How We Began
At the Savoy Hotel in London on 3 November 1919 a group of senior transport professionals met determined to change the world of logistics and transport. In the First World War they had seen the failures of moving goods and vehicles. Now in peacetime they wanted to create a professional body that would make a difference and set new standards. The Institute of Transport was born.
How We Progressed
The group’s initial aims were to improve transport efficiency, enable transport integration and encourage talent development in the transport industry. Aims that we still strive to achieve today.
In 1926 we were granted a Royal Charter by King George V with himself as the Patron and the Prince of Wales as the Honorary President.
The Institute grew in importance and influence across the world. We established territorial organizations in ten countries and in 1971 were granted the name of the Chartered Institute of Transport by Queen Elizabeth II.
In 2001 we became the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport as the two leading professional bodies joined together.
Where We Are Today
With the wider representation now we are involved in every logistics and transport sector.
We are focused on the original 1919 Institute aims of developing the science and art of transport and logistics.
We do this through talent development and professional education throughout the world.
As a family of professionals we come together in our annual International Convention in a different global location each year. There we reflect on our aims and plan our future.
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 36 countries worldwide. We are a global membership organization. Our standards and your membership status are recognized 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.
We can be your career partner for life
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 Global Network includes:
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