Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers

Committee on the Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers - Meeting 2

February 28 - March 1, 2023

Past

About

A committee will study approaches for supplying the chassis used by motor carriers, railroads, and marine terminal operators to transport intermodal containers and will identify the circumstances under which individual models for provisioning chassis are optimized for the efficient functioning of the supply chain, including best practices from each model that can further increase efficiency.

During this meeting, the committee will hold an open session where it will receive information from the sponsor (Federal Maritime Commission). In addition, the committee will hear from industry groups.

Meeting 2 Agenda

The Board Room
National Academy of Sciences Building
2101 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20418

Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Open Session

Please note: The National Academies requires all staff and visitors entering our buildings to show their COVID-19 vaccination card or digital copy of it.

9:00am Welcoming Remarks and Committee Introductions
Jim Kruse, Committee Chair

9:05am Federal Maritime Commission
Kristen Monaco, Chief Economist

10:10am Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Olu Ajayi, Program Manager, Analysis & Information (remotely)

10:50am Break

11:00am International Trade Administration
Heather Sykes, Director, Office of Supply Chain, Professional, and Business Services

11:40am Institute of International Container Lessors
Dennis Lombardi, President

12:20pm Lunch

1:15pm North American Chassis Pool Cooperative, LLC
Dave Manning, President & CEO

1:55pm Direct ChassisLink, Inc.
Mike O'Malley, Senior Vice President, Government & Public Relations

2:35pm Break / End of Open Session

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Open Session
Please note: The National Academies requires all staff and visitors entering our buildings to show their COVID-19 vaccination card or digital copy of it.

9:10am Welcoming Remarks and Committee Introductions
Jim Kruse, Committee Chair

9:15am Federal Maritime Commission
Chairman Daniel B. Maffei

9:30am TRAC Intermodal
Val T. Noel, Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer

10:10am FlexiVan Leasing LLC
Nathaniel Seeds, Chief Operating Officer (remotely)

10:50am End of Open Session / Break

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

C. James Kruse (chair)
Rick Gabrielson
Geraldine Knatz
Francine Lafontaine
Thomas J. O’Brien
Amelia C. Regan
Jean-Paul Rodrigue
Bethany M. Stich
Juan C. Villa

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Committee's statement of task
2. Information presented during the committee's public-information gathering sessions
3. Identify additional information needs
4. Future meetings

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 02, 2023

Contact

Mark Hutchins

(202) 334-3794
mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Committee on the Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers - Meeting 11

April 23 - 24, 2024

Past

About

A committee will study approaches for supplying the chassis used by motor carriers, railroads, and marine terminal operators to transport intermodal containers and will identify the circumstances under which individual models for provisioning chassis are optimized for the efficient functioning of the supply chain, including best practices from each model that can further increase efficiency.

This committee meeting was held entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

James Kruse (chair)
Mary R. Brooks
Rick Gabrielson
Geraldine Knatz
Francine Lafontaine
Thomas J. O’Brien
Amelia C. Regan
Jean-Paul Rodrigue
Bethany M. Stich
Juan C. Villa

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee's final report

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

Draft report material

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

April 25, 2024

Contact

Mark Hutchins

(202) 334-3794
mhutchins@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Committee on the Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers - Meeting 10

December 15, 2023

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

A committee will study approaches for supplying the chassis used by motor carriers, railroads, and marine terminal operators to transport intermodal containers and will identify the circumstances under which individual models for provisioning chassis are optimized for the efficient functioning of the supply chain, including best practices from each model that can further increase efficiency.

This committee meeting was held entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

James Kruse (chair)
Mary R. Brooks
Rick Gabrielson
Geraldine Knatz
Francine Lafontaine
Amelia C. Regan
Jean-Paul Rodrigue
Bethany M. Stich

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Sections of the report

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

December 19, 2023

Contact

Mark Hutchins

(202) 334-3794
mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Committee on the Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers - Meeting 9

November 30, 2023

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

A committee will study approaches for supplying the chassis used by motor carriers, railroads, and marine terminal operators to transport intermodal containers and will identify the circumstances under which individual models for provisioning chassis are optimized for the efficient functioning of the supply chain, including best practices from each model that can further increase efficiency.

