Center for International Trade & Transportation

The Center for International Trade and Transportation (CITT) is dedicated to delivering education programs, innovative research, and community engagement in the area of transportation workforce development and training.

CITT administers California’s Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Center under the direction of Caltrans’ Division of Local Assistance. CITT Interim Executive Director Tyler Reeb, Ph.D., serves as the LTAP Tribal Liaison, drawing upon his extensive work with the Transportation Research Board’s Standing Committee on Native American Transportation Issues.

CITT also has directly relevant experience in undertaking Workforce Development Initiatives for FHWA and in research on highway construction workforce partnerships. CITT led FHWA’s National Transportation Career Pathway Initiative (NTCPI), which developed pathway models for five disciplines within transportation including planning and engineering.

In addition to the LTAP Center, CITT is the Long Beach home for two USDOT-designated university transportation centers, the U.C. Davis‐led National Center for Sustainable Transportation and the University of Southern California-led Pacific Southwest Region University Transportation Center (covering California, Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii).

Our research portfolio features policy analysis in the areas of trade and transportation, as well as workforce development. Our outreach programs include educational forums, including the nationally recognized State of the Trade and Transportation Town Hall series, research conferences such as the International Urban Freight Conference, and media-based efforts including podcasts and newspaper columns that engage the broader community in the discussion surrounding international trade and transportation. CITT’s education programs include the award-winning Global Logistics Professional program and the Marine Terminal Operations Professional designation, the only program of its kind in the country.

CITT: Connecting and empowering the trade and transportation workforce.

• Education and training for today’s realities and tomorrow’s opportunities
• Research and policy insights across the global supply chain
• Leadership in the classroom, community, and the workplace

The Center for International Trade and Transportation (CITT) is dedicated to delivering education programs, innovative research, and community outreach in the area of goods movement. CITT is the Long Beach home for four major research centers: METRANS Transportation Center, a U.S. Department of Transportation-designated university transportation center; the U.C. Davis-led National Center for Sustainable Transportation; MetroFreight, a Volvo Research and Education Foundations Center of Excellence in Urban Freight based at the University of Southern California; and the Federal Highway Administration’s Southwest Transportation Workforce Center (SWTWC) covering eight states—California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas.

Our research portfolio features policy analysis in the areas of trade and transportation as well as workforce development. Our outreach programs include educational forums including the nationally recognized State of the Trade and Transportation Town Hall series, research conferences such as the International Urban Freight Conference, and media-based efforts including podcasts and newspaper columns that engage the broader community in the discussion surrounding international trade and transportation. CITT’s education programs include credit and non-credit programs in integrated logistics and feature the award-winning Global Logistics Professional program.

To get concise and shareable information on our research, programs, and outreach, click on our CITT Fact Sheet.

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The CITT Policy and Steering Committee consists of representatives from academia, representatives from modal transportation sectors, units of government, organized labor, and other individuals with distinguished reputations and career accomplishments in international trade and transportation or who are identified as key goods movement stakeholders.

CITT Interim Executive Director: Tyler Reeb

Jacki Bacharach, Executive Director, South Bay Cities Counsil of Governments

Marlon Boarnet, Director, METRANS, Sol Price School of Public Policy, University of Southern California

Kerry Cartwright, Director of Goods Movement, Port of Los Angeles

Anastasios G. Chassiakos, Ph.D., Professor, Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, California State University, Long Beach

Sal DiCostanzo, Port Representative, Long Beach, Local 13, ILWU

Rich Dines, Marine Clerk, ILWU Local 63

Genevieve Giuliano, Ph.D., Ferraro Chair in Effective Local Government, Sol Price School of Public Policy, University of Southern California

Michele Grubbs, Vice President, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association

Mark Hirzel, Assistant Manager Trade Services, American Honda Motor Company  

Gus Hein, Director, Mid-Pacific Gateway Region
U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration

Trini Jimenez, Vice President, Public Affairs, Watson Land Company

Yatman Kwan, Chief, Office of Sustainable Freight Planning, Caltrans

Steve Lantz, Deputy to Metro Board Member, James Butts 

Weston LaBar, Head of Strategy, Cargomatic 

Alan McCorkle, CEO, Yusen Terminals, Inc.

