“The Journal of Commerce” Cover Story Features Council’s Infrastructure Conference

Shippers Take the Lead (PDF) by William B. Cassidy for The Journal of Commerce takes an in-depth look at the findings of the Council’s recent Infrastructure Conference and how the Obama administration is moving forward to build support among America's largest importers and exporters.

Game Changers in the Supply Chain Infrastructure: Are We Ready to Play? was an interactive, one-day seminar featuring private and government sector leaders working to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. supply chain infrastructure. Topics included Supply Chain Competitiveness, Infrastructure Development and the Stimulus Package, Outlook from the U.S. Transportation Command, Supply Chain Infrastructure and President Obama's Recovery Plan, in addition to specific policy recommendations for the administration. The event was organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Department of Transportation, and sponsored by the Council on Competitiveness, International Gateway, C. H. Robinson, Agility Defense & Government Services, IBM Corporation.