This committee meeting was held entirely in closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

James Kruse (chair)
Mary R. Brooks
Rick Gabrielson
Geraldine Knatz
Francine Lafontaine
Thomas J. O’Brien
Amelia C. Regan
Jean-Paul Rodrigue
Bethany M. Stich
Juan C. Villa

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Sections of the report

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 30, 2023

Contact

Mark Hutchins

(202) 334-3794
mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Committee on the Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers - Meeting 8

October 27, 2023

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (EDT)

Past

About

A committee will study approaches for supplying the chassis used by motor carriers, railroads, and marine terminal operators to transport intermodal containers and will identify the circumstances under which individual models for provisioning chassis are optimized for the efficient functioning of the supply chain, including best practices from each model that can further increase efficiency.

During this virtual meeting, the committee will hold an open session to hear from representatives of chassis providers, motor carriers, and/or ocean carriers.

To attend this virtual meeting, please contact Mark Hutchins.

Friday, October 27, 2023, from 1:30PM to 5:00PM EDT (12:30pm to 4pm CDT)

Open Session

1:30pm EDT Welcome / Introductions

1:35pm The Wallport Companies

Nate Graglia, Executive Vice President

2:15pm Break / End Open Session

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

James Kruse (chair)
Rick Gabrielson
Geraldine Knatz
Francine Lafontaine
Thomas J. O’Brien
Jean-Paul Rodrigue
Bethany M. Stich
Juan C. Villa

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Information presented during the committee's public-information gathering session
2. Identify additional information needs
3. Draft report outline
4. Future meetings

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

November 02, 2023

Contact

Mark Hutchins

(202) 334-3794
mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Committee on the Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers - Meeting 7

October 18, 2023

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

Past

About

A committee will study approaches for supplying the chassis used by motor carriers, railroads, and marine terminal operators to transport intermodal containers and will identify the circumstances under which individual models for provisioning chassis are optimized for the efficient functioning of the supply chain, including best practices from each model that can further increase efficiency.

This meeting has been cancelled.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

N/A

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

N/A

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 18, 2023

Contact

Mark Hutchins

(202) 334-3794
mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Committee on the Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers - Meeting 6

September 18 - 19, 2023

Past

About

A committee will study approaches for supplying the chassis used by motor carriers, railroads, and marine terminal operators to transport intermodal containers and will identify the circumstances under which individual models for provisioning chassis are optimized for the efficient functioning of the supply chain, including best practices from each model that can further increase efficiency.

During this off-site meeting, the committee will hold an open session in the Joliet, IL area, where it will hear from representatives of chassis providers, motor carriers, and rail yards.

To attend this meeting (either in person or virtually), please contact Mark Hutchins.

Committee on Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers

Meeting 6

Public Agenda

Monday, September 18, 2023, from 8:00AM to 5:00PM CDT (9:00AM to 6:00PM EDT)
Conference Room
TownePlace Suites By Marriott
630 Bob Blair Rd, Minooka, IL 60447

Open Session
8:45am CDT Welcome / Introductions

9:00am The Port Authority of NY & NJ
Michael P. Bozza, Assistant Director

10:00am Break / End Open Session

Open Session
12:00pm Tour of Union Pacific Global 4 Intermodal Terminal in Joliet
Administrative Building, 3000 Centerpoint Way, Joliet, IL 60436

2:15pm End Open Session / Travel to TownePlace Suites

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 from 08:00AM to 3:00PM CDT (9:00AM to 4:00PM EDT)
Conference Room
TownePlace Suites By Marriott
630 Bob Blair Rd, Minooka, IL 60447

Open Session

8:00am CDT Welcome / Introductions

8:05am Intermodal Association of North America
Debbie Sasko, VP, Information Services,

8:30am Ron K Faherty, President, ARL Network
Jason Zimmerman, President, General Express Inc

9:15am C&K Trucking
Anthony Garzolini, Commercial Terminal Manager

11:00am CDT End Open Session

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

James Kruse (chair)
Mary Brooks
Rick Gabrielson
Geraldine Knatz
Francine Lafontaine
Thomas J. O’Brien
Amelia C. Regan
Jean-Paul Rodrigue
Bethany M. Stich
Juan C. Villa

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Committee's statement of task
2. Information presented during the committee's public-information gathering session
3. Identify additional information needs
4. Draft report outline
5. Future meetings

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 20, 2023

Contact

Mark Hutchins

(202) 334-3794
mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Committee on the Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers - Meeting 5

July 11 - 12, 2023

Past

About

A committee will study approaches for supplying the chassis used by motor carriers, railroads, and marine terminal operators to transport intermodal containers and will identify the circumstances under which individual models for provisioning chassis are optimized for the efficient functioning of the supply chain, including best practices from each model that can further increase efficiency.

