FreightWeekSTL 2026 Set for June 8–12

FreightWeekSTL is returning for its ninth consecutive year June 8 through June 12, 2026! This year we are planning an array of tours, engaging panel discussions and insightful one-on-one interviews that will highlight innovations, infrastructure and trends impacting global freight movement and reinforce how the St. Louis region continues to strengthen its position as a world-class logistics hub.

While some of the FreightWeek panel sessions will still be available virtually, we will have several opportunities for in-person connections and look forward to the opportunity to network with those able to join us.

FreightWeekSTL 2026 will feature:

Innovation Day (in‑person on June 8) – providing an exclusive tour of Intramotev’s facility where they are making history with the production and commercial deployment of the world’s first autonomous, battery-electric freight railcars in revenue service.
Gateway Connections – River, Road and Rail in Real Life (in‑person on June 9) – Facilities tours and presentation specifically for legislators and their staff to gain a better understanding of the value of the inland waterways, the businesses that operate on them and their interconnectivity with the other modes of freight transportation. Hosted by Ingram, the Waterways Council, Inc. and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Freight Summit Luncheon (in‑person on June 10) – highlighted by a keynote address by Tracy Zea, President and CEO of the Waterways Council, Inc. The Freight Summit Luncheon, which will be held aboard a riverboat on the St. Louis riverfront, will also feature the release of the 2027 Priority Projects List with comments by representatives of IDOT and MoDOT.
Ag Coast of America Riverboat Cruise (in‑person on June 11)
Release of the St. Louis Region’s Spring 2026 Industrial Real Estate Market Report
Happy Hour hosted by the Transportation Club of St. Louis
Other virtual panel sessions on a variety of timely topics providing insight on innovative workforce initiatives building the future talent pipeline for jobs on the waterways, trends and outlook for the barge and ag industries, the latest with tariffs and trade, and recent investments flowing from St. Louis-based VCs to companies disrupting the supply chain industry.

This year’s lineup of nationally significant speakers promises to once again deliver unique insight and great content, and we look forward to sharing the full schedule soon!

Be a FreightWeekSTL Sponsor

We hope you’ll join us for FreightWeekSTL 2026 and encourage you to consider sponsoring the event. Your sponsorship will help amplify this year’s content as we continue to drive growth in the logistics and manufacturing industries and strengthen the region’s freight network and economy.

Sponsorship Opportunities

We appreciate your support and look forward to connecting with you this June! Check back in the coming weeks for more details about the individual panel sessions and links to register for those and the various events being hosted. In the meantime, if you have any questions, or are interested in sponsoring FreightWeekSTL 2026, please contact Mary Lamie at [email protected].

Mary C. Lamie, P.E.
Executive Vice President – Multimodal Enterprises

Bi-State Development
211 North Broadway, Suite 700
St. Louis, MO 63102
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314-982-1562
[email protected]
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