1518. #TFCP - Rail, Ports, & Policy: What's Next for Intermodal Freight?!

How is the intermodal sector battling the massive surge in cargo theft and properly integrating AI into the supply chain? Let's welcome Anne Reinke of IANA back to the show to explain the current intermodal market and preview the critical conversations at the upcoming IANA Expo in Long Beach from September 14th through the 16th! We dive into the hard facts about why shippers are shifting back to intermodal capacity as full truckload rates see massive spikes, the pressing need for intermodal marketing companies (IMCs) to build reliable, long-term partnerships instead of just using the mode as a convenient pricing hedge when the market flips, the massive cargo theft crisis, examining exactly why DC dysfunction and a lack of congressional incentive are stalling much-needed enforcement for what is becoming a serious national security threat, and how artificial intelligence will legitimately impact freight visibility. If you want to stop reacting to the freight market and start building a highly functional, high-volume supply chain strategy, this is the episode you need to hear! To register for the IANA Intermodal EXPO 2026, visit https://tinyurl.com/rmvp22v6.   📊📉 Don't miss out on the latest market trends by subscribing to your TOP Transportation Morning Show! 🌎 🎬🎯 #TheFreightCoach Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to break down transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars!   To Find Out More About My Freight Services Visit https://freightcoachlogistics.com/   🤝 Shoutout to my sponsors!👇 SPI Logistics | https://spi3pl.com/  Revenova | https://revenova.com/freightcoach/ NMFTA | https://nmfta.org/ DAT Freight & Analytics | https://www.dat.com/ Transportation Intermediaries Association | https://www.tianet.org/   Donate to support Stacy and her family: https://tinyurl.com/36xmxcmr   🚀🔥 To sign up for my Newsletter, go to http://eepurl.com/iNoHco, get in touch with me through the social media channels below, and subscribe to my YouTube Channel!👇   ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw 📷 https://www.instagram.com/thefreightcoach/  🕊️ https://twitter.com/thefr8coach  💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-jolly-a183aa6a/