About CILT International

We are the leading professional body for everyone who works in supply chain, logistics and transport. We help you and your organisation gain the knowledge and insights you need in the modern world where logistics and transport skills matter.
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Transport, logistics and supply chain are key enablers for the world’s economic development and prosperity. They dictate how you get to your destination, how you get your products, how you meet your customer order, how you do your business.

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) supports the professionals who plan the roads, drive the trucks, bring in the raw materials, and store the goods safely. We are the leading international voice for supply chain, logistics and transport.

We’ve been around a while

We began in 1919 and have been working with the profession ever since. As our industry has grown in importance in the global economy so have we grown.

We reach out across the industry

Wherever you work. Whatever your specialism. Our members work in every sector of the industry: Ports and factories, air and sea, transport planning and demand planning, freight and warehousing. In an industry that accounts for 12% of GDP globally we need to make a difference. Together as professionals.

We reach out globally

We are now in over 30 countries worldwide. We are a global membership organisation. Our standards and your membership status are recognised wherever you go and wherever you work. We influence and shape government policy across many economies. We provide education and training at all levels and in all sectors. We are professionals.

Let’s shape your future together

We start with students and support their careers all the way to becoming professors, government ministers and Supply Chain directors. Whether its study in a topic, gaining a qualification, identifying a best practice, benchmarking another organisation or meeting with fellow professionals. You have different needs throughout your working life. As your career partner we are with you at every stage.

Our Principles

Embracing Global Leadership

Demonstrating Professionalism

Encouraging Diversity

Being Passionate

Becoming a Family

What we do

We create the right programmes and set the right goals. We are seen as the leading professional body globally by those both within and outside our profession.

 

Our plans: We are creating a strong model for growth based on regional development. We are adding new country branches and identifying key markets for expansion.

 

Our services for our Members: We are passionate about our education and membership services. We strive to strengthen and improve them. We share best practice and learnings throughout our global family and encourage participation and advancement at all levels.

 

Our people: We aim to give robust and positive leadership of the Institute. We have created a talented team to further develop our organisation.

 

Our Board & Key Contacts