Tom O’Brien, Associate Dean, College of Professional and Continuing Education, California State University, Long Beach

Joel Perler, Economic Development Manager,
Business Development Division, Port of 
Long Beach

Matt Schrap, CEO, Harbor Trucking Association

Patty Senecal, Manager, Southern California Region, Western States Petroleum Association

Chris Swarat, Dean, College of Professional and Continuing Education, California State University, Long Beach

John Taeleifi, Chief Executive Officer, Pasifica Financial Corp; West Long Beach Community Advocate

Karolina Van Bourgondien, Director of Trade Compliance, LEMAN

Jan Vogel, Executive Director, South Bay Workforce Investment Board

Elizabeth Warren, President and CEO, Dialed-In Partners

CITT Special Advisor

Marianne Gastelum, Senior Advisor and External Liaison, CITT, California State University, Long Beach

CITT Advisors

Monica Gourdine, Associate Division Administrator, California Division, Federal Highway Administration

Gary Herrera, President, Local 13, ILWU

Daniel Miranda, President, Local 94, ILWU

C.J. Nord, C.P.M., Supply Chains for Good

Dan Vilicih, President, Marine Clerks Assocation, Local 63, ILWU

In Memoriam 

Domenick Miretti, Ph.D., (1932-2016) 
ILWU Senior Liaison, Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, Marine Clerks Association

Connie Rivera, (1960-2019)
Government and Community Relations Officer, Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority

CITT: Connecting and empowering the trade and transportation workforce.

• Education and training for today’s realities and tomorrow’s opportunities
• Research and policy insights across the global supply chain
• Leadership in the classroom, community, and the workplace

Education and Training Programs
We develop a suite of degree and competency-based education and training solutions designed to provide incumbent and emerging professionals with essential industry-recognized knowledge, skills, and abilities. We provide customized contract training programs designed to address organizational development and capacity needs for public and private organizations.

Research and Policy Initiatives
We engage in labor market analysis, policy analysis, and applied research to map new competencies required to empower the new mobility workforce, study the impact of regulations across the supply chain, and develop real-world pilot programs to test new initiatives.

Community and Industry Engagement 
We have become a demonstrated community and industry resource in connecting partners across the supply chain to understand and respond to trade and transportation challenges and opportunities. Our organization provides leadership in convening leaders in industry, education, and government to develop common calls to action.

CITT publishes a wealth of industry-related trade and transportation news on such topics as trade events, important sector issues, the latest industry research, and profiles of regional goods movement sector professionals including CITT alumni and instructors. Information is provided through a variety of different media channels. Featured publications are the CITT Blog, Long Beach Business Journal’s monthly “Trade and Transportation Perspective” column, and METRANS News.

Trade Talks

• Advanced Technologies and the Impact on Transportation Industry: A Workforce Conversation

• Empowering the New Mobility Workforce: Learning from Past Transformations 

Transportation and supply chains are always adapting to new challenges in response to a shifting mobility landscape. While nothing has tested these sectors like the current pandemic, we have seen how the mobility workforce has been changing at an ever-increasing rate, influenced by advancing demands of the economy, workforce, and technology. 

The Mobility Matters podcast addresses mission-critical issues facing the professionals who design, develop, operate, and maintain the mobility systems that get people where they need to go and transport essential goods for communities and families throughout the country. Join host Tyler Reeb, Director of Research & Workforce Development at the Center for International Trade & Transportation, as he delves into pressing mobility issues in each episode.

Episode 1: Equity & Mobility in Indian Country

In 1991, Congress authorized the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to implement the Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP), which worked to build professional capacity within federally recognized Tribes to support the management of their transportation assets. In 2017, FHWA consolidated the seven regional TTAP Centers into just one, and two years later suspended the program entirely. Today, the TTAP remains suspended pending the release of new guidance and funding, however there is an ever-growing consensus that the program should be reconstituted to provide regionally specific technical assistance for tribal communities throughout the United States.

In this premier episode, we explore why engaging and developing the Tribal workforce is critical to maintaining the nation’s rural transportation infrastructure and how the future of Tribal technical assistance is key to achieving that goal. Join Tyler and his special guests in this timely discussion.

• Ron Hall, TRB Standing Committee Native American Transportation Issues (full interview)
• Cameron Ishaq, FHWA Special Liaison, LTAP/TTAP Initiatives (full interview)
• Raquelle Myers, Executive Director, National Indian Justice Center (full interview)

Be sure to also check out the companion webinar, broadcast nationally on November 17th, 2021, which takes a look at the history of Tribal technical assistance, the importance of maintaining strong rural/Tribal engagement, and how a national research summit could become an effective venue for assessing the needs of Tribal communities.

