23rd Annual Freight and Logistics Symposium: Freight Demand & Capacity in the Era of COVID-19

About the Symposium

This year's virtual symposium focused on freight demand and capacity in the era of COVID-19. In the keynote presentation, Joe Mahon, regional outreach director at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, discussed the regional economy, including prospects for recovery as well as short- and long-term risks.

Following the keynote, a reaction panel of government and industry representatives share their perspectives on recovery and risks.

Event Recording

• Watch the symposium recording on YouTube

Speakers

• Joe Mahon, Director, Regional Outreach, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
• Bob Costello, Chief Economist, ATA
• John Gray, Senior VP, Policy and Economics, AAR
• Mike Scheef, Warroad Logistics Manager, Marvin 
• Deb DeLuca, Executive Director, Duluth Seaway Port Authority
• Patrick Hessini, VP, Transportation and Distribution, CHS 

Credit

The event is eligible for 2.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs).

More Information

For more information, contact Claire Johnson at johnsoc@umn.edu.

Sponsors

This symposium was sponsored by the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota, in cooperation with:

• Minnesota Department of Transportation
• Minnesota Freight Advisory Committee
• Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
• Metropolitan Council