In February 2025, the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez received a significant funding allocation to establish the Center of Excellence in Transportation and Logistics (CETL), marking a historic milestone in regional academic-industry collaboration. The initial $1 million investment, part of a long-term public-private partnership, sets the foundation for new interdisciplinary programs aimed at transforming transportation and logistics research in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
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Inception
Born from the strong research culture at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, CETL was established to meet the growing demand for innovation, data-driven solutions, and skilled talent in Puerto Rico’s transportation and logistics sector. Recognizing the critical role this industry plays in the island’s economic future, CETL serves as a strategic hub where academia and industry collaborate to drive growth, efficiency, and competitiveness across the sector.
About
At the Center of Excellence for Transportation and Logistics (CETL) we are dedicated to advancing the transportation and logistics industries in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean through talent development, innovation, and industry engagement. CETL’s vision is to serve as a catalyst to advance talent and innovation in the transportation and logistics community to promote long-term social and economic development in Puerto Rico.
Our 3 Pillars
Talent
- Internship/co-op and job opportunities
- Develop T&L micro degree, Minor, and graduate programs
- Seminars, trainings, and special topic courses
- Capstone/student projects as part of coursework
- Executive Education
Innovation
- Lead game-changing applied projects with National-impact
- Sponsored undergraduate & graduate students
- Research grants & T&L research cluster
- Applied research/entrepreneurship projects with industry
- Knowledge sharing events (e.g., colloquiums, conferences)
- Faculty publications (e.g., reports, scientific perspectives)
Industry Engagement
- Advisory board
- Regular meetings and engagement
- Annual meetings
Vision
To serve as a catalyst to advance talent and innovation in the transportation and logistics community to promote long-term social and economic development in Puerto Rico.
Mission
To prepare skilled, industry-ready professionals at UPRM to meet Puerto Rico’s transportation and logistics demands by combining academic excellence with hands-on learning and industry collaboration.
Who Are We and What We Do?
- CETL was created in 2025 with a 10-yr $10MM investment form Saltchuk Resources
- CETL is focused on how goods are moved and stored
- Our main activities:
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- Develop talent through T&L curricula for UPRM students and offer upskilling alternatives for industry
- Create and share best practices, expertise, and knowledge
- Serve as a hub connecting academia and industry
- Provide leadership in T&L to promote economic development in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean
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