For more information, or to schedule a meeting to review your needs, please contact Marisa Eide at marisa.eide@csulb.edu or at 562-985-2877.

Numerous scholarships are offered by industry associations and organizations involved in international trade and transportation for students enrolled in programs offered by the Center for International Trade and Transportation (CITT). These organizations recognize the need for specialized training and education in this industry. Please use the following links to find information about each of these endowments and scholarship programs.

Click here for the CITT General Application Form.

CITT Endowment Scholarships

• Los Angeles Transportation Club Endowment
• Richard Hollingsworth Professional Development Fund
• Marianne Venieris / Harbor Transportation Club Endowment
• Harbor Association of Industry and Commerce Endowment
• Harbor Trucking Association (HTA) Endowment

Other CITT Scholarships

• Containerization and Intermodal Institute (CII) Scholarship
• Kevin Turner CITT Scholarship
• Port of Long Beach
• Intermodal Association of North America (IANA)

Other Logistics Scholarships Available to CITT Students
(Application through Sponsoring Organization):

Students in CITT’s programs are also eligible to compete for scholarships awarded by other industry-related organizations. Application is made directly through these organizations. Please see the links below for more information on eligibility and due dates.

• Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) - Southern California Roundtable
• WTS-LA
• Institute of Supply Chain Management

Access to IANA Education-on-Demand

In addition to the IANA Scholarship Program, CSULB students may also enroll in programs offered through IANA's Education-On-Demand virtual course offerings free of charge. Information on these educational programs can be found at www.intermodal.org/upcoming-education.

1. Foster independent, high-quality research to solve the nation's transportation problems 
2. Train the next generation transportation workforce 
3. Disseminate information, best practices, and technology to the professional community 

We accomplish these objectives through a comprehensive and collaborative program of research, education, information dissemination, and technology transfer organized around three topical focus areas: 

1. Integrated management of freight and passenger systems 
2. Sustainable and efficient urban freight transportation 
3. Mobility of urban populations 

The partnership of USC and CSULB brings together two large, urban universities with complementary strengths. USC is among the nation's leading research universities, and CSULB is one of the largest teaching universities in California. METRANS Transportation Consortium research includes many disciplines; faculty come from several fields of engineering, as well as planning, public policy, public administration, economics, and geography.

MetroFreight is a consortium led by the METRANS Transportation Center and housed at the University of Southern California. A Volvo Research and Education Foundations Center of Excellence in Urban Freight, MetroFreight researches ways to streamline the transportation, handling, and storage of goods in city centers; while working to reduce the impact on traffic congestion, air quality, and urban livability. MetroFreight works with university partners in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, and Seoul.

CSULB faculty involved with MetroFreight include Seiji Steimetz, Associate Professor of Economics. CITT Executive Director Thomas O’Brien coordinates MetroFreight’s professional education efforts, including the development of courses for industry and policy makers, as well as a curriculum guide for faculty looking to develop urban freight coursework.

The U.C. Davis-led National Center for Sustainable Transportation is a research, education, and outreach consortium for the U.S. Department of Transportation. California State University, Long Beach is one of six institutions partnering to help federal, state, regional, and local agencies reduce the greenhouse-gas emissions from passenger and freight travel that contribute to climate change. The goal of the National Center is to enhance the environmental sustainability of the United States transportation system through a reduction in fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The National Center is addressing the U.S. Department of Transportation’s strategic goal to advance environmentally sustainable policies and investments. This can be accomplished by asserting national leadership in reducing carbon emissions from transportation systems while supporting climate adaptation activities and continued mitigation of air pollution and other environmental impacts.

In this video, learn how the National Center for Sustainable Transportation brings together six innovative universities to move the U.S. toward a more economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable transportation system.

The Southwest Transportation Workforce Center (SWTWC) seeks to connect and empower the 21st century transportation workforce through research, education, and industry engagement. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funded the launch of SWTWC in concert with four other regional centers that form the National Network for the Transportation Workforce. Each center is dedicated to providing a more strategic and efficient approach to transportation workforce development.

