Until the day when “beam me up!” becomes more than just a catchphrase, the global movement of people and goods should ensure the creation of many new transportation jobs. Significant employment growth is the long-term outlook for the U.S. transportation industry, particularly in transport jobs such as truck driving, shipping and receiving, maintenance and procurement.

The volume and complexity of contemporary supply chains means that the best opportunities for shipping jobs are often in logistics and supply chain management. Purchasing manager, buyer, logistics manager and receiving coordinator are just some of the jobs in logistics that could fall under the term “logistician.” Education and training qualifications can vary widely for logistics jobs. A bachelor’s degree or even high school degree coupled with experience is sufficient for some companies; larger manufacturers or businesses may require a business-oriented bachelor’s or master’s degree, especially for senior managerial positions.