--- title: Emerging Tech in Intermodal Rail Report | Tideworks description: We surveyed 107 intermodal rail leaders from across the globe to find out how they’re approaching digitalization in the terminal. 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Digital transformation in intermodal rail isn't just about technology adoption. It's about overcoming workforce challenges, operational constraints, and infrastructure limitations while maintaining daily operations. If you've been working toward digitalization for years - learning about new tech, evaluating solutions, securing budgets - you understand these complexities and how slow progress can feel. You're note alone. Our survey of 107 intermodal rail leaders reveals a disconnect across the industry. The result? Wasted investment on technology that never delivers its promised ROI. Despite this, terminals that bridge this gap succeed by building a solid a foundation first. In this report, we'll show you exactly how they do it.  ### Download the Report Today ## What’s Inside the Report #### The Real State of Digital Adoption - Why smaller terminals (\<10 sites) are 18% more likely to prioritize digitalization - How data quality issues compound across your entire operation - The 3 essential building blocks every terminal needs before attempting automation or AI #### The Hidden Costs of Digital Gaps - Why 63% of terminals struggle with capacity optimization - and the real impact of manual processes on daily operations - How poor data management impacts every modernization effort - The #1 reason digital transformations fail (hint: it's not the technology) ## Start Digitalizing Your Terminal on Your Terms Get clear, practical answers about what actually works in today's intermodal terminals. This report cuts through the buzzwords to deliver actionable insights based on real terminal experiences, goals, and challenges. 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