Regional Freight System Assessment

Did the document convey the scale and scope of the region's freight industry properly?
The scale of the regions freight is very explanatory. However, the scope could be made clearer. For example, on page 11 you could provide a simple diagram of international and domestic freight moving from origin to destination, such as auto parts moving from a Chinese factory to a Chinese port to Los Angeles by ship to Chicago by train to it final destination by truck...something like that.
Did we get the definitions of industry terms right?
You many want to put some of the basic INCO Terms in the appendix. There are over ten, but just a few could be helpful. A definition of customs brokerage, while not completely relevant, could provide context for international freight - all international freight must be checked by customs.
Are the relationships we described between the industry's participants correct? This could be improved with a practical example.
Are there key aspects of the freight industry that are missing from the document? In addition to page 28, perhaps a color-coded diagram of Class I, II, and III railroads in the the Chicagoland area. Also, I may have missed it, but a pie chart or diagram that compares air, rail, and truck freight volumes in Chicago to the entire USA would be nice.
Do you think the Freight Landscape will help our residents understand the region's freight industry better? Yes.
Did the document help you understand the freight industry better? Yes.

Overall, a great document, and the above are just my suggestions.

Page 34, states: "Conversely, the Federal Maritime Administration (MARAD) is...." Can you revise to say "U.S. DOT - Maritime Administration (MARAD)...."?
Page 34, "Waukegan (focused on aviation and a marina), and Joliet (focused on aviation)." Revise to say Waukegan Port District (focused on aviation and a marina), and Joliet Regional Port District (primarily focused on aviation, but has recently completed a Strategic Marine and Port Master Plan to potentially better serve the marine market).

In the Air Freight Landscape section, Can you add a few sentences about how other General Aviation Airports have limited cargo operations but just not to the extent that gets them on the FAA Cargo Tonnage List. DuPage, Waukegan, Chicago Executive and others are being completely left out of the narrative. Also, what about a paragraph on the proposed South Suburban Airport? Lastly, how about a discussion on the increased use of Advanced Air Mobility in the region? See our AAM System Plan Website at www.ILAviation.com. Northwestern Medical Facility is currently using AAM to deliver medical samples and equipment from one facility to another. There are lots of examples of AAM that will be coming to the Chicago Metro Area in the very near future. If you have any questions, you can call me at 217-782-4118.