2014 Program Curriculum
2014 curriculum
The 2014 Freight Academy curriculum incorporated the strong foundations of the previous academy programs while reflecting the ever-changing dynamics of freight movement in a global economy.
An overview of the immersion week program is provided below.
Session Information
Sunday, April 27, 2014 Sessions
Orientation and Introduction to the Capstone Projects
Initial Capstone Team Meetings
Keynote Presentation
Monday, April 28, 2014 Sessions
Opening Session: Overview of the Freight System – Components, Players and Considerations
How Shippers View and Use the Freight System
Field Visit: Major North American Distribution Cluster
Capstone Project Meetings
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 Sessions
Ports – Role in the Global and US Freight System; Inland Movements by Rail and Truck
Field Visit: Terminals/international Import and Export
Keynote Address: International Trade, Transportation and Economic Development
Field Visit: International to Domestic Field Visit to Cross Dock/Export Operation and CBP Inspection
Capstone Project Meetings
Wednesday, April 30, 2014 Sessions
Maritime and Economic Development Links – Ports for Serving Markets
New Freight Services and Options for Shippers
Field Visit: Major Distribution Center
Capstone Project Meetings
Thursday, May 1, 2014 Sessions
Rail Freight and Changing US Production Operations and Shipping Patterns
The Art of the Deal
Field Visit: Major Grocery Distribution Center
Friday, May 2, 2014 Sessions
Overview of Air Cargo
Field Visit: Newark Liberty International Airport Air Cargo Carriers