The Smart Freight Centre held its sixth Smart Freight Symposium on November 18, 2024.
The annual Symposium brings together academics, government and industry leaders to explore the challenges and opportunities in sustainable freight systems. This year’s event focused on three areas: freight decarbonization, pathways to achieve net-zero in freight transportation and technological innovations transforming freight logistics.
DeGroote PhD Management Science student Zahra Mashayekhi’s research focuses on optimizing rail-truck intermodal transportation. She attended the Symposium and shares her insights and takeaways.
Student perspective: Driving sustainability in freight transportation