The Freight in the Southeast Meeting was held in Tampa Florida, March 3-6, 2014. This annual meeting focuses on how changing freight operations are shaping the region's transportation system. The conference is open to anyone with an interest in regional freight corridors, multimodal freight development, and transportation-related economic development. This includes transportation companies, consultants, academia, logistics personnel, economic development organizations, government officials (federal, state, local, and elected), and metropolitan/regional planning organizations. A number of tours (Publix, CSX, Tampa Port Authority and the Tampa Airport) are also provided to allow participants to gain additional insights into the transportation system.
The Freight in the Southeast Meeting was held in Tampa Florida, March 3-6, 2014. This annual meeting focuses on how changing freight operations are shaping the region's transportation system. The conference is open to anyone with an interest in regional freight corridors, multimodal freight development, and transportation-related economic development. This includes transportation companies, consultants, academia, logistics personnel, economic development organizations, government officials (federal, state, local, and elected), and metropolitan/regional planning organizations. A number of tours (Publix, CSX, Tampa Port Authority and the Tampa Airport) are also provided to allow participants to gain additional insights into the transportation system.
The Freight in the Southeast Meeting was held in Tampa Florida, March 3-6, 2014. This annual meeting focuses on how changing freight operations are shaping the region's transportation system. The conference is open to anyone with an interest in regional freight corridors, multimodal freight development, and transportation-related economic development. This includes transportation companies, consultants, academia, logistics personnel, economic development organizations, government officials (federal, state, local, and elected), and metropolitan/regional planning organizations. A number of tours (Publix, CSX, Tampa Port Authority and the Tampa Airport) are also provided to allow participants to gain additional insights into the transportation system.
This year's conference was held in Norfolk Virginia, March 14-16. The Freight in the Southeast Conference focused a lot of different topics, which are reflected in the agenda below. Thank you for attending, and hopefully, I will see you next year.
This year's conference was held in Norfolk Virginia, March 14-16. The Freight in the Southeast Conference focused a lot of different topics, which are reflected in the agenda below. Thank you for attending, and hopefully, I will see you next year.
This year's conference was held in Norfolk Virginia, March 14-16. The Freight in the Southeast Conference focused a lot of different topics, which are reflected in the agenda below. Thank you for attending, and hopefully, I will see you next year.
FREIGHT IN THE SOUTHEAST 2020
December 14-16, 2020 - Virtual Conference
The 10th Freight in the Southeast Conference was held virtually in 2 sets of sessions with an overall theme of "Trends and Connections". The conference showcased the changing conditions that are influencing freight movement in the southeast and provided opportunities to explore ideas to help transportation leaders understand the trends impacting all modes of freight.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 10th Freight in the Southeast Conference was held virtually which did not provide the usual in person interaction. Small group discussions were incorporated in the conference to provide opportunities for attendees to participate in an interactive setting to share and communicate thoughts on topics discussed.
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Conference Program & Speaker Bios
Monday, December 14
Battered but Not Broken - CSCMP State Logistics Report
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Libby Ogard, Prime Focus, Moderator
2020 Changes in Travel Demand, Congestion and Safety at the Regional Level
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Chandler Duncan, Metro Analytics, Moderator
Case Study/News/Trends - Kentucky Riverports, Highway & Rail Freight Analysis Study and Kentucky Statewide Truck Parking Assessment and Action Plan
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Jimmy McDonald, Metro Analytics, Moderator
Case Study - America's Marine Highway Growth Opportunities
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Libby Ogard, Prime Focus, Moderator
Tuesday, December 15
2020 Changes in Freight Flows and Marine Terminal Gateways
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Ken Eriksen, IHS Markit, Moderator
Operational Excellence and Innovation
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Tom McQueen, Georgia DOT, Moderator
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Dan Cremer, UPS
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Dave Malenfant, TCU Center for Supply Chain Innovation
Case Study/News/Trends - Short Line Railroads - Engines of Economic Development
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Virginia Porta, Arkansas DOT, Moderator
Case Study - What is it going to take to KEEP THE TRUCKS ROLLING?
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Thomas Hill, Florida DOT, Moderator
Wednesday, December 16
Freight Data Strategies for Corridors of Economic Significance
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Paul Bingham, IHS Markit, Moderator
Commercial Real Estate Trends and Challenges
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Chris Huffman, Metro Analytics, Moderator
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Robert Midgett, Walmart
Case Study/News/Trends - Arkansas Crash Analytics Tool (ACAT)
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Jimmy McDonald, Metro Analytics, Moderator
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Taunya Kidd, Arkansas DOT
Case Study - Freight Cluster Plans - Subarea Planning for Freight Movement and Industrial Development
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Wade Carroll, Metro Analytics, Moderator