To attend this meeting virtually, please contact Mark Hutchins.

Committee on Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers

Meeting 5 Agenda

Tuesday, July 11, 2023, from 9:00AM to 3:00PM CDT (10:00AM to 4:00PM EDT)

Open Session
IMC Training Room
IMC Headquarters
1305 Schilling Blvd W, Collierville, TN 38017
9:00am CDT Dave Manning, NACPC

9:30am Supply Chain Issues
Bob Connor, Mallory Alexander
Donna Lemm, IMC
Buddy Allen, ACSA (remotely)
David Camp, Staple Cotton
Rich Roche, Mohawk Global (remotely)
Kristen Burkett, IXT Trucking (remotely)
Ben Banks, TCW
Steve Schult, Blue Diamond Growers

11:30am Mike Wells, DCLI

12:00pm Lunch

1:00pm Roundtable discussion
All participants

3:00pm CDT End of Open Session / Break

Wednesday, July 12, 2023, from 09:00AM to 2:30PM CDT (10:00AM to 3:30PM EDT)
Open Session

9:30am Tour of BNSF Rail Yard
5282 E Shelby Dr Memphis, TN 38118

11:30pm End Open Session

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

James Kruse (chair)
Mary Brooks
Rick Gabrielson
Geraldine Knatz
Francine Lafontaine
Thomas J. O’Brien
Amelia C. Regan
Jean-Paul Rodrigue
Bethany M. Stich
Juan C. Villa

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Committee's statement of task
2. Information presented during the committee's public-information gathering session
3. Identify additional information needs
4. Future meetings

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

July 17, 2023

Contact

Mark Hutchins

(202) 334-3794
mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Committee on the Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers - Meeting 4

May 15 - 16, 2023

Past

About

A committee will study approaches for supplying the chassis used by motor carriers, railroads, and marine terminal operators to transport intermodal containers and will identify the circumstances under which individual models for provisioning chassis are optimized for the efficient functioning of the supply chain, including best practices from each model that can further increase efficiency.

During this off-site meeting, the committee will hold an open session where it will hear from representatives from the Georgia Port Authority, the South Carolina Ports Authority, and the Virginia Port Authority.

To attend this meeting, please contact Mark Hutchins

Meeting 4 Agenda

Monday, May 15, 2023
Open Session

8:30am Georgia Port Authority
2 Main Street Garden City, GA 31408

11:00am End of Open Session
Travel to Doubletree

Monday, May 15, 2023
Amber Conference Room
Doubletree Hotel, Savannah Historic District
411 West Bay Street, Savannah, GA 31401

Open Session
2:30pm Welcoming Remarks and Committee Introductions
Jim Kruse, Committee Chair

2:35pm Gemini Shippers Association (remote)
Kenneth O’Brien, President / CEO

3:45pm End of Open Session / Break

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Amber Conference Room
Doubletree Hotel, Savannah Historic District
411 West Bay Street, Savannah, GA 31401

Open Session

9:00am Welcoming Remarks and Committee Introductions
Jim Kruse, Committee Chair

9:05am NFI / California Cartage
Tommy White, Vice President, Drayage Operations
Ramona Perry, Senior Terminal Manager, Savannah
10:05am South Carolina Ports Authority
Steve Kemp, Jr., Vice President, Intermodal, Chassis and Operations Projects

11:05am Burlington Stores, Inc. (remote)
Todd Zaninelli, Vice President, International Logistics

12:05pm End of Open Session / Break

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

James Kruse (chair)
Mary Brooks
Rick Gabrielson
Geraldine Knatz
Francine Lafontaine
Thomas J. O’Brien
Amelia C. Regan
Jean-Paul Rodrigue
Bethany M. Stich
Juan C. Villa

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Committee's statement of task
2. Information presented during the committee's public-information gathering sessions
3. Identify additional information needs
4. Future meetings

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 18, 2023

Contact

Mark Hutchins

(202) 334-3794
mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Committee on the Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers - Meeting 3

March 28 - 29, 2023

Past

About

A committee will study approaches for supplying the chassis used by motor carriers, railroads, and marine terminal operators to transport intermodal containers and will identify the circumstances under which individual models for provisioning chassis are optimized for the efficient functioning of the supply chain, including best practices from each model that can further increase efficiency.

