Knowledge
The basis of good decisions
We strengthen members’ decision-making capacity through market knowledge, academic insight and applied training.
- Market and target-country analysis
- Export opportunities
- Supplier research
International Trade · Logistics · Academia
Connecting business and academia in international trade and logistics.
UTLIAD is an international and specialised association bringing exporters, importers, logistics professionals, business people and academics together under one roof.
International Trade
Market and target-country focus
Logistics & Supply
Field experience and expertise
Academy & Knowledge
Applied training and research
International Network
Trade connections and collaboration
What is UTLIAD?
An institutional structure bringing business and academia to the same table.
UTLIAD brings together business people working in international trade and logistics with academics in these fields. Our aim is to make knowledge, experience and international connections available to our members.
The association integrates export and import processes, logistics and customs, supply-chain management and academic knowledge to create practical value for members.
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Knowledge
Academic knowledge, training, analysis and data; the basis of sound decisions.
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Experience
Field experience, trade, logistics and professional expertise.
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Connection
Members, academics, sector stakeholders and an international network.
Activity Areas
We support members across four core areas
We support members across four mutually reinforcing areas, from international trade to academia.
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International Trade
We support members in acting confidently in international markets through export and import research, target-country analysis and commercial guidance.
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Logistics & Customs
We combine field experience and knowledge across logistics, customs and supply-chain management.
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Academy & Knowledge
We bring academic knowledge into business through applied training, reports and data resources.
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International Network
We provide members with international connections through trade requests, potential buyers and supplier research.
More informationMEMBER VALUE
Value for members
We organise the value offered to members around three practical themes.
Connection
A network beyond borders
We create commercial and institutional connections bringing business people, suppliers and academia together.
- Export opportunities
- Supplier research
- Logistics and customs
- Guidance
Development
Continuous progress
We create a sustainable development cycle that moves knowledge into practice and practice toward new talent.
- Training programmes
- Business meetings
- Academia–sector meetings
- Student and young talent development
Training
Applied foreign-trade and logistics training programmes.
ViewReports
Reports based on sectoral and academic analysis.
ViewSoftware & Data
Data resources supporting market and country analysis.
ViewUseful Resources
Selected reference resources for foreign-trade processes.
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Academy and knowledge resources
We strengthen members’ decision-making capacity by bringing training, research and data together.
International Network
Trade connections and market access
We provide international requests, potential buyers and supplier research as professional member resources.
International Trade Requests
Current requests received from international companies are categorised so members can access relevant opportunities.
Potential Buyers for Export
Research on potential buyer companies in target markets is shared with export-focused members.
International Suppliers for Import
We provide research and guidance for identifying reliable suppliers in import processes.
Academia × Business
Academia × Business
Academic knowledge moves toward real business problems, while field experience and market needs feed academic thinking.
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ACADEMIA
Knowledge and analysis
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FIELD
Experience and needs
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NEXT GENERATION
Students and young talent
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Our board brings together experience from academia and business.
Prof. Dr. Murat CANITEZ
President
Ahmet Ş. ÖZERDEM
Vice President
Assoc. Prof. M. Akif GÜNDÜZ
Treasurer
Dr. H. Halil BAŞER
Board Member
Mehmet ÇINAR
Board Member
MEMBERSHIP
Join the UTLIAD network.
Become part of a professional network focused on knowledge, connection and development.