The Institute on Transport and Logistics (ITL) is a Foundation with pubblic partecipation that has been set up the 17 December 2003 to contribute to the development and the promotion of the logistics and transport systems in Emilia-Romagna region by providing research, consulting and training activities. The main mission of ITL is to trigger better networking among Public administrations (Regione Emilia-Romagna – RER, Provinces and Municipalities, the Ravenna`s seaport and the node authorities), private companies (Logistics providers, Hauliers, Manufacturing companies, etc. ) and training institutes (universities, business schools, professionals trainers, etc.).