NextGen Africa
Empowering professionals under 35 and students to lead the future of logistics, transport, and supply chain management across the continent.
Fostering the tomorrow
of logistics.
NextGen is CILT’s dedicated wing for young professionals, entrepreneurs, and students. We bridge the gap between academic graduation and practical career progression by providing high-value resources, mentorship, and opportunities to lead national committees.
By joining, you enter a vibrant ecosystem of innovators committed to designing cleaner, faster, and smarter supply chain networks across the African continent.
Mentorship & Fellowships
Our flagship Mentorship initiative connects you with chartered, senior executives who provide direct feedback, professional networks, and career guidance.
Submit Profile
Share your career focus, current grade, and area of expertise (e.g., aviation, shipping, customs, or tech).
Get Paired
CILT routes you to a Chartered Member (CMILT) or Chartered Fellow (FCILT) in your specific field.
Monthly Connects
Participate in structured, virtual 1-on-1 sessions focusing on leadership development and operations.
Career Advancement
Receive fast-tracked recommendations for professional grading reviews based on mentor verification.
Academic Aid
Scholarships & Grants
CILT is committed to removing barriers. Through regional funding pools, we sponsor qualifying candidates to undertake certified logistics qualifications.
CILT International Diploma Grants
Covers up to 50% of registration fees for qualifying students studying accredited logistics modules.
Postgraduate Research Funding
Support for master's and doctoral theses solving real-world African cross-border logistics bottlenecks.
CMILT Progression Support
Tuition waiver for next-generation leaders applying for the Chartered Member transition exams.
Innovation Challenges
Annual hackathons and case study challenges where young African developers, analysts, and students pitch digital tools to solve continental transit delays.
Digital Corridor Hackathon
A challenge for young innovators to build tracking, routing, and border-clearing software prototypes solving transit delays along major African trade routes.
Green Logistics Initiative
Fostering sustainability: proposals on carbon-neutral last-mile delivery, eco-friendly warehousing, and sustainable packaging receive development grants.
Success Stories
"Through the CILT NextGen mentorship program, I was matched with an aviation director in Nigeria. That connection directly led to my promotion to head of cargo operations at my company under the age of 30."
Aminata Diallo
Logistics Manager, Dakar • West Africa Transit
"Winning the 2025 NextGen Innovation Challenge gave our team the seed funding and industry access needed to pilot our digital cargo logistics software across East Africa."
Kenneth Kiprop
Co-Founder • LogiTech Africa