Thursday, April 2, 2020
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Check-in begins at 1:00 p.m.
Expeditors, Indianapolis
730 Columbia Rd., Suite 101
Indianapolis, IN 46168
OCEAN MARKET LEVERS & OUTLOOK:
Adam Kord, Director Ocean Cargo Services The Americas
Expeditors will provide insight into the levers driving the ocean market and what strategies the carriers will use to balance supply and demand. What outside factors such as labor, environmental, regulatory and political could potentially come into play? Thoughts revolving around the future of mega vessels, fuel changes, capacity management, consolidation, supply/demand imbalance and rate volatility. What does the future hold and what can Expeditors do to support shippers and consignees in the ever changing market?
DRAYAGE MARKET:
Robert Dowling, Owner, Vision Logistics
Chicago is one of the most complex rail hubs in the world. We will review the major rail ramp locations and the process of managing drayage on the import and export trades. How do drayage providers manage the coordination of equipment and drivers to meet customer’s delivery/pickup times? We will also cover the current trends of wait times, equipment pools and driver availability. What advances in technology are being made to support this challenging and critical environment?
INDIANAPOLIS RAIL:
Dan Corcoran, Business Development Manager,
Indiana Rail Road Company
Learn about the service offerings that flow through the CN-INDY. Touch on Prince Rupert, Vancouver, Halifax and Montreal. Which scenarios and supply chain needs best suite it’s utilization? Additionally, understand how the IND Rail operates differently than most like facilities.
Due to increased uncertainty regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), we wanted to let you know that the Ocean Market Roundtable on April 2nd will be canceled until further notice.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding,
“Whether shipping raw materials, finished product, or aftermarket parts, Expeditors can help our customers select the right mode of transport to suit their needs; providing complete visibility to a shipment through every step of its journey.”
- Mike Stanford, Global Account Manager
