, Rail Assets Lauren Eskew joined The Intermodal Logistics Podcast from IANA's Inter...
Tracking truckload - from IANA EXPO
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following fluctuations in the truckload market tells you not only plenty about the state of freight, but the overall economy as well. And one of the l...
Rising to the Academic Challenge - from IANA EXPO
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Academic Challenge, also known as the Case Competition, is a highlight of the IANA Intermodal EXPO each year, and the 2025 iteration was no differ...
Why in-person matters & ocean box intermodal - from IANA EXPO
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kicking off our series of excellent interviews from IANA Intermodal EXPO in Long Beach, California this week, the Intermodal Logistics Podcast welcome...
Riding the 2025 rollercoaster
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
About this time a year ago, many expected 2025 would be a prosperous year in transportation - the year of the freight recovery. More than eight mont...
Rail merger, intermodal and Inland
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been an eventful summer for intermodal to say the least. To go over all the happenings (from the rail merger to the state of savings and ser...
Gearing up for Intermodal EXPO 2025
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In mid-September, Long Beach, California becomes the center of the intermodal universe as it hosts EXPO. On The Intermodal Logistics Podcast, we previ...
AI agents undercover
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI continues to offer new solutions for a variety of scenarios, and agents have become one of the next big things for artificial intelligence. Transpo...
Putting the Industry in Perspective
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we pass the halfway point of 2025, we take stock with a new perspective on where intermodal stands now and going forward, thanks to Bridget Dean, A...
Navigating ocean freight
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Depending on the source, upwards of 90% of freight travels by ocean at some point, meaning sea shipping ties in with every freight mode, just about ev...
Solving the railroad volume problem
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After hitting a high note nearly two decades ago, freight volume on railroads have stayed down - threatening the industry long-term. On this episode o...
Personalizing distribution, with software
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Software and technology solutions abound today - touching just about every aspect of supply chains. But Smart Access, an application that focuses on d...
Maintenance and repairs within REACH
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maintenance and repair are vital to keeping supply chains moving, but many are missing out on efficiencies that come with better technology. On this e...
Truck parking, simplified
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been an issue as long as trucks and their drivers have traversed the country with freight - where to safely park. Now, technology and innova...
Rapid response repairs
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of containers, and thus chassis and trucks, move across the country every day. And while an ideal world would have everything going perfectl...
Powering RFID in Freight
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RFID technology has been around for quite some time, but Eric Biel, Powercast's Director of Strategic Partnerships, shares how his company is ele...
Importing Food Among Tariffs
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Quite a bit of the food Americans eat is grown on foreign soil, so it only gets here because of food importers. On the latest episode of The Intermoda...
Ready, Set, Go-Rail
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Choosing freight rail offers a wide array of benefits - but they're benefits many need reminders of. That's where GoRail comes in. To discus...
5 Questions on the State of Freight in 2025
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the first quarter of 2025 nears an end, check in on the state of freight as it stands now, as it compares to 2024, and as it relates to the future ...
Insuring the Freight
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Freight moves domestically and across borders every day using various combinations of road, rail, ship, etcetera, but one thing all that freight - and...
Leading TIA
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The new leader of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) already knows the lay of the land, so he's hit the ground running tackling ...
Leading IANA
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taking over a new organization is always a challenge, but Anne Reinke is ready to face it head-on when it comes to running the Intermodal Association ...
In Appreciation of the Chassis
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the base of intermodal container movement and a necessity for dray trucks' ability to transport boxes to their final destination. It&ap...
The Intermodal Logistics Podcast Trailer
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Intermodal logistics combines road and rail for valuable transportation solution in todays supply chain environment. So why not focus a podcast on thi...
Paper & Packaging
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Freight touches a vast array of industries, and one of them touches freight in a variety of ways. Paper and packaging not only moves via traditional s...
The Intermodal Market Now and in 2025
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the year winds down, where does the intermodal market stand? And what should we expect heading into 2025, with a new administration and proposed ta...
