Non-members: $45
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Freight logistics in sea and air transportation
Go behind the scenes at Kuehne+Nagel and find out how they expanded their freight business and became a logistics partner to 400,000 customers worldwide.
Tour the temperature-cooled warehouse for a presentation and demonstration of their company operations. Gain insights to enhance supply chain resilience, navigate environmental regulations and get a look at what the future holds for technology and sea logistics.
Key Takeaways
Topics include:
- Air Logistics export/import operations, consolidation/de-consolidation and cargo handling.
- Sea Logistics macro market developments, rate trends and operational updates.
- Discussions on temperature-controlled warehouse space.
About Kuehne + Nagel Inc.
With over 80,000 employees in nearly 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is the global number one in air and sea logistics, with strong market positions in road and contract logistics.
As a member of the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), Kuehne+Nagel is committed to sustainable logistics and supports customers with low-carbon logistics solutions.
Connection Series
Rethink the Value of Networking with GACC Midwest.
Network. Inspire. Benefit.
Our Connection Series rethinks the value of networking by offering participants the chance to benefit from the expertise within the German American business community. We’ve expanded our events in Illinois and Michigan to include networking opportunities over breakfast, lunch, happy hours and more featuring high-profile special guests eager to share their knowledge. Learn something new to benefit you and your company, and make new connections while you're at it!
Find all dates and more about the Connection Series here.
Stephanie Dal Porto
Coordinator, Events & MembershipIllinois Connection Series Sponsor
Event Speaker
William Rooney, Kuehne + Nagel Inc.
Vice President Strategic Development
With 50 years of transportation management experience, William F. Rooney has been with the company for 12 years. Prior roles include President of Hanjin Shipping America, Senior Vice President at CMA-CGM, and Vice President at GT Nexus. Rooney's extensive career also features 25 years at Sea-Land Service, including 5 years in Europe. He began in economic research for the US Department of Transportation. Rooney holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Marist College and a master's degree in economics from Northeastern University. He has contributed leadership to various board memberships, including the Pacific Maritime Association and the Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey.