2nd Annual Real Estate Logistics Forum

2nd Annual Real Estate Logistics Forum

Discover the key global logistics and import trends that leading national industrial real estate developers and REITs are following to gain a strategic advantage and identify the next growth markets. Join industry experts for a two-day forum in Chicago, Illinois to examine every element of the international supply chain, including transportation global logistics and the port side of the international trade industry, and how it all impacts your real estate decisions.

June 25, 2008 7:30 AM - June 26, 2008 5:00 PM

Central Time Zone

The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center

70 Yorktown Center

Lombard, Illinois 60148

June 25, 2008

 

7:30 AM  -  8:30 AM Continental Breakfast 

 

7:30 AM  -  5:00 PM Registration 

 

8:30 AM  -  9:15 AM Welcoming Remarks & Logistics Trends Overview

Will key U.S. ports witness resurgence in import volumes during 2008 after a less than stellar 2007? In 2007, major shifts occurred within the U.S. economy, resulting in lower than anticipated import volumes at many of the key U.S. ports and an overall decline in intermodal volumes by the Class I Railroads. This opening session will discuss the mega-trends and sensitivity factors or tipping points which impact port diversions, port selections, discretionary freight routing and intermodal transportation services to provide you with the elements you need to understand how and why goods movement, site selection, and logistics issue are key to the success of an industrial real estate development.

Peter Tirschwell, Vice President and Editorial Director, The Journal of Commerce Shipper Group

Curtis Spencer, President, IMS Worldwide, Inc.

  

9:15 AM  -  10:30 AM Are East Coast Ports Rising to the Challenge? – Port Focus PanelFor the last decade, the West Coast ports have been leading the U.S. in import volumes. In 2008, a growing shift toward the East Coast was witnessed, with the emergence of the deep water port at Norfolk and strong import volumes reported in Savannah. Will this trend continue? What is impacting these shifts and how will the West Coast ports react? Panel members will discuss the role of port capacity, throughput, export volumes and discretionary freight flow and how these marine terminals manage capacity growth, labor, dwell times and the zone or port coverage in distribution and logistics.

Thomas Capozzi, Senior Managing Director, Virginia Port Authority

  

10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Morning Networking Coffee Break 

 

11:00 AM  -  12:15 PM Bigger Ships, Bigger Loads – Are the U.S. Ports Ready?

How do will the influx of ultra large containerships impact routings and port selection? What will happen to the post-Panamax fleet as it ages? This panel of ocean carrier representatives will discuss how environmental initiatives will impact surcharges, speeds and the potential impact on goods in transit. What role does port productivity play in the carrier’s port selection process? How will the impact of the new routings driven by transshipments required to comply with pre-load screening requirements at foreign ports impact the carrier? What challenges are occurring from emerging/remote market service, i.e., Vietnam, India, Africa for carriers?

Brian Black, Sr. VP Trade Management & Services Group, Hyundai Merchant Marine Co., Ltd.

Christian Sur, Vice President, Midwest Region, Hanjin Shipping

  

12:15 PM  -  1:45 PM Luncheon with Address

Jim Theusch, Sr. Corporate Real Estate Manager, Target Corporation

  

1:45 PM  -  3:00 PM Intermodal Terminals and Rail Corridors Under Development – Who, What, When, Where, and Why?To what extent has slowing import growth impacted rail intermodal volumes? Has this shift resulted in any decisions to slow or readjust their intermodal development strategies? Intermodal terminal developments have led to the development of the largest premier inland logistics hubs within the U.S. Representatives from Class I rail carriers will participate in a panel discussing the latest trends impacting the rail carries today, provide a forecast for 20087 and an update on current rail corridor projects and intermodal terminal developments.

