145: What Does Intermodal Mean to You - The Industry
This is the first episode of our latest mini-series in partnership with IANA: The Intermodal Association of North America. Over the next four episodes, our \u201cWhat Does Intermodal Mean to You?\u201d series is going to take a closer look at the intermodal industry and its benefits, the equipment and technology that serves it, and all of the different people involved.
Today in Episode 1, The Industry, I\u2019m talking to Jim Newsome President and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority in Charleston. We\u2019ll be finding out exactly what the intermodal industry is and how it works; looking at how ecommerce has changed the landscape of intermodal in recent years; learning more about IANA and its role within the industry; and finding out about the impressive investment in infrastructure that Jim has been overseeing over at the South Carolina Ports Authority.
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[01.25] Jim\u2019s background, his role with the South Carolina Ports Authority and a closer look at what the intermodal industry is.
\u201cTo me it\u2019s the confluence of modes of transportation to provide an efficient product.\u201d\xa0
[03.52] From 3PL\u2019s to container shipping, the key intermodal supply chain players.
[06.51] The benefits of intermodal transportation.
[10.09] The need for better infrastructure and the challenge of planning for growth.
\u201cOur port, by the end of next year, will have invested over 2 billion dollars in infrastructure.\u201d
[12.55] Why global businesses, like BMW, set up home and invest near ports.
[15.12] The possibility of re-shoring manufacturing post-COVID.
[17.28] A closer look at the South Carolina Ports Authority\u2019s recent investment projects.
[19.49] Exactly what an Inland Port is, and its benefits.
\u201cIt\u2019s been a winning concept for us. We\u2019ve quadrupled the volume of moves per day in the last decade.\u201d
[22.34] What the next 5 years might look like for the industry.
\u201cWe\u2019re seeing a renaissance in retail distribution.\u201d
[25.30] The future of technology and automation in intermodal.
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