Agenda

Pete Mento addressed what we can expect as an industry on how the results of the US election should impact global pressures to the economy. Pete’s presentation was remarkably informative and nearly six hundred attendees for the event tuned in to take informative things back to their businesses.

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NEW NORMAL: CONSTANT CHANGE AND VOLATILITY 

In the fast-paced, insightful session, the participants will review the big picture of what the new normal is for the air freight industry and then listen to an in-depth discussion of how companies are coping, adapting, and thriving in this ever-changing environment.

Brian Clancy, Partner, Logistics Capital & Strategy, LLC, is an expert on forecasting what companies can expect in the future and the growth and margin implications for industry participants. In this information-packed presentation, Brian will address:

• North America’s economic outlook and freight economy: 2020-2025
• Future North America air package and freight market vertical demand
• The re-balancing of air cargo industry belly and freight supply curve
• Growth and margin implications for industry participants
• Long term infrastructure investment requirements for airports

Tom Schmitt, Chairman, President & CEO, from Forward Air Corporation, has extensive knowledge of the air freight industry. His wide-ranging expertise gives him a unique perspective to answer questions on how a company can continue to grow in a volatile and changing market.

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Suez Canal Blockage. Ever Given “Arrest”. COVID. Warehouse Shortage. Airport and Maritime Port Congestion. 

How can freight forwarders, trucking companies, and airport cargo providers stay agile in this year of upheaval and constant change? Has the pandemic permanently changed the way freight transportation providers do business?

Join us on May 19th at 2:00 p.m. EDT as we explore these and many other questions in a moderated discussion with industry experts Jim Rice, Deputy Director, Center for Transportation & Logistics, Supply Chain Exchange Program of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Cathy Roberson, President of Logistics Trends & Insights.

This knowledgeable panel will not only have lots of information but will also get you thinking about the year ahead in airfreight transportation.