Hosted by the St. Louis Regional Freightway, this popular cruise will highlight key freight assets and opportunities that position the St. Louis region as a thriving freight and logistics hub with global access. The curated tour will provide an up-close look at critical elements of the region’s multimodal freight network, including roads and bridges, rail and barge facilities, multimodal freight transfer services, and the ports and infrastructure that have made this section of the Mississippi River the Ag Coast of America. Industry representatives will also be on board to provide insight on the tremendous career opportunities available in the freight and logistics industries.

Featuring:

• Susan Taylor,  Port Director, St. Louis Development Corporation
• Nicole Adewale, Principal/Owner, ABNA Engineering, Inc.
• Dan Lester, Senior Vice President, Ingram Infrastructure Group
• Adam Mahlandt, General Manager, Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis
• Brad Reinhardt, Global Sales Director, Watco

Event Details

• Thursday, June 11, 2026
• 10:30 a.m. - Guests board
• 11:00 a.m. - Boat departs
• Cruise for 90 minutes
• 12:30 p.m. - Boat returns to dock

The Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois has secured tickets for our ED Network at a cost of $15.  Tickets are limited so reserve yours today.

Hot and cold lunch options will be available for purchase on the boat.

Note: In the event of flooding and/or high river levels that would prevent access to the boat or to cruising at all, the tour will be cancelled and all monies refunded.

Location
The riverboat cruise will launch from the dock located at 50 S. Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard, along the riverfront and just east of the Gateway Arch. Click here for driving directions.

Parking
Parking is available at the Levee Lot, 601 S. Leonor K. Sullivan Blvd., located along the riverfront (card payment only). Click here for more information.