All UIIA participants were notified of a virtual meeting of the Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee (IIEC) held on June 28, 2022, where the Committee reviewed the comments submitted on the proposed modification to Section E.1.e. of the UIIA.  The Committee voted unanimously to move forward with the proposed revision to Section E.1.e. of the UIIA as originally adopted at the May 3 IIEC meeting.  This revision further clarifies nothing in Section E.1. precludes a Motor Carrier from being compensated or receiving additional free time when requested by an EP to return equipment to a satellite location.  The proposed language is to ensure that all UIIA participants follow the standard industry practice in these situations where both parties are willing to have a reasonable discussion on whether additional compensation or free time is warranted based on the specific circumstances surrounding the return of the equipment to a satellite location.  The effective date of the revision to Section E.1.e. will be July 20, 2022.  Click here to see a copy of the notice sent to UIIA participants on July 5, 2022.

All UIIA participants were notified of a meeting of the Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee (IIEC) held on May 3, 2022, the Committee voted unanimously to approve a proposed revision to Section E.1. Equipment Return, Section E.1.e. that further clarifies nothing in Section E.1. precludes a Motor Carrier from being compensated or receiving additional free time when requested by an EP to return equipment to a satellite location.  The proposed language is to ensure that all UIIA participants follow the standard industry practice in these situations where both parties are willing to have a reasonable discussion on whether additional compensation or free time is warranted based on the specific circumstances surrounding the return of the equipment to a satellite location.  

A thirty day period has been initiated to provide UIIA participants the opportunity to submit comments on the proposed modifications.  All comments must be received via e-mail to debbie.sasko@intermodal.org by no later than Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

Click here to see a copy of the notice sent to UIIA participants on October 25, 2021.   

A memo was sent to all UIIA participants on January 24^th advising that the Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee (IIEC) had reviewed comments submitted during the thirty-day comment period on proposed revisions to the following sections of the UIIA that were approved by the IIEC at its October 13, 2021 meeting:

• Section B. Definition of Terms, Item B.20

• Section G.14. Notices, Item G.14.b.

• Section F. Liability, Indemnity and Insurance, New Item F.6.e.

• Administrative Procedures, Section VI. Prerequisites for Participation, Item VI.B.

Based on the comments received, the Committee decided to postpone the proposed modifications to Section B. Definition of Terms and Section G.14. Notices to allow further discussion on these items at the next IIEC meeting.  The majority of the Committee decided to move forward with the revisions to Section F.6.e. and Section VI.B. of the Administrative Procedures and the effective date of these modifications will be February 9, 2021. 

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All UIIA participants were notified that at virtual meeting of the Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee (IIEC) held on October 13, 2021, the Committee voted unanimously to approve proposed revisions to the following sections of the UIIA: 

• Section B. Definition of Terms, Item B.20

• Section G.14. Notices, Item G.14.b.

• Section F. Liability, Indemnity and Insurance, New Item F.6.e. 

• Administrative Procedures, Section VI. Prerequisites for Participation, Item VI.B.

A thirty day period has been initiated to provide UIIA participants the opportunity to submit comments on the proposed modifications.  All comments must be received via e-mail to debbie.sasko@intermodal.org by no later than Monday, November 29, 2021. 

Click here to see a copy of the notice sent to UIIA participants on October 25, 2021. 

All UIIA participants were notified that at virtual meeting of the Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee (IIEC) held on February 10, 2021, the Committee voted unanimously to approve proposed revisions to the following sections of the UIIA: 

• Section H. Default Dispute Resolution, Binding Arbitration Process, Item H.2.
• Exhibit D, Binding Arbitration Guidelines, Items D.9, D.10 and D.11.
• Section II. of the Administrative Procedures – Review Procedures for New/Revised Providers’ Addenda, Item B. 

A thirty-day period was provided to UIIA participants to submit comments on the proposed modifications during which time no comments were received.  Consequently, the IIEC voted to proceed with the modifications to the above sections as approved at the February 10, 2021 meeting.  The effective date of these revisions is April 23, 2021.    Click here to see a copy of the notice sent to UIIA participants on April 7, 2021. 

All UIIA participants were notified that at a virtual meeting of the Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee (IIEC) held on February 10, 2021, the Committee voted unanimously to approve proposed revisions to the following sections of the UIIA: 

• Section H. Default Dispute Resolution, Binding Arbitration Process, Item H.2.

• Exhibit D, Binding Arbitration Guidelines, Items D.9, D.10 and D.11.

• Section II. of the Administrative Procedures – Review Procedures for New/Revised Providers’ Addenda, Item B. 

A thirty day period has been provided to UIIA participants to submit comments on the proposed modifications.  All comments will need to be submitted by close of business March 22, 2021.   Click here to see a copy of the notice sent to UIIA participants on February 18, 2021. 

