Freight 101 Webinar Series: Urban Freight Delivery and Logistics
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 12:00–1:00 pm
Virtual
About the Webinar
This webinar, the final installment in CTS's Freight 101 Webinar Series, focused on how the latest technology is defining freight management and optimization. Ari Silkey, the general manager of Amazon Freight, explained how Amazon has developed its approach to freight management and share long-term views on challenges and opportunities in the sector.
This six-webinar series was held in conjunction with CTS's 2025 theme of "Unpacking Freight: From Producers to Front Doors." The series explored the importance of the freight system to Minnesota and offered a glimpse into how key freight modes work in our state. It featured leaders from the overall freight system as well as trucking, aviation, maritime, rail, and urban logistics sharing their thoughts about the opportunities and challenges facing the freight industry.
Webinar Materials
- Webinar recording
- Online Quiz: How much do you know about urban freight delivery and logistics in Minnesota?
- Article: Incremental innovation: Freight technology that delivers
Speaker
Ari Silkey, General Manager, Amazon Freight
Questions?
Contact Natalie Niskanen at [email protected].