IANA is North America's leading industry trade association representing the combined interests of the intermodal freight industry.
IANA's membership roster of six hundred corporate members includes railroads, comprised of Class I, short-line and regional; water carriers and stacktrain operators; port authorities; intermodal truckers and over-the-road highway carriers; intermodal marketing and logistics companies; and suppliers to the industry such as equipment manufacturers, intermodal leasing companies and consulting firms. IANA's associate (non-voting) members include shippers (defined as the beneficial owners of the freight to be shipped), academic institutions, government entities and non-profit associations.
IANA's goals include promoting the benefits of intermodal transportation to the shipping community; providing its members a forum to discuss common issues and innovations; fostering its members' professional development; participating in governmental proce