PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Infinity Intermodal announced today that Chief Operating Officer Nate Lawson will be a featured speaker at the PNWER Build Northwest Economic Forum on October 14, held in conjunction with the Pacific Northwest Rail Summit on October 15-16, at the Ecotrust Building in Portland, Oregon.
Lawson will address the topic of “Supply Chain Resiliency in Trucking & Intermodal” in a panel discussion highlighting strategies to strengthen freight networks and ensure reliable, sustainable transportation across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
The Build Northwest Economic Forum, hosted by the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER), convenes policymakers, industry leaders, freight mobility and economic development stakeholders to explore solutions for the region’s most pressing economic and infrastructure challenges. This year’s program emphasizes multi-modal freight movement and the resiliency of critical supply chains in the face of global disruptions.
Lawson’s presentation will focus on:
- Intermodal Innovation: How trucking and rail partnerships can reduce bottlenecks and improve velocity.
- Intermodal Efficiency and Sustainability: Leveraging intermodal solutions to reduce emissions while meeting customer demand and capacity needs.
“As the Pacific Northwest continues to grow as a major perishable and frozen foods production region and as a global trade hub, resilient and efficient supply chains are essential to our economic vitality,” said Lawson. “Infinity Intermodal is proud to be part of the conversation on how trucking and intermodal solutions can work together to strengthen the region’s competitiveness.”
The Pacific Northwest Rail Summit on October 15-16, which follows the October 14th Economic Forum, will bring together rail, economic and community leaders to discuss opportunities for expanding the shared rail system across the region. Together, these events underscore the critical role of integrated transportation networks in supporting trade, agriculture, energy, and economic development.
Event Details:
- What: PNWER Build Northwest Economic Forum & Pacific Northwest Rail Summit (https://www.pnwer.org/2025-forum.html)
- When: October 14–16, 2025 (Lawson speaking on October 14)
- Where: Ecotrust Building, 907 NW Irving Street, Portland, OR
For more information, contact Nate Lawson of Infinity Intermodal at [email protected] or 816-984-8500.
About Infinity Intermodal (www.infinityintermodal.com)
Infinity Intermodal is an asset-based, expedited intermodal carrier providing door-to-door temperature-controlled and dry freight services across the United States, with a primary focus on the Pacific Northwest to Midwest and East Coast corridors. Utilizing a network of drayage and rail services and a fleet of over five hundred (500) 53-foot domestic refrigerated intermodal containers, the company delivers expedited door-to-door transit times comparable to long-haul trucking while offering more sustainable, cost-effective, and reliable shipping solutions that meet the highest standards of velocity, performance, and customer service.
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