Carrier Panel: "Globalization's Impact On Carrier Issues"

Globalization has created a host of opportunities and challenges, particularly as they related to carrier issues—ranging from dramatic shifts in domestic resource and capacity availability to changes in traffic patterns and regional congestion. So how are carriers responding to these shifts? Hear unique perspectives from executives from top carriers and the solutions they are creating in response to these challenges.

Presenters include: Carlos Duron, President, Mexpress Transportation, Inc.; Jim Gill from California Cartage Company; and Thomas J. Plowman, Director National Accounts, BNSF Railway

Cargo Trends: "The Impact of A World Economy"

The short-term impact of globalization can impact your immediate transportation and logistics tactics, while its long-term impact can dramatically impact the very essence of your entire supply chain strategy. During this session, you will hear the vital statistics and valuable proven research that give you better perspectives on capacity issues with growing imports; developments that will change multimodal options, involving truck, rail, ocean and air; and shifting practices that will shape how shippers move their freight. This session ultimately will help you to better understand emerging trends that can impact your enterprise today and tomorrow.

Presenter: Paul Bingham, Principal, Global Trade and Transportation Practice Global Insight

Shipper Panel: "Dispelling the Many Myths of Globalization"

The ability to compete in a global economy is dependent on the transport system as well as a vast array of supporting service activities. These activities are distribution-based (multimodal and intermodal freight transport systems composed of modes, infrastructures and terminals); regulation-based (Customs procedures, tariffs, regulations and handling of documentation); and transaction-based (banking, finance and insurance activities where accounts can be settled). During this session, transportation and logistics executives will discuss how globalization is having an impact on their organizations, as well as the related challenges and opportunities they face on a daily basis.

Panelists include: Dane Fetherling, Manager of Corporate Logistics, Qualcomm, Inc.; Katy Keane, Vice President of Transportation Services, Big Lots Stores, Inc.