L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Railroad Trends in the Supply Chain

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna sit down with Luisa Fernandez-Willey, Assistant Vice President, Policy & Economics with Association of American Railroads, to discuss rail trends, impacts from supply chain disruptions, opportunities for 2021 and more.

February 3, 2021

Brielle JaekelMarina MayerMackenna Moralez

Association of American Railroads (AAR)

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna sit down with Luisa Fernandez-Willey, Assistant Vice President, Policy & Economics with Association of American Railroads, to discuss rail trends, impacts from supply chain disruptions, opportunities for 2021 and more. #LINKLIVE

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