FTR Associates will host its inaugural State of Freight Summit at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont IL. Set for May 21-22, 2013, the event will expand on the company’s successful webinar series and will provide a unique learning experience for those in the transportation industry.
Day one of the summit kicks off May 21 with FTR’s State of Freight—Peak Shipping Season Insights. These sessions highlight topics including the economy, rail carload demand, trucking demand, and intermodal freight presented by Noel Perry, Larry Gross, Eric Starks, and Bill Witte, who will walk attendees through where the market is headed in the next six months. Attendees will close the day in roundtable discussions with these and other FTR experts.
Day two involves an optional in-depth look at a particular transportation focus. On May 22, FTR will present Closer Look: Rail—Energy’s Impact on Rail Equipment. It’s becoming clear that changing energy markets are having dramatic impacts that extend far beyond their core products. Closer Look: Rail is structured to mirror the petrochemical industry by dividing sessions into three key segments: upstream, midstream, and downstream. This will enable attendees to directly link market developments in the petrochemical industry with rail equipment supply chain trends. FTR’s experts, shippers, and outside professionals will give attendees a more granular look at these dynamic and evolving markets.
Go to www.StateOfFreight.com to see agendas and speakers. Attendees may register for day one only, or for the full summit (both days).
To learn more about FTR, visit www.ftrassociates.com or call Helen Lile at 888-988-1699 ext 45.
