The Center for International Trade and Transportation (CITT) is a university-approved multi-disciplinary center for multimodal transportation studies at California State University, Long Beach. The Center supports integrated logistics research, education, training, policy analysis, and community outreach. CITT is also a partner with the University of Southern California in the METRANS Transportation Center (www.metrans.org), designated by United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) as a University Transportation Center (UTC).

CITT provides an ongoing and neutral forum where all parties in the logistics industry and its community stakeholders can come together to present alternative solutions to complex trade problems. This forum provides an opportunity to build consensus around those solutions; and share expertise and resources. CITT is also a catalyst for sustainable growth and competitiveness through innovative training and education programs.

CITT fulfills its mission through education and training, research and outreach, including:

The Global Logistics Specialist (GLS) Professional Designation Program is the cornerstone of CITT's efforts to set a professional standard for the international trade and logistics industry. The GLS program is offered at the CSULB campus or in an innovative online format.

• Understanding Goods Movement and the Supply Chain: A Workshop for Policymakers is a half-day seminar for city council members and other elected officials, city managers, and planning commissioners who are in a position to make decisions about issues tied to the movement of freight and its impact on quality of life in local communities.
• Goods Movement/Logistics Seminar for Planners is a three day seminar for MPOs designed to encourage active participation and interaction with industry experts and leaders.

• The Master of Arts in Global Logistics (MAGL) combines analytical business skills with a strong emphasis on logistics in a global setting. Targeted toward those with some experience in the industry, the MAGL program offers a strong foundation in supplier relations, purchasing negotiations, warehousing, electronic commerce, transportation and inventory management among others. The degree requires the completion of 30 units.

• Annual CITT State of the Trade and Transportation Industry Town Halls
• Conferences
• Industry Stakeholder Workshops
• White Papers
• Videos