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Intermodal Freight Technology

The Office of Freight Management and Operations' promotes the deployment of technology and the adoption of best practices to facilitate the smooth flow of goods on the Nation's transportation system and across our borders. The Intermodal Freight Technology program conducts operational tests of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technologies, supports the development of tools to evaluate infrastructure and operational needs at border crossings, and works with our partners to develop standards for exchanging electronic freight data.

Intermodal Freight Technology Challenges, Concerns and Future Directions [HTML, PDF - 189KB]

For additional information on Intermodal Freight Technology, please visit the Intermodal Freight and Electronic Screening portions of the FHWA Intelligent Transportation Systems Web site.

Freight Transportation Productivity

Freight Transportation Security

Borders and Gateways

Freight Deployment of Best Practices

Freight Standards

  • Economic Impact of Inadequate Infrastructure for Supply Chain Integration [PDF 846 KB]
  • Standards Setting Needs for Freight Management [HTML, DOC 41KB]
  • Concept of Operations for an ESCM Standard [HTML, DOC 647KB]

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Staff Contacts

Mike Onder
(202) 366-2639
Michael.onder@fhwa.dot.gov

Randy Butler
(202) 366-9215
Randy.Butler@fhwa.dot.gov

Eulois Cleckly
(202) 366-4068
Eulois.Cleckley@fhwa.dot.gov

Crystal Jones
(202) 366-2976
Crystal.Jones@fhwa.dot.gov

 

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