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 2025
May 19-20, 2025 - Virtual
The 2025 conference was held virtually with the first day sessions open to all and the second day activities open to ITTS and MAFC members. The event was coordinated through the ITTS conference planning team included sessions providing highlights, updates, and perspectives on current and anticipated freight trends, policies, initiatives, and data. There was a peer exchange between ITTS and MAFC members that included discussion on state freight plans, freight advisory committees, and freight funding.
Monday May 19
Freight Policy & Program Updates - Public Sector
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Moderator: David Gray, South Carolina DOT
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Paul Baumer, USDOT Office of Multimodal Freight
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Caroline Mays, AASHTO Special Committee on Freight
Federal Reserve Economic Trends & Outlook
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Moderator: David Gray, South Carolina DOT
Federal Policy & Program Perspectives - Private Sector
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Moderator: Trung Trinh, Mississippi DOT
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Andrew King & Norita Taylor, Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association
Truck Parking Perspectives & Initiatives
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Moderator: Jeremy Edgeworth, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
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Tiffany Wlazlowski Neuman, National Association of Truck Stop Owners
Freight Data Resources
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Moderator: Erik Johnson, Virginia DOT
Tuesday, May 20
ITTS & MAFC Peer Exchange
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Moderator: Erik Johnson, Virginia DOT
ITTS Member States Business Meeting