Moving freight will be the topic of a two-day summit next week in New Orleans. The Department of Transportation & Development is hosting the event aimed at expanding and strengthening the freight transportation business and related economic activity in Louisiana. Those who attend will discuss such topics as creating a seamless intermodal system for goods movement, lowering the costs of doing business and mitigating business risks during a hurricane. The summit begins at 11 a.m. Tuesday and concludes at noon Wednesday. All events will be held at the Hilton Riverside, 2 Poydras Street. For more information, call Deputy Assistant Secretary Tom Atkinson at 225-274-4134 or 225-573-5514.
Freight takes center stage at summit
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