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 2024
August 12-14, 2024 - Kansas City, Missouri
The 2024 conference was held jointly with the Mid-America Freight Coalition. The event was coordinated through a conference planning team made up of members from both coalitions. The conference theme focused on innovation and collaboration in freight with sessions covering freight EV, modern supply chains, economic trends, geographic freight movement, and workforce development. It included breakout sessions for each coalition's business meeting, a group peer exchange, and networking opportunities.
Monday August 12
Steamboat Arabia Museum & Port of Kansas City Tour
Tuesday, August 13
Opening Session & Fireside Chat
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Moderator: Levi Woods, Missouri DOT
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Welcome Remarks by Michael Duffy, Director of Community Development, City of Riverside, MO
Technical Session 1 - Charging Ahead
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Moderator: Erik Johnson, Virginia DOT
Technical Session 2 - Modern Supply Chains
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Moderator: Ernie Perry, MAFC
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Chris Carucci, CPKC
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Amanda Davenport, Distribution by Air
Breakout Sessions
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ITTS Member States Business Meeting
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MAFC Member States Business Meeting
Wednesday, August 14
Technical Session 3 - Federal Reserve Perspective on Transportation Economy
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Moderator: Josilyn Mitchell, Arkansas DOT
Technical Session 4 - Freight Movement Geographic Perspectives
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Moderator: Jason Duet, Louisiana DOTD
Keynote Luncheon - Kansas & Missouri Panel on Collaboration
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Moderator: Levi Woods, Missouri DOT
Technical Session 5 - Work Force Development
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Moderator: Thomas Hill, Florida DOT
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Moderators: Caleb Whitehouse, Iowa DOT & Erik Johnson, Virginia DOT