The LMI, a healthy recovery & tariff effects
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Logistics Managers Index (LMI) tracks the freight market through thick and thin. Until recently, it's been thin, but head author Zac Rogers, ...
Better Dray? There's an App for That
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drayage is a vital part of intermodal transportation, but many of its processes are stuck in the past. Enter ModalView, an app that marks a collaborat...
Short Haul, Florida and Mexico Intermodal
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Intermodal is traditionally associated with long-haul shipping, but a few Sunshine State - and Mexico - solutions show it can shine with short-haul, t...
The Port of Long Beach with Noel Hacegaba
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It all starts at the ports - especially when moving intermodal across North America. And one of the busiest of those, is the Port of Long Beach in Sou...
Getting Started with Intermodal
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Intermodal transportation offers a variety of benefits over other shipping modes, including lower rates, greater capacity, consistency of service, and...
International Container Ports...in the Midwest?
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When one thinks of an international container port, it conjures the image of a city along the ocean. But Ports of Indiana CEO Jody Peacock tells us wh...
Moving Medicine with Cardinal Health 3PL VP Joel Wayment
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Moving pharmaceutical cargo is a specialized process, requiring experienced, careful handling every step of the way. To learn more about what it takes...
From Freight Docks to the C-Suite
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every career has its own unique story, and our guest on Episode 42 of InTek Freight & Logistics: The Podcast, has had quite a journey to executive...
All About Warehousing
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we take a deep dive into warehousing, with our guest John Bollman, Senior VP of Industrial Services with Cresa. John tells us about t...
EXPO, Intermodal and IANA with President Joni Casey
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) is nearing its annual milestone event known as EXPO - taking place September 9-11 at the Long Beach...
Bringing the Lumber with Kyle Little
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's long been the backbone of construction, but lumber goes beyond its practical uses. It also serves as a key market indicator and an important...
Any heat for freight this summer?
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we reach the halfway point of 2024, the latest edition of InTek Freight & Logistics: The Podcast welcomes an expert on the freight market and a...
Getting Accustomed to Mexico Customs
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shipping cross-border with Mexico involves considerations beyond moving freight within the U.S. - with customs being what many consider a primary obst...
Ocean Container Intermodal
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The traditional vision of intermodal transportation involves what are known as intermodal containers - of the 53 foot variety. But another option is o...
Machine Learning & Supply Chain Management
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Machine learning - a subset of AI - is a tool that many in the supply chain management field already use for inventory forecasting. But using optimal ...
Shipping Olive the Olives
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Olives can be a popular snack, drink garnish and ingredient, but as with any product, there's plenty of work that goes into getting them on store...
Supply Chain Opportunities with Michelle Livingstone
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Supply chain pros come in many forms, with career opportunities spanning just about any skill one can think of. But how does one get started in a frei...
Union Pacific & Mexico Freight Rail
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With shipping between the U.S. and Mexico continuing to be a hot topic, we turn to an authority on how to move freight via rail between the two countr...
Intermodal Savings and Service
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Intermodal transportation offers a consistent advantage in savings over its over-the-road trucking counterpart mode, but a lingering question for many...
A TMS Success
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A TMS - transportation management system - is a key part of modern logistics operations, and the right one can help a business succeed. On this episod...
AI in Supply Chain & Logistics
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence - better known and faster said as AI - is a tool that has applications across every day life. And one area that both already u...
The 2024 Freight Outlook
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the year begins, join us in first looking back at how the freight market behaved in 2023, then offering a freight outlook for 2024. Kevin and Rick ...
California AB5 & Independent Trucking
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
California's AB5 (Assembly Bill 5) has been in effect for some time now, but appeals persist and enforcement continues to be cloudy. That cloud i...
Analyzing Rail & Intermodal
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to intermodal and rail in general, the more things change, the more things stay the same. Analyst Tony Hatch - co-founder of the RailTre...
Taking Final Mile Sustainability Up a Notch
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sustainability is - or at least should be - a focus of modern businesses, and a new technology platform called The Eighth Notch aims at reducing the c...
