IANA

Total June volume—at 1,539,226 units—fell 2.9% annually, less than May’s 3.8% annual decline. Trailers—at 74,824—saw a steep 24.1% annual decline, in line with May’s 26.6% downward spread. Domestic containers—at 693,761—headed up 4.5%, short of May’s 5.7% annual gain. All domestic equipment, which is comprised of trailers and domestic containers, was up 1.4%, to 4,644,642. ISO, or international, containers—at 4,298,663—fell 11.8%, topping May’s 8.5% annual decrease.

Two other industry associations—the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA)—have also penned letters to the White House to make their positions clear on the importance of getting this current situation resolved.

Total May volume—at 1,554,844 units—were down 3.8% annually. Trailers—at 75,535—saw a 26.6% annual decrease, steeper than April’s 24.9% downward spread. Domestic containers—at 700,943—saw a 5.7% annual increase. All domestic equipment, which is comprised of trailers and domestic containers, rose 1.3%., to 776,478. ISO, or international, containers—at 778,366—saw an 8.5% decrease.

Total April volume—at 1,536,330 units—were down 6.1% annually. Trailers—at 79,818—saw a 24.9% annual decrease. All domestic equipment, which is comprised of trailers and domestic containers, was down 1.6%, to 783,720 units. ISO, or international, containers—at 752,610—saw a 10.4% decrease.

For the first quarter, IANA reported that total intermodal volume—at 4,312,905—is down 6.6% annually. Domestic containers—at 2,046,210—are up 5.2%, and trailers—at 269,649—are down 12.8%. All domestic equipment (comprised of trailers and domestic containers)—at 2,315,859—is up 2.8%. ISO containers are down 15.5%, to 1,997,046.

March intermodal volumes saw declines, according to data provided to LM by the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA).

Total February volume—at 1,347,137—was essentially flat, down 0.1% annually. Trailers—at 84,533—fell 8.3% compared top February 2021, and domestic containers—at 639,057—headed up 13.7%. All domestic equipment, which is comprised of trailers and domestic containers, was up 10.6%, to 723,590 units. ISO, or international, containers—at 623,547—dropped 9.8%

Total January volume—at 1,385,613—decreased 13.3% annually. Trailers—at 91,135—were down 13.7% compared to January 2021, and domestic containers—at 654,729—slipped 2.6%. All domestic equipment, which is comprised of trailers and domestic containers, were down 4.1%, to 745,864. ISO, or international, containers—at 639,749—fell sharply, down 22.1%.

For the fourth quarter, IANA reported that total intermodal volume, at 4,397,013 units, fell 9.8% annually. Total calendar year 2021 volume, at 18,435,249 units, was up 3.6% compared to 2020.

Total December volume—at 1,437,036 units—was off 10.4% annually, steeper than November’s 9.0% annual decline, and for calendar year 2021, total intermodal volume—at 18,435,249—was up 3.6% over 2020.

Total November volume—at 1,425,327—saw a 9.0% annual decline, marking a slight improvement over October’s 10.0% annual decline. Trailers—at 99,048—were down 5.4% annually, much improved over October’s 14.3% decrease, and domestic containers—at 681,400—fell 0.5%. All domestic equipment, which includes trailers and domestic containers—at 780,448—decreased 1.2%. ISO, or international, containers—at 644,879—saw a 6.9% annual decrease.

Total October volume—at 1,534,650 units—decreased 10.0% annually, below September’s 7.3% annual decline. Trailers—at 98,324—fell 14.3%, not quite as steep as September’s 15.2% annual decline, and domestic containers—at 706,746—were off 6.3%. All domestic equipment, which includes trailers and domestic containers—at 805,070—decreased 7.3%. ISO, or international, containers—at 729,580—saw a 12.8% annual decrease.

For the third quarter, IANA reported that total intermodal volume—at 4,583,852—fell 2.9% annually. Trailers—at 289,264—were off 11.2%, and domestic containers—at 1,982,977—fell 5.7%. All domestic equipment—at 2,272,241—were down 6.5%. The lone category posting an annual gain was ISO, or international, containers—at 2,311,611—for a 0.9% increase.

Total September volume—at 1,499,034 units—was down 7.3% annually, well above August’s 1.6% annual decline. Trailers—at 92,954—fell 15.2% annually, and domestic containers—at 664,986—were down 7.0%. All domestic equipment, which includes trailers and domestic containers—at 757,940—decreased 8.1%. ISO, or international, containers—at 741,094—saw a 6.4% annual decrease.

Total August volume—at 1,550,265 units—fell 1.6% annually. Trailers—at 97,080—fell 10.9%, and domestic containers—at 666,682—decreased 4.2%. All domestic equipment, which includes trailers and domestic containers, was off 5.1%, to 763,762. ISO, or international, containers, were the lone segment not in the red, rising 2.0%, to 786,503.