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 2012
March 14-16, 2012 - Norfolk, Virginia
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.
Agenda:
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
8:00-11:00
Tour of APM Terminal
1:00-1:30 pm
Welcome Remarks
Jeff Keever, Senior Deputy Executive Director, External Affairs, Virginia Port Authority
Tony DiFilippo, President & CEO, VisitNorfolk
Bruce Lambert, Executive Director, ITTS
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Panel One - Economics and the Southeast - When Will the Recovery Occur
Moderator: Thomas Bartkiewicz, LADOTD (presentation)
Jack Wells, Chief Economist, US Department of Transportation (Bio, presentation)
John S. Woodcock, Director of Market Development, TTX Company (bio, presentation)
Ann Battle Macheras, Vice President, Regional Division, Research Department, Federal Reserve Bank, Richmond (bio)
3:00 - 3:30 pm
Break
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Panel Two - The Role of Government and Truck Operations
Moderator: Jeremy Edgeworth, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (bio)
Leo Penne – Program Director, Freight Transportation and Economic Development at AASHTO (bio, presentation)
Wayne Davis – Hauling Permit Program Manager, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (bio)
Dale Bennett - President & CEO at Virginia Trucking Association (bio, presentation)
6:30 - 8:30 pm
ITTS Business Dinner (by invitation only)
Franklin-Sangria-York Room (2nd Floor)
Thursday, March 15, 2012
7:00 - 8:00 am
Breakfast Buffet Norfolk I-II
Moderator: Bruce Lambert, ITTS
Workshop meeting – Data for Transportation Planning
8:00 -8:20
Remarks: Sean Connaughton – Secretary, Virginia Department of Transportation
8:30- 9:30 am
Panel 3 - The Role of Logistics in the Southeast - Why Does This Matter?
Moderator: Juan Flores, Florida DOT (bio)
Rich Biter, Assistant Secretary, Intermodal Systems Development, Florida Department of Transportation (bio, presentation)
Jeff Heller, Group VP - International Intermodal, Norfolk Southern (bio, presentation)
Jeff Keever, Senior Deputy Executive Director, External Affairs, Virginia Port Authority (bio, presentation)
9:30 - 10:00 am
Break
10:00 - 11:30 am
Panel 4 - Economic Development Issues
Moderator: Marsha Fiol, Virginia DOT
Hon. Patrick O. Gottschalk, Partner, Williams Mullen
bio presentation
Charles McSwain, Charles McSwain Consulting
bio presentation
Chad Miller, Assistant Professor, University of Southern Mississippi
bio presentation
Ken Wester, ADHS Program Manager, Appalachian Regional Commission
bio presentation
Dennis Wilmsmeyer, Executive Director, American’s Central Port
11:45-1:15 pm
Lunch
Keynote Speaker: Rodolfo Sabonge, Panama Canal Authority
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Panel 5A - Corridors - What Are They & Can They Work?
Moderator: Tony Kinn, Virginia, Director of OTP3
Rebecca Brewster, President and Chief Operating Officer, American Transportation Research Institute bio Presentation
Ryan Houfek, AVP for Intermodal Sales CSX bio
Barbara Nelson, Principal Planner, Richmond Regional Planning District Commission bio presentation
Paula Dowell, Cambridge Systematics bio presentation
Karen White, Economist, FHWA bio presentation
Panel 5B - Latin America & The Southeast - Growing Markets, Growing Connectivity
Moderator: Tom McQueen, Georgia DOT
Arno Hart, RNO bio
Sonney Jones, Division Director – Transportation, Dal-Tile Corporation bio presentation
Shawn Ricks, US Department of Commerce bio presentation
Ricardo Sanchez, Chief, Infrastructure Services Unit at UNECLAC (CEPAL) bio longer presentation
3:00-3:30
Break
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Panel 6A - Urban Freight Railroad Operations
Moderator: Robby Burt, Mississippi DOT
Rob Case, Principal Transportation Engineer, Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization bio presentation
Chris Luebbers, Group Manager International Marketing, Norfolk Southern bio
Karen McClure, Federal Railroad Administration bio presentation
Cannon Moss - Norfolk & Portsmouth Beltline bio presentation
Panel 6B - Connecting Markets to Support Export Shipments
Moderator: Doug Frate, South Carolina DOT
Patrick Donovan, Rahill Institute bio
Eric McDonald, Director, Richmond, VA US Export Assistance Center, US Commercial Service, US Commerce Department bio presentation
Gordon Wilmsmeier, Economic Affairs Officer UNECLAC (CEPAL) bio presentation
Juan Villa, Program Manager, Mexican Office, Texas Transportation Institute bio presentation
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Harbor Cruise and Reception
Friday, March 16, 2012
7:00 - 8:00 am
Breakfast Norfolk I-II Workshop meeting – Marine Highways
Moderator: Rich Biter, Florida DOT bio presentation
Lauren Brand, US Maritime Administration bio presentation
8:00 - 9:30 am
Panel 7 - The Legislative Framework - How Do You Link Local, State & Federal Transportation Policy
Moderator: Dennis Decker, LA DOTD
Geoff Bowman- House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee bio
Virginia Delegate John A. Cosgrove
Robert Barclay, Suffolk Councilman, Ports Law bio
9:30 - 10:00 am
Break
10:00 - 11:30 am
Panel 8 - Where Do We Go From Here?
Moderator: Bob Rock, Tennessee DOT bio
David Tyeryar, Deputy Secretary of Transportation and Chief Financial Officer, Virginia bio
Steven Curtis – Collins Engineering, ASCE Board Member bio presentation
Dwight Farmer, Executive Director, Hampton Roads Planning District Commission bio
Pam Kordenbrock, Tennessee Division Administrator, FHWA bio
Chris Lloyd, Senior Vice President and Director Infrastructure and Economic Development, McQuire Woods
Consulting bio
11:30 am – 12:00
Closing Remarks
David Tyeryar, Deputy Secretary of Transportation and Chief Financial Officer, Virginia
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