Coming soon: Just days away from June 2-6 FreightWeekSTL 2025

By Managing Editor | May 22, 2025 |

FreightWeekSTL 2025 is almost here; don’t miss out on a week filled with engaging discussions, interviews and in-person events highlighting the latest innovations and developments in the industry, and the role of the St. Louis region as a world-class logistics hub.

Check out the details below for all of the free, online virtual FreightWeek sessions available and click here to register.

Click the links below for details on FreightWeekSTL 2025 in-person events:

FreightWeekSTL 2025 Schedule & Session Details

Monday, June 2

9 to 10 a.m. The Gateway Advantage: River Operations in the St. Louis Region

Featured Speaker: Dan Lester, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Ingram Infrastructure Group

Learn about Ingram’s overall operations and facilities in the St. Louis area, the company’s planned investments in the region, and its initiatives to reduce emissions via renewable energy and biofuels.

10 to 11 a.m. I-70 Drives Manufacturing Investment

Featured Speaker: Scott Willert, President, America’s Service Line, LLC & America’s Logistics

Get the latest on American Foods Group’s new meat processing plant in Warren County, Missouri and the importance of its strategic location right off Interstate 70.

Tuesday, June 3

9 to 10 a.m. Innovations Gain Traction

Featured Speakers:

Jason Carter, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, UNCOMN
Noel Hacegaba, Chief Operating Officer, Port of Long Beach
Adam Strachan, Chief Engineer, Intramotev

Get the latest updates on technology previously featured at FreightWeekSTL in years past, including work from Intramotev, UNCOMN and the Port of Long Beach.

10 to 11 a.m. Capital Flows to Supply Chain Innovators

Featured Speaker: J. P. Keating, Managing Partner, proChain Ventures

Hear from a St. Louis-based venture capital firm that is investing in companies with the potential to revolutionize freight movement.

Thursday, June 5

9 to 10 a.m. The Evolving Landscape of Agriculture and Barge Transport

Featured Speaker: Ken Eriksen, Managing Member and Strategic Advisor, Polaris Analytics & Consulting

Learn about the outlook for commodities and the barge industry in 2025, and renewable energy trends related to freight and transportation.

1 to 2 p.m. Building Futures in Freight

Featured Speakers:

Adam Mahlandt, General Manager, Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis
Bill Kinzeler, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Ingram Infrastructure Group
Brad Reinhardt, President, WEL St. Louis
Nicole Adewale, Principal/Director Business Development, ABNA Corporation

Learn about exciting career opportunities in various sectors of freight industry, including rail, barge and trucking, and roles related to the construction of multimodal infrastructure.

Friday, June 6

9 a.m. 2025 Industrial Real Estate Market Report Release

Receive the digital release of the latest Industrial Real Estate Market Report for the St. Louis region, highlighting market fundamentals, current labor figures and recent trends.

10 to 11 a.m. Best Practices: Attracting Industrial Development

Featured Speakers:

Brent Wood, President, Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis
Doug Rasmussen, CEO and Managing Principal of Steadfast City Economic and Community Planners

Dive into the Freightway’s process for creating and marketing featured real estate sites that move targeted sites from underutilized to developer-ready status and streamlines the site selection process.

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Global Logistics Growth Fueled by Proximity

Featured Speaker:

Zach Wilfley, Station Manager, Allstates WorldCargo

Gain insight on the advantages the St. Louis region offers for shippers and global logistics firms alike, with highlights on St. Louis’s central location, interstate connectivity, and international airport access.