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 2017
February 15-17, 2017 - Savannah, Georgia
The Freight in the Southeast Conference was held on February 15-17, 2017 in Savannah, Georgia. The Georgia Department of Transportation served as the co-host for the Conference.
Sponsors:
ITTS wishes to thank the following sponsors:
Venue:
Homewood Suites by Hilton Savannah Historic District/Riverfront
611 East River Street
Savannah, GA 31401
Registration:
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The Conference fee is $150 for the general sessions on Thursday.
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The fee for attending the conference and either/or Wednesday and Friday is $300, which includes the Thursday meeting. These sessions are limited to ITTS State DOTs and their designated parties and our Federal Partners.
If you are paying by credit card, the charge on your card will show up as MENTIS.
We are not giving refunds at this time for non-show as we have already ordered food, etc.
Agenda:
View Conference Booklet here.
Wednesday, February 15
By invitation only
8:00-12:00
Training (SHIFT Model/Tableau view)
12:00-1:00
Lunch on your own
1:00-4:00
FEAT Training
4:00-5:00
ITTS Midyear working meeting
7:00-9:00
ITTS Peer Exchange
Thursday, February 16
Open to All
8:00-8:30
Welcome Remarks
Bruce Lambert, ITTS
Tom McQueen, Georgia Department of Transportation
8:30-9:30
Where is the Southeast Going in 20 years?
Chris Oakley, Federal Reserve Bank
Tom McQueen (moderator)
10:00-12:00
Connecting Hinterlands through Rail Investment
Charles H.W. Edwards, N.C. Department of Transportation
Mike Peters, Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
Robert "Ed" Lee, Florida DOT (moderator)
12:00-1:00
Lunch
1:00-2:00
Biomass in the Southeast
Bill Jakubsen, Georgia Port Authority
Sandra D. Eksioglu, Clemson University - related studies
Virginia Porta, Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (moderator)
2:30-3:30
Modal Shifts and Supply Chains
Brad Pickel, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association
Laura Phillips, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (moderator)
4:00-5:30
Future of Southeastern Exports
Rhett Willis, DJ Powers
Mary Waters, Georgia Department of Economic Development
John Young, American Association of Port Authorities
Erik Johnson, Virginia Department of Transportation (moderator)
Friday, February 17
By Invitation Only
8:00-10:00
Vince Mantero, Update on State Freight Plan FAST Act Approval process
Katelyn Dwyer, AASHTO update
10:00-12:00
States discuss freight planning efforts
12:00-1:00
Lunch
1:00-3:00
Informal working meeting on future of trade, planning need
Sponsorship Information:
Platinum Sponsor $1,200
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Three (3) complimentary Conference registrations
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Tabletop exhibit spaces.
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Full-page ad in the on-site brochure
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Priority, reserved seating at the Conference Luncheon
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Sponsorship listing in Conference material provided to attendees
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Company logo on on-site Conference signage
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Clickable, full-color logo on the Conference website
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Electronic copy of conference attendee list
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Sponsorship designation ribbons for each of your company representative attendees
Gold Sponsor $800
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Two (2) complimentary Conference registrations
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Tabletop exhibit space
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Half-page ad in the on-site brochure
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Priority, reserved seating at the Conference Luncheon
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Sponsorship listing in Conference material provided to attendees
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Company logo on on-site Conference signage
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Clickable, full-color logo on the Conference website
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Electronic copy of conference attendee list
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Sponsorship designation ribbons for each of your company representative attendees
Silver Sponsor $400
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One (1) complimentary Conference registration
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Tabletop exhibit space
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Quarter-page ad in the on-site brochure
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Sponsorship listing in Conference material provided to attendees
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Company logo on on-site Conference signage
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Clickable, full-color logo on the Conference website
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Electronic copy of conference attendee list
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Sponsorship designation ribbons for each of your company representative attendees