'Tis the (Holiday Shopping) Season
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A week away from Black Friday, holiday shopping season is in full swing, with retailers offering sales throughout November (and even prior) to entice ...
Intermodal Rises in Mexico
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is plenty of action in the Mexican freight market, and plenty of uncertainty - particularly in trucking thanks to driver shortages and, relatedl...
Exploring the New Border
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Freight transportation between the U.S. and Mexico continues to grow - with potentially explosive growth in the near future thanks to a nearshoring bo...
Halloween Treats - Not Tricks
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Halloween fast approaching, candy in many forms is top of mind for kids and adults alike. So we choose to focus on the treats - not tricks - of t...
Ransomware and Cyber Attacks
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ransomware and other cyber attacks are a danger for any business, and those in the freight & logistics industry are no exception. Joining us this ...
Cross Border Shipping to - and from - Mexico
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cross border shipping between the U.S. and Mexico is clearly a growth opportunity of late, with nearshoring a buzzword along with more transportation ...
Coaching Tips for Business
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The word - and job - of coach is generally associated with sports. And with football season getting going, coaching gets plenty of spotlight. But Busi...
EXPO and Inland: Transportation Events
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The month of September brings two major events on the transportation calendar: IANA's Intermodal EXPO and the Journal of Commerce (JOC) Inland Di...
Connecting the Continent
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this year, a merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern railways formed the Class I railroad now known as CPKC. Of particular no...
A Mid-2023 Market Update
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just past the mid-point of 2023, we have a better read on how the freight market has progressed - and how it will likely continue to go. On this episo...
Freight Railroads and Climate Change
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the need to decrease emissions to help combat climate change growing more apparent by the day, freight railroads are stepping up to the plate. We...
Transportation and Logistics Law
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Staying up on the latest legal issues affecting transportation and logistics is vital to businesses and organizations involved in the industry - and t...
Producing a Productive Produce Shipping Operation
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Freight has its own set of seasons, and the one that's most tied to summer is produce season, when fruits and vegetable harvests are especially s...
Data-Driven: Trucking & Sleep Plus Market Analysis
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Data can help inform decision-making in a variety of ways, and the trucking industry is no exception when it comes to data's many uses. Dean Crok...
All About the UIIA
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The UIIA - Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement - is a key cornerstone in intermodal freight, but many in the industry have ...
Graduating to an Intermodal Career
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With graduation season firmly upon us, we're joined by Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) VP of Member Services Hal Pollard to discus...
The SmartWay to Sustainability
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The freight industry has an unquestionably large impact on the environment, but many companies are trying to mitigate it, including the more than 4,00...
Breaking Down Fraudulent Double Brokering
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fraudulent double brokering - also known as freight broker fraud - is an illegal practice that's unfortunately on the rise. And it's potenti...
Covering Freight: Transportation Journalism with Ari Ashe
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ari Ashe covers a variety of freight and transportation topics as a journalist with the Journal of Commerce. He joins us to discuss his background tha...
In Depth With The Intermodalist Larry Gross
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Larry Gross knows intermodal transportation and freight markets, and we welcome him onto the podcast to get some of that knowledge, but also to learn ...
Women in Logistics Leadership & Building a Business with Kristy Knichel
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Women in logistics are slowly but surely becoming more common, but in what is traditionally a male-dominated industry, leadership positions still have...
March NCAA basketball logistics, announcing & more, with Indiana's Chuck Crabb
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball is on the minds of many this month, and InTek Freight & Logistics: The Podcast is no exception. As we’re based in Indiana and we deal...
Predicting the Freight Market in 2023
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As March rolls in, we’re beyond looking back at the past, instead, it’s important to assess where the market is now, and where it’s going. On ou...
Intermodal Through the Years
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what intermodal transportation is or how intermodal shipping has evolved? On the debut episode of InTek Freight & Logistics: The Pod...
Introducing InTek Freight & Logistics: The Podcast
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear the basics from the news every day, but what’s the story behind the headlines of supply chains, trucking, intermodal railroad and shipping o...