Logistics and freight forwarding career outlook

The profession of freight forwarding and logistics services specialist is seeing increased importance due to growing globalization and the expansion of the e-commerce sector. Professionals in this field manage the import, export, transport, and storage of various goods.

Key responsibilities include planning and organizing the storage, handling, and shipping of goods, as well as coordinating cooperation throughout the logistics chain. They also handle customer consulting, cost and revenue calculations, and the evaluation of market service offerings. While the term ‘Speditionskaufmann’ is still commonly used, the official title according to IHK Schwaben is ‘Kaufmann oder Kauffrau für Spedition und Logistikdienstleistungen’.