Since its inception, CILT has been involved in developing excellence in transportation with training programs that are recognized around the world. CILTNA represents the CILT in North America and has been very active in promoting the sector and the profession and I am pleased to be its Chairman for the past three years. Much has been accomplished; much remains to be done!
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport is a uniquely, established global professional body.
With over 33,000 members working in over 100 countries worldwide, CILT holds unparalleled professional international recognition.
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Welcome to the new CILTNA Website
Welcome to the revised website of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transportation in North America (CILTNA). We hope you will find it easier to navigate and more informative about the Institute, the transportation and logistics profession, membership, and accreditation. Information regarding regional Chapter activities and contacts provides a great networking opportunity for like minded professionals.
We will also be adding information about issues affecting the sector and on conference presentations that may be of interest to you.
CILTNA’s Vice Chairman Recalls his 9/11 Experience as Minister of Transport
The Hon. David Collenette, PC, FCILT, recalls receipt of the first phone call from his department and the wild ride in responding to the closing of the US airspace. His recent article in Maclean’s Magazine provides an insider’s viewpoint of the major logistical issues and how various agencies and departments became a co-ordinated response team to guide domestic and international flights to available airports in Canada.
Read More: This article is online at: David Collenette on 9/11
"CDR: Are we Getting it right?" A CILTNA Workshop Nov. 29, 2011
CILTNA's workshop on commercial dispute resolution in transportation features presenters from industry/shippers, carriers, ADR/CDR practitioners, Federal Government and the transportation legal profession. Find out more about the various perspectives of the players in the transportation system.
Confirmed Speakers:
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Stephen L. Drymer. Partner and Chair of International Arbitration and ADR, Norton Rose OR (formerly Ogilvy Renault) in Montréal.
- Keith Penner - Keith Penner and Associates - CDR practitioner and lecturer
- Nina Frid - Director General Dispute Resolution Branch, Canadian Transportation Agency
- Forrest C Hume - Barrister and Solicitor, Vancouver BC - Transportation Lawyer
- Fiona Cook - Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (Fiona Cook) - the shipper’s perspective
The seminar will be held on Ottawa on November 29th and is open to professionals from all sectors. More details available soon. For more information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
CILTNA Annual AGM and Dinner November 29, 2011
CILTNA members and supporters of CILTNA should reserve this date now.
The Annual General Meeting will be held at 5pm on November 29th at the Sheraton Ottawa Hotel. It is an opportunity for members to voice opinions, vote in a new Board slate and to make suggestions on future programming.
The Annual Dinner will be held at the Sheraton in Ottawa at 6pm on November 29th. The event is open to CILTNA members and non-members and provides an opportunity to meet other professionals in the transportation community. The Federal Minister of Transport, the Hon. Denis Lebel, PC has been invited to be our keynote speaker. More details in the coming weeks.
To make a reservation for the dinner, contact CILTNA ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or pay on line with PayPal.
CILTNA Signs Agreements with Universities of Ryerson & Dalhousie
CILTNA signed an M.O.U. with Ryerson University in April 2011 and with Dalhousie Univesity in September 2011. As a result of the M.O.U., Ryerson and Dalhousie are partnering with CILTNA to develop a CILTNA certification opportunity for students taking transporttation related courses and to investigate the possibility of closer linkages between the transportation sector and the universities on identifying priorities and potential partnerships for logistics and transportation research projects.
This initative is part of CILTNA's initiative to develop a Candian and US training program for transportation specialists with an internationally recognized certification.
Photo - Dan Lynch, Director of the Dalhousie university Centre for International Trade and Transportation (CITT) (on the left) and Everett Lavender, Chairperson of the Atlantic Chapter, at the September 23rd signing of CILTNA's second MOU with a University.
See Ryerson's news release - Transportation Gets Academic Focus
See Dalhousie's news release - Dalhousie Centre for International Trade and Transportation
Toronto-Ryerson Chapter of CILTNA Announces Seminar Series starating Oct. 27, 2011
Dr. Said Easa, Chairman of the Toronto-Ryerson Chapter has announced the first of a series of seminars focussing on ideas and the development of transport/logistics initiatives.
This first seminar is titled "Retail Supply Chains: where inventory turns collide with urban traffic congestion" and will be held on October 27th 2011, from 2-3:30 pm in room ENG 358, (3rd floor) of the Ryerson University George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, 245 Chrch St, Toronto.
For more information, contact Dr. Easa at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Announcements for future seminars will be posted on the Events Calendar located in the feft column of this page.
Atlantic Region Chapter Meeting November 9, 2011 at Dalhousie University, 4:00pm
The speaker at the next meeting will be David Stevens, Sr. Director, Supply Chain, Composites Atlantic. He will be describing the evolution of his company's international supply chain. A reception follows the presentation. To attend, reserve by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The presentation will be held in Room 3089 of the Kenneth C. Rowe Building, 6100 University Avenue. This session is co-sponsored by the University and CILTNA Atlantic.
Please monitor all CILTNA supported events by clicking on the Events Calendar Tab
Professor Alan Waller OBE becomes International President of CILT
Professor Alan Waller OBE FCILT is the new International President of The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT). Though International President-elect since only last May, Alan has taken over the role earlier than planned due to the sad death of former International President Len Harper FCILT of CILT Australia. Alan is no stranger to holding office within CILT, as he has been both Chairman and President of CILT(UK), and an International Vice President for five years. Alan says: ‘During his short spell as International President, Len Harper did a tremendous job in turning the strategy and principles we had developed into a practical business plan. Len’s premature death has prevented him from following this through, but I will ensure this programme is completed. This will be Len’s legacy.’
10th Annual Transportation Situation and Outlook Conference was held May 9, 2011.
Papers from the 2001 Conference"All Together as Partners in the Supply Chain" are now available"
Outlook Conference, 2011 - Presentations Here
The Conference Featured Guest Luncheon Speaker, Ed Hamberger, President & CEO of the Association of American Railroads. Click here for Conference details; For a brief history of the Outlook Conferences Here
The 2012 Outlook Conference will be held in May, 2012
Extract of CILT President's Report at the Annual CILT AGM in Sydney, Australia 2011
Click the following link to view the extract - President's Report.
CILT International Conference, 4 May 2011
This event was attended by national and international delegates, and brought together a wealth of knowledge and experience in the transport and logistics industry.
Guest speakers included:
•Alan Waller FCILT, CILT International President
•Michael Deegan, Infrastructure Coordinator, Infrastructure Australia
•Ingilby Dickson, General Manager Supply Chain, BlueScope Steel
•Peter Thomas, Director Projects - Rail and Port, Fortescue Metals Group Limited
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