Finding the right job can be tricky… but knowledge is most definitely power. The more you know about every sector, the better informed your career decision can be. Take the transport and logistics industry, for example…
Iconic transport and logistics events in history
Some of the most eye-popping moments in history have been because of the transport and logistics sector. Like the creation and construction of the London Underground, for example! It began in 1863 and took 21 years to develop the inner circles of the tube lines. This epic project that has changed our lives today was dreamed by a man called Charles Pearson, then John Fowler was left to develop the original idea.
FACT: Did you know that Victoria line tubes can reach speeds of up to 50mph because the stops are further apart? Other lines can’t exceed 30-40mph.
Space. The final frontier.
Moving on from rail, let’s go a little further afield. Space. Consider Neil Armstrong, mission commander of Apollo 11 and the first man to walk on the moon – he worked in transport and logistics, and he became a household name by doing something no-one else in the world had done, due to the transportation he used.
Okay, so not every role in transport and logistics will involve you walking on the moon, but you’ll be surprised what facts we’ve come up with that might probe you to consider this thriving industry further.
5 amazing transport and logistics facts to make your world spin round
1. Transport and logistics is one of the world’s biggest industries.
The sector is made up of six main areas: warehouses, storage, sea shipping, road, aviation and railway. Every big company needs to move their stuff around to make a profit, so it’s no surprise that transport is such big business. And the UK’s road transport industry is the biggest in Europe.
2. Transport and logistics careers will never go out of fashion
If you consider that everywhere you go – be it a shop, a restaurant, a cinema or most other places, for that matter – you’ll usually be able to buy something. These products need to be stored and transported before they’ve arrived at the shop. With a career in logistics you’ll have plenty of choice in terms of what business area you want to work in.
FACT: The trucking industry is set to grow by 21% in the next 10 years.
3. Can you guess what the most exported items worldwide are?
The most popular items include technology, furniture, food, and vehicles.
FACT: Logistics enables 4 billion meals to be delivered to restaurants and pubs throughout the UK every year. That’s a serious all-you-can-eat buffet…
4. There are different levels of transport and logistics apprenticeships
No matter what stage you’re at in your life, if you’ve decided you’d like to undertake an apprenticeship in this field there are lots of possibilities and opportunities.
Intermediate – which is equivalent to GCSEs
Advanced – which is equivalent to A Levels
Higher – which is equivalent to foundation degrees and an option for you after education.
5. There are currently 735,000 roles available in the transport and logistics sector
That’s a lot of options, but here at Youth Employment UK we have a range you can look through, from Aerospace Engineering Technician, to Port Operative and many more. Check out our transport and logistics job guides.
FACT: Did you know that Castaway starring Tom Hanks as a FedEx employee made nearly $500 million worldwide at the box offices? Not bad for a film based on a cargo airline flight…
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