Transportation & Logistics is the backbone of goods and people moving. It includes roles in freight & shipping, warehousing, inventory and stock management, last-mile delivery, route planning, transport operations, logistics planning, procurement of transport, fleet management, and support/dispatch. The sector combines physical operations with planning, data, process efficiency, safety, regulatory compliance, and increasingly tech (tracking, optimization, automation). Educational needs vary widely: high school or trade / vocational training for many roles; higher education or specialized credentials for planning, management, or tech-enabled roles.
$66,650
Average Salary
2,7%
Annual Sector Growth
26,400
Job offer
31,000
Companies
Automation & Technology Adoption — route optimization, tracking & visibility, autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles, robotics in warehousing.
E-commerce & Last-Mile Demand — consumers expect faster delivery, putting pressure on fulfillment and delivery networks.
Resilience in Supply Chains — disruptions (e.g. pandemics, trade issues, fuel & regulation changes) accentuate need for flexibility, alternate routes, better planning & risk management.
Sustainability & Green Logistics — pressure to decarbonize transport, reduce emissions, adopt cleaner vehicles, optimize loads, improve route efficiency.
Labor & Driver Shortage & Wage Pressure — many parts of the sector (truck drivers, warehouse workers) have shortages; this is pushing wages, benefits, and conditions to adapt.
Planning & routing / optimization: ability to plan efficient transport routes, schedule, load optimization.
Operational efficiency / process improvement: reducing waste, optimizing inventory/turnaround times.
Technology literacy: TMS/WMS systems, GPS / tracking tools, data dashboards, analytics.
Regulatory knowledge & safety compliance: hours-of-service rules, vehicle safety, driver regulations, environmental rules.
Communication, coordination & logistics management: working with vendors, carriers, internal stakeholders, managing exceptions, problem solving in transit/warehousing disruptions.