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
- Cargo*Mate Logistics Information Management
- Deployment Across Modes [HTML, DOC 881KB]
- Freight News: Freight Info Highway and Cargo Visibility Prototype [HTML, PDF 69KB]
Freight Transportation Security
- U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mineta Announces Successful Test for Intermodal Freight
- Electronic Cargo Seal: Context, Technologies, and Marketplace [HTML, DOC 760KB]
- Electronic Intermodal Supply Chain Manifest - Freight Operational Test Evaluation Final Report
- Freight Transportation Security and Productivity [HTML, DOC 76KB]
- Appendix - "Technology to Enhance Freight Transportation Security and Productivity" [HTML, DOC 124KB]
- Freight News: Air Cargo Electronic Supply Chain Manifest (ESCM) [HTML, PDF 71KB]
Borders and Gateways
- Border Wizard [HTML, PDF 73KB]
- Freight News: U.S. Canada International Mobility and Trade Corridor [HTML, PDF 75KB]
- Freight News: Freight Information Real-Time System for Transport (FIRST) [HTML, PDF 77KB]
- Additional Information on Borders and Gateways
Freight Deployment of Best Practices
- Air Cargo Security Forum Facilitated Workshop Report [HTML, PDF 147KB]
- Intermodal Freight Technology Working Group
- Universal Electronic Freight Manifest
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]
Related Sites
- ITS America Intermodal Freight Web Site
- Freight Operations: Commercial Vehicle Operations - 2004 ITS/Operations Resource Guide
Related Topic
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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