A new public-private partnership, the Advanced Freight Partners Group (AFPG) was launched this week. It intends to convene and activate leaders from three critical modalities in the commercial freight sector— trucking, maritime, and rail — to advance a more resilient, efficient, and interconnected freight system.
A statement of the organization said the freight industry is undergoing rapid transformation. With increasing infrastructure demands, evolving supply chain challenges, emerging energy solutions, and shifting market dynamics, this is a pivotal time marked by both challenges and opportunities, according to organizers.
The AFPG will develop and implement practical and scalable strategies — both operational and policy-driven — to accelerate the deployment of innovative technologies that modernize the future of freight movement and commercial delivery. The group said it will also elevate best practices and highlight projects around the country that demonstrate success.
At its launch, the AFPG, led by the Electrification Coalition, consists of 45 partner organizations representing freight stakeholders and industry, government, and NGO organizations.
Among the. coalition members are the American trucking Associations, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency and Volvo Group North America.
TMC announces 2026 meeting
With this year's gathering in the books, TMC’s Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition has announced the dates and location for next year's even
The 2026 meeting will be held March 16-19 in Nashville's Music City Center.
Early bird registration is already open.
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