MARS to Host In-Person Winter Meeting

source:Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS)

铁路托运人（MARS）中西部协会将于1月12日至13日在IL威斯汀芝加哥伦巴德酒店的伦巴第2022年1月12日至13日举办。

The theme for the 257th meeting, "Restarting the Supply Chain with Rail," will offer insights on the current state and recovery of the supply chain from various industry experts.

“铁路行业领导者和托运人从来没有成为一个更重要的时期，讨论如何通过铁路创造价值和更多的货物，”Mars总裁Stefan Loeb说。

"With supply chain challenges come opportunity. Opportunities abound for railroads, rail suppliers, and rail constituents in general to assist shippers in need. This conference, with its unbeatable lineup of industry leaders, will look to examine and discuss every angle of this for the benefit of our attendees and members."

此时没有计划虚拟考勤。威斯汀·伦巴第威斯汀遵循所有国家，州和地方准则，以确保所有客人在整个活动中都仍然安全。

The meeting will feature presentations from key industry leaders including:

• Kevin Boone, Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing, CSX Transportation
• Keith Creel, President & CEO, Canadian Pacific
• Anthony B. Hatch, President, ABH Consulting
• 美国铁路协会总裁兼首席执行官Ian Jeffries
• Michael Miller, President, North America, Genesee & Wyoming
• Gregg Mitchell, Chief Commercial Officer, Trinity Industries, Inc.
• Mathew Nee, General Manager Logistics Services, U.S. Steel
• ·Adam Nordstrom, Principal, Viking Navigation
• Patrick J. Ottensmeyer, President & CEO, Kansas City Southern Railway
• 威尔斯法尔戈公司威尔斯法尔戈公司蒂莫西奎南
• Kenny Rocker, Executive Vice President Marketing & Sales, Union Pacific Railroad
• Dan Smith, CEO, WATCO
• James A. Squires, Chairman, President & CEO, Norfolk Southern Corp.

Typically, the MARS Winter Meeting draws more than 800 attendees. The January 2022 meeting includes more than eight hours of informative presentations and eight hours of dedicated networking time.

"2022 will be a pivotal year for the rail industry and its shipper community,” said Loeb. "Please join us in January, and help be part of the future solution and success of the industry and our mutual customers."

The meeting cost is $275. Like other recent Winter Meetings, this one will also feature the popular vendor expo which will take place on January 12. Registration and more information are available online这里。