Industry, government & universities collaborating to deliver transformational logistics systems.

Industry, government & universities collaborating to deliver transformational logistics systems.

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Oct. 22 & 23, 2026 at Longwood University VA

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CCALS offers its partners a unique economic and workforce advantage: A world class ecosystem of advanced logistics innovation and excellence.

Business Advisory Council Articles

2025 NextGen Smart Logistics Conference a Major Milestone

The 2025 NextGen Smart Logistics Conference was a major milestone for CCALS, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, North America (CILTNA), and Old Dominion University (ODU).

Human-Centered Logistics: Workforce Transformation in the Age of Automation

CCALS BAC Member Bhubalan Mani investigates human-centered logistics during digital disruption, analyzing the developing skill requirements and workforce approaches needed to maintain market competitiveness.

The Future of Inventory Management: Autonomous Systems and Uncrewed Vehicles

CCALS BAC Member Bhubalan Mani sees uncrewed vehicles and autonomous systems as the future of inventory management

Navigating Sustainability and ESG in Modern Supply Chains

CCALS BAC Member Dileep Rai explores the role of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles in sustainability in this article.

Digital Twin in Supply Chain Management

CCALS BAC Member Dileep Rai explores the potential of digital twins in this article.

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BETTER, FASTER LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS …

CCALS is a unique economic and workforce development collaboration between economic developers, higher education, industry and government.

Through its university ecosystem, CCALS transforms advanced logistics systems for market-ready solutions.

Consider us your asset: We don’t do your job; we help you do your job better.

Virginia is a logistics hub …

41% of the U.S. population lives within a day’s drive
55% of the U.S. population lives within 750 miles

The region includes:

  • Amazon distribution centers
  • FedEx
  • UPS Freight
  • The U.S. Army’s Logistics University
  • A skilled workforce in a growing Virginia economy
Transportation systems include:

  • Class 1 Rail Lines
  • Converging Interstates
  • Major Airports
  • Deepwater Port
CCALS PARTNERS
Virginia Economic Development Partnership Virginia Chamber of CommerceThe Port of Virginia University of Virginia Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia State University Longwood University Old Dominion University
Port photo in homepage slider provided courtesy the Virginia Port Authority

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