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 2021
February 8-10, 2021 - 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, February 8
Trade Transportation and Economic Impacts in the Southeast
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Kevin Johns, Metro Analytics, Moderator
National Transportation Outlook from a Waterways and Railroad Perspective
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Vivian Canizares, Georgia DOT, Moderator
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Chuck Baker, American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association
Louisville, Charleston, and Memphis, MPO Update on Performance Measures
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David Gray, South Carolina DOT, Moderator
Member States Collaboration
Tuesday, February 9
FHWA Rural Routes, American Agriculture, and Logging Industry Impacts and Challenges
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Elizabeth Preswood, Missouri DOT, Moderator
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Caitlin Hughes, FHWA
USDOT, American Trucking Associations, and USDA - Discussion on Agriculture, Highways, and Trucking in Rural America
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Ken Eriksen, IHS Markit, Moderator
Freight Fluidity
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Tony Furst, Metro Analytics, Moderator
Wednesday, February 10
Resiliency, Security, and Sustainability from a Transportation Research and Industry Perspective
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Silvana Croope, University of Alabama, Moderator
Corridor Planning and Freight Resilience in the Southeast - AASHTO Resilience Connections
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Tom McQueen, Georgia DOT, Moderator
Diversity and Equity - University of Arkansas
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Josilyn Mitchell, Arkansas, Moderator