A: The Intermodal Expo is the premier multimodal freight transportation exhibition. It has become one of the most respected trade shows in both the domestic and international arena, introducing more products and services than any other transportation or logistics conference of its kind.

In recent years, the Intermodal Association of North America co-located its Intermodal Expo with The National Industrial Transportation League’s TransComp Exhibition. This successful partnership, which brings all of the freight transportation partners together under one roof, provides the opportunity for those participating to reach a larger audience and expand their business relationships through increased networking opportunities. In addition, the Expo/TransComp offers the most attractive opportunity for exhibitors to present their products to key transportation and logistics decision makers. The Expo/TransComp also is known for its wide variety of high-quality educational sessions.

Q: Who exhibits at the Intermodal Expo?

A: Companies who market to buyers of intermodal transportation products and services exhibit at this event. Exhibiting companies include rail, motor, water carrier and intermodal marketing companies, state-of-the-art equipment manufacturers and lessors; marine terminals and port authorities; manufacturers of equipment components including: tires, brakes, and on-board devices; freight forwarders and customs brokers; information technology providers; and, industry publications.

Q: Who attends the Intermodal Expo?

A: The Intermodal Expo is held in conjunction with IANA’s Annual Membership Meeting. The meeting attracts many of the nation’s intermodal transportation decision makers and public sector policy leaders. Attendees include senior level executives from all modes of freight transportation; third party logistics providers; port authorities and terminal operators; and marketers and buyers of intermodal transportation products and services.

Q: How can I obtain information on exhibiting at this year’s Intermodal Expo/TransComp exhibition?

A: Information on exhibiting at this year’s show can be obtained by logging onto www.freightexpo.net, or by calling Stacie Fagan at 301-982-3400, ext. 310.

Q: How can I obtain information on registering to attend the IANA’s Intermodal Expo/Annual Membership Meeting?

A: Information on attending this year’s event can be found on IANA’s Web site. Click here to view.

Q: My Company is a member of IANA. Am I entitled to register at the discounted Member rate?A: Yes. IANA is comprised of “Corporate” Memberships. Any individual who is employed by a Member Company is entitled to receive the Member Registration rate. There are substantial savings for early registration by members. For 2009, that savings is $250, or more than 25 percent.

Q: Does IANA offer a “One-Day” pass to visit the trade show only?

A: IANA offers a special registration fee for those individuals who wish to visit only the trade show. The registration is good for admittance to the trade show floor on any day during the length of the show. “Trade Show Only” registration includes admittance to the Opening and Closing session, and any event that is held on the trade show floor. This registration category DOES NOT include admittance to educational sessions, or any other social functions or events that are NOT held on the trade show floor. A one-day pass is not available.

Q: How can I reserve a block of sleeping rooms for this event?A: All requests for housing, including requests for Suites, must be made through the Official Housing Bureau, on the appropriate housing form, and faxed directly to the housing bureau for processing.

Q: How can I become a Sponsor of an IANA event?

A: IANA offers its members the opportunity to participate in a Sponsorship Program that provides the member company with various levels of exposure, based on the level of sponsorship. IANA also provides members who exhibit at the Intermodal Expo with the opportunity to participate in special sponsorship/advertising opportunities that take place during that event. Click here for information on IANA’s sponsorship program or contact Jim Morrow at 301-982-3400, ext. 314.

Q:Have dates and sites been chosen for future Intermodal Expo/TransComp events?

A: Yes. It is relatively easy to remember the dates of future Intermodal Expo/TransComp events, as it is scheduled to take place Sunday through Tuesday of the week before Thanksgiving. Future events are scheduled to take place in the following cities:

• 2009 – Anaheim, CA
• 2010 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• 2011 – Atlanta, GA
• 2012 – Anaheim, CA
• 2013 – Houston, TX

Source: http://www.intermodal.org/faq_files/index.shtml