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title: What is the current state of intermodal turn times?
description: Intermodal turn times are up due to chassis availability and fluidity of intermodal terminals.
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# [What is the current state of intermodal turn times?](https://ask.ftrintel.com/intermodal-turn-times)

 Written by [The FTR Experts](https://ask.ftrintel.com/author/experts) | Jun 17, 2021 3:24:41 PM

**Todd Tranausky discusses the differences in terminal times between carload and intermodal.  
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This Q&A response from the FTR experts came from our April Rail Outlook (Carload + Intermodal) webinar. View the video and the key takeaways below. 

 

**Key Takeaways:**

- Intermodal turn times are up due to chassis availability and fluidity of intermodal terminals.
- Carload times are not always accurate as cars may not be dwelling on the railroad property as much, but dwelling at shipper facilities on either side for longer.

 

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