On the evening of 17th March 2026, Sri Lanka brought together a vibrant community of industry leaders, professionals, and aspiring young talent to celebrate International Women’s Day—creating more than just an event, but a shared experience of inspiration, reflection, and purpose.WILAT Sri Lanka brought together a vibrant community of industry leaders, professionals, and aspiring young talent to celebrate International Women’s Day—creating more than just an event, but a share

As part of the International Women's Day 2026 initiatives, the Women in Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka (WiLAT SL) team participated in a highly productive and insightful industry visit to the Colombo West International Terminal on 05 March 2026 .   The visit provided participants with a valuable opportunity to observe state-of-the-art automated crane operations, advanced yard management systems, and integrated terminal operations in action. The scale of technological adv

IGNITE, the flagship mentoring initiative of WiLAT Sri Lanka reached a major milestone with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EFL Global on 9 February 2026 at EFL Global Headquarters. With an 11-year legacy of mentoring, IGNITE has become a cornerstone programme for developing leadership among young professionals and undergraduates within Sri Lanka’s logistics and supply chain sector. Through the new partnership with EFL Global, top-performing mentees ar

WiLAT Sri Lanka is excited to unveil its E-Calendar for 2026 — a thoughtfully curated roadmap designed to guide the year with purpose, leadership, and meaningful engagement.   The E-Calendar highlights key milestones, strategic initiatives, and collaborative opportunities that will shape the organization’s activities throughout the year. Beyond being a schedule of events, it reflects WiLAT Sri Lanka’s ongoing commitment to professional development, industry advancement, and p

WiLAT Sri Lanka successfully conducted an engaging and insightful webinar on 29 January 2026, featuring Guest Speaker Mr. Sampath Vithanage. The session was thoughtfully curated to deliver strategic industry perspectives and practical guidance for students and young professionals aspiring to advance in logistics and supply chain management. The webinar attracted over 40 participants, comprising undergraduates and early-career professionals, and fostered a dynamic and interact

In response to the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah and the subsequent floods, WiLAT Sri Lanka took meaningful action to support affected schoolchildren whose education was disrupted during this challenging period. On 19 December 2026, WiLAT Sri Lanka handed over a collection of essential school books and stationery through Visakha Vidyalaya, extending the donation to benefit students of Helambawatowana Maha Vidyalaya, Chilaw. These students were among those significantly

Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur Section proudly presents IDEAS SET SAIL: A Research Showcase by TML3433 Students, held on 12 January 2026 at the Lestari Foyer, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM). Positioned as a WiLAT programme, this showcase reflects WiLAT’s commitment to empowering women, nurturing young talent, and strengthening the pipeline of future professionals in logistics, transport, and maritime-related fields. The event

CILTM was delighted to participate in the Official Launch of the “Majlis Senyuman Autisme HAWA Malaysia” on 16 January 2026, from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m., at Pelantaran Putra, Level 2, World Trade Centre (WTC), Kuala Lumpur. Representatives from The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Malaysia (CILTM) joined the event, reflecting the institute’s ongoing support for community initiatives and social responsibility programs. CILTM’s delegation included: Dr. Nor Fyad

Women’s Involvement in the Next 10–30 Years: Confronting the Risk of Gender Imbalance By: Dr Nor Fyadzillah Mohd Taha CMILT As Chairperson of Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) Malaysia, I write this reflection with both optimism and urgency. The conversation on women’s participation can no longer be framed around access alone; it must now confront the risk of imbalance—where progress plateaus, reverses, or advances unevenly across sectors, regions, and generations over