• California State University, Long Beach's Center for International Trade and Transportation (CITT)
• Dr. Thomas O’Brien, CITT Executive Director, METRANS Associate Director
• Dr. Tyler Reeb, CITT Director of Research, Research and Communications

• University of Southern California
• Dr. Genevieve Giuliano, Senior Associate Dean, USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, METRANS Director
• Dr. Susan Gautsch, Director of Online Learning, USC Sol Price School of Public Policy

• Texas A & M University Transportation Institute (TTI)
• Mark Coppock, Manager of Visual Media

• ICF International
• Dr. Brian Cronin, Vice President, Human Capital
• Dr. Allison Alexander, Senior Manager, Human Capital

• National Occupational Competency Testing Institute
• Dr. Fran Beauman,  K-12 Education Consultant

• Engage regional and national stakeholders to identify successful curricula and training programs;
• Develop a Transportation Workforce Data Clearing House that will draw together previously siloed fields of business, education, transportation and labor;
• Convene national, regional, and state forums for strategic innovation and collaboration;
• Analyze labor force and job needs;
• Identify programs that facilitate transfers between 6-12 schools, community colleges, and 4-year institutions;
• Pursue innovative methods of reaching a diverse set of educational markets; and
• Establish a communications strategy to share Best Practices and innovative programs, including effective use of social media.

The Pacific Southwest Region University Transportation Center (UTC) is the Region 9 UTC funded under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s University Transportation Centers Program. Established in 2016, the Pacific Southwest Region UTC (PSR) is led by the University of Southern California, and includes seven partners: 

1. California State University, Long Beach 
2. Northern Arizona University 
3. Pima Community College 
4. University of California, Davis 
5. University of California, Irvine 
6. University of California, Los Angeles 
7. University of Hawaii 

The Pacific Southwest Region UTC conducts an integrated, multidisciplinary program of research, education, and technology transfer aimed at improving the mobility of people and goods throughout the region. The program is organized around four themes: 

1. Technology to address transportation problems and improve mobility
2. Improving mobility for vulnerable populations
3. Improving resilience and protecting the environment
4. Managing mobility in high-growth areas.

Region 9 includes four diverse states as well as the Pacific Island territories.

The California State University Transportation Consortium, led by the Mineta Transportation Institute at San José State University, conducts research and workforce development activities to identify safe, reliable solutions that increase mobility of people and goods and strengthen California’s economy.  

Member Universities include:

• California State University, Chico, California Pavement Preservation Center 
• California State University, Fresno, Fresno State Transportation Institute 
• California State University, Long Beach, Center for International Trade & Transportation and College of Engineering 
• San José State University, Mineta Transportation Institute  
   

CITT is dedicated to delivering innovative research in the areas of transportation and trade with an emphasis on workforce development. Our portfolio consists of research and policy initiatives in the following areas:  

• Workforce Development - specifically career pathway development for critical occupations in the trade and transportation sector
• Labor Market Analysis - identifying skills gaps and mapping new competencies required to empower the new mobility workforce
• Policy Analysis - studying the impact of legislation and regulations across the supply chain 
• Applied Research - developing real-world test beds and pilot programs to test new initiatives

Examples from the CITT research portfolio include:

• "Trade and Transportation Talent Pipelines: Building University-Industry Talent Pipelines in Colleges of Continuing and Professional Education." (2023)

• “California Supply Chain Success Initiative: A Summary Report.” (2022) 

• "Attracting, Retaining, and Developing the 2030 Transportation Workforce: Design, Construction and Maintenance." (2022) 

• “Waterborne Competitiveness: U.S. and Foreign Investments in Inland Waterways.” (2022) 

• “Workforce Implications of Transitioning to Zero-Emission Buses in Public Transit.” (2022)

• "California Sustainable Freight Action Plan: Freight Workforce Development Pilot Project." (2020)
• Southern California Regional Workforce Development Needs Assessment for the Transportation and Supply Chain Industry Sectors (October 2020)
• Southern California Regional Transit Training Consortium: Skills Gap & Needs Assessment (June 2020)
• Critical Issues in Trucking Workforce Development (April 2020)
• Highway Construction Apprenticeship Development Guide (February 2020)
• Container Drayage Disruptions in Port Cities: A Global Analysis (2020)
• Blockchain Applications in Supply Chains and Intermodal Transportation (2020)
• Port of Long Beach Zero-Emission Vehicle Blueprint  (April 2019)
• Geospatial Information Tools in the Service of Mobility and Transportation (April 2019)
• National Transportation Career Pathways Initiative  (February 2019)
• Examining Collaborative Chassis Management Practices at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach (2019)
• LINCS Middle Skills Report  (June 2017)

Working to foster information exchange and industry research, CITT hosts and participates in a number of conferences and events throughout the year. By way of Town Hall meetings, webinar series, forums, and more, CITT seeks to establish a platform for stakeholders in the debate surrounding port growth, positively contribute to port-related conflict resolution, share emerging and multi-disciplinary research, and keep conversations going.

