Continued capacity issues are plaguing the trucking industry and driving shippers to search for help on the rail and intermodal networks. This freight-focused look at the rail and intermodal industry will give you clarity on the dynamics of railcar capacity and demand, economic and freight outlooks, regulatory impacts, and a review of each of the major sectors of rail freight. Featuring presentations from major shippers and rail executives as well as the power of the FTR Freight•cast forecasting methodology, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of the state of competitiveness between rail, intermodal, and trucking.
ATTENDEES CAN EXPECT:
Economic and freight outlooks that focus on factors that will affect rail demand
A look into the current state of regulations and what to expect as the new Administration ramps up activity
Executive Keynote discussion to get insights directly from a major industry executive
A full suite of panels and presentations that look at each of the major sectors of rail freight: Grain, Intermodal, Metals, Energy, etc.
A look at how railcar capacity has been affected by changes in demand by sector and what to expect going forward
Meet in the Crowne Plaza lobby. Start your day off right with a 3 or 5-mile run, or a 2-mile walk down the Indy canal. A great time to enjoy the beauty of Indianapolis and engage with your colleagues. Participants also receive a complimentary running shirt.
Hear from a respected industry economist about the economic indicators most likely to change the shape of freight demand over the next year. In addition, it will address the biggest risk factors among economic and industry outlooks.
Presenter:
Emily Sanchez, American Chemistry Council
This session will offer the FTR perspective on where carload and intermodal freight is headed in the year ahead. After a year of constantly shifting sands, we’ll provide our best outlook on where things are headed.
Presenter:
Todd Tranausky, FTR
All sorts of new data is available to the rail industry to better track their equipment as it moves. This session will discuss some of best and brightest insights shippers can gain from these new data sources and how to best leverage them.
Presenter:
John Schmitter, RailState, LLC
Two regulatory attorneys discuss and debate the major issues of the day as the Surface Transportation Board becomes more active in the industry. After several dormant years, shippers are again having to lean into the regulatory scene in Washington, DC.
Panelists:
Karyn Booth, Thompson Hine, LLP
Bill Mullins, Baker & Miller, PLLC
Moderator:
Todd Tranausky, FTR
A leading rail shipper discusses the market from their perspective along with the potential risk factors they are watching that could alter the modal or overall volume landscape in the year ahead.
Presenter:
Kevin Murray, Red Gold
Coming out of the pandemic has not been a straight-line process or smooth for the rail industry. Hear a Class I executive discuss the carrier perspective and what the carriers are watching in the year ahead.
Presenter:
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An expert on how crude oil and ethanol moves by rail will give us the inside perspective on what to expect from this commodity group in the months ahead, as well as a look at where and how the market is moving now.
Presenter:
Chris Baltimore, Argus Media
One of the Wall Street analysts that follows the rail sector will provide his thoughts on what the rail industry’s shareholders will focus on in the year ahead.
Presenter:
Justin Long, Stephens, Inc.
Intermodal was supposed to be the growth driver for rail volumes for decades to come, but the last few years have been challenging. Intermodal market experts discuss what they see on the road ahead for the industry.
Panelists:
David Marsh, Celtic International, Inc.
Craig Paulsen, Schneider National
Moderator:
Todd Tranausky, FTR
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Melissa is the Events Manager with FTR. She joined our team at the end of 2015, after spending almost 10 years at Indiana University’s School of Public Health, managing events, finances, and day-to-day operations for the Office of Development and Communications. At FTR, she is responsible for managing FTR's annual Transportation Conference, FTR webinars, and other events.
Melissa is the Events Manager with FTR. She joined our team at the end of 2015, after spending almost 10 years at Indiana University’s School of Public Health, managing events, finances, and day-to-day operations for the Office of Development and Communications. At FTR, she is responsible for managing FTR's annual Transportation Conference, FTR webinars, and other events.
Eric is Chairman & CEO of FTR, the industry leader in freight transportation forecasting.
Having spent his entire career in the freight transportation sector, he is a leading researcher in freight modal share analysis and forecasting. His background includes research in both rail and truck freight movements and asset equipment purchases. He is one of the premier industry forecasters on transportation equipment demand for rail cars, commercial trucks, and trailers.
Todd is FTR’s Vice President of Rail and Intermodal, joining the firm in January 2018. In that role, he oversees and participates in the firm’s forecasting and production of all its rail and intermodal products, including within the rail equipment space. He previously was Argus’ North American transportation editor, responsible for overseeing the quality of Argus’ existing transportation reports and leading the company’s new product development in this area.
Todd Tranausky FTR Transportation IntelligenceJon is the Chief Intelligence Officer at FTR. He has spent his entire career in the freight transportation sector having joined FTR in 2001. Jon's expertise includes freight modeling, modal analysis, fleet characteristics, and equipment demand. He is directly responsible for producing FTR's Freight-cast transportation model, producing more than 13 million data points and 85,000 forecasted items each month.
Jonathan Starks FTR Transportation Intelligence