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TRB Webinar: Navigating the Supply Chain Congestion Crisis

November 3, 2021

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EDT)

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What can supply chain stakeholders do to address the current equipment shortage? TRB hosted a webinar on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM Eastern that identified how to keep cargo moving. Presenters represented the port, logistics, and cargo owner perspectives. They provided tools to help supply chain stakeholders maintain their flow of freight and supplies.

This webinar is sponsored by the Standing Technical Committees on Ports and Channels, Intermodal Freight Transport, and International Trade and Transportation.

The slides are linked in the meeting materials. View the recorded webinar below.

Webinar agenda and presenters:

  1. Operating practices to address delays and shortages: David Libatique, Port of Los Angeles
  2. Managing workforce assets: Melinda McLaughlin, Prologis, Inc.
  3. Managing limited storage and equipment capacity: Jess Dankert, Retail Industry Leaders Association
  4. Question and answer session: Moderated by Joseph Bryan, WSP

The first 60 minutes of the webinar will be for presentations and the final 30 minutes will be reserved for audience questions.
Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, you will able to:

  1. Identify tools and practices to maintain flow of freight and supplies

There are no credits offered for this webinar.

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Transportation Research Board

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Technical Activities Division

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