Our Story

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

No matter where you work or your area of expertise, CILT Australia brings together professionals from every sector—ports and factories, air and sea, transport planning, demand planning, freight, and warehousing. With logistics and transport representing 12% of global GDP, our collective impact is vital. Together, we drive progress and shape the future of the industry.

We reach out globally

We are now in over 32 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.

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.