The California Supply Chain Success Initiative is a series of solutions-based dialogues among and between the set of system-wide stakeholders along the supply chain. It is a response to the many visible (and some not so visible) challenges to the supply chain that existed before the pandemic but that, in the wake of it, gained new prominence. The expected result is a set of consensus-driven, agreed-upon strategies for near-term and long-term steps that both industry and government can take to add value to the supply chain.

Click here to read the full report.

The California Supply Chain Success Initiative is sponsored by the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) in conjunction with the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and the Port of Long Beach. However, the network of supply chain operators, the people who help move the goods, and the communities through which freight passes all have a stake in the outcomes.  

Join our email list to stay updated on the upcoming Virtual Workshop as well as insightful information including our Background Report, Industry Engagement Campaign, and Decisionmakers' Summit.

The CITT State of the Trade and Transportation Industry Town Hall Meetings are organized in an attempt to foster information exchange that positively contributes to the resolution of port-related conflicts.

2023 Town Hall November 17, 2023

Previous Town Halls Learn more about previous events hosted by CITT since 1999.

Domenick Miretti Award This award is presented at the Town Hall.

In its infancy, the Town Hall approach was designed to make sure that the rank and file members of the longshore union were included in any debate surrounding port growth. While this is still the goal, the Town Hall has evolved to include a wide array of stakeholders interested in the relationship between the ports and the community.

The Town Hall meetings receive wide recognition in the goods movement industry, as well as support and financial sponsorship from entities including the executive directors of the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, and Long Beach City College Office of Economic Resource Development. The events have also received formal endorsement by the board of directors of 21 trade associations.

Town Hall meetings are available via webcast, and videos of the events are also available for purchase. Town Hall videos have been used as an independent informational resource by governmental agencies and industry and community groups. White Papers which summarize the Town Hall discussions and highlight the key topics addressed are free of charge.

Town Hall proceedings are videotaped and available for viewing through CITT's YouTube playlist.

2023 CITT State of the Trade and Transportation Industry Town Hall Meeting

"Decarbonization: Truth, Consequences, and Hard Choices"
Friday, November 17, 2023
7:30 to 10:00 a.m. PDT

A free in-person Town Hall Meeting (including breakfast) and the presentation of the Domenick Miretti Award.

California Supply Chain leaders must balance unprecedented decarbonization mandates and American consumer demand for rapid and affordable fulfillment of goods. Striking this delicate balance poses challenges to industry, labor, and government stakeholders. Join us for a brass-tacks talk about the truth, consequences, and hard choices we all must make to ensure a sustainable and economically secure future.

The Pointe Conference Center
Walter Pyramid
1250 North Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840

PLEASE REGISTER HERE.

For more information, including how to sponsor this event, please contact CPaCE-CITT@csulb.edu.

2023 Town Hall Expert Panelists

Dr. Genevieve Giuliano 
Professor and Margaret and John Ferraro Chair in Effective Local Government, Sol Price School of Public Policy, University of Southern California

Dr. Genevieve Giuliano is Professor and Margaret and John Ferraro Chair in Effective Local Government in the Sol Price School of Public Policy, University of Southern California. Her research focus areas include relationships between land use and transportation, transportation policy analysis, and sustainable transportation. Her current research includes examination of e-commerce and travel behavior, markets for zero emission heavy duty trucks, and the use and development of applications for transportation system analysis using archived real-time data. She has published over 180 papers and has presented her research at numerous conferences both within the US and abroad. Professor Giuliano is a past Chair of the Executive Committee of the Transportation Research Board, and a National Associate of the National Academy of Sciences. She is the recipient of several awards, most recently the Walter Isard award for distinguished scholarship contribution from the North American Regional Science Association. She is a frequent participant in National Research Council policy studies.

Jack Hedge
Vice President of Hydrogen Hub Development, BayoTech

Jack Hedge is Vice President of Hydrogen Hub Development at BayoTech, where he is responsible for the development of the company’s North American hydrogen production projects. Jack leads the team that is developing relationships with host property managers, community stakeholders, regulators, and local government officials who are interested in decarbonization. Prior to joining BayoTech, Jack served as President of Utah Inland Port Authority, where he was responsible for developing and building one of the nation’s leading sustainable intermodal logistics hubs. Jack has also worked as the Director of Cargo and Industrial Real Estate for the Port of Los Angeles where he led the development, leasing, and asset management functions of the largest container port complex in North America. Jack received his bachelor’s degree in business administration and international marketing from Texas A&M University.

