Investing in the Future of Jobs and Skills : Scenarios, implications and options in anticipation of future skills and knowledge needs ; Sector Report Transport and Logistics

The transport sector is one of the most important sectors for the European economy. Its importance stems not only from its size - which is estimated to be € 803 billion or 6.6% of European GDP in 2007 - but also from the fact that it plays a crucial role in connecting other economic actors with each other. The transport sector is characterized by a great diversity and different transport modes that come with different technologies, regulations, challenges and know how and skills requirements.