All UIIA participants were notified that during a conference call on April 8, 2020, the Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee (IIEC) vote unanimously to approve revisions to the following sections of the UIIA:

• Section E.2.c. Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed Equipment
• Section E.5. Disposal of Dunnage
• Section E.6.d. Free Days, Per Diem, Container Use, Chassis Use/Rental and/or Storage/Ocean Demurrage Charges
• New Section E.7. Accidents
• UIIA Addendum Template

The effective date of these revisions are May 1, 2020. Click here to see a copy of the notice sent to UIIA participants on April 13, 2020.

All UIIA participants were notified of proposed modifications to the following sections of the UIIA that were approved by the Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee (IIEC) at its February 6/7, 2020 meeting:

• Section E.2.c. Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed Equipment

• Section E.5. Disposal of Dunnage

• Section E.6.d. Free Days, Per Diem, Container Use, Chassis Use/Rental and/or Storage/Ocean Demurrage Charges

• New Section E.7. Accidents

• UIIA Addendum Template

All participants are provided a thirty-day period to submit comments on the proposed revisions to the above sections.  All comments should be submitted via e-mail to debbie.sasko@intermodal.org by no later than March 19, 2020.

Click here to see a copy of the notice sent to UIIA participants on February 18, 2020.

All UIIA participants were provided a thirty-day period to submit comments on proposed revisions to the UIIA that were included in a notice to UIIA participants on November 1, 2019. The comment period closed on December 2, 2019 and the Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee (IIEC) reviewed and considered the comments submitted by UIIA participants. Based on the IIEC’s review, they voted to move forward with the proposed revisions to the following sections of the UIIA:

Section C.2. Premise Access

Section G.14. Notices

Appendix I, Administrative Procedures, Section II. Review Procedures for New or Revised Providers’ Addenda

The revisions to the above sections of the UIIA will become effective on January 2020.  Click here for a copy of the notice sent to UIIA participants on December 20, 2019 advising of the effective date of these revisions to the Agreement.

All UIIA participants were provided a thirty-day period to submit comments on revisions to the proposed language in Section E.2.e. of the UIIA. The comment period closed on June 5, 2019 with no comments being received. During a conference call held on June 11, 2019, the Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee (IIEC) voted to approve the revised Section E.2.e. under the UIIA. This revision introduces a requirement for EPs to notify MCs of outstanding interchanged equipment on a monthly basis. The intent of this monthly notice is for informational purposes only and any errors or omissions in the content of the data does not relieve Parties from their interchange obligations under the UIIA. The revision to add Section E.2.e. under the UIIA will become effective on July 1, 2019.

Click here for a copy of the notice sent to UIIA participants on July 14, 2019. 

All UIIA participants were notified on May 6, 2019 of revisions to the following sections of the UIIA as approved by the Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee:

• Participating Party Signature Page
• Section B. Definition of Terms, Item B.20. Notice
• Section G. General Terms, Items G.1. and G.14.b.
• Exhibit A, Motor Carrier Pre-Trip Inspection, Item 10
• Exhibit C, Motor Carrier Responsibility During the Interchange Period.

These modifications will become effective in the UIIA on May 22, 2019. CLICK HERE to download a copy of the memo sent to all UIIA participants on May 6, 2019 advising of the above modifications to the UIIA.

All UIIA participants were provided a thirty-day period to submit comments on proposed revisions to the UIIA that were included in a notice to UIIA participants on March 4, 2019. The comment period closed on April 3, 2019 and the Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee (IIEC) reviewed and considered the comments submitted by UIIA participants. Based on the IIEC’s review, they voted to further modified the revision to Section E.2.e. that introduces a new requirement for Equipment Providers to notify Motor Carriers of outstanding interchange equipment. The revised language has been sent to all UIIA participants on May 6, 2019 to initiate an additional thirty-day comment period that closes on June 5, 2019.  Click here for a copy of the notice sent to UIIA participants on May 6, 2019. 

The Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee (IIEC) approved proposed revisions to the following sections of the UIIA at their February 21/22, 2019 meeting:

• Participating Party Signature Page 
• Section B. Definition of Terms, Item B.20. Notice
• Section E.2. Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Equipment, New Item E.2. 
• Section G. General Terms, Items G.1. Entire Agreement & Item G.14.b. Notices 
• Exhibit A, Motor Carrier Pre-Trip Inspection, Item 10
• Exhibit C, Motor Carrier Responsibility During the Interchange Period

A thirty-day period to submit comments has been provided to all UIIA participants.  Comments must be submitted via e-mail to debbie.sasko@intermodal.org by no later than April 3, 2019 to be considered.  