During this off-site meeting, the committee will hold an open session where it will hear from representatives from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and other stakeholder groups.

To attend this meeting, either in person or online, please contact Mark Hutchins.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from 8:30AM to 5:00PM (PDT)
Open Session

8:15am Travel to Port of Los Angeles Administration Building
8:25am Port of Los Angeles
425 S Palos Verdes St, San Pedro, CA 90731

9:30am Travel to Yusen Terminals

9:45am Yusen Terminals LLC
Berth 212-223
701 New Dock Street Terminal Island, CA 90731

11:00am End of Open Session
Travel to AltaSea
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Open Session
AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, Berth 58
2451 Signal St, San Pedro, CA 90731
12:30pm Welcoming Remarks and Committee Introductions
Jim Kruse, Committee Chair

12:35pm Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association
Jeff Lawrence, Executive Director
Consolidated Chassis Management LLC
Mike Wilson, CEO

1:30pm Harbor Trucking Association
Matt Schrap, CEO

2:10pm Break

2:20pm Total Transportation Services
Bill Allen, EVP and COO

3:00pm Port of Long Beach
3:45pm Golden State Express, Inc.
Invited

4:20pm End of Open Session / Break

Wednesday, March 29, 2023, from 09:00AM to 10:00AM (PDT)
Open Session
AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, Berth 58
2451 Signal St, San Pedro, CA 90731

9:00am Welcoming Remarks and Committee Introductions
Jim Kruse, Committee Chair

9:05am International Warehouse and Longshore Union, Port of Long Beach
Gary Herrera

10:00am End of Open Session / Break

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

C. James Kruse (chair)
Mary Brooks
Rick Gabrielson
Geraldine Knatz
Francine Lafontaine
Thomas J. O’Brien
Amelia C. Regan
Jean-Paul Rodrigue
Bethany M. Stich
Juan C. Villa

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Committee's statement of task
2. Information presented during the committee's public-information gathering sessions
3. Identify additional information needs
4. Future meetings

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 11, 2023

Contact

Mark Hutchins

(202) 334-3794
mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Committee on the Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers - Subgroup Meeting 1

February 13, 2023

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)

Past

About

A committee will study approaches for supplying the chassis used by motor carriers, railroads, and marine terminal operators to transport intermodal containers and will identify the circumstances under which individual models for provisioning chassis are optimized for the efficient functioning of the supply chain, including best practices from each model that can further increase efficiency.

This subgroup meeting was held entirely in a closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

C. James Kruse (chair)
Mary R. Brooks
Rick Gabrielson
Geraldine Knatz
Amelia C. Regan
Jean-Paul Rodrigue
Bethany M. Stich
Juan C. Villa

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. Committee's statement of task.
2. Information needed for committee's first open session meeting.
3. Topics to ask presenters at first meeting.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

February 13, 2023

Contact

Mark Hutchins

(202) 334-3794
mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Committee on the Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers - Meeting 1

January 30, 2023

12:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EST)

Past

About

A committee will study approaches for supplying the chassis used by motor carriers, railroads, and marine terminal operators to transport intermodal containers and will identify the circumstances under which individual models for provisioning chassis are optimized for the efficient functioning of the supply chain, including best practices from each model that can further increase efficiency.

This first meeting of the committee was held entirely in a closed session.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

C. James Kruse (chair)
Mary R. Brooks
Rick Gabrielson
Geraldine Knatz
Francine Lafontaine
Thomas J. O’Brien
Amelia C. Regan
Jean-Paul Rodrigue
Bethany M. Stich
Juan C. Villa

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1. NRC policies and procedures
2. Committee's statement of task
3. Potential sources of bias and conflicts of interest
4. Information needed for committee's first open session meeting
5. Future meetings

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

February 02, 2023

Contact

Mark Hutchins

(202) 334-3794
mhutchins@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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Committee on the Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers - Meeting 9

Committee on the Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers - Meeting 8

Committee on the Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers - Meeting 7

Committee on the Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers - Meeting 6

Committee on the Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers - Meeting 5

Committee on the Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers - Meeting 4

Committee on the Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers - Meeting 3

Committee on the Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers - Subgroup Meeting 1

Committee on the Best Practices for the Efficient Supply of Chassis for Transporting Intermodal Containers - Meeting 1