East Africa's Premier Transport & Logistics Academy
Internationally aligned professional training in logistics, supply chain, safety and leadership — from Kampala to the region.
One Academy. Six Pathways.
Every course sits under its awarding or accrediting body — pick your pathway and see only what applies to you.
CILT
Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport
Professional qualifications in transport, logistics & supply chain
VCARE
VCARE International
International supply chain & logistics certifications
RoSPA
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
Road safety, driver & occupational safety training
IoSCM
Institute of Supply Chain Management
Supply chain, warehouse & procurement qualifications
CPD
Continuing Professional Development
Accredited CPD for working professionals
Short Courses
ATLA Short Courses
Focused one-to-five-day practical courses
One Academy. One Journey.
Every ATLA programme moves you through the same deliberate pathway — from first principles to recognised professional standing.
Four Disciplines. One Platform.
Built Around Your Operation, Delivered On Your Site
From driver competency programmes to full safety-management systems, ATLA designs and delivers bespoke training for logistics companies, manufacturers, NGOs and government agencies across East & Central Africa.
Vehicle Leasing
& Fleet Hire
Beyond training, ATLA now supports organisations with flexible vehicle leasing and fleet hire — trucks, vans and specialist training vehicles, with maintenance and compliance handled for you.
- Short & long-term leasing for fleets of any size
- Training vehicles for driver programmes
- Maintenance, insurance & compliance included
East Africa's Premier Professional Development Institution
For over 15 years, Adree Transport & Logistics Academy has been developing the professional workforce that East Africa's logistics, transport, and industrial sectors depend on.
Purpose With a Compass
To Develop Competent, Globally Competitive Professionals
To transform professional education in Africa through research-backed training, data-driven innovation, technology, strategic partnerships, and globally aligned industry practices that develop competent professionals, leaders, and problem-solvers.
Africa's Benchmark Institution for Workforce Development
To become Africa's benchmark institution for transport, logistics, supply chain, mobility, engineering, safety, and industrial workforce development — globally recognised for excellence in education, research, innovation, and industry-driven reskilling.
Excellence
The highest standards in curriculum design, delivery, and professional assessment.
Integrity
Honest assessment, transparent processes, ethical conduct in every interaction.
Relevance
Programmes rooted in real industry needs, developed with employers.
Impact
Measured by what graduates accomplish: safer workplaces, stronger organisations.
Learning You Can See
Classrooms, yards, sites and cohorts — a look at how ATLA training actually happens.
Knowledge That Drives the Sector
Applied studies, policy papers, and sector reports informing logistics and industrial decision-making across East Africa.
All Publications
East African Logistics Infrastructure: Strategic Gaps & Opportunities
A comprehensive assessment of road, rail, and port connectivity across East Africa, identifying critical investment gaps and strategic priorities for the region's supply chain competitiveness. The study draws on field surveys, stakeholder interviews, and secondary data from seven East African nations.
Read PublicationWarehouse Automation in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Readiness Assessment
Examines the structural, technical, and organisational barriers to warehouse automation adoption in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, with policy recommendations for technology-led productivity growth.
Read PublicationThe CILT Skills Gap Report: East Africa 2024
A regional workforce study quantifying the professional skills deficit in logistics and supply chain roles across East Africa, with recommended curriculum and institutional response strategies.
Read Publication
From the Academy Desk
What Graduates Say
"The WMCPC programme transformed how I approach warehouse operations. Rigorous, practical, and directly applicable to East Africa's real logistics challenges."
"ATLA gave me the professional credibility to advance to a senior supply chain role. World-class curriculum delivered in an African context — exactly what this region needs."
"The research publications are genuinely valuable for infrastructure policy planning. ATLA is building the institutional knowledge base that East Africa's logistics sector needs."
"The CILT Diploma opened doors I did not think were reachable from Kampala. Six months after graduating I was promoted to regional fleet manager."
"We sent twelve drivers through the defensive driving programme. Incident rates dropped within a quarter — the ROI conversation was very short."
"The VCARE certification preparation was structured, honest about the work required, and genuinely supportive. I passed on the first attempt."