Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) was launched in June 2013 to promote our industry to female members and to encourage and support their career development. By June 2014 WiLAT had over 1600 members in 14 countries and we’re still growing.
Australia is establishing the Women in Transport and Logistics and our Convenor, Peta Irving, would love to hear from women that are interested in growing the WiLAT Chapter in Australia.
Please contact admin@cilta.com.au if you require more information or would love to help WiLAT to build its team.
“We’re enjoying great success in cultivating a spirit of togetherness to thrive in a male dominated industry”
(Aisha Ali Ibrahim, WiLAT Global Convenor at the WiLAT Africa Regional Conference March 2014).
WiLAT Vision and Mission
Our vision is to be the most sought after advocacy, professionalism and empowerment of women in Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport.
Our mission is to promote the status of women in Logistics and Transport, to bring together those who support the talent and career development of women and to provide a support network and mentoring opportunities for women in the sector.
We Inspire, We Impact
See our online brochure below or click here for a pdf version.
WiLAT Membership
WiLAT membership is fully dependent on the membership of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). Female members of CILT automatically become members of their local group of WilAT. Male members of CILT or anyone interested in WilAT but not yet a member of CILT may become a Friend of WiLAT.
For further information please contact the chairperson of your local group or your regional co-ordinator.
WiLAT Structure
Our Global Convenor, who sits on the CILT International Management Committee, is responsible for the growth and development of WiLAT internationally and for coordinating our annual global conference. Regional coordinators promote the interests of women in their region and encourage membership. Country groups work with and on behalf of women at the local level, organising events, providing local support and networking opportunities, and representing women within the local CILT council.
Establishing a WiLAT Group
WiLAT groups are formed within CILT Territorial Organisations and Branches. In areas where CILT is not yet established WiLAT activities will be guided by the regional coordinator.
Please contact your regional coordinator for more information on establishing a local group.
WiLAT Sponsorship
Sponsorship is welcomed to encourage and sustain the development of WiLAT.
Please contact us if you wish to support our groups or events.
Local WiLAT groups by region:
– Africa
- Gambia: Fatu Jahumpa Ceesay
- Ghana: Doreen Owusu-Fanko
- Mauritius: Nazeema Seelarbokus
- Nigeria: Aisha Ali Ibrahim and their local website
- South Africa: Margaret Bango and their local website
- Tanzania: Mrs Winnie Mulindwa
- Uganda: Lucy Polly Adeke and their Facebook page
- Zambia: Phidelia S Mwaba
- Zimbabwe: Lynette Chakwenya
– Australasia
- Australia: Catherine Lou
– South-East Asia
– Europe & Middle East
- Bahrain: Coming soon
- Ireland: enquiry
- UAE: Nadia Abdul Aziz
– South Asia
- Pakistan: Nasreen Haque and their local website
- Sri Lanka: Gayani De Alwis and their local website
- India: Ragini Yechury
– East Asia
- Hong Kong: Vicky Koo and their Facebook page
- Macao: Coming soon
- China: Lee Tung
There are new groups developing all the time. If your country group is not listed please contact your regional coordinator or you can visit the global updates on the WiLAT website.
Global WiLAT Publications
Wings of Change
Inaugural Newsletter.
Click here to read the full newsletter.
Global WiLAT Initiatives
CALF Program
We are delighted to inform you that the Career and Life Formula (CALF) program is now available for WiLAT members globally. Originated from WiLAT Hong Kong, the program has helped young managers of our industry to advance by learning from successful industry leaders and elites. The empirical approach has distinguished the CALF program from any other academic program. It is a unique opportunity for young managers to develop an overall picture of the latest industry trends, and build their social network with other highflyers at the same time.
Endorsed by CILT International, participants will be awarded a CILT International Certification with CPD upon completion of the 11 weeks of the online program.
WiLAT Capacity Building Centre (WCBC)
WiLAT Global launches WiLAT Capacity Building Centre (WCBC) as a platform for exponential career growth for Women in Logistics and Transport.
For more information, download WCBC June 2021 final 20210812
Response to COVID19
With the global outbreak of COVID-19, WiLAT has organized a series of chat sessions via GoToMeeting app to encourage online sharing of best practices and reliefs during this challenging time.
The summary and the Slides showed in the chat as attached.
The notes for the past WiLAT chat has been uploaded on the WiLAT website, you may find the notes in the link below.
https://www.wilat.org/wilat-chat
Global WiLAT Sustainability Leadership Program
Global WiLAT is organising a Sustainability Leadership Program. The program is globally recognized and is endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Logistics Transport (CILT) International.
Details of the course can be found here
Global WiLAT Mentoring and Coaching Programme
Global WiLAT Capacity Building Centre WCBC is delighted to have John Harris, CILT International Education Strategy and Business Development Lead, offer the CILT International Mentoring and Coaching Programme.
Making Women Visible Research Reports