Getting North American rail back on track for vehicle logistics

North American rail is critical to lead time and sustainability objectives for vehicle logistics, but the sector is in need of further investment for flexibility, electrification and network management.

Jason Kuehn, Oliver Wyman, Jon Samson, ATA
left to right: Jason Kuehn, Oliver Wyman; Jon Samson, American Trucking Association; Neemish Ladwa, Automotive Logistics

New partnerships and consolidation are set to reshape the North American rail network at a time when railcar availability, speed of service and the use of sustainable transport remain critical for carmakers across the region. In this session, rail and road experts discuss the potential impacts of this changing network, the shift to flexible railcars and how technology and collaboration can improve planning and service.

Featuring:

Jason Kuehn, Vice President at Oliver Wyman

Jon Samson, VP of Conferences at American Trucking Association

Moderated by Neemish Ladwa, Head of Product and Marketing, Automotive Logistics and Ultima Media

This session was held on June 23 during the Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2021 Live virtual conference.

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