This lecture is a memorial to Jim Crowley FCILT who was an integral part of the Irish logistics and transport industry for over 25 years. Jim started his career with CIE and moved to the University College Dublin where his research and teaching gained him a Professorship. He was extensively involved in logistics and transport studies in Ireland and internationally and carried out consultancy work for the European Commission for several Government Departments and state transport companies. Jim played a central role in the development of the former Chartered Institute of Transport in Ireland where he successfully chaired its Education Committee. He brought a whole new emphasis and focus to the importance of education and training in the work of the Institute.  

The Memorial Lecture was established in 2001 in order to mark his outstanding contribution to the Irish Logistics and Transport industries.

Dr Eoin Plant, Napier University and Chair of the CILT Ireland Policy Committee will present a recently published policy paper regarding the resilience of Irish ports Keeping Ireland Moving: Building Resilient Ports for Trade, Energy and Supply Chains.

Members, invited guests and students of UCD and beyond are invited to attend. There will be an opportunity for networking pre and post lecture with light refreshments provided.

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Ireland are proud to continue to sponsor a bursary prize in memory of Jim Crowley FCILT which is presented annually at the Smurfit Prizes Ceremony.