There are 65,280 enterprises in the UK logistics sector of which 64.5% are primarily involved in road freight transport. Sector information

Technological growth has led to an increasing demand for higher levels of skills and as a consequence the number of skills gaps related to technological developments is increasing across all occupations.  Sector information

High concentrations of employment in the sector are located in the South East, Scotland, London and the West Midlands.  Regional and national dimension

Occupations vary from transport and warehouse managers to logistics planners and stock controllers to drivers and freight specialists.  Occupations

The composition of the workforce shows that workers and managers are overwhelmingly male, white and of European ethnic origin.  Equal opportunities

Experience and interpersonal skills are valued by the sector, but education and qualifications are becoming increasing important.  Education and training

Current research on the logistics sector is focused on the affects of new environmental regulation and policies, plus the influences of outsourcing.  Research

Sector information

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Regional / national dimension

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Occupations

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Equal opportunities

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Education and training

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Research

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Discussion points

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Sector summary: logistics

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