Friday, June 7, 2024
As shipper strategies continue to evolve in the face of supply chain unpredictability and changing customer preferences, the rail industry continues to adapt to the challenges of logistics in 2024. Combined with regulatory matters and the competitive landscape, transportation by rail is at a fascinating juncture.
In this update, you'll hear from industry insiders on the current state of the mode and what to look for in the years ahead.
Moderated by:
Brad Peters
President
NBM Rail
Panelists:
Frank Figliomeni
Chief Commercial Officer
Fastfrate Group
Frank Figliomeni is a seasoned and accomplished commercial leader with over 30 years of experience in the transportation and logistics industry. As the Chief Commercial Officer of Fastfrate Group, Frank leads the company's overall commercial growth strategy, focusing on business expansion and market share increase in North America. Prior to this role, Frank served as the President of Fastfrate Integrated Logistics and Canada Drayage Inc (CDI), where he demonstrated a remarkable track record of achieving top-line growth and operational efficiencies.
Jordan Kajfasz
AVP, International Intermodal and Autos
CPKC
Jordan Kajfasz is the Assistant Vice-President Sales and Marketing for CP’s International Intermodal and Automotive lines of business. In his role, he is responsible for leveraging CP’s coast-to-coast reliable service and network capacity to grow the business and develop lasting relationships with customers. Prior to joining CP in 2017, Jordan’s career focused on international supply chain working for the Vancouver Port Authority and Maersk Line. He spent over 10 years at Maersk in various postings in Canada, the United States and West Africa in the company’s liner shipping, trucking, terminals and logistics divisions. Jordan holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Denver Transportation Institute and Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto.
Corrine Kostyshyn
Assistant Vice President, International Intermodal
CN Rail
As Assistant Vice-President International Intermodal, Corrine is responsible for all Sales and Marketing components of CN’s International Intermodal business. With over 25 years of experience in rail, logistics and strategy, Corrine is a strong believer in collaboration and supporting a customer centric focus ensuring customers win in their markets. Prior to this role, Corrine has held a range of positions within CN covering Customer Service, Operations, Finance, HR, and IT. Most recently, Corrine was the Director of Marketing, of Industrial Products, accountable for all aspects of strategy and new product development in her portfolio including the developing electric battery market and growth in the Northeast Region of British Columbia.