Insights - May/June 2017 - 40

EXPO 2017 Education Session Descriptions
Intermodal EXPO 2017 will take place Sept. 17-19 in Long Beach, California. It will offer EXPO's
signature lineup of educational programming, including the sessions below. For more information,
visit www.IntermodalEXPO.com.
Intermodal FreightCast
Intermodal EXPO kicks off with our annual in-depth review of the
industry's recent performance, future prospects and key trends,
with particular focus on energy consumption, e-commerce and
technology.
Cloud-Based Solutions to Intermodal Challenges: Part I
have employed solutions to connect various transportation
management systems with the goal of improving intermodal
operations and enhancing visibility.
ELD's Effect on Intermodal
As the December 18 deadline approaches, we will hear from a
variety of carriers about their experience launching ELDs. What
challenges have they faced? What opportunities do ELDs open up?
How will intermodal be affected?
The Future of NAFTA & North America's Trade Lanes
Over 20% of intermodal activity involves the United States' North
American neighbors, Mexico and Canada, but the future of the
NAFTA relationship has recently been called into question. A panel
of Washington insiders and industry participants will discuss.
Supply Chain Partners: Serving the Customer
In this session, shippers and IMCs will join with the rails to
share strategies for making the most of the intermodal network.
Customers will provide input on their needs and service
expectations.
Cloud-Based Solutions to Intermodal Challenges: Part II
The second of two, this session will examine ways suppliers and
and velocity of intermodal shipping.
IPI and Transloading Trends
Growth in intermodal movements of ISO containers lagged behind
that of imports in 2016, while transloading appeared strong.
Amid these and other crosscurrents, what are the prospects for
international intermodal?
Legislative & Regulatory Impacts on Intermodal Operations
Hear from industry stakeholders as they share what impacts they
are anticipating over the next 12-15 months for intermodal driven
given the current political landscape.
Human Factors & Safety in Intermodal Equipment Operations
This session will examine human factors in intermodal safety,
consider issues unique to various intermodal operations, and
explore solutions and programs that have improved safety results.

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The Promise & Perils of Autonomous Vehicles in Intermodal
What will driver-assisted technologies mean for intermodal? How
will it change the competitive landscape, and how can these
operations? Our panel of technology experts and futurists will help
make sense of it all.
Reshaping the Caribbean Transshipment Triangle
During this session, attendees will learn about the types of
value-added services transshipment may provide shippers, the
security implications of transshipment-based supply chain, and
transshipment.
The Trump Administration's Infrastructure Plan
How is Donald Trump's commitment to a major new federal infrastructure program being turned into reality? What improvements
will likely be funded and how will it be paid for? What will the role
of Public/Private Partnerships be in the new program and how
can intermodal best participate?
Who is Going Where: How Does Vessel Routing Affect the
Intermodal Supply Chain?
Join a panel of seasoned experts as they tackle how vessel
routing affects terminal capacity and velocity, chassis positioning,
rail and drayage services.
Unlocking the Untapped Mid-Range Intermodal Market
While much focus has been put on short-haul intermodal, there
a way of tapping the potential in the mid-range lengths of haul of
between 1,000 and 2,000 miles. How big an opportunity do these
mid-range markets represent?
Uh Oh! Do Recoveries Die of Old Age?
Should we be worrying about recession or a downturn? Or will
possible actions by the Trump administration unleash a new wave
of growth? Join an all-star panel for this important discussion.
Terminal Automation Learning Lab
Global experts will provide workshop attendees an overview and
basic understanding of terminal design, its key equipment and

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