Click here for the memo sent to UIIA participants advising of the proposed revisions to the UIIA.  

All UIIA participants were notified of proposed modifications to the UIIA that were approved by the Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee (IIEC) at its meeting held on October 17/18, 2019. The proposed revisions impact the following sections of the UIIA:

• Section C.2. Premise Access
• Section G.14. Notices
• Appendix I, Administrative Procedures, Section II. Review Procedures for New or Revised Providers’ Addenda

All UIIA participants are provided with a thirty-day period to submit comments that will be forward to the Committee for consideration at the close of the comment period. All comments must be submitted via e-mail to debbie.sasko@intermodal.org by no later than close of business December 2, 2019.

Click here for a copy of the notice sent to UIIA participants on November 1, 2019.

All UIIA participants were notified on September 14, 2018 of revisions to the following sections of the UIIA as approved by the Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee:

• Section D.3. – Equipment Condition, Items D.3.a and D.3.b.
• Section E.3. – Damage to Equipment, Items E.3.a. (2) and E.3.c. (2)
• Section F.4. – Indemnity, Item F.4.a.
• Section F.5. – Notice of Filed Claims, Item F.5.b.
• Administrative Procedures, Section I. Administration and Implementation, Items D. and E.
• Exhibit A – Motor Carrier Pre-trip Inspection
• Exhibit B – Provider Responsibility
• Exhibit C – Motor Carrier Responsibility During the Interchange Period

These modifications will become effective in the UIIA on October 1, 2018. CLICK HERE to download a copy of the memo sent to all UIIA participants on September 14, 2018 advising of the above modifications to the UIIA.

All UIIA participants were notified on July 13, 2018, of revisions to the following sections of the UIIA as approved by the Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee:

• Section B. Definition of Terms, Item B.22 Per Diem
• Section E.4. Tires, New Items E.4.c. and E.4.d.
• New Supplement to Exhibit C of the UIIA
• UIIA EP Addendum Template, Item IV.

These modifications will become effective in the UIIA on August 1, 2018. CLICK HERE to download a copy of the memo sent to all UIIA participants on July 13, 2018 advising of the above modifications to the UIIA.

All UIIA participants were notified on July 17, 2018 of proposed revisions to the following sections of the UIIA that were unanimously approved by the Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee (IIEC) at its meeting held on July 10th/11th:

• Section D.3.- Equipment Condition, Items D.3.a. and D.3.b.
• Section E.3. - Damage to Equipment, Items E.3.a. (2) and E.3.c. (2)
• Section F.4. - Indemnity, Item F.4.a. 
• Section F.5. - Notice of Filed Claims, Item F.5.b. 
• Administrative Procedures, Section I. Administration and Implementation, Items D. & E. 
• Exhibits A, B and C 

All participants were provided with a thirty-day comment period that will close on August 17, 2018.  

Click here to download a copy of notice sent to UIIA participants on July 17, 2018.  

All UIIA participants were notified of proposed revisions to the following sections of the UIIA that were approved by the Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee at its May 1st meeting:

• Section B. Definition of Terms, Item B.22 Per Diem
• Section E.4. Tires, New Items E.4.c. and E.4.d.
• Exhibit C of the UIIA
• UIIA EP Addendum Template, Item IV.

All participants are provided with a thirty-day period to submit comments on the proposed revisions to the above sections. Comments should be submitted via e-mail to debbie.sasko@intermodal.org by no later than June 7, 2018.

CLICK HERE to download a copy of the memo sent to all UIIA participants on May 8, 2018 advising of the above modifications to the UIIA.

All UIIA participants were notified of revisions to Section E.6. Free Days, Per Diem, Container Use, Chassis Use/Rental and/or Storage/Ocean Demurrage Charges, New Item E.6.d. and Appendix I, Administrative Procedures, Section VIII. Compliance with the Agreement that were approved by the Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee (IIEC) during its February 6/7, 2018 meeting. The effective date of these revisions will be March 1, 2018.

CLICK HERE to download a copy of the memo sent to all UIIA participants on February 12, 2018 advising of the above modifications to the UIIA.

All UIIA participants were notified of a revision to Section E.3. Damage, Item E.3.a. (1) that was approved by the Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee (IIEC) during its December 11, 2017 conference call. The effective date of this revision will be January 1, 2018. In addition, UIIA participants have been provided a thirty-day period to submit comments on proposed revisions to the following sections in the Agreement:

• Section E.6. Free Days, Per Diem, Container Use, Chassis Use/Rental and/or Storage/Ocean Demurrage Charges, New Item E.6.d.
• Appendix I, Administrative Procedures, Section VIII. Compliance with the Agreement.