Dr. Sarah Saltzer
Managing Director, Stanford Center for Carbon Storage, Stanford University

Dr. Sarah Saltzer is the Managing Director of the Stanford Center for Carbon Storage and is leading the effort to launch a new Carbon Management Initiative at Stanford. Sarah spent 25 years at Chevron where she held a series of scientific, managerial, and executive roles. She has a diversity of experience in positions of increasing responsibility, including geology research and teaching, petroleum engineering, leading exploration teams,  competitor analysis and business planning, executive responsibilities for all business operations for Chevron’s multi-national environmental remediation company, and responsibility for SEC-mandated reserves reporting for a quarter of the globe.  Dr. Saltzer holds a M.S. and B.S. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. from Stanford University.

Trelynd Bradley
Deputy Director for Sustainable Freight and Supply Chain
the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz).

Trelynd Bradley serves as the Deputy Director for Sustainable Freight and Supply Chain at the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). He oversees GO-Biz's newly established Office of Supply Chain, that seeks to advance and enhance California's broader goods movement and supply chain ecosystem. In this role, and roles prior with the State, Tre has provided tailored consultation to corporate executives, local agencies, industry associations, and entrepreneurs on planning for infrastructure, navigating incentives, and ensuring business success in California. Over the years Tre has led several initiatives for the states such as critical mineral supply chain, Opportunity Zones, solar and storage permitting, and the California Port Data Partnership. He has an array of experience in business development working across a multitude of sectors, including energy, aerospace and defense, manufacturing, biotech, tourism, technology, transportation, trade, finance, and real estate. Trelynd holds bachelor’s degrees in business economics and political science from the University of California, Riverside and a Graduate Certificate in Applied Policy and Government from California State University, Sacramento.

Town Hall proceedings are videotaped and available for viewing through CITT's YouTube playlist.

More information about previous Town Hall meetings may be found below:

The Miretti Award honors the late Domenick Miretti (1932-2016), a founding member of the CITT Policy & Steering Committee, who embodied the spirit of the local trade and transportation community. Miretti, who served as ILWU Liaison for the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles, always emphasized the importance of the collaboration between industry and educational partners, for the betterment of the trade and transportation workforce. Each honoree is given a personalized plaque at the annual Town Hall. A perpetual plaque is housed in the offices of CITT.

"We need to bring the university to the docks and the docks to the university."

—Domenick Miretti

Award honorees:

2021: Vic La Rosa

Vic La Rosa, President and Co-Founder of Total Transportation Services, is the recipient of the 2021 Domenick Miretti Award. The award will be presented to him at the 2022 CITT Town Hall on May 24, 2022. Vic’s comprehensive background spans all aspects of the transportation industry and specializes in environmental stewardship. He has worked to shape the impact transportation has on our world, from cleaning the air with near- and zero-emission trucks, to building partnerships to get the job done, and providing an educational foundation to inspire future generations.

2020: Vivian Malauulu

Vivian Malauulu received the Domenick Miretti Award at CITT's virtual State of the Trade and Transportation Industry Town Hall on October 6, 2020. Vivian has a remarkable resume that includes over 20 years as a full-time registered longshore worker at ILWU Local 13, with years of service in numerous leadership capacities there as well. She is also an educator, freelance journalist, and community volunteer, as well as a wife and mother. She presently serves as the Benefits Officer for ILWU Local 13 and the President of the Long Beach City College District (LBCCD) Board of Trustees.

"ACTA congratulates Vivian Malauulu for her outstanding dedication to transportation, education, and community," said Michael Leue, CEO, Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority

2019:  Dr. Genevieve Giuliano

Genevieve Giuliano has served for over 20 years as Director of the METRANS Transportation Center, a partnership between USC and California State University, Long Beach, providing a platform to influence supply chain policy and education at international, national, and state levels. Her involvement has had a direct impact on elevating the conversation between labor unions, decision makers and policymakers, resulting in positive changes to understanding and collaboration in the Southern California goods movement industry and beyond.

