Facilities Access AgreementUniform Intermodal Interchange & Facilities Access Agreement • September 6th, 2024
Contract Type FiledSeptember 6th, 2024The Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement, or UIIA, is a standard bilateral industry contract between Intermodal motor carriers/drayage companies and ocean, rail carriers and/or leasing companies (Equipment Providers). The UIIA was developed as a means of achieving a degree of uniformity in the equipment interchange process. The Agreement clarifies that a Motor Carrier accessing an intermodal facility for the purpose of picking up or dropping of intermodal equipment, assumes the liability for his or her activity at the time they enter the facility. Participation in the Agreement is voluntary and carrier specific. In the event that a dispute arises between a Motor Carrier and Equipment Provider, either party can suspend or terminate the business relationship under this Agreement without jeopardizing the right to do business with other Participants.