The Institute for Transport and Logistics (ITL) is a no profit body founded on 17th December 2003. Its purpose is to contribute to the development and promotion of logistics and transport systems in the Region Emilia-Romagna through research, consultancy and training.

ITL strategic vision is about triggering network relationship among public authorities (Emilia-Romagna Region, Provinces and municipalities, Ravenna port and related authorities), private companies (logistics providers, manufacturing companies, transport operators, etc.) and educational institutions (business schools, universities, professional educational programme providers, etc.).

Within the framework of its own research activities, often related to European projects, ITL offers to the regional community research reports, thematic publications, position papers on the topic of freight logistics and mobility.

ITL organises technical events to present research and studies, promoting the debate and discussion on topics related to its company’s mission.