2018: Marianne Venieris Gastelum

Marianne Venieris Gastelum is the past Executive Director of CSULB’s Center for International Trade and Transportation. Marianne established the CITT State of the Trade and Transportation Industry Town Hall as a unique educational forum that addresses issues critical to all goods movement stakeholders, including the ILWU.

2017:  Norman Fassler-Katz

Norman Fassler-Katz served for 15 years as Senior Consultant to both the Assembly Select Committee on California Ports as well as its counterpart, the California State Senate Transportation Select Committee on California Ports and Goods Movement, until his retirement in 2015.

The International Urban Freight Conference (I-NUF) is a premier biennial conference that addresses all aspects of city logistics and goods movement in the world’s metropolitan areas. The conference attracts experts and practitioners in the urban freight, logistics, and supply chain industries from around the world. It is a showcase for cutting-edge research and provides a forum for researchers, policy-makers, and practitioners to build a dialogue on the future of the industry. 

Visit the METRANS website for details on the 2021 I-NUF Conference.

NEW REALITIES IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
2023 IAME Conference
SEPTEMBER 5-8, 2023
presented by the METRANS Transportation Consortium
 

Since its foundation in 1992, the International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) has developed into an international association with over 300 individual members from every continent and more than 10 corporate members. With links to two leading Academic journals within the field, Maritime Policy & Management and Maritime Economics & Logistics, the IAME Conference provides an opportunity annually for members to meet, share information, and advance research in the field of Maritime Economics. It provides a forum for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to reimagine and shape the industry.

Read more about the event at https://metrans.org/about-iame-2023.

The Richard Hollingsworth Professional Development Scholarship fund honors the memory of a visionary who believed passionately in education and self-determination and who was devoted to his community. Richard was a founding member of the Center for International Trade and Transportation (CITT) Policy & Steering Committee at CSULB.

Richard was committed to education and training. His participation, leadership, and guidance were vital to the creation of one of CITT’s flagship programs, the Global Logistics Professional (GLP) professional designation, internationally recognized as one of the finest training programs in the goods movement industry.

Upon taking the reins of the Gateway Cities Partnership, Inc., in 1998, Richard energetically launched his broad vision of comprehensive economic development in S.E. Los Angeles County. He knew that education, jobs, and investment in decent housing were desperately needed in the region's poorest communities. He spent the remainder of his life in unprecedented and innovative projects to bring his generous vision to reality.  He devoted his life to improving opportunities for those less fortunate.

The fund enables outstanding students in our community with limited resources to enroll in our most distinguished professional development programs.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Click here for the CITT General Application form.

This scholarship fund honors the service of Marianne Venieris, Emerita Executive Director of the Center for International Trade and Transportation (CITT), in conjunction with the Harbor Transportation Club (HTC) in promoting educational opportunities for those looking to enter the international transportation field.

Much of the outstanding success of the Center for International Trade and Transportation (CITT) can be traced to the leadership of Marianne Venieris. Respected and beloved throughout the goods movement industry, she created scores of partnerships and programs, gained the trust of every facet of this diverse professional community, and set CITT on the course for continued excellence.

As one of the leading harbor trade associations serving Southern California, (HTC) is committed to raising awareness of pertinent issues in the international shipping industry through meetings and social functions. Since the inception of the Global Logistics Specialist Professional Designation Program (GLS) in 1997, the HTC has supported GLS students by providing over $100,000 in student scholarships. The club offers scholarships for GLS students each year. HTC has also supported students in the Port of Long Beach Academy of Global Logistics at Cabrillo High School.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Click here for the CITT General Application form. Click here for more information on the Harbor Transportation Club.

The Harbor Association of Industry & Commerce (HAIC) is a nonprofit industrial and commercial trade association that serves as a united voice on trade, transportation, energy, environmental and land-use issues affecting the harbor business communities. HAIC supports educational opportunities for students in the greater port community and promotes policies to further enhance development of commerce and industry while also supporting students’ educational endeavors.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Click here for the CITT General Application form. Click here for more information on the Harbor Association of Industry and Commerce.

As one of the premier seaports in the United States, the Port of Long Beach (POLB) is committed to helping prepare students for leadership positions in the goods movement industry. The Port awards scholarships on an annual basis to students in CITT-related programs including degree programs and professional designation programs like Global Logistics Professional (GLP).

