Industry insights & market intelligence
Explore vital perspectives on drayage operations, terminal bottlenecks, insurance trends, and the unified standards shaping intermodal logistics across North America.
Tackling port congestion and terminal delays
Persistent port congestion, appointment system failures, and siloed communication with ocean carriers create widespread friction across national freight networks. Our reports examine data from terminal slowdowns, unresolved empty return locations, and the unjust per diem penalties burdened onto drayage carriers. NDIA advocates for transparent scheduling protocols and direct collaboration among terminals, longshoremen, and shipping lines to dismantle operational silos.
Insurance pressures and fair freight valuation
Skyrocketing policy premiums and shifting minimums—often demanding $1.5 million coverage limits—are squeezing healthy intermodal carriers out of business. Compounding this challenge, unverified load board postings and undercut RFQs undermine true operating expenses. We monitor fuel surcharge trends, valid accessorial recovery, and verified market averages to ensure logistics companies and custom brokers maintain fair, sustainable rate structures.
Uniting intermodal stakeholders nationwide
A stronger intermodal supply chain requires transparent dialogue between motor carriers, logistics partners, customs brokers, and insurers. Through dedicated market recaps, average diesel metrics, and carrier podcasts, NDIA equips professionals with the facts required to negotiate effectively. Join our alliance and follow our official LinkedIn and Instagram channels to champion industry-wide operational excellence.
