Meet the Speakers of the 2024 MARS Winter Meeting
The Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS) will host its annual Winter Meeting Jan. 9-11, 2024, in Lombard, Ill., at the Westin Chicago Lombard hotel.
Midwest Association of Rail Shippers
MARS Announces Scholarship Winners
The Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS) on July 27 announced that it has recently awarded scholarships to 21 college students at its summer meeting.
Commentary
Report from MARS Summer 2023 Conference
“Delivering Supply Chain Success with Rail Innovation and Sustainability” was the theme of this year’s Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS) Summer Conference in Geneva, Wisc., July 11. Other than the keynote
Commentary
Report From MARS 2023
The Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS) held its 259th meeting recently at the Westin Hotel in Lombard, Ill., with a record attendance of more than 900. Chicago is the center of the North American rail universe and the perfect place to gather a diverse group representing all facets of the rail and shipping industries.
People News: PST, MARS, SEPTA, Met Council/Metro Transit
PS Technology (PST) appoints Rushi Patel President and CEO. Also, the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS) welcomes new officers and executive director; the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) appoints Ronald Keele new Chief Safety Officer; and Minnesota’s Metropolitan Council (Met Council) selects Ernest Morales III as Chief of the Metro Transit Police Department.
People News: AECOM, MARS, RATP Dev USA, STV, Wi-Tronix
AECOM, Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS), RATP Dev USA, STV, and Wi-Tronix have added to their executive teams.
Two Ways to Get to MARS This Summer
The July 12-13 2021 Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS) Summer Meeting, “Resurgence –Together We Grow,” at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisc., will be offered both online and in-person. Registration is now open.
Creel, Farmer Headline MARS Virtual Winter Meeting
The Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS) “Winter Express” on Jan. 20 will be a half-day online event featuring top industry speakers.
Take a Virtual Trip to MARS on Inauguration Day
The Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS) is presenting its annual Winter Meeting as a half-day online session on the afternoon of Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, 2021. The meeting will run from 1–5:15 p.m. CST (2 – 6:15 p.m. EST). All presentations will be live, and the speakers will field questions.
Association News: ASLRRA Connections Convention a ‘Virtual’ Success; MARS Awards 17 Scholarships
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association’s (ASLRRA) Virtual Connections Convention held earlier this month drew nearly 600 attendees with more than 130 speakers and 40-plus exhibitors. Additionally, the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS) has awarded scholarships to 17 college undergraduates as part of an annual program.