Technological and environmental changes are leading to a major transformation in logistics and transport careers, requiring new skills and the adaptation of training programs.
Key Skills in the Logistics Sector
Companies are now looking for expertise in:
- Digital tools proficiency: Optimizing logistics processes and reducing environmental costs.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations: Ensuring logistics operations comply with current ecological standards.
Innovation capabilities: Developing creative solutions for greener and more efficient logistics.
Adaptation of Logistics and Transport Training
To meet these evolving needs, training programs must diversify by integrating:
- Eco-responsibility topics and digital/AI tools into university courses (professional bachelor’s degrees, master’s programs, etc.).
- Continuous professional training to help workers acquire new skills in green technologies and sustainable practices (e.g., eco-driving, route optimization, reducing over-packaging, using recyclable or biodegradable materials, collaborative delivery platforms, etc.).
Integrating sustainable logistics practices is not just an environmental challenge; it is also a driver of efficiency and cost savings for businesses. It creates new opportunities for SMEs to grow while adapting to regulatory constraints and increasing demand for sustainable logistics.
The adaptation of both initial and continuous training programs is a key factor in supporting this transition.
