An Update from the General Manager of VIM
Art Ellermann
November 2008 
October saw pool utilization at 71% for 20 foot units, 82% for 40 foot units, and 85% for 45 foot units. Overall utilization was 80% for all chassis sectors.
HRCP II will continue to remove chassis in the coming months in order to right size the chassis fleet. The VIM staff will be working with the shiplines to determine the correct number of chassis to remove. Drivers must pay close attention to inbound TIR's which may direct them to the T-9 or ER damaged areas for chassis that are being removed from the pool.
The Portsmouth Marine Terminal damage corral, currently the East River Lot, is being relocated to the ET Lot, which is located directly behind the PMT office building. All damaged chassis, including non pool chassis, are to be terminated at this lot. This relocation has not yet taken place and is in development.
Hours of operations for the Interchange Facilities at NIT and PMT continue to be from 7 AM to 5 PM, M-F. Dispatches will cease at 4:15 PM. NNMT hours will be 8 AM -12 PM and 1-5 PM, M-F. NNMT will be closed on all non-restricted holidays unless overtime labor is authorized.
Member lines will be able to request more detailed information on a monthly basis by using the request form located on the left side of this page. Please note this information is only available to the member lines of HRCP II.
Best regards,
Arthur Ellermann
General Manager
Virginia Intermodal Management