Where can you learn about multi-modal freight transportation in 3 days from industry leaders?
At NUTC's Freight Transportation & Logistics executive course. Click for more information.
Research That Moves You
Established in 1954 by industry representatives, Northwestern University Transportation Center (NUTC) was the first US-based university transportation center and has been recognized as a leading interdisciplinary education and research institution serving industry, government and the public ever since. Housed within the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, NUTC aims to influence national and international transportation policy, management, operations, and technological developments.
News & Events
NEWS
At NUTC Industry Technical Workshop, Leaders Explore AI in Transportation from Visibility to Orchestration
The event examined real-world AI deployments in transportation, along with the operational barriers and near-term opportunities shaping its adoption across complex networks.
Mario Harik Stresses Frontline Workers’ Role in Keeping Freight Moving
The CEO of XPO Inc., Harik spoke at the 44th Annual William A. Patterson Distinguished Transportation Lecture, held May 13 at the Walter Athletics Center Auditorium.
Northwestern mourns Professor Emeritus Mark A. Ratner
Mark A. Ratner, the Lawrence B. Dumas Distinguished University Professor Emeritus in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University, passed away on May 10 at age 83. He will be remembered as a brilliant scientist, enthusiastic researcher, supportive colleague and dedicated mentor.
EVENTS
NUTC Exec Ed (Summer 2026) Freight Transportation & Logistics
July 20
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
NUTC Exec Ed (Summer 2026) Freight Transportation & Logistics
July 21
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
NUTC Exec Ed (Summer 2026) Freight Transportation & Logistics
July 22
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Featured Research
LOCOMOTIVES: LOwering CO2: Models to Optimize Train Infrastructure, Vehicles, and Energy Storage
SPONSOR: ARPA-E
BY: Northwestern University Transportation Center and Argonne National Laboratory
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Hani S. Mahmassani, Pablo Durango-Cohen, Amgad Elgowainy (ANL), Yan (Joann) Zhou (ANL)
INTERMODAL: INcreasing Transportation Efficiency and Resiliency through MODeling Assets and Logistics
SPONSOR: ARPA-E
BY: Northwestern University Transportation Center and Vanderbilt
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Hani S. Mahmassani (formerly), Pablo Durango-Cohen, Craig Phillip (Vanderbilt), Hiba Baroud (Vanderbilt), Ahmad Taha (Vanderbilt), Paul Johnson (Vanderbilt)
Illinois, a Leader in Mobility 4.0 and Beyond
SPONSOR: Illinois Department of Transportation
BY: Illinois Center for Transportation & Northwestern University Transportation Center
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS: Angeli Jayme (UIUC), Imad L. Al-Qadi (UIUC), Hani S. Mahmassani (NU), Breton Johnson (NU), Jerry Quandt (Mobility IL)
Business Advisory Council
NUTC's Business Advisory Council (BAC) is comprised of senior-level executives representing all modes of transportation including shipper and carrier firms, freight forwarders and third party logistics providers, financial institutions, consulting firms, and trade associations. BAC members serve as advisers to NUTC, providing important real-world insights into the issues and problems they face in their businesses.