Moderator: Richard Allen, Chief Executive Officer, The Allen Group

Charles McSwain, Assistant Vice President, Regional Development, CSX Intermodal

  

3:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Afternoon Networking Coffee Break 

 

3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Goods Movement; the Fundamentals Are Changing - Supply Chain 1.01

What are the challenges facing importers and services providers as the global supply chain extends into remote countries of origin? This session will illustrate the key fundamentals of supply chain management, visibility and the issue of predictability as supply chains extend further and further globally. How will these trends impact distribution and site selection in the U.S.? These experts will provide insight into transloading, IPI, import distribution centers, regional distribution centers, and discuss the impact of goods movement and custody utilizing each of these methods.

Barry O'Brien, Director, Hasbro, Inc. 

Steve Schellenberg, Vice President, IMS Worldwide, Inc.  

  

4:30 PM  -  5:00 PM Closing Remarks 

 

5:00 PM  -  7:00 PM Networking Reception  

June 26, 2008

 

7:30 AM  -  8:30 AM Continental Breakfast 

 

7:30 AM  -  5:00 PM Registration  

 

8:30 AM  -  9:30 AM Congestion Plagues Chicago Infrastructure – New Intermodal Infrastructure

Why is Chicago a key hub for logistics and distribution? What are some of the regional transportation/infrastructure challenges facing the region today and what resolutions are being made to overcome these obstacles? This session will provide an update on regional initiatives that are underway that will assist transportation companies, incoming distribution organizations and local residents and businesses with solutions that will help all segments of the community.

Moderator: John Ficker, Vice President - Supply Chain Solutions, First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.

Ronald Sucik, Principal, RSE Consulting Lawrence Wilson, Chief - Rail Program Planning, Department of Public and Intermodal Transportation - Illinois DOT Earl Wacker, Director, CSX - Chicago Transportation Coordination Office James R. Kramer, Vice President - Transportation Services, Container Port Group, Inc.

  

9:30 AM  -  10:30 AM What Constitutes a “Prime” Distribution Location?

What are the key components that are evaluated by an importer or third-party logistics provider in their site selection process? How does a regional versus national retailer/services provider’s selection process differ and what are the key elements that make a site a “good” location? This panel will provide an overview of the key criteria utilized in the site selection process and provide the audience with insight into the internal decision process and due diligence that must occur prior to a final decision.

Howard A. Covert, President, H.A. Covert Enterprises, Inc.

  

10:30 AM  -  11:00 AM Morning Coffee Break 

 

11:00 AM  -  12:30 PM The Export Distribution Center Phenomenon

How has this new trend in goods movement for export shifted the distribution and infrastructure focus within the U.S.? What are some of the corresponding challenges this have resulted for rail and marine carriers? This session will discuss these questions, and how this trend toward an increase in export volumes impacts the ports efficiencies and logistics systems. 

 

12:30 PM  -  2:00 PM Luncheon with Address 

 

2:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Outsourcing Transportation and Distribution Services – A Growing Trend

What is the role of the third party logistics provider in the supply chain nationally and internationally, specifically in the emerging markets? How does transportation infrastructure, throughput, terminal capacity and labor pool effect site selection criteria? Over the last decade the emergence of global third party logistics providers has continued to increase and thrive within the U.S. Many importers today turn to a services provider to handle everything from transportation of goods to warehousing and distribution. This session will provide insight into the global trends impacting services providers and how these trends are impacting their decision process and site selection.

Norman T. Schenk, LCB, Vice President, UPS Trade Management Services

Stephen C. Hess, Senior Director - Property Development, Exel, Inc. 

  

3:00 PM  -  3:30 PM Afternoon Coffee Break 

 

3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM The Role of Air Cargo and its Impact on Distribution and Logistics Services

How does incorporating an air cargo facility impact a global logistics hub location? What is the impact of air cargo on warehousing and logistics? This session will discuss the role of air cargo in today’s distribution network and specifically address the trend of merging air freight forwarders and distribution into third party logistics providers.

Moderator: Paul Page, Editor in Chief, Air Cargo World Magazine

Ray Brimble, Chairman, Lynxs Holdings 

Logan Smith Senior Vice President, Investments, Aeroterm 

  

4:30 PM  -  5:00 PM Closing Remarks

 

Conference Programmer

Tirschwell, Peter  

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