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Intermodal Innovation Award

INTERMODAL ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA

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Overview

Intermodal Innovation Award

Funder: Intermodal Association of North America (IANA)

Overview:
The Intermodal Innovation Award is presented to a for-profit business entity, non-profit organization, educational institution or government agency that has made a significant contribution or innovation enabling the advancement of the intermodal freight transportation industry. Previously known as the Intermodal Achievement Award, it was rebranded as the Intermodal Innovation Award in 2025.

Award Type: Recognition/Honor Award (no monetary award specified)

Eligible Applicants:

  • For-profit business entities

  • Non-profit organizations

  • Educational institutions

  • Government agencies

    • Focus Areas:

  • Significant contributions to intermodal freight transportation industry

  • Innovations enabling industry advancement

  • Support for freight supply chain

  • Legislative or policy contributions

    • Recent Recipients:

  • 2025: Rebranded as Intermodal Innovation Award (formerly Intermodal Achievement Award)

  • 2022: The Honorable Alan Lowenthal, U.S. House of Representatives

  • 2011: Centerpoint Properties

  • 2010: Direct ChassisLink, Inc., Port of Long Beach

  • 2009: REZ-1, Inc.

  • 2006: Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association, Virginia International Terminals

  • 2003: Pressure Systems International, Inc.

  • 2002: J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., Schneider National, Inc.

  • 1998: The Honorable Rodney Slater, Secretary, U.S. DOT

  • 1997: John McQuaid, IANA President 1991-1996

  • 1993: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway

  • 1992: Jack Lanigan, Sr., Mi-Jack Products

  • 1991: Phillip C. Yeager, The Hub Group

  • 1989: Nat Welch, International Intermodal Expo

  • 1988: American President Companies

  • 1987: United Parcel Service

  • 1986: Gunderson Car Building Co., Thrall Car Manufacturing Co.

    • Presentation: Annual presentation during Intermodal EXPO

    Contact Information:
    Intermodal Association of North America
    11785 Beltsville Drive, Suite 1100
    Calverton, MD 20705-4049
    301-982-3400
    www.intermodal.org

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