CCS MARITIME SERVICES

Connections 2014 included individual presentations by six industry thought leaders. James Welch, CEO at YRC Worldwide, addressed the expectations and major factors influencing the trucking industry including the outlook on pricing, capacity, growth and profit. Rick DiMaio, VP Distribution at Office Depot provided a first-hand look at laying the groundwork for being truly omni-channel, while Brian McKiernan, SR VP Development at CenterPoint Properties discussed a new formula of flexible design to meet warehousing's long-term needs. Additional thought leaders included industry consultant and former Zim executive Captain Chaim Shacham.