Applicants must:

• Currently be enrolled in a CITT-related program
• Demonstrate commitment to complete all program requirements
• Indicate overall career goals on application
• Demonstrate professional interest in transportation/logistics
• Provide evidence of prior work experience and academic degrees (not required but will be considered)
• Include statement of financial need where appropriate
• NOT be an employee of or intern at the Port of Long Beach or a member of the immediate family of anyone connected with the Port of Long Beach

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Click here for the CITT General Application form. Click here for more information on the Port of Long Beach.

The Containerization and Intermodal Institute (CII) is the oldest nonprofit dedicated to promoting and supporting the business of international trade and the intermodal container transportation community. CII offers scholarships starting at $1,000 each to promising students studying logistics or transportation. CII has selected students from CITT's GLP program to receive this scholarships. These awards honor the students’ efforts in developing their education and skills in the industry. The scholarships are presented during the Connie Awards, which recognize individuals who made outstanding contributions to the intermodal industry.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Click here for the CITT General Application form. Click here for more CII Scholarship information.

Kevin Turner, a graduate of the Global Logistics Specialist (GLS) program at CITT and current program instructor, established this award to support a GLS student's career advancement and commitment to success in the trade and transportation industry.

Kevin Turner is Executive Managing Director of Cushman and Wakefield. He specializes in the sale, lease, and tenant representation of office, industrial, and R&D properties. Kevin is highly experienced and qualified in the creation and execution of marketing campaigns, financial and market analysis, site selection, lease evaluation, multi-tenant evaluations, facility counseling, land development transactions, and sale and lease negotiations. His particular expertise is in the port sector.

Committed to his career, Kevin enrolled in the GLS program realizing that by understanding the supply chain he can offer his clients invaluable information and reach a higher service level.  He said that seeing the sacrifices made by some of the students in the program inspired him to give back and help those who need it most.

Only students in the GLP program are eligible for the Turner Scholarship, which includes an award of $500. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Click here for the CITT General Application form.

The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) is the only organization that represents the combined interests of the intermodal freight transportation industry through innovation, education, and dialogue. The IANA Scholarship Program offered through CITT recognizes the value of industry-specific training and experience to enhance career success and the ability to contribute to the intermodal freight transportation industry.

The IANA Scholarship Program provides the following opportunities:

• Scholarships for CSULB students to enroll in CITT’s Global Logistics Professional (GLP) program in order to gain an industry-recognized professional designation. This would complement skill sets developed in the applicant’s academic program with industry skills and knowledge typically acquired through work experience and formal exposure to the freight sector.
• Two additional awards are made to CSULB students interested in participating in a research project with CITT in the field of logistics and intermodal transportation. This award includes enrollment in the GLP program as well as a research stipend. Applicants must be eligible to work on the CSULB campus.

IANA Scholars will be encouraged to:

1. participate in industry networking activities, conferences, seminars, and association meetings;
2. participate in a work‐based learning experience in the field of logistics and transportation.

The Harbor Trucking Association (HTA) is a coalition of intermodal carriers serving America’s West Coast ports. Its purpose is to advocate, educate and promote strategies with other goods movement stakeholders and policy makers that will sustain emission reductions, provide a dialog for intermodal truck efficiency, and return cargo and jobs to America’s West Coast ports.

The HTA endowment supports CSULB student research and participation in CITT-affiliated training programs. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Click here for the CITT General Application form.

Click here for more information on the Harbor Trucking Association.

The Los Angeles Transportation Club Scholarships were established to help students pursue career paths in transportation. All awards will be made based on the following:

• Demonstrated scholastic achievement
• Overall career goals
• Professional interest
• Financial need
• Community involvement

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Click here for the CITT General Application form. Click here for more information on the Los Angeles Transportation Club.

The Los Angeles Transportation Club (LATC) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to providing transportation professionals, shippers, and suppliers a forum to foster relationships, share ideas and solutions as well as promote the contributions that the industry offers to global commerce. Its number one priority is to make sure that this club provides value to its members and the community at large. Their members represent hundreds of retailers, importers, manufacturers, educators, and service providers throughout the Southern California region, which provides the perfect forum for educational insights and networking. LATC has contributed more than $90,000 to its Endowment at CITT to benefit students pursuing professional training in the fields of trade, transportation and logistics.

Invest in Research and Action That Matters

CITT is a self-support center of excellence within the College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPaCE) at CSULB. We welcome contributions to support our core activities, which include innovative research, educational programs, and community outreach activities.

Donations to CITT are managed by the CSULB 49ers Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. 

Thank you in advance for your generous support.

For more information about giving opportunities, please contact Tyler Reeb at cpace-citt@csulb.edu.