In order to support members and keep them regularly informed about current intermodal transport developments, a staff of four are based in the EIA headquarters in Brussels each with their own specific tasks on a full time or part-time basis.

Klaus EBELING Secretary General EIA Responsibilities: proposing and executing pro-active action to Steering Committee and General Assembly; disseminating any relevant information about developments which could have an impact on the business of our members and prepare necessary measures. managing the budget and financial situation of the Association; informing the President of EIA concerning any statutory matters; collecting the annual fees from our members; editing the ‘EIA INFO‘ Newsletter (editor in chief).

Peter WOLTERS Deputy Secretary General EIA Responsibilities: maintaining contacts with the members & lobbying networks organising the participation of the EIA and its members at round tables, expo‘s, conferences, working visits, etc. acquisition of EU funded projects; participation non-EU initiatives; follow up. initiating new services on demand (Intermodal Masterclass, Intermodal Handbook, best practice overviews, etc.) set-up and maintenance of the EIA website & newsflash system

Simona TOMARCHIO Project Manager Responsibilities: management of EU funded projects marketing and external communication organisation of media events and conferences building and maintaining press contacts supporting EIA members at EU level

Magdalena JASIŃSKA Office Manager & Communication Officer Responsibilities: maintaining contacts with EIA members practical assistance and follow up of EU research projects and EIA promotional initiatives organizing the participation of EIA and its members at Expo’s and conferences operational office management tasks maintaining the EIA website & database, editing the EIA Newsletter

REPRESENTATIVES:

In its global intermodal role, the EIA also looks to other continents given the need for optimal connections and know-how exchange  between members, projects and corridors in the intercontinental intermodal chain. To assist the EIA, after careful selection, currently one Representative has been appointed. He  reports to the Secretary General.

Current representative:

• Switzerland & Germany : Jörg Bebie (j.bebie@icm-ag.com)

Aside from his activities supporting the EIA, the EIA representative is an independent consultant specialising in the intermodal transport field and come highly recommended as a point of contact for anyone seeking expertise in their areas. In this regard he can be contacted through the links on their name above.