Any comments must on the proposed modifications to the two sections identified above should be submitted via e-mail to debbie.sasko@intermodal.org by no later than close of business January 15, 2018.

Please click here for a copy of the memo sent to all participants on December 14, 2017, advising of the above information relating to modifications to the UIIA.

The Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee (IIEC) has voted to move forward with the following revisions as adopted at the June 13/14 IIEC meeting:  

• Section D.2 – Equipment Interchange Receipts, Item D.2.b.
• Section E.3. – Equipment Damage, Item E.3.a.(1)
• Exhibit D, Binding Arbitration Guidelines, Item D.3. 

Please Click here for a copy of the memo sent to all participants on August 16, 2017 outlining that the effective date of the modifications above is September 16, 2017.                      

The Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee (IIEC) unanimously approved at it June 13/14 meeting revisions to the following sections of the UIIA:

• Section D.2 - Equipment Interchange Receipts, Item D.2.b.
• Section E.3 - Equipment Damage, Item E.3.a.(1)
• Exhibit D, Binding Arbitration Guidelines, Item D.3.

A notice advising UIIA participants of the proposed changes and initiating the thirty day comment period was sent on June 21, 2017. Any comments should be submitted via e-mail to debbie.sasko@intermodal.org by no later than July 21, 2017.

Please click here for a copy of the memo sent to all participants on June 21, 2017 outlining the proposed modifications to the UIIA.

A memo was sent to all UIIA participants on March 3, 2017 advising that the Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee (IIEC) had unanimously approved proposed modifications to Section H. Default Dispute Resolution & Binding Arbitration Process (Items H.1., H.3. and H.4.), Exhibit D - Binding Arbitration Guidelines (Items D.1. and D.6.) and the UIIA Administrative Procedures (Section I. Administration & Implementation, Item D). All UIIA participants were provided with a thirty day comment period, which closed on April 3, 2017. During this period no comments were received so the proposed revisions will be implemented as unanimously adopted by the IIEC at its February 23, 2017 meeting. The effective date of the revisions will be May 1, 2017.

Please click here for a copy of the memo sent to all participants on April 7, 2017 advising of the IIECs decision regarding the proposed modifications.

All UIIA participants were notified of a proposed modifications to Section H. Default Dispute Resolution and Binding Arbitration Processes, Exhibit D, Binding Arbitration Guidelines and the Administration Procedures, Section I., Item D. of the UIIA that were approved by the Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee (IIEC) during its February 23rd IIEC meeting. In accordance with Appendix I, Section V. of the UIIA, all participants are provided with a thirty day period to submit comments on the proposed revisions. All comments should be submitted via e-mail to debbie.sasko@intermodal.org by no later than close of business April 3, 2017.

Please click here for a copy of the memo sent to all participants on March 3, 2017 advising of proposed modifications to the UIIA..

All UIIA participants were notified of a proposed modifications to Section E.6.c. and Exhibit D, Item D.10 of the UIIA that were approved by the Intermodal Interchange Executive Committee (IIEC) during its September 20th IIEC meeting. In accordance with Appendix I, Section V. of the UIIA, all participants were provided with a thirty (30) day comment period on the proposed revisions and all comments received were forwarded to the Committee for review and consideration. Based on the comments received, the Committee decided to move forward with the revision to Section E.6.c., however to postpone the proposed revisions to Exhibit D, Item D.10. to allow time for further discussion on this item at the next IIEC meeting. The revision to Section E.6.c. will become effective on Jan. 1, 2017. This revision addresses when the EP bills the incorrect party, but is not notified of this information within the 60-day established billing timeframe so is precluded from billing the correct party.

Please click here for a copy of the memo sent to all participants on Dec. 7, 2016, advising of the IIEC’s decision regarding the proposed modifications.

• Section B., Definition of Terms, Item B.18. Interchange Period and B.22. Per Diem
• Section D.3. — Equipment Condition, Item D.3.d.
• Section E.3. — Damage to Equipment, Item E.3.c.(1)
• Section F.3. — Liability , Indemnity and Insurance

• Section B., Definition of Terms, Item B.18. Interchange Period
• Section D.3. — Equipment Condition, Item D.3.d.
• Section E.1. — Equipment Return, Item E.1.b.

• Section B. Definition of Terms
• Section D.3. — Equipment Condition
• Section E.1. — Equipment Return
• Section E.3. — Damage to Equipment
• Section F.3. — Liability, Indemnity and Insurance

• Section B., Definition of Terms
• Section D.3.b. and D.3.c. — Equipment Condition
• Section E.5.a. — Disposal of Dunnage
• Exhibit A

• Section B., Definition of Terms
• Section D.3.b. and D.3.c. — Equipment Condition
• Section E.5.a. — Disposal of Dunnage
• Exhibit A